mountain – Page 13 – John D Burns

Death by Armchair

“Those things,” said my mate Dave, pointing at a rather nice armchair covered in a blue flowery material, “kill people.” I’ve always been [...]

That winter’s evening the back bar of the King’s House was packed to the roof with a menagerie of outdoor folk. Keeping [...]

I made it on to the first summit of the ridge just south of Cluanie Inn and looked along the range of hills [...]

There are angels out there, or at least some people will tell you there are. I saw a short public access programme last [...]

There is grass in my baked beans – I must be camping. It doesn’t matter how carefully you cook things when you are [...]

The huge ginger monster glowered at me from behind the bar of the Clachaig Inn and said it again, “We’ve poison bridies.” I [...]

I am thrashing my way up the hill as fast as I can go. My legs protest, muscles ache and my lungs are [...]

“Have you got me?” I called down to John and was assured all was well. I let go of the top of [...]

I’m going to be brave and step into the unknown. I’m about to attempt the impossible. I don’t know if it can be [...]

My universe turned white. There were no other colours visible. If I looked up I saw snow falling if I looked down I [...]