survival – John D Burns

Torch Warning

November 2, 2017John D Burns 3

Around a year ago I posted this post about my new head torch. The light’s fantastic My new head torch seemed incredible bright [...]

Here’s my advice on head gear for winter walking in Scotland Find out more about Sealskinz hats here. https://www.sealskinz.com/UK/ [...]

March 23, 2017October 13, 2022John D Burns 4

Want to spend a night in your first bothy but not sure how? Here are my top tips for your first bothy. A [...]

October 18, 2016John D Burns 1

As soon as I said it, I felt the atmosphere change. It had been warm and cosy in the little Bothy, and the [...]

October 14, 2016John D Burns 2

It went dark a long, long time ago and we are still walking. My boots are full of water, the result of sinking [...]

May 13, 2016John D Burns 3

I am following a small path, and reach a point where the glen steepens and narrows. Soon the glen is reduced to steep [...]