Finding Alan’s Hut: A Surprising Test of Winter Navigation

The hill forecast today was excellent. Following a day of wind and snow, the skies were due to be clear for most of the afternoon with no wind; no better opportunity to get out. Our initial hope had been to head south to the Angus Glens to walk Mayar and Driesh; however, the latest dump … Continue reading Finding Alan’s Hut: A Surprising Test of Winter Navigation

Training with Braemar Mountain Rescue Team

You may recall in the not too distant past having your arm twisted to buy some fudge, relaxing on the couch for a session of Reiki, or maybe just being kind enough to make a donation to the very worthy cause that is Braemar Mountain Rescue in exchange for me running the Illuminator, the 15 … Continue reading Training with Braemar Mountain Rescue Team

Sgòr Mòr

Arriving at the Linn of Dee car park it was with a little trepidation that we set off, the car thermometer reading a chilly -5C! Thus, 3 pairs of gloves went on at the outset, prevention being better than cure, and off we went. A short distance along the track we turned off and headed … Continue reading Sgòr Mòr