Morrone: Another ‘First’

It was a driech start to the day. Waking up to wet ground and dull skies, I opted to have a lie in starting my day later than usual with breakfast in The Bothy. I opted for a rather decadent porridge with cream and maple syrup. I then had a browse in Braemar Mountain Sports, … Continue reading Morrone: Another ‘First’

Ballater Weekend featuring Hillgoers Winter Skills Training

Lazy Saturday in Ballater The ideal Christmas gift, a Winter Skills Day with Hillgoers, led us to Ballater at the weekend. Not being ones for doing nothing, we enjoyed a gentle stroll around the Seven Bridges, my favourite being Polhollick. Polhollick Suspension Bridge, Ballater Aside from this the walk was gentle and easy, a fine … Continue reading Ballater Weekend featuring Hillgoers Winter Skills Training

Metro Coast to Coast Relay: Leg 3, Culter to Banchory

The Metro Aberdeen Coast 2 Coast Relay is well underway as I write having started at 4:59 pm with the juniors dipping a hand or foot in the sea before setting off. They ran to Duthie Park, handing over to the Leg 2 runners who then carried the baton to Culter which is where we … Continue reading Metro Coast to Coast Relay: Leg 3, Culter to Banchory

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