SKYE, 3-5 SEPTEMBER 2021

09.10.2021 by Gerry //

Training in September was on Skye, engaging in various mountaineering activities.

Torridon Mountain Rescue Team is at Inverness Airport.

7 days ago

It was a beautiful evening for winch training with the Bristow crew in Inverness last week. A big thanks to the pilots, winch operators and winch paramedics for the base tour and opportunity to get on the cable.Training regularly in friendly environments is important to make these critical skills muscle memory for the real thing, in potentially much more challenging conditions.Maritime and Coastguard Agency @bristowgroup_inc Scottish Mountain Rescue ... See MoreSee Less

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Torridon Mountain Rescue Team is at Dundonnell.

4 weeks ago

Getting to know our neighbours! The team headed north yesterday for a joint training day with @dundonnell_mountain_rescueIt was a great opportunity to get to know a nearby team who we may have to work closely with on searches, avalanches and other significant callouts. Comparing medical kit, rigging techniques and technology used by each team, we came away with plenty of ideas to use in our own patch!A big thanks to DMRT for their hospitality, openness and arranging lovely weather - we look forward to hosting you all in Torridon soon.Scottish Mountain Rescue ... See MoreSee Less

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Torridon Mountain Rescue Team is in Torridon.

1 month ago

On Sunday, 23rd March 2025, the world of Mountain Rescue and Mountaineering lost one of its greatest friends and mentors. David ‘Heavy’ Whalley passed away after a heroic battle with illness, fighting until the end like the warrior he was on our beloved mountains.Many owe Heavy their gratitude—he was always there with advice and support. His knowledge of MRT was unmatched. While he loved all the teams in Scotland, he had a soft spot for Torridon. After retiring from the RAF, he joined us at Torridon MRT. He had a great sense of humor but was utterly serious when it mattered. He thrived in challenging situations.Heavy was a close friend of my father, Eoghain Maclean. They met in the ’70s when my father was with the Braemar team, and their bond strengthened when he joined Torridon MRT, often working alongside the RAF team. I first met Heavy at 16 when I joined Torridon MRT. He was not only my father’s friend but became mine as well.The epics we shared in the hills will stay with me forever. He was a fountain of wisdom, always offering support and guidance. Whether in the mountains or at events, he was the heart and soul of every gathering. You could hear his booming laugh from the next corrie.I’ll never forget the look he’d give me when I misbehaved—soon followed by finger-pointing, then laughter. I could never keep a straight face, and neither could he. He often joked that the spelling of "buffoon" was simply "Ryan."Heavy’s support and advice—whether for MRT or high-altitude mountaineering—were invaluable. The memories we made in the hills will always be special. Now, he has joined the legends of Scottish MRT and mountaineering on the great mountain above.I will be forever grateful. Thank you for everything, my dear friend. Rest in peace.Ryan MacleanMedical OfficerTorridon MRT ... See MoreSee Less

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