I climbed this with the wife in October 2022. Actually found it quite tough going, and like most Scottish mountains the start is nearly sea level. But it was the first Munro in a while as our kids are older we have more independence to climb. When we were going up, we saw a man coming down very slowly with a huge pack. Got talking to him, he was from Liverpool, in his early 40s and had some terminal decline illness, he slept over night on top and spent hours star gazing. Fair admired his determination and ability!
Hi mate. Thanks for the great comment. I do believe that climbing these mountains very much depends on how you are on the day and weather conditions obviously. I was very excited this day to do this and that seemed to help me along. Bumping into your Liverpudlian gent, climbing mountains is a great way to clear your head and reset. It’s hard to comprehend the troubles some people go through but the one thing we do have in common is the mountains. Thanks so much for watching. ATB.
@@mountainspeak390 thank you. If he’s not still with us, then he made the most of it while he was here. He was traveling down to a place near Aberdeen that day, not far from us. If we had been going home instead of staying in Thurso, we would have taken him in.
Great wee video! Nice and atmospheric weather adds to the day! Great Munro to bag and a wee sneaky whilst in holiday did the same the other month at Ben Klibreck! Cheers again. Paul
Nice video cheers lad , I'm doing a winter trip at the moment on the NC500 its been a dream I've had for ages planning on doing Ben Hope later this week keep up the good work lad cheers Rodders
Thanks for the great comment Rod! Wow, 😮 NC500 in winter! That’s brave and awesome all at the same time!!! Bet the scenery is amazing!! Be careful on your hike of Ben Hope in winter conditions, will be very different to when I did it! Hope you have a great time. Thanks for watching. ATB. 😊
Cheers mate it's breathtaking and it's the only time I can get off will check some more of your videos out really appreciate your work have a good new year
Fantastic footage Stevie. Looks a pretty good route and a good path more or less. Anne Marie enjoyed it I think which was more or less straight after you if I'm right in thinking. Speak soon mate
Thanks for the kind comment Marcus. Yeah, I believe Anne-Marie was right after me. This was a great walk with a great path. Highly recommend this one. Great for dogs! 🐕 thanks for watching. ATB.
As always a great video mate, i’d been keeping an eye on this being uploaded.. its true what you say about perseverance, I was up near Oban on Friday climbing Beinn Fhionnlaidh, at times it felt never ending but it was well worth it.. views were outstanding could see all the way over to Mull and a few different beaches on it. Where you thinking of for the next video? 🏴
Thanks for the great comment Paul. Yeah, perseverance is a must for a hiker! 😂 next video is ready and uploaded! It’s the big one next! The Ben via the CMD. Thanks for watching. ATB.
Decent vid , id keep that drone in the box though...those things are a pest to nesting birds as well as other walkers. Use your eyes to look at stuff and your brain to remember views , far more fulfilling experience.
Thanks for the comment. I appreciate everyone‘a opinion with regards to the hills. My opinion isn’t that far from yours. However I do enjoy the perspective drone videography gives people and the areas it opens up. I whole heartedly agree that they can be a pest and I’m sure I’m not the only drone pilot that seriously considers the experience of other walkers and animals. I truly try to have as little impact as possible whilst creating exciting and fresh content for people to enjoy. Again, thank you so much for your comment and it’ll certainly keep it fresh in my mind to be considerate when out and about. Thanks for watching. ATB.
I climbed this with the wife in October 2022. Actually found it quite tough going, and like most Scottish mountains the start is nearly sea level. But it was the first Munro in a while as our kids are older we have more independence to climb. When we were going up, we saw a man coming down very slowly with a huge pack. Got talking to him, he was from Liverpool, in his early 40s and had some terminal decline illness, he slept over night on top and spent hours star gazing. Fair admired his determination and ability!
Hi mate. Thanks for the great comment. I do believe that climbing these mountains very much depends on how you are on the day and weather conditions obviously. I was very excited this day to do this and that seemed to help me along. Bumping into your Liverpudlian gent, climbing mountains is a great way to clear your head and reset. It’s hard to comprehend the troubles some people go through but the one thing we do have in common is the mountains. Thanks so much for watching. ATB.
@@mountainspeak390 thank you. If he’s not still with us, then he made the most of it while he was here. He was traveling down to a place near Aberdeen that day, not far from us. If we had been going home instead of staying in Thurso, we would have taken him in.
Thanks for posting this I've decided this will be my first Munro
Hi James, good luck with your first Munro and Ben Hope would be a great start! Thanks for watching!
Another great video mate. I did this last year and struggled massively 😅 dog is loving it! All the best
Great wee video! Nice and atmospheric weather adds to the day! Great Munro to bag and a wee sneaky whilst in holiday did the same the other month at Ben Klibreck! Cheers again. Paul
Always nice to make use of time mate! 😉 thanks again for watching. ATB.
Fantastic video stevie
Thanks Pamela, I really enjoyed making it!
Nice video cheers lad , I'm doing a winter trip at the moment on the NC500 its been a dream I've had for ages planning on doing Ben Hope later this week keep up the good work lad cheers Rodders
Thanks for the great comment Rod! Wow, 😮 NC500 in winter! That’s brave and awesome all at the same time!!! Bet the scenery is amazing!! Be careful on your hike of Ben Hope in winter conditions, will be very different to when I did it! Hope you have a great time. Thanks for watching. ATB. 😊
Cheers mate it's breathtaking and it's the only time I can get off will check some more of your videos out really appreciate your work have a good new year
Fantastic footage Stevie. Looks a pretty good route and a good path more or less. Anne Marie enjoyed it I think which was more or less straight after you if I'm right in thinking. Speak soon mate
Thanks for the kind comment Marcus. Yeah, I believe Anne-Marie was right after me. This was a great walk with a great path. Highly recommend this one. Great for dogs! 🐕 thanks for watching. ATB.
Nice!
As always a great video mate, i’d been keeping an eye on this being uploaded.. its true what you say about perseverance, I was up near Oban on Friday climbing Beinn Fhionnlaidh, at times it felt never ending but it was well worth it.. views were outstanding could see all the way over to Mull and a few different beaches on it. Where you thinking of for the next video? 🏴
Thanks for the great comment Paul. Yeah, perseverance is a must for a hiker! 😂 next video is ready and uploaded! It’s the big one next! The Ben via the CMD. Thanks for watching. ATB.
@@mountainspeak390 looking forward to watching it mate 🙌
Decent vid , id keep that drone in the box though...those things are a pest to nesting birds as well as other walkers. Use your eyes to look at stuff and your brain to remember views , far more fulfilling experience.
Thanks for the comment. I appreciate everyone‘a opinion with regards to the hills. My opinion isn’t that far from yours. However I do enjoy the perspective drone videography gives people and the areas it opens up. I whole heartedly agree that they can be a pest and I’m sure I’m not the only drone pilot that seriously considers the experience of other walkers and animals. I truly try to have as little impact as possible whilst creating exciting and fresh content for people to enjoy. Again, thank you so much for your comment and it’ll certainly keep it fresh in my mind to be considerate when out and about. Thanks for watching. ATB.