outdoors
You Can’t be Too Careful
The helicopter lurches violently as it swings round the end of ridge and into the head wind coming down the glen. “Good of
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Bothies, Bikes and Bogs
I can see the bothy from here. It’s tantalisingly close. In fact I’ve been able to see the bothy for quite a while.
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Sand Martin Nesting Site – Update
I reported the destruction of the nesting site to the Police, who were very helpful, but it’s only an offence if the nesting
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Environmental Vandalism
Sometimes I see things that really make me incensed. A little while ago I wrote about a Sand Martin nesting site on the
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The freedom of the hills
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Are you a real man
The wind rattles the bothy door and pushes hopefully against the windows, the frames flex under the pressure of the gale but I
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Ice climbing helmets – the next generation
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
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Of Mice and Men
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Gorilla in the Mist
As someone once said, “There is a fine line between courage and lunacy.” Those are the words that come into my mind as
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