Bruach na Frithe | So Near to Mountain Perfection
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ต.ค. 2024
- Bruach na Frithe - After 6 days and 100 miles of hiking I headed up a final mountain and got so near to experiencing mountain hiking perfection !
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NB -The content within is strictly only reports from my trips out detailing the days we have had. They are not intended as guides or routes to be used by others - rather memories of my trips. Take care and be responsible for your activities. Be safe and prepared and have a great time in the Great Outdoors :)
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Brilliant again Murray!!!👏👏👏👏Thank you!
Those midges, we use a product called Natures Botanticals for flies here its the best thing ever, might be worth looking up, rosemary and cedar wood so you will smell nice at any rate. Really enjoyed your week in Skye, looking forward to the next adventure.
Thanks Lisa - I'll need to look that up - thanks
Take care and thanks for watching
Murray
Thank you very much for your 7-day adventure it's been a pleasure to watch thank you very much Murray
After Skye, 6 days of hard walking, to then continue to walk and climb for a 7th day just for the chance to catch a cloud inversion is true dedication to your art sir, thank you for sharing.
And this was your holiday!!
I think I went back to work to rest after these adventures!!lol
Take care and thanks for watching
Murray
Absolutely love your videos. Cheers mate.
A great video and I like the claggy mountain days and has a ghostly feel.
Awww man!! I know this mountain so well and those views!!! Ah well it'll still be there next time Murray lol
Nice way to cap off your extensive adventure. ATB
If that had been a bluebird day you would not have been alone. You're a man after my heart Murray....enjoy whatever conditions you're given, especially when you have it all to yourself. And a big 'thank you' to your family for letting you off the leash for a week. I guess you'll have used up a few brownie points 😂
Thanks Ian - I have a very understanding wife !! :) This was an awesome week and adventures were had although I was happy to see the family by the time I eventually got home (they didn't say the same until I had a shower though ;)!
Take care and thanks for watching
Murray
@@ScotlandsMountains Haha, I know what you mean about needing a shower Murray. After a nine day trek in Patagonia, our collective aroma went before us and people were crossing the road to avoid us as we walked back into El Chalten 🤣
Staying in the fog is much more magical. I’ll take the fog every time. It lets our imaginations run wild , soar to the highest heights, hear Grendel in the distance.
Thanks mate...
Good stuff, Murray. I appreciate all the camera relocations. Makes for great storytelling. 👍🙂
I think most of us can relate to that video Murray, midgies and clag on Skye, but it is the price we pay for the occasional glorious day on the most beautiful place in the planet! Some friends and I did this exact walk about 20 years ago at New Year in full winter conditions under blue skies.
Fantastic - I will return and get those views :) (TBH I was lucky enough to do the traverse in perfect conditions back in 2007 but was that knackered by the time I got here I cant remember the view;)lol
Take care and thanks for watching
ATB
Murray
Thanks for the vlogs
Hi Murray great to see you so cheerful only if the clouds were in your favour never mind that's walking in the mountains great video and commentary looking forward to the next video keep them coming 😀
Just the thought of all the midges makes me itchy
Looks like you had the who place to yourself
Good to have the drone. It looks like a little scout in sci-fi film
Another great video and take care 🇨🇦 ❤️
Thanks Sue - very much appreciated - it was a great adventure :)
Take care and thanks for watching
Murray
I enjoy ur vids best regards from Italy 🇮🇹 makes me get More excited to climb up the summit soon 🤩
What a great ridge
Nice to enjoy the top to yourself so not all lost
Keep em coming
absolutely - a wee bit of solitude on the summit is always welcome :)
Take care and thanks for watching
Murray
Great video Murray 😁👍..The scree field didn’t look fun😂..Love your chat mate..keeps my attention during the video..Babbling Brook❤️ it😁👍
Thanks Murchies :) if the scree rocks had been a little smaller it may have made the decent much more fun !!lol however it was ankle breaking territory and much care was required!!lol poles came in very useful !!lol
Take care and thanks for watching
ATB
Murray
@@ScotlandsMountains Nice one Murray 😁👍
As the Chinese proverb goes Murray: Man who wear loud trousers is beloved of many midge!
Loved by all (including the midge ;)lol
Take care and thanks for watching
ATB
Murray
Love your videos and those pants! must get some of them because I kneel down so often and get wet/mud patches at the knees!
Thank you - they are great trousers - Rab Torque pants if you are interested :)
Take care and thanks for watching
ATB
Murray
Shame about the weather Murray you cant win them all. Still a great vid looked a nice hike anyways. Nice to see the rab trousers back😂
Even in clag that mountain looks impressive! Cannot wait to climb the Cuillin. Maybe I'll try to get up there to climb one or two of them before the midges arrive.
Definitely recommended (and also before the dreaded Midge arrive ;)lol
Take care and thanks for watching
ATB
Murray
Hi Murray, I guessed this was on Skye, but fancy doing this right after your 6 day escapade! Then I thought, I hadn't seen you up Ben Nevis and then that vid came up, so I watched it! I have to say that I don't think I could have tackled a mountain alone. Do take great care of yourself, its obvious you're wise about safety.
Great trip though! :)
Brilliant Murray. Been up there a couple of times and would never have guessed you were there. Nice one - ATB - Dave
Thanks Dave - much appreciated - I have also been enjoying your winter camps recently , some fantastic videos you have put out. I tend to watch them on the big TV which makes commenting rather tricky (however they are better viewed on the big screen :)) superb stuff and hope you are ok
Take care and thanks for watching
Murray
Haha Murray Now you know what it's like every weekend for us poorly souls in Ireland smoothered in clouds like Scotland however :) when you're enjoying the beautiful inversions we at the same time are jumping up and down and standing on trigsand cairns trying to catch a glimpse above the clouds 😂... Some you win though because it's atmospheric anyhow..Great vid as usual ATB ☘️
Thanks Merky - I cannot really complain as I have experienced some of the best inversion in 2021 (as the next three videos will hopefully testify too ;) lol #staytuned
Take care and thanks for watching
Murray
@@ScotlandsMountains will do :) ☘️
That’s super unlucky, on the one weekend where most of the country got to see a temp inversion just sat at home.
Another nice one, Murray. 👍 Shame about not getting high enough. The whole ridge was above cloud on the 19th and probably the 18th too. As I think much of Scotland's Mountains were.😉 If there's a way of sharing a pic let me know and I'll send you one of the ridge above cloud, although to the north it was clearer. My jaw was on the floor. I was lost for words to describe it. As far as the eye could see the glens were filled in across the mainland too. 😎
Thanks - was that the 18 and 19 of December? if so then stay tuned in a few weeks as I was just over the sea in Knoydart for a special trip :) Would love to get back to experience another inversion on the Cuillin , my first was in the late 1990s on the southerly three Cuillin Munros and the memory still has an imprint on my brain - amazing :)
Take care and thanks for watching
Murray
Still a lovely place to be
It’s a shame when that happens mate, happened a few times to me now with heavy fog at the peak but always another day for it
Always makes the days when you get above the cloud more worthwhile (stay tuned;):)
Take care and thanks for watching
Murray
No risk-it no biscuit!! The very best inversions are the ones least expected. A gallant attempt nonetheless and a grand hike. You should do a waking guide for the Cuiilin, Murray. I know there will be many guides, but not directly from time served people like yourself and Gerry. You could make a ‘Zine’ and sell it electronically via Squarespace or similar. Not sure if this is your bag, but worthy of consideration - perhaps your favourite routes and how to look after the environment whilst in the Cuillin? Cheers for another grand trip! 😎👍🏻🙏
You should check out the below link ;0
www.amazon.co.uk/Day-Walks-Loch-Lomond-Trossachs/dp/1839810718/ref=sr_1_1?crid=IQS23TFZ8Q7W&keywords=day+walks+in+loch+lomond&qid=1641488564&sprefix=day+walks+in+loch+lomond%2Caps%2C68&sr=8-1
someone wrote a book (not on the Cuillin though :)
A great addition to the bookshelf
Take care and thanks for watching
ATB
Murray
@@ScotlandsMountains Awesome, Murray! Will take a peep 👀 Maybe a new project for you both in the Cuillins then! Best wishes and thanks for the heads up mate 👍🏻
Another great video Murray I absolutely love Skye I’ll be paying it a visit this year for defo 👍🏻
Thanks John , I cant wait to get back up there either :) Hope the weather shines when you visit :)
Take care and thanks for watching
Murray
Great video loved the drone shots above the clouds, but was in absolute knots watching you with the midges. Nothing for it keep moving before your eaten alive 😄
I am sure I can still hear the buzzing of the midge now!! lol
Take care and thanks for watching
Murray
Absolutely fantastic. I really want to visit Scotland at some point and your coverage is done so well. Thanks.
Thanks David - very much appreciated :)
Take care and thanks for watching
Murray
Yet another great vid mate. Never tire of watching them!
Wonderful vlog Murray. I'd have been happy just with the fog below me. That alone looked stunning. Shame you never got above the cloud as well though. Still a great wall that made for great scenery with the ridge. Anyway as always stay safe and here's to 2022 and more fantastic vlogs.
Thanks Tony - it was a fantastic ridge walk and I was slightly disappointed when I didn't emerge above the cloud on the mountain top (however that aim was achieved more than once in the rest of 2021!! the next few videos may reveal more ;)) lol
Take care and thanks for watching
Murray
Happy New year and looking forward to watching some more adventure's they're fab but I was itching just watching you being eaten by the midge hope you're not to lumpy stay safe and enjoy x
I survived the attacks and they are now all hibernating (hopefully) in readiness for attacking when the spring arrives!!lol
Take care and thanks for watching
Murray
Another great video. Seems like a wonderful trip all in! Hope you enjoyed your rest. Well deserved!
Aaw I've so enjoyed watching your Skye trip Murray, thanks for taking us along. The photography and footage was amazing as always. Take care see you on the next adventure Alioban x
Thanks Alioban - very much appreciated
Take care and thanks for watching
Murray
Wow, you have some amount of dedication and a passion for the Mountains.
Can I ask what tripod you use, have been trying to lighten my load for hiking in the Welsh mountains. The stuff I have now is way too heavy
Brilliant video again 🏔
The good thing is there's always next time mate
Indeed (stay tuned for the next three vlogs ;)#spoileralert :)
Take care and thanks for watching
Murray
My evenings watch is sorted 👌 👍
Hope you enjoyed it Wayne :)
Take care and thanks for watching
Murray
@@ScotlandsMountains I did indeed , Almost perfect weather!
Hi Murray, what a great and tough week you had...living the dream. Can't wait for another year of watching inspiring adventures. Happy new year.
Thanks Det - very much appreciated - hope you enjoy the upcoming adventures :)
Take care and thanks for watching
Murray
Another fantastic video Murray. I’ve been curious for a while now what your map preferences are. OS of Harvey maps? 1:25,000, 1:40,000, 1:50,000?
Looking forward to some winter videos soon, let’s just hope for good conditions.
All the best
Hi Conor - depends on the area TBH - due to their coverage I like the OS maps (download 1:25 and paper 1:50). For areas like the Cuillin the Harvey maps are superb :) Personal preference though TBH
Take care and thanks for watching
ATB
Murray
I've never had many midgies in January but it's been very mild this winter.
Hi - this was filmed just after my Skye trail hike back in September so the midge were alive and kicking (unfortunately !!)
Take care and thanks for watching
ATB
Murray
Great video nonetheless Murray. Don't know how you can stand there in amongst those midges. Makes me feel itchy just watching. 😷
they were indeed a nightmare - I think I can still hear the buzzing!!lol
Take care and thanks for watching
Murray
Happy New year Murray, a very atmospheric place, it looked a hard slog , take care of those knees ....
Currently resting my knees - managed to aggrevate my right knoee on a rather long walk beofre Xmas and its still protesting - I dont get any younger!! hoping it heals soon and I can get back out!
Another epic Murray. Thanks. How do you keep that camera attached to your shoulder strap?
Hi Mad cat - its a peak design clip - I did a video on it which may be of interest - th-cam.com/video/RQFk5ExdQkQ/w-d-xo.html
Hope thats useful :)
Murray
Great video and Skye looked an amazing trip. Your videos always inspire to get back up the hills. Can I ask what drone you use, cause it catches some amazing shots?
Thanks Alex - its one of the DJI drones - so many of them now - I'll need to check the model as I cant remember - its small though ! :)
Take care and thanks for watching
Murray
shame about the weather an as you say win some lose some trying my best to get a nice view from snowdon but each time i go up no views stay safe Murray
It makes those days when you get good weather all the more special :)
Take care and thanks for watching
Murray
07:13 Was that a beastie? Sounded enormous!
haha - well noticed!! my lav mic had stopped working so all the audio was straight from the camera (took my ages to try and make it audible!!) A midge must have landed near the mic - was rather loud!!lol
Take care and thanks for watching
Murray
Does anyone get perfection? Thankyou for the great content xxx
As you say you win some and you loose some but still an experience. Would been worried but loosing my bearings with all the clag. Was that a clamp on you front wheel, yours I hope ?
It was indeed (but it was my own wheel clamp thank fully :)
Take care and thanks for watching
ATB
Murray
Good beard!
mild weather
What camera harness have you got on
Hi Evan, its a peak design clip - if you look at my "gear playlist" on the channel I did a video a wee while ago on it which maybe of interest :)
Take care and thanks for watching
Murray
Cheers Murray, I love photography, and when out walking it's even better, thank you
What forecast app do you use that gives inversion predictions?
Hi Rory - I just watch the MWIS forecasts which are pretty good at suggesting when the inversions may occur :)
Take care and thanks for watching
Murray
Please tell me where u got ur trousers?
Hi Denise - these are Rab Torque trousers. 👍
@@ScotlandsMountains thanks
Would love you to quit the day job and fullly focus on TH-cam I’m sure it won’t be long before you are able to, if you want to that is! 100% deserve it mate videos r always class
If only - think I would need ten times more views and subs - until then I'll keep on fitting the adventures in between the day job :) TBH its a good escape from my day life and very good for the mind and body to get out in the mountains - very therapeutic :)
Take care and thanks for watching
Murray
Where did you get those trousers?
Hi Emma - they are Rab Torque pants - if you google them you should find some retailers selling them :) although bright they are very comfortable :)
Take care and thanks for watching
ATB
Murray
Surely not 8 hours ago?? Am I missing something???
Reasons for not moving to Scotland: midges 😂
Theres no place like drone
Some day, you will have bad hips and feet. So enjoy it while you are able because one day you will not be able.
Currently resting my knees as have hurt them walking over Xmas - hoping they get better soon as I currently cant bend my leg going down hill 1#oldagekneeproblems
Take care and thanks for watching
Murray
People will be kicking themselves in few weeks if they miss the opportunity to buy and invest in bitcoin while Edward Morris is till there for them to start investing.
Just do something that will earn you Some money while you sleep, no matter how little, A pandemic is the perfect way to open your eyes to really see what life could be like without your usual income stream and everyone had to stay home. Well I never felt it because I invested in a trading company where I earn 4 digit per week. The best thing you can do for yourself is invest more and spend