Hiking the "Thunderbolt" Mountain via Schoolhouse Ridge

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  • @RonBryson-i2k
    @RonBryson-i2k 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Excellent traverse of my favourite mountain. I am just about to embark on it once again. My munroist dogs Robbie and Rory ashes are scattered on this mountain and I have made a point of climbing these mountains on my 10th birthday markers starting from 40 years old so 10 th of May this year my 70th I will be back on these stunning hills. I climb it from your decent. Been on the School ridge. But don’t think I have the upper body strength to scramble anymore so will slog up to the
    Bealach. Great footage well done.

  • @glentyan2505
    @glentyan2505 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    What a thoroughly engaging and likeable young man this is, absolute pleasure to share in his adventures speaking for those of us whose days on the hills are long past. His videos show editing at its best and remind us just how beautiful Scotland is, lifting the spirits of all who watch them. Well done, very well done and appreciated indeed.

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much for your kind comments Glen - I enjoy making these videos for others & myself to watch back so I’m glad you enjoy them! It’s not a hard job to make Scotland look beautiful 😁
      Cheers, James

  • @gavinjackson7248
    @gavinjackson7248 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another great vid , made even better with Beluga Lagoon 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️🤙👍

  • @darrinfrew4066
    @darrinfrew4066 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the mountains I made an attempt on but didn't get to the top. I did it in late spring and didn't have winter gear but I got to a section where all the rocks had running water and about an inch of smooth ice over them, from spring snow thaw I'd imagine. I decided the risks were more than the rewards and turned back. Oh well! Better that than taking a header off the ridge!

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can imagine that would be pretty intimidating with some ice on it, correct decision turning back.. not always an easy one to make..
      Thanks for watching
      Atb, James

  • @yerjokin
    @yerjokin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant mate and as per usual I did it the opposite direction and missed going up the ridge 😂 so will just have to do it again 👍🏻😂! But they are a cracking 2 Munro’s 😎

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha worth doing again then mate 😁👍 Cracking Munros 😁

  • @Cloudwalker136
    @Cloudwalker136 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vid...was up there last July...
    I went up from the bridge. A wonderful hike and as you showed real good views.
    Thanks very much...

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Richard, it is a fantastic day out 😁
      Atb, James

  • @ScotlandsMountains
    @ScotlandsMountains 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant James ! Superb video - what a day and you captured it superbly - really enjoyed this sir 👏👏👍👌

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Murray, one of my favourites so far 😁 excited to hit Glencoe in the coming weeks
      Atb, James

  • @Sheistmeister
    @Sheistmeister 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Superb photography James 👍

  • @craigmorris6612
    @craigmorris6612 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Brilliant video, loved the drone footage at the ridge when it starts to get proper scrambly, we went up there on Saturday there, one of the best days on the hills I've ever had

  • @samandkevsoutdooradventures
    @samandkevsoutdooradventures 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks James, really enjoyed the video.

  • @LucieH1987
    @LucieH1987 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another fab video, looks great 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✌🏼

  • @Cloudwalker136
    @Cloudwalker136 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great watching you. Reminded me of my hike there 2021 May.
    Must get back up to the Highlands in April.
    Thanks 😊

  • @anniemack4282
    @anniemack4282 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fabulous. Loved the drone footage of the ridge...and the rest too. Did those mountains in the 1980s.

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Annie, the ridge was fantastic 😁 bet that brought back some great memories then 😁
      Atb, James

  • @alanowen4271
    @alanowen4271 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    another grate video. looked amazing.

  • @colingray4010
    @colingray4010 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lucked out on the weather again mate, cracking day. Atb

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Seem to be getting lucky with the weather recently 😁
      Atb, James

  • @charliemccartney7055
    @charliemccartney7055 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi James, Very nice, what a day you had on these fine tops. Great footage as always. Cheers, Charlie.

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Charlie, really enjoyed this route 😁 atb, James

  • @fraserhynd
    @fraserhynd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant James! Did this in Saturday and the views were outstanding. The walk back to the car was a killer though.

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers Fraser, hope you had a great day 😁👍
      Atb, James

    • @86Eddieb
      @86Eddieb ปีที่แล้ว

      Can i ask?Why is that the walk back to the car a killer?
      Thanks

    • @fraserhynd
      @fraserhynd ปีที่แล้ว

      @@86Eddieb just very long

  • @whenigotothemountains1203
    @whenigotothemountains1203 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant James. You captured the views so well. Gordon

  • @rollandsausage
    @rollandsausage 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. Unbelievable views up there. I done them myself a couple of years ago.
    That walk back along the road absolutely destroyed me 😂

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you, the road walk is a nightmare 😂 I regret not dropping my bike off

  • @hikesome
    @hikesome 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That looks like a beautiful trail to hike with incredible views and dronies, would love to shoot a solo hike there one day. I really like how you guide the viewer through your adventure. Great work James, you definitely got a new subscriber here, your channel is a gem. Have a wonderful week. Take care out there. Best wishes, Mario

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching Mario, glad you enjoyed 😁
      Atb, James

  • @eddiefitz1970
    @eddiefitz1970 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant it’s great when you get the views 👌

  • @rolandmd73
    @rolandmd73 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the drone footage. What a beautiful view. Wish we had peaks like this in the Netherlands 😉

  • @andrewsadventures5747
    @andrewsadventures5747 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Top video James . You got a mighty fine day for this great route. Superb drone footage with great views all round. I really enjoyed this route too. All the best. Andrew 👍

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Andrew 😁 glad the weather seems to finally be looking up 😁
      Atb, James

  • @andy-astro
    @andy-astro 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic James. Cracking pair of mountains, and footage. Cheers, Andy.👍

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Andy, a day I wont forget in a hurry 😁 atb, James

  • @alistairthow1384
    @alistairthow1384 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just because you're not well known doesn't mean that you aren't worthy of praise.
    The comment applies to both the hill and yourself James.👏

  • @natalieminnis
    @natalieminnis 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Save the 10 out of 10 for An Teallach! But I would have rated that 9.5 out of 10 at least, especially with that fantastic drone footage. I did the "Schoolhouse Ridge" ascent a few years ago and loved it, but I had terrible cramp as I'd been tiling a floor the week before the walk, and the views were great but not as good as the ones you got. We left a car at each end of the walk, so we didn't have to do the road walk back.

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It might be 😁 I maybe have a 10/10 coming up in the next few videos…
      The ridge was fantastic, really enjoyed it 😁 great idea with two cars, I wish I had left my bike at one end, ill know for next time! Thanks for watching
      Atb, James

  • @daveg-j1866
    @daveg-j1866 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a set of ridges. Thanks for letting the views do the talking. Climbed this in a group in cloud and our leader took us down the wrong side of the final ridge leaving us about 5 miles back on that road...

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fantastic ridge & Munros😁 that must have been torture at the end of your day 😧..
      Atb, James

  • @Kev_Russ
    @Kev_Russ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Stunning James. Barry drone footage as per usual. 😎

  • @NorwayHikesTrails
    @NorwayHikesTrails 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great hike. Thank you for sharing

  • @garyboyle695
    @garyboyle695 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video, I can see why you saved these ones for a good day, views were stunning.

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sometimes its worth the wait Gary 😁 Thanks for watching, atb, James

  • @barrieshaw5465
    @barrieshaw5465 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Superb 👏 👏, your rattling them in....

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Barrie, enjoying the long days and improving weather 😁
      Atb, James

  • @bipedal_shenanigans
    @bipedal_shenanigans ปีที่แล้ว

    Another epic and truly inspirational video. You're really convincing us to head north

  • @selwynmccausland4085
    @selwynmccausland4085 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Superb James. I'm actually just back in the house after doing those two munros today. Very similar conditions although less snow. That's a fair pull up to the ridge at the start - certainly gets the heart pumping. The walk out was good until hitting that track and then road seemed to go on for ages. Look forward to ur new outing.

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Selwyn 😁 hope you enjoyed it as much as I did, one of my favourites already! Your right, its a fair pull up the ridge! Thanks for watching,
      Atb, James

  • @nickname6747
    @nickname6747 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Vair pair via an interesting route! We were in a rush doing these and just went up and down through the forestry tracks and up one corrie to your 2nd of the day, onto your 1st and down same way you did - bit on a steep scramble through trees as the path just seemed to disappear. Thanks for uploading. Awesome drone shots of you ascending the ridge! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⛰👍

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s a fantastic ridge - great reason to return and do them again 😁 thanks for watching
      Atb, James

  • @travellingtrev4380
    @travellingtrev4380 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic video mate. Really really gripping stuff. Been up over those two a couple of times, but you really brought home the majesty and wonder of these mountains. Properly good video. Love your work.

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching 😁 glad you enjoyed, its easy to get great footage on mountains like these 😂
      Atb, James

  • @markm477
    @markm477 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! Fortunately, this appeared in my suggested videos, new subscriber here. Fantastic views and excellent videography, some effort doing all that filming yourself 👍🏻

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers Mark, was a great day! Filming did add a few miles to the walk 😂 thanks for watching,
      Atb, James

  • @m1klgordon
    @m1klgordon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Magnificent video! Thanks.

  • @eddieharwood7788
    @eddieharwood7788 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice to see ypou back out James. I love your drone footage. Why do you not park your bike at the end and cycle back?

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Eddie! Looking back that would have been sensible.. I will know for next time 😁
      Atb, James

  • @kisilvan
    @kisilvan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Stunning that area and perfect day for it. You certainly seem to have overcome your fear of heights now.

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Really enjoyed this one 😁 seem to have conquered my fear - especially with my latest adventure 😧 video coming in a few weeks.. 😂
      Atb, James

    • @kisilvan
      @kisilvan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ScottishMunroJourney be good to see that one! We're off to Skye to have a wander up the black cuillin next week. Can't wait.

  • @AndyOB
    @AndyOB 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of my favourite routes James.Drone footage of you on the Schoolhouse Ridge was excellent.A few years ago since i've done it but it is high on the list of ones to go back to with the drone as i never had one at the time.😀👍

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its a fantastic route Andy, definitely one for the drone 😁👍 i’ll no doubt be doing it again one day too
      Atb, James

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Outstanding work bud, I really felt peacefulness and solitude of this one.

  • @2112Tix
    @2112Tix 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing weather and drone footage. I took my wife on this route - her first Munro’s. Word of caution: don’t follow the burn down through the forest it’s well sketchy and drops into a steep dangerous gorge, best to head to the right, around the forest perimeter.

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks 😁 great ones to pick for your wifes first Munros 😁
      Atb, James

    • @Cloudwalker136
      @Cloudwalker136 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You so right...I made the mistake last July of walking down then heading left ..it was hard going....

  • @Stu1972Mac
    @Stu1972Mac 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Done these 5 years ago in winter, brilliant hills, but your right about the walkout 🤣 Do you mind me asking what drone you use .

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That must have been epic in Winter! Im using the DJI Air2s 😁
      Cheers, James

  • @cougardeveronvale6701
    @cougardeveronvale6701 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic footage mate,recently subscribed to your channel,its brill !!
    Got these 2 planned for the summer,like you I've wanted to do them for quite some time.
    What is the name of the band that's playing in the background of the video ?,beautiful song !!

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching/subscribing 😁 fantastic mountains, worth the wait! Its Beluga Lagoon, fantastic band 😁
      Atb, James

  • @andythemunroeater9884
    @andythemunroeater9884 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've just down this exact walk today but had slightly better weather than you. As you said amazing views from the top but your right about the walk along the road.

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hope you enjoyed Andy 😁 It was a great day out!
      Atb, James