The Truth Behind the Smile
First appeared in ukhillwalking.com
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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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Admiring the view
First appeared on the Hillwalking UK website. Hope you enjoy. Happy Christmas to my readers.
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The freedom of the hills
First published http://www.ukhillwalking.com/
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Confessions of a baby boomer
This is an apology, a frank admission of guilt. I know what I’ve done and probably most of you do too. You see
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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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Revolutionary Ice axe
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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