Super video, and a brilliant attitude throughout. :-)) A small niggle / suggestion. In Scotland, as in many other wild places, you should 'leave absolutely no trace' of your presence. That means, for example, not lighting fires on grass - as that would leave a scorch mark (and damage the flora). Light your fire right beside the river on a load of stones and there'll be far less damage to anything. Keep camping though, and keep enjoying your super adventures.
Thank you! Agree re leave no trace! The firepit was already there and established so thought it would be best to use that instead of damage a new area.. in hindsight I could've done better
Mate, you are one of the strongest guys I know. It takes a greater strength to know when to change the plan than to follow the crazy brain and get in to trouble. Congrats on making it that far. The mountains will still be there next year, for the next adventure. Keep up the great work!
Totally the right decision! Midges are a nightmare… I can’t do Scotland in midge season as I react so badly to them. And the mountains will always be there! It’s a wise man that lives to fight another day. Your videos get better and better. It’s refreshing to see someone as honest, humble and strong as you making videos that aren’t “bought to you by this weeks sponsor (insert name of crap overpriced gear de jour!)” And I don’t think someone who’s canoed the Yukon can ever be accused of being weak!
Eze - thanks for taking me along on your adventure! I am an old man who lives above the clouds on a mountain in Vermont. This may help with the flies on your next adventure. It’s called White Mountain deet free insect repellent. While it helps with the flies, you will need something stronger for the mosquitoes. Blessings from one who lives in the now…Scott
Another awesome adventure that’s well captured and documented! Something I always like is saying the word “pivot” (in the classic friends sofa scene voice of course) whenever an adventure doesn’t go to plan I remind myself to pivot and use what I have and go in the new direction with the same focus and intent as the original plan. Also great addition of the new mic set up, adds some nice voiceovers.
PIVOTTTT.... PIVOTTTT!!!! LOL!!! Gotta love Ross. Totally agree man!!! I was a little disheartened but once I embraced the situation it turned out beautifully! Glad you noticed the mic set up, it's a bit of a faff but definitely makes better audio.
Another great adventure Eze. Turning back when things turn to crap mentally, physically or due to conditions is not failure. It is the smartest choice. Keep up the adventures Eze, we really enjoy watching them.
The single most valuable thing you TH-camr-hikers can do is to share your struggles and replanning. It decreases the risk that the rest of us underestimate the risks and challenges.
Wow - what a stunning and wild place! We can feel your pain regarding hiking mountainous places and underestimating the effort required when simply looking at a map and planning. It can be humbling and almost demoralising, but you handled it so well by limiting your trip to what you could do safely. Lovely shots as always, and we just love your enthusiasm and respect for the natural world 🙏
That looked so beautiful but so tuff Eze, you totally made the right decision to change your route when you did. You still had an amazing adventure and they always says the best things are those that arnt planned. Thank you for sharing with us. Looking forward to the next one. Maxx
Really enjoyed this video man. Stumbled upon your channel some time ago and kinda binged a lot of videos haha. What I really apreciate is that you are like the ‘normal hiker’ kinda man. No 1000 dollar tents, no crazy ass long distances. Just a normal man, enjoying some time off in nature, doing some adventures. Looking forward to next trips! All the best, Sam.
Every adventure you share gives me more fuel and desire to get back out to my next adventure! Next week I'm hiking and climbing Seneca Rocks West Virginia USA! Epic my friend!!
One of the most comforting videos to watch on the bed or the couch even though you're literally working your ass off to survive in the wilderness. Please keep them coming. Love it.
Oh man, we missed ya brother! Good to have you back, looking forward to this one even though it sounds like you had a rough time. If anyone can do it, you can! Woooohooo :)
Another great video. In addition to your excellent videography, you just exude calmness and aren't afraid to show your mistakes. That's how we all learn. Now my term to be envious of the Scottish Highlands - on my bucket list. We booked to travel there in 2020 and then COVID ended that plan....maybe someday.
You came back in 1 piece healthy, this is not a failure. Plans sometimes don't work, and you did the absolute right thing. Beautiful honest video. New subscriber 😊
I love this adventure! You started with an ambitious plan and you listened to your body and switched it up accordingly. No shame! To me, you have a healthy mindset which will serve you well in all that you do. You still put yourself out there into an extraordinary and wild place that you were able to share with all of us watching and came out with a smile. It is the love of what you do that resonates.
Beautiful Scotland, man I have to take a trip over there one day. Great adventure in the highlands wilderness, and an ambitious route. Sometimes you gotta make choices wich are for the better, and no shame in that. Rather do the right things than get into trouble. Great hike and thx for sharing. See you on the next Eze 😊
I'm an old man now but I've been into that area twice when I was younger and it is truly magnificent its also a very easy place to make a bad judgement but as you found its tough country to walk through. I think you made the right call.
Be in the now, very wise words. I think you are plenty strong. I have done some brutal backpacking trips in my day but over a longer period than some people. I didn't view myself as not strong, I just didn't want to be rushed through them. I went on these trips for a few reasons. A challenge is one but it didn't have to be on a timeline because I am also there to enjoy my surroundings and just be in my happy place. No shame in not being able to complete your route. It takes more strength to turn around than to keep going and risk injury. It was a very demanding route and just may take more time than you first planned. Thanks for sharing. As always, looking forward to your next adventure. :) :)
Loved this...I live and guide in this area...and you really captured the beautiful landscape, and the hardship and slog that is off trail hiking. I thought this was a really honest account and all the better for it... I have turned back or amended many of my hikes...I am 60 years old...perhaps that's the reason I made it to this age😊 You are a good cinematographer, great story teller...and a guy who loves the outdoors... More power to you, keep on rolling...
Eze it's "The Great Wilderness" - truly a special place & a backpacker's dream. Try it again in May and give yourself a week to enjoy the peaks, if that is possible. Really enjoyed watching your adventure. I took a 360 degree pano from same place as your lovely opening shot. Thanks and All the best.
I call this adapting to the situation and give you big kudos 👏 👏! I have always been much better in my life when I adapt to my situation. Many people I know and love have remained in their comfort zone their whole life. I have travelled and lived in many places in the world and experienced things I would never have if I remained in that zone. I think 2 of my biggest gifts are from my parents, adaptability and perseverance! The scenery was spectacular and this video show your vulnerability, which made it special!!!!
What astunning adventure Eze. Definitely 'take the now'. Gotta live in the moment. You had some amazing weather up there. The midges can definitely be pretty ruthless up there and it looked like they were on form for ya 🙂👍. Cheers Eze, atb Rick n Billydog
Eze , you should Make mosquito spray. 1 Full Tablespoon Lemon Eucalyptus 1 Tablespoon Castle Soap (liquid) 1 Tablespoon witch hazel If you can’t find Castel soap you can use 2 tablespoons of witch hazel. Use a “glass” spray bottle And keep Repeating mixture until bottle is full. Shake extremely well before using, otherwise it will not work. The castel soap really helps it mix well. Hope you give it a try and it helps!
If it always went smooth or to plan or you knew exactly what you were going to do and see. It wouldn't be a real adventure. It would mainly be a routine outing. These adventures takes courage to do , to go outside of your comfort zone and sometimes your ability is tested to the max. It's how we adapt and overcome the situation that makes the person an adventurer rather than a tourist. If it was easy .everyone would be doing it but they don't. So it takes the strong willed to take such tasks on and a even stronger willed person when to call it. Great video always bud .
Geeze ! That was one hard challenge ! Those midges got you real bad , they know how to kill a party those nasty bugs 😠 . Glad you still kept your spirit high after the trip and learned from it . Go go go Eze !
Eze,like you , I’ve learned through bitter experience that you ignore your gut feelings at your peril! You can’t always get the planning right and having the balls to realise that you got it wrong and need a rethink is a very important quality. Well done mate. The last thing any of us want is to get rescued by the SAR helicopter guys!!
Looks absolutely fantastic. I seriously admire your efforts, especially with such little food packed (maybe I over pack mine😆 ). Thank you for taking the time to get the extra shots and editing. The quadruple river crossing was most certainly worth it!! Thank you.
Thanks so much man!! Yeah I think it's so easy to overpack food!! I've never really ran out of food on any adventure yet, so even by my standards seems like I pack enough! Lol yeah well noticed on the river crossings, was there back and forth for a while lol
@@EzeAdventurer definitely is, I think I might eat a bit more on trips than necessary... Yours looked like one of my days food almost 😂 Yeah, it's great though... You get to do it 4x as much when filming haha love it 💪🏻
Great decision to call it mucker.......takes alot of balls to not listen to your pride 💪 Having done the Fisher field a number of times they dont call it the last wilderness of the UK for nothing. There will always be another time and place ......its not going anywhere 🙂 Kit choice is a must for this area as a small mistake can lead to a big one.......If your every keen to do it again give me a shout.....I will join you for another wee adventure. I love my land that is Scotland and following your Scottish adventures fills me with great pride be a scot. 🥰
Well said my man!! Congrats on completing this circuit! couldn't agree more, a small kit mistake could be very big out there. I just imagined that area in adverse weather... damn, would be a hostile place to be for sure! Thanks so much for the message, definitely feeling like I want to give it another crack, with a day pack perhaps and base camp at the bottom.
I could have done that in a day 😁😁I don't think so. Would have taken me a week lol... Great video buddy with beautiful views and footage. That bog looked a challenge, but at least you got to spend some quality time with the Midges Hehe Well done mate you did great.
well done for putting this out, don't feel bad, Scottish terrain has changed many of my planned routes in the past, you look like you beautiful weather. the new more natural narration was refreshing too.
you did great. if you get tired enough to worry about decisions and focus, head for home. doing anything in this terrain without a path, is about fifty times harder. i once spent 90 minutes crossing some land about 500m..... just outside glasgow, the cliffs at kilpatrick, an ancient boulder field covered with voids and long grass and brambles, felt lucky to get out alive.
That terrain is tougher than the Lake District, similar elevations but no real tracks/paths, muddy and soft ground, kills the legs very quickly. You’ll complete it next time around!
Glad you gave yourself a break, Eze. Imo, the natural world is and will always be more powerful than we are (saying this from Florida, where Hurricane Helene is humbling me right now). There's a certain peace for me that comes with this realization. (It also might make our life as humans on this planet more sustainable.)
I'm okay. Thanks. Humbled and safe. My house flooded. I love the water and also know of its power, so I left even before the evacuation orders. I appreciate your approach to risk. I've learned quite a bit from you.
@@sess845 Nature has a way of humbling us... I'm convinced that this experience will shape you for the MUCH better. Stronger, more resilient, more present. In the short term, I hope you recover your home asap and sending you much strength
I am amazed you were so resilient to the midges. I have seen grown men run and scream with less chasing them! I have always thought a cruel torture would be to strip your assailant naked and tie him to a tree, in a midge infested woods! If you haven't expierenced them, you have no idea how bad the little blood sucking insects can be. Maybe we didn't defeat the romans from invading, it could have been the Midges! Brave and sensible decision you made. You now know what to expect, you will be more expienced to conquer this hike next time.
That’s a serious route and with all due respect I’m not sure you were best prepared, breaking in new boots and food and kit wise. Respect for recognising and aborting, that’s a great skill to have and those fabulous hills will be there for your next attempt. God speed.
G'day from Melbourne Australia Eza watched your latest as usual scenery was fantastic only one criticism, as a seasoned adventurer you need to employ the 6 Ps I make reference to you sleeping bag on the adventure, no good trying to anticipate weather conditions even here im aware the Scotish mountain districts, spent a good time in and around Fort William while on exchange with the British Army all bases must be covered.... Regards Philip.
@EzeAdventurer yes balance is critical on any adventure where weight is an issue in this instance there's nothing wrong with over compensation, I think if you had bought a far better sleeping bag the adventure may have had a far different outcome, I do agree 👍 the ground covered was challenging and physically demanding, it's never straight forward best of luck to you and the channel for future success 🙌 I'll be looking to another adventure soon...... Philip.
There's a word to describe walking up hills and mountains in Scotland without paths and making your own way. It's called sprackling, and the verb is to sprackle. Sprackling in Scotland is very tough, the terrain is very tough. Your speed and the amount of distance you could cover is not a surprise to me, and is not an indication that you are not as tough or as strong as you thought you were. The Scottish terrain is far tougher than you thought it was, not you. Well done for a great adventure and making good decisions.
Hi eze respect mate it’s a beautiful place but defo not easy going by any means even for the fittest,don’t feel you let yourself down your mind was telling you to back off and you made the right decision plus the midges would have eaten you alive anyways lol 😂 they are brutal man ,yeah hats off to you buddy respect your feelings always as although beautiful can be deadly also but glad you enjoyed it take care and all the very best to you and the family awesome video as always ❤️👌👍⛺️⛺️
Thanks is much Peter, really thoughtful and caring message, I appreciate it! Agree, beautiful but can be deadly... that's the undertone I was feeling !
I loved the scenery as always in your videos of Scotland, but did from the start worry about the size of your trip and time allowed. Unlike you I would not have walked around barefoot in the caca at the first campsite and I would have expected and prepared better for the midges. Note - they are smaller than mesh of most tents which are likely designed for mosquitoes. Well done for your honesty in admitting defeat and taking a safe route out. Your trip was still wonderful to watch even though shorter than planned.
Thanks so much!! Yeah was little bit of a stretch, especially when filming, things take a lot longer, packs are heavier, and more energy is expensed. The mesh in the tent stops the midges 100% :-)
Haven't tried.. I think not worth it to carry for me. A simple headset and you're good to go. Perhaps on canoe trips it makes more sense where weight isn't so sensitive.?
"last wilderness" is a bit of a questionable title, given that you will hear that exact title also given to Knoydart, a peninsula further south on the west coast. In fact, neither of them are true wildernesses, as both were deforested at some point in their history and were more populated before the clearances. It is still a beautiful area nonetheless.
Yeah it's known as the "Last" or more accurately "The Great Wilderness". It's a little sad, but this is close to the wildest land we have left in the UK..
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To do what you do is a sin. To be in such places "in a hurry ". Your time is the only thing you take with you when you leave earth. Slow down and take more in. Great video by the way.
Hikers should know proper foot care: wear liner socks to prevent blisters - two pair of socks reduces the friction 100%. Use moleskin on hot spots. Always carry a dry pair of socks!
Hikers know blisters happen and arent always preventable I've not heard anyone that puts in serious miles suggest two pairs of socks, rather one quality pair. Interesting idea. I'll have to look into that..
You said if you couldn't get the fire going you would be out 500 calories... Can't you just mix could water rather than skipping the meal? I also can't believe you went in the woods...or wilderness... without a knife. Love the videos though, glad I came across then. I enjoy your way of doing stuff
Thanks so much! yeah I guess you could soak it cold if in a pinch. I'm ok without a knife in certain situations, but understand the rationale for always having one too
Your videos are very good. Some thoughts: nothing wrong with changing your route. The Mountains will continue to be there. There are no real forests in the UK, so don't skip bringing a backpacking stove. Two words: Bug repellant. You are a FOOL not to bring. Every backpacker worth his/her salt has failed to execute a route. It happens. Do not be hard on yourself. Plan your routes for you, not TH-cam. Keep exploring. I have backpacked all over the planet so I have some simple knowledge. Peace. Looking forward to your next adventure.
Super video, and a brilliant attitude throughout. :-)) A small niggle / suggestion. In Scotland, as in many other wild places, you should 'leave absolutely no trace' of your presence. That means, for example, not lighting fires on grass - as that would leave a scorch mark (and damage the flora). Light your fire right beside the river on a load of stones and there'll be far less damage to anything. Keep camping though, and keep enjoying your super adventures.
Thank you! Agree re leave no trace! The firepit was already there and established so thought it would be best to use that instead of damage a new area.. in hindsight I could've done better
Mate, you are one of the strongest guys I know. It takes a greater strength to know when to change the plan than to follow the crazy brain and get in to trouble. Congrats on making it that far. The mountains will still be there next year, for the next adventure. Keep up the great work!
So kind my man, really appreciate it!!
Totally the right decision! Midges are a nightmare… I can’t do Scotland in midge season as I react so badly to them. And the mountains will always be there! It’s a wise man that lives to fight another day.
Your videos get better and better. It’s refreshing to see someone as honest, humble and strong as you making videos that aren’t “bought to you by this weeks sponsor (insert name of crap overpriced gear de jour!)”
And I don’t think someone who’s canoed the Yukon can ever be accused of being weak!
Thanks so much my friend I really appreciate the kind words of encouragement !!
A wise man knows when to change the plan. Still a wonderful adventure!!!!
Thanks for the kind words
Eze - thanks for taking me along on your adventure! I am an old man who lives above the clouds on a mountain in Vermont. This may help with the flies on your next adventure. It’s called White Mountain deet free insect repellent. While it helps with the flies, you will need something stronger for the mosquitoes.
Blessings from one who lives in the now…Scott
Another awesome adventure that’s well captured and documented! Something I always like is saying the word “pivot” (in the classic friends sofa scene voice of course) whenever an adventure doesn’t go to plan I remind myself to pivot and use what I have and go in the new direction with the same focus and intent as the original plan. Also great addition of the new mic set up, adds some nice voiceovers.
PIVOTTTT.... PIVOTTTT!!!! LOL!!! Gotta love Ross.
Totally agree man!!! I was a little disheartened but once I embraced the situation it turned out beautifully! Glad you noticed the mic set up, it's a bit of a faff but definitely makes better audio.
Another great adventure Eze. Turning back when things turn to crap mentally, physically or due to conditions is not failure. It is the smartest choice. Keep up the adventures Eze, we really enjoy watching them.
Thanks so much appreciate it!
The single most valuable thing you TH-camr-hikers can do is to share your struggles and replanning. It decreases the risk that the rest of us underestimate the risks and challenges.
Thanks for the insight, didn't think of it that way, but I agree. We can all learn from each other's efforts, mistakes etc
Wow - what a stunning and wild place! We can feel your pain regarding hiking mountainous places and underestimating the effort required when simply looking at a map and planning. It can be humbling and almost demoralising, but you handled it so well by limiting your trip to what you could do safely. Lovely shots as always, and we just love your enthusiasm and respect for the natural world 🙏
Thanks so much!! 100% that's what it's all about thank you!
That looked so beautiful but so tuff Eze, you totally made the right decision to change your route when you did. You still had an amazing adventure and they always says the best things are those that arnt planned. Thank you for sharing with us. Looking forward to the next one. Maxx
Thanks so much max!! Yeah it's hard not to be happy / grateful when in such beautiful places!! Thanks as always!!
Love this guy
Thanks my friend!
What a storytelling, what a filming man! Simply flawless cinematography! 👏👏👏
Thanks a ton!!!
Really enjoyed this video man. Stumbled upon your channel some time ago and kinda binged a lot of videos haha. What I really apreciate is that you are like the ‘normal hiker’ kinda man. No 1000 dollar tents, no crazy ass long distances. Just a normal man, enjoying some time off in nature, doing some adventures. Looking forward to next trips! All the best, Sam.
Thanks Sam! Yeah gotta keep it real eh? I appreciate your comment, glad you like the content matey
Can't win them all my friend! Now that you know what you're up against, You'll conquer it the next go around. Thanks for sharing😎
Agreed!! Thanks so much!
Thank you for taking us on another adventure and sharing your good vibes1❤
Always, you bet!!
Thank you for sharing your adventure! I really enjoyed watching your video in 2160p resolution on our 55" 4K TV. Stunning video. Cheers!
Aaaah amazing to hear you enjoyed it on the tv, soo good!
Every adventure you share gives me more fuel and desire to get back out to my next adventure! Next week I'm hiking and climbing Seneca Rocks West Virginia USA! Epic my friend!!
Amazing, You can do it!!
One of the most comforting videos to watch on the bed or the couch even though you're literally working your ass off to survive in the wilderness. Please keep them coming. Love it.
Thank you!!!
Oh man, we missed ya brother! Good to have you back, looking forward to this one even though it sounds like you had a rough time. If anyone can do it, you can! Woooohooo :)
Thanks so much Robb!! Appreciate it as always !
Another great video. In addition to your excellent videography, you just exude calmness and aren't afraid to show your mistakes. That's how we all learn. Now my term to be envious of the Scottish Highlands - on my bucket list. We booked to travel there in 2020 and then COVID ended that plan....maybe someday.
Thanks so much!! If only I could exude that calmness around my kids!! Work in progress!! I hope you get to go real soon, it's so beautiful up there!
You came back in 1 piece healthy, this is not a failure. Plans sometimes don't work, and you did the absolute right thing.
Beautiful honest video. New subscriber 😊
Hey thanks so much I appreciate it! All about keeping it real :-) thanks for the sub and welcome aboard!
Your wisdom really shone through in this episode. Thanks for taking us along.💚
Thanks so much that's really kind of you to comment!
I love this adventure! You started with an ambitious plan and you listened to your body and switched it up accordingly. No shame! To me, you have a healthy mindset which will serve you well in all that you do. You still put yourself out there into an extraordinary and wild place that you were able to share with all of us watching and came out with a smile. It is the love of what you do that resonates.
Love this comment thank you so much for the positivity, sending it right back to you
I second that!!!! Man Have I missed you and Adventure🎉❤❤❤
Thanks so much KC!!!
Thank you Eze, for hearing your self speak and know when to change the plain❤❤❤ it was an amazing adventure ❤cant wait for the next one
Thanks again KC!
@@EzeAdventurer your hearts the best! Eze im a supporter for life! You've Got this!
@@kccox3446 Legend! much love
Beautiful Scotland, man I have to take a trip over there one day. Great adventure in the highlands wilderness, and an ambitious route. Sometimes you gotta make choices wich are for the better, and no shame in that. Rather do the right things than get into trouble. Great hike and thx for sharing. See you on the next Eze 😊
yeah def gotta listen to the gut, thanks for the support !
I'm an old man now but I've been into that area twice when I was younger and it is truly magnificent its also a very easy place to make a bad judgement but as you found its tough country to walk through. I think you made the right call.
Thank you!! I agree, this is not the place to make a mistake or get caught in adverse weather!
Be in the now, very wise words. I think you are plenty strong. I have done some brutal backpacking trips in my day but over a longer period than some people. I didn't view myself as not strong, I just didn't want to be rushed through them. I went on these trips for a few reasons. A challenge is one but it didn't have to be on a timeline because I am also there to enjoy my surroundings and just be in my happy place. No shame in not being able to complete your route. It takes more strength to turn around than to keep going and risk injury. It was a very demanding route and just may take more time than you first planned. Thanks for sharing. As always, looking forward to your next adventure. :) :)
Thanks so much, 100%. Good to be humbled once in a while! Was a beautiful area. Thanks for the support Jacq!
Thanks for sharing your adventures, I enjoyed everything about this video. I'm glad you keep it real, respect brother.
I appreciate that brother!!
I enjoyed watching the video. I felt sorry for you with them midges. 😳👍 Well done fella 👍👍
Thanks 👍 buddy!!
Loved this...I live and guide in this area...and you really captured the beautiful landscape, and the hardship and slog that is off trail hiking.
I thought this was a really honest account and all the better for it...
I have turned back or amended many of my hikes...I am 60 years old...perhaps that's the reason I made it to this age😊
You are a good cinematographer, great story teller...and a guy who loves the outdoors...
More power to you, keep on rolling...
Awesome, thank you for the super message and positive energy, sending the same back to you, right on man!
Thank you for these adventures honestly one incredible individual so inspiring ❤ always get me to smile,laugh, and cry .
Thanks so much my friend!
Thank you for the upload I really enjoy your videos!
Glad you like them!
Eze it's "The Great Wilderness" - truly a special place & a backpacker's dream. Try it again in May and give yourself a week to enjoy the peaks, if that is possible. Really enjoyed watching your adventure.
I took a 360 degree pano from same place as your lovely opening shot. Thanks and All the best.
Yes you
e right, but last wilderness sounds more dramatic lol! Yeah would love to give it another crack!
Great job Eze, you are strong and most of all smart, you might of got in a bad situation but you didn’t, I admire that! 👏
I appreciate that!! Yeah it's that feeling that gets to a point that you can't ignore anymore.. the body is smart !!
Beautiful adventure, really enjoyed it, thanks for the effort!🙏🏼
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very nice
Love these videos and passage of places I would loves to see.. enjoy your freedom with nature!.
Glad you like them!
I call this adapting to the situation and give you big kudos 👏 👏! I have always been much better in my life when I adapt to my situation. Many people I know and love have remained in their comfort zone their whole life. I have travelled and lived in many places in the world and experienced things I would never have if I remained in that zone. I think 2 of my biggest gifts are from my parents, adaptability and perseverance! The scenery was spectacular and this video show your vulnerability, which made it special!!!!
Thanks Anne that's a heartfelt comment !
I camped under those same Alder trees, fantastic vid. Great stuff.
Nice camp spot !
Amazing experience Eze, thanks for sharing! 💙🙏
Thanks os much for watching!
I have been in there in both summer and winter. Not a place to be underestimated. Awesome place. Keep well my friend.
Thanks so much Ray!! Yeah 100% agree with you! I could just see/imagine how ROUGH this area can be in adverse weather...!!
Another awesome adventure EZE, Looking forward to what’s to come 👍
Thanks so much, greatly appreciate it!
You did the right thing Eze, if you're not feeling it don't do it.
Good effort though, that first mountain was brutal...almost as brutal as the midges
Lol I think the midges felt like a holiday compared to that first mountain!
What astunning adventure Eze. Definitely 'take the now'. Gotta live in the moment. You had some amazing weather up there. The midges can definitely be pretty ruthless up there and it looked like they were on form for ya 🙂👍.
Cheers Eze, atb Rick n Billydog
Aye it was a good adventure thanks rick!!
Eze , you should
Make mosquito spray.
1 Full Tablespoon Lemon Eucalyptus
1 Tablespoon Castle Soap (liquid)
1 Tablespoon witch hazel
If you can’t find Castel soap you can use 2 tablespoons of witch hazel.
Use a “glass” spray bottle
And keep
Repeating mixture until bottle is full.
Shake extremely well before using, otherwise it will not work.
The castel soap really helps it mix well.
Hope you give it a try and it helps!
Awesome gotta try that one day! Thanks!
Great effort Eze, not easy by any means. You'll grow and learn from this I'm sure!!
Definitely thanks James!
Stunning as always, buddy
Thanks so much!!
good call eze , respect man
Thanks so much!
If it always went smooth or to plan or you knew exactly what you were going to do and see. It wouldn't be a real adventure. It would mainly be a routine outing. These adventures takes courage to do , to go outside of your comfort zone and sometimes your ability is tested to the max. It's how we adapt and overcome the situation that makes the person an adventurer rather than a tourist. If it was easy .everyone would be doing it but they don't. So it takes the strong willed to take such tasks on and a even stronger willed person when to call it. Great video always bud .
Well said my man! Appreciate it and couldn't agree more!
Geeze ! That was one hard challenge ! Those midges got you real bad , they know how to kill a party those nasty bugs 😠 . Glad you still kept your spirit high after the trip and learned from it . Go go go Eze !
Thanks so much as always!! Your encouragement doesn't go unnoticed !
Always a pleasure watching your hikes especially in my motherland Scotland. Maybe one day our paths will cross on our adventures ⛰️
Thanks so much!!! Hope so!
Bro i camped here 27:36 when i summited sgurr fiona and on the way to kinlochewe. You just bought me in tears bro.
Thanks for sharing that!! Good tears brother
Amazig Eze!!!
eeeew Massimo thanks my man!!! Pizza would have made me feel better :-)
Eze,like you , I’ve learned through bitter experience that you ignore your gut feelings at your peril! You can’t always get the planning right and having the balls to realise that you got it wrong and need a rethink is a very important quality. Well done mate. The last thing any of us want is to get rescued by the SAR helicopter guys!!
Agree thanks so much brother !!
Never let the destination dictate the journey, enjoy the experience and wonderful wilderness surroundings. Looked like you succeeded to me. 😀
Thanks so much Andrew for the positivity !!! Couldn't agree more :-) sending the same vibes back brother!
Looks absolutely fantastic. I seriously admire your efforts, especially with such little food packed (maybe I over pack mine😆 ). Thank you for taking the time to get the extra shots and editing. The quadruple river crossing was most certainly worth it!! Thank you.
Thanks so much man!! Yeah I think it's so easy to overpack food!! I've never really ran out of food on any adventure yet, so even by my standards seems like I pack enough! Lol yeah well noticed on the river crossings, was there back and forth for a while lol
@@EzeAdventurer definitely is, I think I might eat a bit more on trips than necessary... Yours looked like one of my days food almost 😂
Yeah, it's great though... You get to do it 4x as much when filming haha love it 💪🏻
Ill be honest i don't watch every video , but when i do , i wonder why i dont , big up yourself eze , your the man ,
And Ive been Scotland many times wild camping, and the midges in Scotland are on steroids I tell thee
Thanks so much!!
On another level ey? hha
Great decision to call it mucker.......takes alot of balls to not listen to your pride 💪 Having done the Fisher field a number of times they dont call it the last wilderness of the UK for nothing. There will always be another time and place ......its not going anywhere 🙂 Kit choice is a must for this area as a small mistake can lead to a big one.......If your every keen to do it again give me a shout.....I will join you for another wee adventure. I love my land that is Scotland and following your Scottish adventures fills me with great pride be a scot. 🥰
Well said my man!! Congrats on completing this circuit! couldn't agree more, a small kit mistake could be very big out there. I just imagined that area in adverse weather... damn, would be a hostile place to be for sure! Thanks so much for the message, definitely feeling like I want to give it another crack, with a day pack perhaps and base camp at the bottom.
I could have done that in a day 😁😁I don't think so. Would have taken me a week lol...
Great video buddy with beautiful views and footage. That bog looked a challenge, but at least you got to spend some quality time with the Midges Hehe
Well done mate you did great.
hahaha the midges were doing a good job of protecting the land! thanks for your support as always brother !
Come back friend. 🏴
I lived in Caithness for 20 years and the midges drove me mad when I hiked, now in Bedfordshire and it’s a lot less midgy lol
Midgeeeeesssss aaaaah
well done for putting this out, don't feel bad, Scottish terrain has changed many of my planned routes in the past, you look like you beautiful weather. the new more natural narration was refreshing too.
Thanks so much Jamie, glad you liked that narration !
@@EzeAdventurer is there anywhere you have the gpx of the route love seeing maps of the route at the start or end of a vid
@@jamie152 www.walkhighlands.co.uk/ullapool/fisherfield-6.shtml#route-profile
you did great. if you get tired enough to worry about decisions and focus, head for home. doing anything in this terrain without a path, is about fifty times harder. i once spent 90 minutes crossing some land about 500m..... just outside glasgow, the cliffs at kilpatrick, an ancient boulder field covered with voids and long grass and brambles, felt lucky to get out alive.
yeah 100% pathless terrain just makes it so much harder
That terrain is tougher than the Lake District, similar elevations but no real tracks/paths, muddy and soft ground, kills the legs very quickly. You’ll complete it next time around!
Exactly!!! Thanks and yes, will have to have another crack!!
Glad you gave yourself a break, Eze. Imo, the natural world is and will always be more powerful than we are (saying this from Florida, where Hurricane Helene is humbling me right now). There's a certain peace for me that comes with this realization. (It also might make our life as humans on this planet more sustainable.)
Hope you're safe from Helene... the sat images looked gnarly... and the damage.. stay safe
I'm okay. Thanks. Humbled and safe. My house flooded. I love the water and also know of its power, so I left even before the evacuation orders.
I appreciate your approach to risk. I've learned quite a bit from you.
@@sess845 Nature has a way of humbling us... I'm convinced that this experience will shape you for the MUCH better. Stronger, more resilient, more present.
In the short term, I hope you recover your home asap and sending you much strength
Win some loose some 😎 i say its still a win mate 👍 back with the old Scottish midge lol 😆
definitely still a win !! Thanks man!
Wow amazing trip. Really miss Scotland after i watch your beautiful video 😊😊😊
Thanks a lot! Scotland is so beautiful!
I enjoy your videos, some how this one squeaked past me when it dropped. What were your thoughts prior this trip? Was lack of prep a factor?
I think I just underestimated the physical aspect of it and I packed too heavy... the filming gear doesn't help lol.
@@EzeAdventurer Ha, I bet. Was probably half of your weight.
I am amazed you were so resilient to the midges. I have seen grown men run and scream with less chasing them!
I have always thought a cruel torture would be to strip your assailant naked and tie him to a tree, in a midge infested woods!
If you haven't expierenced them, you have no idea how bad the little blood sucking insects can be.
Maybe we didn't defeat the romans from invading, it could have been the
Midges!
Brave and sensible decision you made. You now know what to expect, you will be more expienced to conquer this hike next time.
Good synopsis of midges lol!! Thanks for the support!
That’s a serious route and with all due respect I’m not sure you were best prepared, breaking in new boots and food and kit wise. Respect for recognising and aborting, that’s a great skill to have and those fabulous hills will be there for your next attempt. God speed.
I agree, I'm moving to the USA so had shipped my usual boots
You are a true explorer my friend, btw what’s the soundtrack?
Thanks so much!! Most of the tracks on this video are by Bonnie Grace !
G'day from Melbourne Australia Eza watched your latest as usual scenery was fantastic only one criticism, as a seasoned adventurer you need to employ the 6 Ps I make reference to you sleeping bag on the adventure, no good trying to anticipate weather conditions even here im aware the Scotish mountain districts, spent a good time in and around Fort William while on exchange with the British Army all bases must be covered....
Regards
Philip.
Thanks matey, I know you're right. It's just that with weight being so sensitive to the adventure, it was hard to find the balance
@EzeAdventurer yes balance is critical on any adventure where weight is an issue in this instance there's nothing wrong with over compensation, I think if you had bought a far better sleeping bag the adventure may have had a far different outcome, I do agree 👍 the ground covered was challenging and physically demanding, it's never straight forward best of luck to you and the channel for future success 🙌 I'll be looking to another adventure soon......
Philip.
There's a word to describe walking up hills and mountains in Scotland without paths and making your own way. It's called sprackling, and the verb is to sprackle. Sprackling in Scotland is very tough, the terrain is very tough. Your speed and the amount of distance you could cover is not a surprise to me, and is not an indication that you are not as tough or as strong as you thought you were. The Scottish terrain is far tougher than you thought it was, not you. Well done for a great adventure and making good decisions.
Thanks so much!! Super insightful and appreciate the encouragement!!
Pick yourself up and go again eze, thanks for a great watch
Yes sir! Would love to give it another crack
Does the Thermacell product work for midges like it does for mosquitoes?
Not sure never tried !
Hi eze respect mate it’s a beautiful place but defo not easy going by any means even for the fittest,don’t feel you let yourself down your mind was telling you to back off and you made the right decision plus the midges would have eaten you alive anyways lol 😂 they are brutal man ,yeah hats off to you buddy respect your feelings always as although beautiful can be deadly also but glad you enjoyed it take care and all the very best to you and the family awesome video as always ❤️👌👍⛺️⛺️
Thanks is much Peter, really thoughtful and caring message, I appreciate it! Agree, beautiful but can be deadly... that's the undertone I was feeling !
❤
When’s the next one coming Eze?!
In the pipeline... editing with new software taking a long time!
I loved the scenery as always in your videos of Scotland, but did from the start worry about the size of your trip and time allowed. Unlike you I would not have walked around barefoot in the caca at the first campsite and I would have expected and prepared better for the midges. Note - they are smaller than mesh of most tents which are likely designed for mosquitoes. Well done for your honesty in admitting defeat and taking a safe route out. Your trip was still wonderful to watch even though shorter than planned.
Thanks so much!! Yeah was little bit of a stretch, especially when filming, things take a lot longer, packs are heavier, and more energy is expensed. The mesh in the tent stops the midges 100% :-)
Have you tried using a Thermacell for bugs?
Haven't tried.. I think not worth it to carry for me. A simple headset and you're good to go. Perhaps on canoe trips it makes more sense where weight isn't so sensitive.?
"last wilderness" is a bit of a questionable title, given that you will hear that exact title also given to Knoydart, a peninsula further south on the west coast. In fact, neither of them are true wildernesses, as both were deforested at some point in their history and were more populated before the clearances. It is still a beautiful area nonetheless.
Yeah it's known as the "Last" or more accurately "The Great Wilderness". It's a little sad, but this is close to the wildest land we have left in the UK..
You should try and get together with Good bloke outdoors he hikes all over , he's in France at the minute , good luck !!
Thanks he seems like a great bloke (no pun intended :-))!
Just read your description , you have been through hell hey ? 😊 See you back in this section after the movie 🍿🍺
Lol wasn't that bad! just bit off more than I could chew perhaps
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To do what you do is a sin. To be in such places "in a hurry ". Your time is the only thing you take with you when you leave earth. Slow down and take more in. Great video by the way.
Agreed... but challenges sometimes get in the way lol
Hikers should know proper foot care: wear liner socks to prevent blisters - two pair of socks reduces the friction 100%. Use moleskin on hot spots. Always carry a dry pair of socks!
Hikers know blisters happen and arent always preventable I've not heard anyone that puts in serious miles suggest two pairs of socks, rather one quality pair. Interesting idea. I'll have to look into that..
@@projectknifehand of course - that's why they make liner socks. It's an old school trick to prevent blisters.
Failure is not trying, there was no failure.
100%!!!
Great video! Where are you from? I hear a bit of Spanish speaker in your accent
Yes I'm from the land of Messi - Argentina! Thank you!
@@EzeAdventurer yo tambien soy de argentina! Abrazo!
@@ian_menendez Abrazo che!!!
a day in the hills is never a bad day..... plans change
Well said, agreed!
You said if you couldn't get the fire going you would be out 500 calories... Can't you just mix could water rather than skipping the meal?
I also can't believe you went in the woods...or wilderness... without a knife.
Love the videos though, glad I came across then. I enjoy your way of doing stuff
Thanks so much! yeah I guess you could soak it cold if in a pinch.
I'm ok without a knife in certain situations, but understand the rationale for always having one too
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Thanks os much!!!
Kind of miss the bushcraft way of starting fires. Bugs are just as scary as bears in the bush if not more.
Next time will be ferrorod ! :-). Bugs way worse than bears agreed
U did the right thing.so meny dont do the right thing and get cort out.
The lesson is fight the hill not the bag.
yessir
I would never go into the wild without a knife or an axe. Respect tho.
I understand that! Thanks !
I think you were not well prepared for this trip, better luck next time
Agreed
Setting a fire on the grass cursed you.. Midges protected the land...😂Small stove... more protien
Cheers mate
Zzzzzzz you get it😮
lol
Your videos are very good. Some thoughts: nothing wrong with changing your route. The Mountains will continue to be there. There are no real forests in the UK, so don't skip bringing a backpacking stove. Two words: Bug repellant. You are a FOOL not to bring. Every backpacker worth his/her salt has failed to execute a route. It happens. Do not be hard on yourself. Plan your routes for you, not TH-cam. Keep exploring. I have backpacked all over the planet so I have some simple knowledge. Peace. Looking forward to your next adventure.
Thanks for the comment! Appreciate you taking the time!
Mam made me stand out side and then hosed the literal shit off my whole body. Because it used to be up to my waste.
lol. good memory and story to tell at least
You really now believers. There is life after for that 'now'