Category Archives: SMC/SMT

Jimmy Marshall – The Maister” King of The Ben.

Posted on March 4, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

I met Jimmy Marshall on a few occasions and he was already called “the Maisters” we I am sure we had a great night in Fort William after his presentation of the Mountain Culture Award in Fort William. Looking back … Continue reading →

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Down at the Fort William Mountain Festival.

Posted on February 18, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

Yesterday was a wild day terrible winds all night battered my village on the North East coast. I had to travel after giving blood in Elgin in the early afternoon. There were many trees down but as I drove West … Continue reading →

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Blessed are the path makers: Mountain paths but who should pay for there upkeep?

Posted on February 14, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

Yesterday there was a program on radio Scotland on the maintenance of mountain paths on the Munro’s and who should play for them. The Question was that those who use the paths should pay for there upkeep. The usual questions … Continue reading →

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A wild day on Resurrection Sgurr Mor – The Fannichs a long time ago but the memories are still there.

Posted on February 13, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

Many years ago in 1984 after I had just come back from a wonderful month ice climbing in Canada. I was with my mate Mark Sinclair “ Cheeky” he invited me out on what he said was a “wee route … Continue reading →

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Boldness in winter climbing : an old picture from the past.

Posted on February 8, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

When your out climbing this winter with all the great gear about from ice axes to crampons , harnesses, ice screws, rock protection, superb clothing etc. Get your guide book out and look at the dates of the first ascents … Continue reading →

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Seana Bhraigh an eye opener. Some memories of a great hill. Pop

Posted on February 7, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

I was asked by two good friend’s would I like a short wander into the Northern Corries. It was Sadly it was grand to be asked but I am still struggling missing the hills and especially the winter. I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Avalanche info, Bothies, Mountain Biking, Mountain rescue, Mountaineering, Recomended books and Guides, Rock Climbing, Scottish winter climbing., SMC/SMT, Views Mountaineering, Weather, Well being, Wildlife | 4 Comments

Pete McGowan – another character of the hills. RAF Mountain Rescue, Mount Kenya and Dhaulagiri 1V.

Posted on January 28, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

Pete McGowan was an ex RAF MRT team leader. Pete was an amazing guy and he sorted out the “RAF Kinloss Team ” in the mid 70’s. What a leader and some task master, he was known throughout Mountain Rescue … Continue reading →

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The Nest of Fannaich – lost Bothies.

Posted on January 25, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

The Nest of Fannichs : One of two houses that stood at the head of Loch Fannaich. Cabuie Lodge was demolished, it was feared that it would be flooded when the Hydro enlarged the loch. The Nest was lost to … Continue reading →

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Big Characters in Mountain Rescue.

Posted on January 10, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

I was so lucky travelling all over Scotland meeting so many characters from all Mountain Rescue Teams. It was great to meet so many characters especially as a young lad. Many like Hamish McInnes, Big Ian Nicholson, Walter and Willie … Continue reading →

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Latest Munro information. Thank you the Munro Society & Anne Butler.

Posted on January 2, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

My Last Munro first time An Sochach with Pete McGowna, Les Boswell and Mark. We all have great memories of the Munros I will never for get the day I finished and my pal Tom Mac Donald finished on the same … Continue reading →

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