Category Archives: SARDA

Sheep ticks / there back !

Posted on March 27, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

Ticks The last weekend I was out in the hills the I was out with SARDA and many of the dogs were covered in ticks. last thing I was thinking about was ticks! Despite a thorough search I found another … Continue reading →

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Guilt or Gratitude missing out on big Callouts ? By Pete Kirkpatrick

Posted on March 20, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

GUILT OR GRATITUDE This is a interesting article that I think many of us in the Emergency Agencies who may feel they miss out on a big incident. This happens as family,holidays, sickness and many other things may stop you … Continue reading →

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Simple thing that may save your life in the wild places. A whistle.

Posted on February 20, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

In these days of mobile phones and Rescue beacons there is still a handy piece of simple kit that to me is invaluable. Yet there is one thing that I have found to still be a wonderful asset if your … Continue reading →

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In praise of SARDA ( Search and Rescue Dog Association)

Posted on February 13, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

When you look at most big mountain searches often little is said about SARDA. For many years they have been a great asset in the world of Mountain Rescue. Hamish McInnes and a few others helped bring the dogs use … Continue reading →

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Missing person Harvey Christian – Ben Nevis

Posted on January 30, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

From Lochaber MRT The last two days have seen the team search for the missing person Harvey Christian who failed to return from Ben Nevis on Friday 27th January. With extremely challenging weather conditions which did not allow helicopter assistance. … Continue reading →

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Out with SARDA Scotland yesterday at the Lecht

Posted on August 15, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

As President of SARDA Scotland I at last managed to get a day with them on a training day. They had been out training at the Lecht ski area all weekend. The heat was hard going for the dogs and … Continue reading →

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The Strathfarrar Munro’s. Only managed two but a day of varying weather.

Posted on August 3, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

Yesterday I went with some pals to Strathfarrar a lovely Glen not far from Inverness. These are great hills but access is available from 0900 – 2000 in summer. We arrived a bit early but gained the wrath of the … Continue reading →

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The joy of being outdoors ?

Posted on March 30, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

I had a great week last week and it does not get much better. I was on the hill with some great friends they were all types of people in the small group as I was completing my Corbett’s. I … Continue reading →

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A weekend with SARDA Scotland. What an inspiring time.

Posted on March 28, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

I am just back from an amazing few days completing my Corbett’s in Appin with great friends. Then it was down to Glencoe to join SARDA Scotland in their training 4 days of Assessment. I had been to training days … Continue reading →

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