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Just discovered your channel, and what a way to start! Looking forward to watching more of your work.

Quite fancy a return to the Ben in winter. You've been nailing the winter weather lately Calum.

Dong dong conditions Calum. 😎👌

Thank mate brilliant

Yes again. What a wonderful day you had. Did that one when i was 15 in 1961. A long time ago😕

Hi mate what company did you do this with? Thanks

Wow! Those were some spectacular conditions, weren’t they? We were in the area in between Christmas and NY, weather abysmal and no snow on the mountains! Hope you have lots of fun with the new drone. Lovely video, Calum. 😊

Belting channel mate, top notch footage. Just subscribed from a fellow TH-camr 😉👍

Brilliant video Callum. That’s very likely my next summit camp actually so handy to see how it’s looking a week or so out. Welcome to the drone club too. ATVB Robert

Happy drone flying, buddy! Keep the epic videos coming 🙌🏼

ah - a no nonsense tea for a no nonsense munro - beautifully put. wonderful winter conditions there - looked like a perfect scottish winters day. happy new year and off with a bang i see.

OH Calum, you got to love the mountains in winter. Even with the cold, it's just a beautiful thing to see . Be safe, my friend and take careful steps and I will see you on the next adventure. Dwayne

You always put out a great video and this one didn’t disappoint,views were so clear , look forward to your future videos with your drone. 👍🤗

Get yourself a pair of good microspikes Callum. I was up beinn Ime yesterday and they were invaluable, i had a second pair with me that i loaned to someone who was struggling. Maybe get them for a good price in a sale

Superb views from the top 🙂👍❄️

This brought back absolutely loads of memories for me. I started rock climbing at The Whangie in the early 80s. I moved to Fort William in the mid 90s and I haven't been back there since. I think I might have to go for a wee wander next time I'm passing 😊

Fantastic video calum. Nice one 👍

A fine day, stunning views. I did this years back on a very hot day with a very hot hangover!

Fantastic film Calum...such an amazing part of the country and the inversion conditions just made it even more spectacular.!. All the best for Christmas and hope you and yours have a guid New Year!🎄

Special conditions at a Special place.

Great wee video 🏔🏔

I last did the Arrochar Alps in September, watching the sun rise on the Cobbler is always an amazing view. I'm planning to go again sometime in January to climb in the snow. Here's hopeing it will be as good has it looks in your video.

Had so many happy memories in that glen, from horrible conditions to the very best weather you could wish for. Last time was in January doing a repeat of Ime in full winter conditions, that was amazing. Never done the spearhead though but I reckon if I repeat the munro I'd really consider that route, bit more spicier than the route from Bealach a Maim

Stunning day. If only Scotland's weather was always as good 😅. Thanks for sharing.

Great video thanks for sharing

Got lost up there one fine sunny day😌 your day 💯👍👍

I loved looking down on the fog in the valley I just hoofed through. Time for a brew!. Or, if in France, a touch of Merlot.

Hi there @calumpaterson123 , I found your channel while searching for Mera peak stuff and have now watched a few more of your vids. Great channel 🎉 I have now booked to go with Makalu adventure off the back of your recommendation. I have a quick question about money/payment on the trek. What’s the best way to pay for the wifi/water/showers etc? Keep up the good work,stay safe and have a lovely Christmas 🎄🎅🏼 Ps. We’re still waiting of the gear list vid. 😜

Aye good decision. Still a cracking mountaineering day you both had. 😎 Yip I was very jealous of the snowy conditions everyone had whilst I was at work. 😏

Very nice video and beautifully presented! Fantastic landscape! Enjoyed watching! Thank you for sharing! Done myself few videos for my travel channel if you want to have a look at it.....thank you! New SUBSCRIBER!

Great film Calum. I get that it was disappointing not to complete the planned activities given that you’d travelled and had the perfect conditions, but summiting a spectacular Munro like CMD can only be called a success in my book. I strongly agree that it is important to stop if things don’t feel right, even if you’re not sure why. There’ll be other opportunities. In terms of the video, thanks for sharing those spectacular views.

Epic conditons and scenes!

Hello Calum , that was some beautiful scenery. snowy mountains are just awesome. Dwayne

Your videos truly capture the essence of real adventure. I appreciate how you visit dangerous places and present them to the audience in such an engaging way. Stay cautious in these places to avoid any accidents. I’ve subscribed to your channel. One more thing-if you ever need eye-catching thumbnails to boost your CTR, feel free to reach out. I create professional thumbnails. Wishing you all the best!

You hit there 'a sense of place'. What a good day you had.

Thank you for posting this. 1) Because the views were spectacular and it would have been a shame if you'd not shared them! 2) Because on FB, Munro bagging seems to have become a competition for some with comments such as "less motivated" and "you're just scared" being thrown at folks for making sensible, cautious decisions and sharing sensible, cautious advice. Your video shows that it's OK to change your plans. It's OK to admit when things just don't feel right. And nobody should be judged for making a decision that's the right one for them. There's no room for egos on the hills. You had a stunning day in the mountains and both made it home safely to enjoy further days in the hills. Keep climbing!

Thanks for sharing this. Been watching your channel for a couple of months now. How long did it take you guys?

Wise decision Calum, common sense over bagging and pride. Great guidance as a TH-cam walker 👍🏻

Even though turning back is the right thing to do it still stings, good choice though once you'd gone past your time limit.

Thanks for another great video Calum. And thank you for your honesty. It gives me great reassurance that the (many) times I've turned back halfway up a mountain or bailed out before heading for the second summit of a hike, that I've done it out of understanding and acknowledging my limitations. As one who's just started hiking the higher mountains late in life at 67 you and your fellow TH-cam vloggers give me such valuable information - thanks again. BTW your filming is excellent showing such great scenery, how can one not be impressed. ATB Karl form Denmark

Crackin' weather and a good decision. Well done!

I appreciated your bleather. Beautiful skies. Happy climbing. JMO.

And remember "the Incident" may occur shortly after the decision, as soon as everyone relaxes. In the mountains, usually on the descent, in boats just after you decide to return! Bikes and skiers never have "one last run", its chilled return to base and see how it goes.

Hi Calum, Good decision 👍 It's important to be honest with your walking partner(s) on how you are feeling or going on the day. Safety first every time particularly on these short winter days. Well done... and what a stunning day you both had. Cheers

Great video that I wouldn't rank among the best, I'd rank it thee best. Even if one person learns the importance of when to turn back from it,. it will all be worth it. It's the most important lesson there is to learn.

I so appreciate you sharing this. Always listen to your instinct! And good that you and your friend can be so honest with one another, look after each other! ❤

When you experience that undefinable, indescribable inner feeling that all is not right you MUST obey it. Oddly enough it won’t happen often (in over 40 years of mountaineering it’s happened to me very only twice that I recall, once at the very summit it happened to you), but it will only come from experience, knowing what you have coped with or not in the past. This is simplifying matters somewhat but you did exactly the correct thing. Many have ignored the inner voice and gotten into trouble or worse. Well done.

Great breakdown of your winter kit! It’s always helpful to see how others prep for Scotland’s cold conditions. Your attention to layering and what’s in your pack is super practical - definitely gave me some ideas for my own setup. Thanks for sharing! 👌

I would always carry a knife. Always handy. I would bring a cookset to be able to boil water. Useful if you need to melt snow in an emergency situation.

I rate Scottish makes tbh I have 2 keela munro and find tekko merino socks best I found in 40 years 😂