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John D Burns

Outdoor author and speaker.

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  • Climbing in Yosemite: A Memoir – Dennis Gray | Podcast

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  • Fort William Mountain Festival | Podcast

Climbing in Yosemite: A Memoir – Dennis Gray | Podcast
Martyn Howe: The Coast is Our Compass | Podcast

Sand Martin Nesting Site – Update

December 18, 2014John D Burns
I reported the destruction of the nesting site to the Police, who were very helpful, but it’s only an offence if the nesting [...]

Environmental Vandalism

December 16, 2014John D Burns
Sometimes I see things that really make me incensed. A little while ago I wrote about a Sand Martin nesting site on the [...]

Modern Nativity

December 14, 2014John D Burns
  I’m taking drawing classes next year, you can see why! [...]

The freedom of the hills

December 5, 2014johndburns 2
First published http://www.ukhillwalking.com/ [...]

Confessions of a baby boomer

December 3, 2014John D Burns 12
This is an apology, a frank admission of guilt.  I know what I’ve done and probably most of you do too.  You see [...]

Are you a real man

November 24, 2014John D Burns 5
The wind rattles the bothy door and pushes hopefully against the windows, the frames flex under the pressure of the gale but I [...]

Ice climbing helmets – the next generation

November 13, 2014johndburns 8
Here’s my latest design, I’m evolving the sport.  As soon as you see it you realise it’s obvious.  Why did no one think of [...]

Of Mice and Men

November 9, 2014John D Burns 2
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Gorilla in the Mist

November 8, 2014John D Burns 2
As someone once said, “There is a fine line between courage and lunacy.”  Those are the words that come into my mind as [...]

Revolutionary Ice axe

November 6, 2014johndburns 2
Why has no one thought of this before?  Quick, let’s get it patented. Follow John’s blog on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/johndburnsblog   [...]

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John D. Burns has spent over forty years among the mountains of the Scottish Highlands. He is an author and public speaker. His books tell of his adventures in this iconic landscape and have become classics for those who love wild places.
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  • Climbing in Yosemite: A Memoir – Dennis Gray | Podcast
  • Martyn Howe: The Coast is Our Compass | Podcast
  • Matt Heason: Wild Rock | Podcast
  • Neil Ansell – The Edge of Silence | Podcast
  • Fort William Mountain Festival | Podcast

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