Monthly Archives: October 2015

Royal opening at Gelder Shiel – Ernie’s Bothy

Posted on October 8, 2015 by cairngormwanderer

This blog has never had any real need for a Royal Correspondent, but I had to appoint myself to the job today for the official opening of the refurbished Gelder Shiel Bothy on the slopes of Lochnagar. Back in May, … Continue reading →

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Writing the book on mountain rescue

Posted on October 2, 2015 by cairngormwanderer

There’s a perhaps morbid fascination among hill walkers and climbers with tales of when it all goes wrong. I’ve long ago given up trying to figure whether it’s for education or voyeurism and just read the tales anyway. Sod the … Continue reading →

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