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Out of retirement

stuart1122 wrote 20 hours ago: Well, the day finally arrived and I strode out onto the hallowed Games Hall concrete once more, as p … more →

Tags: walking, 3 Peaks, dunoon, Kirn, kirn parish church, Scotland, Idiots, 3 peaks challenge, accident and emergency

Ramping up the exercise...slightly

stuart1122 wrote 1 day ago: Hello Right, a few things to cover.  Firstly, I went out a walk last night (not to the chip shop Gri … more →

Tags: 3 Peaks, Charity, donation, dunoon, Idiots, Kirn, kirn parish church, Scotland, three peaks

"Pot" Belly Pigs1 comment

kluvrebekah wrote 3 days ago: Literally! (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images) A collection of stupid people and their stupid storie … more →

Tags: Shows, Jody Dean & The Morning Team, They Walk Among Us, Marijuana, Perfect Game, pigs, Mushrooms, Gas Station, rob a bank

Lost to the Isles - Military aircraft accidents around the Scottish Islands.

heavywhalley wrote 3 days ago: As many know I have been interested in Aircraft Crashes and was involved in the Search & recover … more →

Tags: Aircraft incidents, Books, Recomended books and Guides, SAR

Scottish Mountain Rescue the early days.

heavywhalley wrote 4 days ago: Early days at the CIC Hut – before Mountain Rescue. Casualty being carried off the hill. A bit … more →

Tags: Equipment, SMC/ sMT, Views Mountaineering

An accident, a ceremony and other matters2 comments

garybuie01 wrote 4 days ago: It’s been an eventful and varied week one way or another. One of the most varied things has be … more →

Tags: Aylesburys, Daily life in the glen, Ducks, Friends, Guests, civil ceremony, Ducklings, Neighbours, walking accident

#131 – Night (and day) time wanderings in the Clwydian Hills – Moel y Plas12 comments

Paul Shorrock wrote 5 days ago: Looking north from Moel y Plas – typical Clwydian country Saying that life has been busy over the pa … more →

Tags: 5. North Wales, Mountain Safety, Border Collie, Clwydian Hills, hillwalking, Photography

Rock Climber Falls 150 Feet, Dies, at Tahquitz Rock Near Idyllwild

kirisyko wrote 5 days ago: Jon Sullivan/flickr Tahquitz Rock, also known as Lily Rock, is a popular destination for rock climbe … more →

Tags: Climbing, Rock Climbing, San Jacinto Mountains, Riverside County California, Idyllwild-Pine Cove California, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Lily Rock

More on the Voodoo Crash in Ardgour - May 1964 - Ben Nevis Poem.

heavywhalley wrote 1 week ago: Many thanks for this more information on the Voodoo Crash. view-source:http://www.peakdistrictaircra … more →

Tags: Aircraft incidents, enviroment, Mountain Safety, Poems, Views Mountaineering, Views Political?

USAF Voodoo aircraft crash - Meall Odhar Ardgour May 1964 - 50 years on. 6 comments

heavywhalley wrote 1 week ago: I was asked to check out an aircraft crash that occurred 50 years ago in the remote West Coast of Sc … more →

Tags: Aircraft incidents, Articles, Corbett's, History, mountaineering, Scottish Winter Climbing

Kedar Dome India - part 2 - The summit - helicopter evacuation and home!

heavywhalley wrote 1 week ago: It snowed fairly heavy during the night and I slept okay for out first night at altitude. In the mor … more →

Tags: Friends, Himalayas/ Everest

Geocaching A&E5 comments

geocachingwithgeokids wrote 2 weeks ago: A current topic of conversation in my local geocaching Facebook group, Geocaching in Kent, is all ab … more →

Tags: Geo Stories, Geocaching, Cache, GPS, kent, walking, Hiking, Treasure Hunting, Geocache

North West Evening Mail | News | Violinist hits Lake District fells to help rescue team

cottageholidaygroup wrote 2 weeks ago: Violinist hits Lake District fells to help rescue team A 20-MILE run over the Lake District’s highes … more →

Tags: Cottages, lake district, cottage holiday group, Holidays, lake district cottages, self-catering holidays, self catering cottages, News, Latest

Skye and the Dubhs Ridge! What to do if lightening strikes!2 comments

heavywhalley wrote 2 weeks ago: A Day with the Giant and Bob in Skye on The Dubhs Ridge “Doing The Dubhs”   “Said Maylard to Solly o … more →

Tags: Friends, Articles, SMC/ sMT, enviroment, Mountain Safety, Falklands Islands

W.H.Murray and his comments on the wild in 1969! - RAF Mountain Rescue 70 th Reunion Celebrations - 6 July 2013 2 comments

heavywhalley wrote 2 weeks ago: Many thanks for all the comments on the Blog an Skye I did yesterday, there are so many Mountain Res … more →

Tags: wildlife, Articles, enviroment, Views Political?, bothies, Views Mountaineering

1968 - Epic in Skye! RAF Kinloss MRT and the Royal Highland Fusiliers ! A tale few will know about!3 comments

heavywhalley wrote 2 weeks ago: I was playing golf on Friday and sat at the meal with a wonderful character who used to serve with t … more →

Tags: Friends, Books, SMC/ sMT, Rock Climbing, Views Mountaineering

Not Yer Usual Mountain Race

Jason wrote 2 weeks ago: I haven’t blogged for quite a while, as my life has taken me down a difficult path, and priori … more →

Tags: Running, 5x50 challenge, 5x50, mountain running, hypothermia

Ireland: Woman rescued from disused mine shaft in Co Sligo - 050513 2240z

Goaty's News wrote 2 weeks ago: … more →

Tags: News, Search & Rescue News, coastguard, Glencarbury Mine, hypothermia, Ireland, Leitrim Mountain Rescue, mines rescue, Mining

SAIS = Scottish Avalanche Information Service - Trial in the North West.

heavywhalley wrote 2 weeks ago: A big thank you to the Scottish Avalanche Service for all their work over the winter. There photos a … more →

Tags: Books, Avalanche Info


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