THE DEATH RIDGE - THE AONACH EAGACH RIDGE.

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  • Today I experienced the death ridge in the stunning Glen Coe.
    It was an Amazing adventure but also probably the scariest thing I have ever done.

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  • @Sean-me4fv
    @Sean-me4fv ปีที่แล้ว +17

    RIP to the three hikers who died there this week

  • @geoffroberts201
    @geoffroberts201 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Did this in Winter in 1975 with half a dozen mates from Liverpool University mountaineering club. Covered in snow and ice the view on a crisp frozen morning was absolutely awesome. I remember it as fun but I was young and invincible. On the final descent, scree running like idiots, one lad found a long dead sheep by getting his whole leg stuck through the decayed carcass. Those were the days.

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You are a brave man doing it in the snow & ice wow, I just about done it on a clear day haha

    • @geoffroberts201
      @geoffroberts201 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      We did have the full winter gear for the time. Ropes, crampons ice axes etc. Climbed up to the ridge day one and bivvied in the wind shadow of the ridge then did it next day. Sunrise was tremendous but none of us had cameras. The last and best winter stuff I ever did.

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@geoffroberts201 sounds fantastic mate

    • @holyworrier
      @holyworrier 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What are the odds, eh?

    • @peterlewis2255
      @peterlewis2255 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Done it in winter a couple of times back in the 1980s, witnessed an accident the second time, just on that first descent. Extraordinarily the victim's companions were able to flag down a passing SAR helicopter on a training mission. We watched them waving at the chopper, and thought "you'll be lucky" - and they were ! Instant casevac with no radio, no mobile phone in those days either. Would have been an hour + to get down to call out the regular MRT, and at least another 2 hours before they could get to scene, probably more. Definitely one of the oddest things I've seen on the hill.

  • @mozdickson
    @mozdickson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Them mountains are like gigantic bones. The bones of the earth planet. Tough as nails. Thanks for climbing and showing it tae us

  • @chrissaltmarsh6777
    @chrissaltmarsh6777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the memories...more than 40 years ago; it was VERY hot that day. Came down the Stone Chute, a scree run. Reminds me how daft I was then.

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      People were telling me to avoid that stone chute like the plague haha, your bravery is unmatched haha

    • @chrissaltmarsh6777
      @chrissaltmarsh6777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@exploringwithmikey I was young, fit and stupid. It was a wonderful run - the pub was in sight all the way.
      And I did have some technique as it happens. I love that place, hence the memories. Thanks.

  • @willcurrie5936
    @willcurrie5936 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Stunning guy's watching all the way from New Zealand 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👌

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thankyou for watching will I appreciate it 🙏🏼🇳🇿

  • @Fantic156
    @Fantic156 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Outstanding. Was on my bucket list to do, but at 62 now, and bust knee ligaments mean I walk flatter trails now. Great video .. ;)

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sorry to hear you couldn’t make the ridge mate, Appreciate you watching

    • @maggiesfarm7970
      @maggiesfarm7970 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too at 67.

  • @andylanigan3752
    @andylanigan3752 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Really enjoyed the video,looks different from others in terms of visual impact,Glencoe looked mean, atmospheric.Did climb Meall Dearg from the Kinlochleven side,but settled for a few steps along the ridge before beating a retreat!

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thankyou mate for a novice like myself I do try my best to make the best video I can, Thankyou for watching

  • @madeljacky
    @madeljacky 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thats sum amazing scenery there, we have the Mournes in Northern Ireland, they are good but they arnt a patch on this, its simply stunning.

  • @DrawingNo1
    @DrawingNo1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My favorite Munro ridge walk by a long way.
    Great video btw!

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s an amazing ridge for sure, & Thankyou very much

  • @davidrobinson7684
    @davidrobinson7684 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Have done this twice, both times solo in winter. First time in clag and rain with slushy snow, couldn't see a thing but knew to keep as close to crest as possible. Second time perfect winter conditions, covered in hard snow & ice, really enjoyable. Maybe it's more treacherous in summer?

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Fair play to you mate, that’s some going

  • @eioinmclove
    @eioinmclove 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looks fun in those conditions. Wouldn't want to get caught in bad weather up there though.

  • @evelynj1430
    @evelynj1430 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    amazing video and two lovely people!!

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thankyou for the kind words Evelyn, we appreciate it

    • @rabrussell7466
      @rabrussell7466 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you very much Evelyn 🙂

    • @evelynj1430
      @evelynj1430 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@exploringwithmikey ❤️

    • @evelynj1430
      @evelynj1430 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rabrussell7466 ❤️

  • @dgronzega8073
    @dgronzega8073 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great walk about. 💪👍
    Thanks for sharing. 😎

  • @NorwayHikesTrails
    @NorwayHikesTrails 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great hike Mikey. Spectacular ridge line, and beautiful views.

  • @RoadtrippinwithTakacs
    @RoadtrippinwithTakacs ปีที่แล้ว

    Gorgeous and horrifying all in one. Nicely done. 👍💪

  • @bigantplowright5711
    @bigantplowright5711 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i traversed the ridge back in 1974 with my dad. Superb!!

  • @jonnyh9388
    @jonnyh9388 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Scared the crap out of me when I did it back in 1988 during my IOTC at RAF Cranwell.

  • @michaellyall6528
    @michaellyall6528 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I took that on a few years ago but didn't complete it, thought I was gonna fall, scariest thing I've done in my life

  • @MrSmid888
    @MrSmid888 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    3 souls found broon breed there today. I fear if bad weather comes in it’s treacherous , my wife and I got poor conditions on Helvelyn. Scary. ✌🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes very sad news, It’s not for the faint hearted, there is definitely no room for any errors

  • @nigelsutton6919
    @nigelsutton6919 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for posting. Brought back some memories from when I did the ridge in 1995 and then completed the Munros in 2003 (No.3011). Have you done Skye yet? The In Pin will take your breath away.

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fantastic well done Nigel, & No I haven’t done it as of yet but I’m always looking for recommendations to try new places 🏔

  • @tooyoungtobeold8756
    @tooyoungtobeold8756 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video. The Scottish Highlands are stunning. I would love to do that hike, but sadly, I am not fit/strong enough.

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thankyou mate, The highlands are absolutely breathtaking

  • @neilab
    @neilab 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for posting did this in winter 1998 was an amazing day

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your welcome Neil, don’t forget to subscribe to keep up to date, Ben Nevis video coming soon 👀

  • @karenmoakes
    @karenmoakes ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic video, Glencoe is one of our favourite places to go. I must say you don't need to mention / highlight that vile excuse for a human in this beautiful video. The cottage has been there for a couple of hundred years only to be tarnished by him. This is why it keeps getting vandalised, because of his connection to it. The cottage was there way before him. People need to stop publicising that he was ever there. More history to the cottage than just him.

  • @kevinpalmer7452
    @kevinpalmer7452 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was fantastic proper lads adventure 👍

  • @hallstewart
    @hallstewart 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I looked at it for ages. Hired a local guide and we had a wonderful day - great company. My nerves were shot by the second Munro 😅

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂 I had the same feeling, what a day we had though

  • @Greebstreebling
    @Greebstreebling 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It wasn't known as the death ridge when I did it, don't know why it's called that in this vid. It's long and committing as there's no way off until you get to the end. It's also a long walk off....good training for Alpine Hut walks.

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I made the name up myself to stand out

    • @indynoir2178
      @indynoir2178 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There is a way off the ridge at Meall Dearg before you reach the crazy pinnacles. It's definitely not convenient as your car will be on the other side of the mountain, but this way is known as the "no drama" way to reach the ridge.

  • @michellebennett4972
    @michellebennett4972 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow 😍
    My first time to the highlands was via a highlands tour group and we stopped off at glen coe. It brought me to tears it was that beautiful.
    Wish i had somebody to do stuff like you with. Too scared to go alone 😔

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Michelle, yes the place is magical, & there will always be someone to go with all you have to do is ask, Thankyou for watching make sure you subscribe now haha

    • @michellebennett4972
      @michellebennett4972 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm coming to Scotland next week actually. Been planning it for weeks now and done nothing but research best munros to tackle, thats how i came across your video.
      I want to try to Sgor Gaoith. Do you two fancy being my guide 😅. Pretty please 🙏 ❤

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  ปีที่แล้ว

      Unfortunately we are both busy for the next couple of weeks, next time give us some notice and we will definitely be more than happy to hike alongside you and you can listen to our bullshit stories hahah

  • @Doadz
    @Doadz ปีที่แล้ว

    Done the ridge twice makes for a great day out... Good vid guys well done

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thankyou mate & well done to you also

    • @Doadz
      @Doadz ปีที่แล้ว

      @@exploringwithmikey no worries man twice is enough for me 😂

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  ปีที่แล้ว

      @doadz5449 one and done for me hahaha

  • @jimdevlin2138
    @jimdevlin2138 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Definately not a route for the faint of heart or chicken of liver, but very rewarding in the pub afterwards, I did it once in winter ( with a very experienced guide) definately squeaky bum time.

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your right, Definitely squeaky bum time alright haha

  • @alexandertemple-williams728
    @alexandertemple-williams728 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did that a very long time ago but came down just before the pap and one of my friends behind me dislodge a rock that hit me on my arc . I could not sit down for a few days

  • @geneappeal
    @geneappeal 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very stark and imposing scenery, stunningly beautiful. Are these mountains above the tree line, either in terms of altitude or latitude or were logged like most of Britain was?

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The place is even more impressive in the flesh, & I’m not to sure about the tree line buddy, I don’t really delve into that kind of thing

    • @simonjones2453
      @simonjones2453 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The tops are above the tree line - mostly due to latitude and harsh Atlantic climate! Above 700 m is usually pretty bleak. The valleys have largely been cleared of trees and would have been much more densely forested back in the day

  • @ClydeBuilt
    @ClydeBuilt 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Death Ridge 😂😂😂 It is the narrowest ridge on mainland Britain tbf. Good wee video. Glad you didnae die 👍

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Many people have died on this ridge mate, so the names quite fitting

    • @ClydeBuilt
      @ClydeBuilt 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@exploringwithmikey Aye, I know. It should be called 'Slips, Trips and Falls Ridge' instead.....

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂😂

  • @LondonVisited
    @LondonVisited 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved the video and the views were incredible, now subbed to see more - well done ATB Steve

  • @jennifernelson8310
    @jennifernelson8310 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great ridge that and well done,love the footwear,hehe

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thankyou Jennifer, make sure you subscribe, To see more upcoming adventures 🙏🏼

  • @GCStalker
    @GCStalker 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Not difficult in sunny, dry weather. Avoid if wet, windy or icy. People have fallen into the Clachaig gully in their haste to reach the pub.

  • @kurtiscarr7188
    @kurtiscarr7188 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome inspirational, wish I was fit enough to do that these days

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Go and rest yourself, you never know, you might love it

  • @JagBetty
    @JagBetty 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My mum and Dad did the ridge a few times and told me of some crazy moments trying to get past other hill walkers…man this gave me nightmares…😮😮

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jag there is some hair raising parts of the ridge, people in the comments seem to think it’s like a walk in a park 😂

  • @jezpriest8440
    @jezpriest8440 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Quality guys👊👍

  • @rodneystacey1155
    @rodneystacey1155 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am petrified of heights but got over it in the early 80s, was on all fours at one point. The now wife did not bat an eyelid, but ask her to cross a stream by usingstepping stones and she goes haywire

  • @LaHayeSaint
    @LaHayeSaint 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The mist is closing in. I would turn back. If the mist is so thick, the route will become extremely dangerous. Avoid risks. Live to fight another day!.

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I made it thankfully, so I have lived to fight another day haha

    • @LaHayeSaint
      @LaHayeSaint 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@exploringwithmikey Mikey -- The number of people who press on in adverse weather conditions is surprising. In the contest human versus nature, nature always wins. I'm ever so glad you brave people have made it back safely!

  • @alexanderlawson1649
    @alexanderlawson1649 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Anyone can do the Aonach Eagach, its just a scramble in the summer, of course, in the winter, thats a seriouse matter. I did it about 25 years ago, with next to no experience and a pair of army boots, it was a great day and yes, if I had jumped off some of the drop offs, I would have died. Don't jump off any of the steep bits and it will be fine but make sure you do it on a clear day.

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Your right anyone can potentially do the ridge, If your brave enough

  • @AdventureLite
    @AdventureLite 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good effort- well done for facing your fears!

  • @anastasiyakonteyeva7540
    @anastasiyakonteyeva7540 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. Looks amazing! Well done.

  • @HoofinBob
    @HoofinBob 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Flashbacks of our mountain training every Nov-December with the Royal Marines [45]. One year the clagg came in and we stayed up on the ridge overnight tethered together. -10c temp ..oh so much fun...NOT! Happy days.

  • @jackbrown2325
    @jackbrown2325 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful country man ! ...great stuff .

  • @robinjones188
    @robinjones188 ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing video mikey

  • @robertducky7619
    @robertducky7619 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video....fantastic views mate.

  • @Ant-66
    @Ant-66 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Made it look easy, nice video.

  • @jeremydyke7595
    @jeremydyke7595 ปีที่แล้ว

    I did the Ridge in 1963, September. It was with the TocH Adventure Training school at Loch Eil, later to become an Outward Bound School.

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  ปีที่แล้ว

      Amazing how did you get on?

    • @jeremydyke7595
      @jeremydyke7595 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very well, thanks. We had an instructor who was always within eyesight, who watched over the difficulties, and bailed off the ridge at the one exit possible, leaving us to descend at the Pap, where transport was waiting. It was not so well trodden in those days, but overall a memorable experience! As, I must say, was the rest of the course, including Sailing Canoeing, Forestry, and physical effort. My whole life so far has been influenced by what I absorbed over that two weeks. I was an Outward Bound Instructor, and have introduced many bods into climbing and hillwalking.@@exploringwithmikey

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  ปีที่แล้ว

      You my friend sound like a man who lives for the great outdoors

    • @jeremydyke7595
      @jeremydyke7595 ปีที่แล้ว

      At my age I have to make the most of any opportunity I get. Unfortunately, circumstances have strictly curtailed my peregrinations, and I am working to get back seriously walking again.@@exploringwithmikey

  • @redcruben
    @redcruben ปีที่แล้ว

    Traversed it in 1976 with two mates, one of them tripped on his crampons and narrowly escaped taking a dive from a wider area where we had paused for a break

  • @felicitylovell6940
    @felicitylovell6940 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can barely watch, absolutely terrifying! How to you keep your nerve??

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The love for the great outdoors, keeps me going

  • @jeffreyroberts7438
    @jeffreyroberts7438 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant vid! The thing I always wonder about these vids is getting back down must be as difficult as going up but no one films that…..good luck and stay safe👍

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thankyou Jeff, The getting down part was really tough on the knees, and I’m only 26 so that’s saying something, luckily enough I had poles to help, Thankyou for watching

  • @holyworrier
    @holyworrier 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done. Beautiful country. Did I see a lot of basalt exposed on the mountain?

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Scotland is absolutely beautiful, & to be quite honest I haven’t got a clue about the rock, It could have been mate

  • @megalodon6108
    @megalodon6108 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    would love to do stuff like this but my brain won't allow me to without getting the fear. It will, however, allow me to do a 150ft bungee jump for some odd reason.

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love a good bungee jump haha

    • @basharsafa5977
      @basharsafa5977 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m the same dude, it’s no getting away fear. Your there for a few hours. Bungee is over almost instantly @megalodon6108

  • @OutandaboutwithSpencer
    @OutandaboutwithSpencer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome footage, I’d love to do that. I must say though, that was a big pack for a scramble like that! ATB, Spencer 👍

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Spencer I regret taking the rucksack it was far too big, fell forward a few times, scary stuff

    • @OutandaboutwithSpencer
      @OutandaboutwithSpencer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@exploringwithmikey live and learn, that’s how we all get experience. Subbed you. 👍

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@OutandaboutwithSpencer Thankyou stay tuned & see more crazy adventures

    • @1951woodygeo
      @1951woodygeo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@exploringwithmikey I agree especially on the ridge itself a slip left or right with that on your back a long way down .

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@1951woodygeo let’s just say that bag will never be coming along to any ridge ever again haha

  • @Rock-Steady
    @Rock-Steady 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful scenery

  • @snoosebaum995
    @snoosebaum995 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    like an arctic landscape , times they look like not a place for humans , but the sun shines

  • @BillSikes.
    @BillSikes. ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice climb, is there paths leading to the summit on these mountains or do you just have to find your own way to the top🤔

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Park at the 3 sister carpark then your on your way,thanks for watching

    • @BillSikes.
      @BillSikes. ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@exploringwithmikey
      Thanks mate all the best 🙏👍

  • @filthypeasant261
    @filthypeasant261 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's a nice ridge :)

  • @timdintinger9037
    @timdintinger9037 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Aonach eagach a great day out, but some don't prepare for it properly. It's exposed with big drops and only East West exits only along the ridge. But saying that it's a great day out. The Chlachaig gully stay away from it's a bit unpleasant and the deer keds at the bottom are awful.

  • @exploringwithmikey
    @exploringwithmikey  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If everyone could subscribe that would mean the world to me 💚🗻

  • @Sid_Scot
    @Sid_Scot ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm planning on climbing here to get a shot of where Mel Gibson stands in Braveheart, do you know far up it is roughly?

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  ปีที่แล้ว

      Roughly 967m high mate, I never knew Mel Gibson went there

    • @Sid_Scot
      @Sid_Scot ปีที่แล้ว

      @@exploringwithmikey 2:17:10 (posted link to film) looking to recreate this shot. It could have been his stunt double in the scene!

    • @Sid_Scot
      @Sid_Scot ปีที่แล้ว

      @@exploringwithmikey th-cam.com/video/0yTyfsL4qPU/w-d-xo.html

  • @scottmasson3336
    @scottmasson3336 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Soloed it in 1975 just after leaving school

  • @jamesbeattie2591
    @jamesbeattie2591 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you gave me a million quid,I would still never do that.I am terrified of heights.

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sometimes it’s refreshing to face your fears haha

  • @mountainhiker6531
    @mountainhiker6531 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very dangerous ..as of August 2023, 3 hikers reportedly fell from the ridge and died . Can t imagine how 3 can fall at same time

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have heard they were all attached by a guide with rope, but you can’t always believe what people tell you, regardless RIP TO THOSE WHO LOST THERE LIVES

    • @scrimmy45
      @scrimmy45 ปีที่แล้ว

      There are various ways 3 people can fall at the same time - just give it some thought and you should be able to work it out.

  • @christopherpetty3320
    @christopherpetty3320 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    went to scotland in 2014. i would love to go back.

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We here in Scotland welcome you with open arms 💚

  • @kinocchio
    @kinocchio ปีที่แล้ว

    silly question, what do you do if you need a wee?

  • @johngerardmccarthy9103
    @johngerardmccarthy9103 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jimmy's in he'll ma man.

  • @shaunmarshall4504
    @shaunmarshall4504 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really want to do this, how were the hairy parts. Ive heard there are a couple bad bits

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Go for it buddy, There’s a couple bits in the middle but very doable

    • @shaunmarshall4504
      @shaunmarshall4504 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@exploringwithmikey i might do it this year, looking to do the cmd arete next year as well, how did you manage getting back to the car park, did you have 2 cars or did you walk back after

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shaunmarshall4504 yes mate we had two cars at either end

  • @hairymotter5455
    @hairymotter5455 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great place. I did it in a heat wave and got burnt..used a bit of old snow to wash my face and took skin off with it...good times

  • @brissiAU
    @brissiAU 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Check out Federation peak Tasmania, that scares a lot of people, rightly so.

  • @thetravellingyorkshireman5672
    @thetravellingyorkshireman5672 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was there a few weeks ago, amazing place

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How did you find it bud?

    • @thetravellingyorkshireman5672
      @thetravellingyorkshireman5672 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@exploringwithmikey sorry I didn’t mean I didn’t the ridge, I went up through the lost vally and ended up coming down the side because I came if the path lol

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thetravellingyorkshireman5672 fantastic mate, Glen Coe is definitely one of the most beautiful places in Scotland for sure

    • @thetravellingyorkshireman5672
      @thetravellingyorkshireman5672 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@exploringwithmikey it sure is mate, I’ve got some videos on here as well check them out and let me know what you think 😊

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thetravellingyorkshireman5672 will do buddy

  • @BillSikes.
    @BillSikes. ปีที่แล้ว

    People died up there recently, any idea what happened 🤔

  • @rusticblowfish
    @rusticblowfish 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A most excellent route try it in winter by moon light fantastic

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds like fun haha

    • @rusticblowfish
      @rusticblowfish 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@exploringwithmikey the curved ridge on buachille etive mor is another i like

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rusticblowfish cheers for that mate I’ll check it out

  • @adhrit1426
    @adhrit1426 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    If this is called Death Ridge, then the route to my village in the Himalayas should be called Heaven's Ridge.

  • @Andrew-hp7tw
    @Andrew-hp7tw 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    where are you guys from?

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We are from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @Tee-B
    @Tee-B ปีที่แล้ว +1

    3 people died on this yesterday. 6/8/23

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hence why I called it the death ridge, RIP to those who have lost there lives

    • @Tee-B
      @Tee-B ปีที่แล้ว

      @@exploringwithmikey Indeed. You werent wrong pal.

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s a real shame mate, not for the faint hearted that ridge, if you go BE CAREFUL ❗️

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@maybe-vl9ny I was told by many people when I was up there to avoid the stone shoot like the plague, very dangerous

  • @wulliescottishoutdoors
    @wulliescottishoutdoors 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice one mate loved the video, gave you a sub will keep an eye out for your videos. Atb Wullie ✊🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @stuartwatson9798
    @stuartwatson9798 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bit dodgy is a understatement looks amazing but

  • @thebeerjew
    @thebeerjew 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Show them the beer

  • @circomnia9984
    @circomnia9984 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lol, that's not a ridge!! That's a bloody highway!! Places like the Matterhorn summit ridge is what a real ridge looks like. This looks more like an interesting mountainbike route!!

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Give it a try & then get back to me and let me know if it’s a ridge or not haha

    • @circomnia9984
      @circomnia9984 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@exploringwithmikey Have you ever seen the Matterhorn summit ridge? There are even higher and sharper ridges than that!! Some ridges you can't even walk on, because it's literally like a knife's edge!! People walk on the side of it, holding on to the ridge!! Can you give me a timestamp of your video where you think the sharpest part of the ridge is? Just curious, because I did not see any really dodgy part. Maybe you didn't film the really sharpest part, because you had to focus on climbing? That's a possibility of course, but you should have filmed that part with the drone then, before or after you transversed it?

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@circomnia9984 to be honest I never even filmed the pinnacle ( scary bit) it’s bang on In the middle of the ridge, I’ll have to go back and put my GoPro on a head strap

    • @circomnia9984
      @circomnia9984 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@exploringwithmikey Ah well see, that makes more sense. Please do that next time you go out there. That would make for a much more interesting video, plus prove idiots like me wrong!! 😁

    • @simonjones2453
      @simonjones2453 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its not really comparing like for like. The Matterhorn summit is a mountaineering route usually attempted by experienced climbers. The Aonach Eagach is a scramble that doesn't require ropes in the summer and is doable for hillwalkers with a good head for heights. But the risk of a slip in the wrong place is very real, people die either on the ridge or the descent most years. You can bike bits of it, a couple of my mates did a few years ago but again you need to be well within your comfort zone to attempt the exposed sections carrying a mountain bike!

  • @EireFirst2024
    @EireFirst2024 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jimmy Savilles house? House of HORRORS.

  • @AnitaDil
    @AnitaDil ปีที่แล้ว

    A few people just died on this ridge..anybody that goes up there and thinks they’re a hero is abysmally wrong.

  • @keithtanner2806
    @keithtanner2806 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You didn’t show the most dangerous section, the descent.

  • @drandrewclarke
    @drandrewclarke 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    excellent filming my friend. what part of Wales is this? Snowdonia?

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thankyou my friend, & This is beautiful Scotland ( Glen Coe)

    • @drandrewclarke
      @drandrewclarke 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@exploringwithmikey but you are speaking in a welsh accent??

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@drandrewclarke Haha many people say that to me, It’s ment to be a Dundee accent, I was raised in Birmingham that’s where it gets mixed up

    • @drandrewclarke
      @drandrewclarke 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@exploringwithmikey pulling yer leg man. half of me is from Stirling

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@drandrewclarke 😂 brilliant, Stirling, lovely place

  • @thechad9943
    @thechad9943 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How were the Crazy Pinnacles?

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They were Amazing but seriously scary, I wish I put my GoPro on my headband when it got to the serious sketch bit in the middle, Next Time! Haha

  • @alexandertemple-williams728
    @alexandertemple-williams728 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I expect it was into the clach age for a few beviys

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Myself & Rab both drove home that same day, So no bevvys for us, HAHA

  • @TheManOnTheRail
    @TheManOnTheRail 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have crossed this

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How was it?

    • @TheManOnTheRail
      @TheManOnTheRail 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@exploringwithmikey I was fine. I recall one very precarious section which for me I went down and up the other side in a matter of minutes, but my climbing buddy got into trouble, and I went back and had to find an alternate route by descending and traversing around and back up. That took us a good hour or so. It was nerve wracking in places for sure.

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheManOnTheRail class, it’s great to hear other people experience on the ridge

  • @catman8670
    @catman8670 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One slip, a gust of wind, better grow wings

  • @kathybyerly7904
    @kathybyerly7904 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stunning beautiful from Oregon usa

  • @1951woodygeo
    @1951woodygeo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you no see any Golden Eagles up there pal .

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Alright George, no mate, there was non soaring the sky’s unfortunately

    • @1951woodygeo
      @1951woodygeo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pity that me and my mate went up Etive Moir and saw one soaring above us . What a sight beautiful bird mate .

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@1951woodygeo that would have been amazing mate

    • @1951woodygeo
      @1951woodygeo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@exploringwithmikey Yeah it was mate, I always say always expect the unexpected when up in the highlands .

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@1951woodygeo very true words mate

  • @gordonbrown2204
    @gordonbrown2204 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Its not that dangerous, done it a few times. Easy stuff.

  • @JohnSmith-dk7to
    @JohnSmith-dk7to 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That’s a bit of an exaggeration 😂😂😂

  • @davidmcinnes9180
    @davidmcinnes9180 ปีที่แล้ว

    What absolute bullshit. I used to run the ridge with ease.

  • @Down_Time_Productions
    @Down_Time_Productions 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is so scary about that? And, by the way, STOP STACKING ROCKS!

    • @exploringwithmikey
      @exploringwithmikey  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I’ll do what ever I want and a little punk like you isn’t going to do nothing about it