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Viscount aircraft crash Ben More Crianlarich 19 Jan 1973
One of my first aircraft searches was for a Missing Viscount aircraft from Glasgow airport that crashed on Ben More (Crainlarich) in the winter 19 -23 January 1973. The aircraft was on a short air test from Glasgow. The two … Continue reading
The old Man of Stoer and an early ascent. What a classic day out The late Tom Patey and mates thank you!
I have plenty of time just now to look back on some classic days . The Old man of Storr was one of these just along the Coast from Lochinver. Its a sea cliff that brings back so many memories. … Continue reading
What’s your classic photo? Mid 50’s – Johnnie Lees and John Hinde rock climbing.
The photo above is of two incredible men. John Hinde and Johnnie Lees both in RAF Mountain Rescue. Johnie Lees was a legend who I finally met in 2001 we had a great chat and I will never forget it … Continue reading
Some thoughts on the Winter Ascent on K2 by Sherpas. In praise of the finest Mountain Folk.
I am so pleased that the winter ascent of K2 was climbed by a Sherpa team. They are a great people and I have been so lucky to met so many over years. I am so privileged having climbed in … Continue reading
Hill foods ideas from the comments?
Thank you all I had so many replies from the blog on Hill Food some of the favourites mentioned. In the old days we used to take a few Guinness the night before / not recommended today ? On the … Continue reading
Hill Food – update 2021 “The MR ethos, I recall, seemed to be that copious Guinness the night before provided suitable nutrition for the following day. All you needed was water to top things up. As a physiologist, I now see that this was patently horse shite”
In winter it is important you eat well and on the hill recently I was asked about food for the hill. In winter with the effect of the weather, the wind and a bit bigger bag, maybe deep snow the … Continue reading
Unsung unassuming Heroes within RAF Mountain Rescue.
In the military its usually the Leaders that get rewarded as that is how the establishment see it. I always thought that any recognition should be to the whole team. One of these is my old mate Joss Gosling one … Continue reading
Old climbing banter – Crag x and the ever changing conditions?
It was interesting that when I was climbing in winter a lot how conditions could change dramatically from day to day. This was especially in the early winter when we would often try to get an early route in. I … Continue reading
Crag Swag !
Nowadays if you lose gear on a climb or on a mountain folk are very good at putting up on social media and a lot gets returned to the owner. Many years ago in the early 70’s we used to … Continue reading
Missing the hills ! It could be a lot worse never forget that.
Many of us are missing the mountains and wild places and I wonder if should continue posting old photos on the blog? I will as it brings back so many great memories of past days. As I am getting older … Continue reading
