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An aide-mémoire. Mostly hiking & snowboarding in Scotland. Currently involved with @RoamResponsibly & @ProtectOurWintersUK

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Creise Backcountry

Posted on 28th March 202217th June 2022

It’s been a while, but with my site up for now I’m slowly filling it with this season’s escapades. Read the latest: Exploring some Glencoe backcountry.

Posted in Outdoors, SnowboardingTagged backcountry, Glencoe, mountain, Scotland, snow, Snowboard, snowboarding, Spring

Glenmore Lodge

Posted on 24th January 20225th May 2022

Avalanche Awareness for Ski Tourers and Freeriders Since I’ve been venturing into the world of Splitboarding, I’ve also been accumulating kit over the last few years and seeking out the knowledge needed for touring in the Scottish hills. So after reading A chance in a Million and a few books by Bruce Tremper I felt […]

Posted in Outdoors, SnowboardingTagged avalanche, Cairngorm, Glenmore lodge, mountain, snow, Snowboard

Luss Hills Snowshoe Hike

Posted on 29th December 202014th November 2021

With the December 2020 lockdown preventing travel further afield I have been exploring closer to home on a snowshoe hike with my snowboard.

Posted in Campaign, Outdoors, Snowboarding, StoriesTagged Columbia, hiking, influencer, local, lockdown, Scotland, snowboarding, sponsor, Winter

Coire an Easain

Posted on 25th September 20208th November 2021

A pre-winter hike up the ski hill Meall à Bhuìridh and across the ridge to Creise and Clach Leathad.

Posted in OutdoorsTagged Glencoe, hike

Ben Lawers Recce

Posted on 10th September 202031st October 2021

I visited Ben Lawers and Beinn Ghlas with the intention of coming back during the winter months.

Posted in OutdoorsTagged hike, hill, Scotland

When first lockdown was lifted

Posted on 18th July 202026th June 2021

After months of lockdown in our local areas, I finally get to visit family and travel north to Glencoe ski area.

Posted in Outdoors, StoriesTagged covid, Glencoe, lockdown

Lockdown Round One

Posted on 23rd May 202017th February 2021

A summary of my time spent during the first lockdown of 2020.

Posted in Outdoors, StoriesTagged corona virus, lockdown, mayLeave a comment

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