mountain – Page 10 – John D Burns

Buried Treasure

June 1, 2013John D Burns 2

From my hiding place in the heather I anxiously I scan the horizon for incoming walkers. I strain my eyes for the slightest [...]

If you are reading this – Please go home!

May 24, 2013John D Burns 18

At the end of Loch Arkaig I came across a sign. What it basically says is, “See those big lumpy things behind this [...]

A Quiet Word

May 11, 2013johndburns 18

The moment I walked into the bothy I could tell something was wrong, I could feel the tension in the atmosphere. The last [...]

Bleaklow – The clue’s in the name.

April 15, 2013John D Burns 2

See more of Andy’s great photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/darkpeak14 From somewhere out in the rain swept vastness of black we could hear someone calling for help. [...]

A gift from the mountain gods

April 7, 2013johndburns 8

I’m doubled up over my walking poles, high on a snow slope, gasping for air like a goldfish plucked from its tank. My [...]

Fantastic Cairngorm Journey

April 5, 2013johndburns 2

I survived! I had a wonderful two days trip in the Cairngorms. Listen to the audio blog here http://johndburns.podomatic.com/entry/2013-04-05T01_18_05-07_00 Lots of photos coming [...]

The most serious walk in Britain?

March 30, 2013John D Burns 10

I realise I must have lapsed into unconsciousness as the icy downwash from the rescue helicopter, hovering above, brings me round. Peering through [...]