watching from the sweltering summer heat of Australia. I can't imagine doing this walk in winter, it was bad enough the year I did it in a shoulder season.
Ahhhh Ray ! It was lovely to see your side of the experience, I’ve wondered where you have been and then I found out on Murray’s channel that you have a channel too, so I’ve jumped over from there to subscribe to your channel. It’s nice to be here too, go well Ray and I’ll be looking forward to watching your exploits this coming year. Blessings Old Owl 🦉 Alaya.
Thanks Ray. Wish you all the best too. Big fan of yourself :) great to see you out with Murray. A great Xmas treat although for ye it looked pretty tough. ATB M ☘️ thks again R
Good call on getting the train back earlier. Looked brutal walking and being wet all the time is a recipe for disaster. Nice vid and the first time I've seen the route in this sort of weather.
I did it the same week you did it 2 years ago! I remember how long those first two days were, even in perfect dry conditions… I can imagine how the snow and ice would seriously effect the progress. You guys must have been completely burst at the end of those days. Your boots wouldn’t have dried.. right decision to bail!
We were so pleased to see this one pop up on our notifications Ray😁. And that's before we noticed our Muzza was along too. Watching vid from the start as I'm posting this comment. Have a great Xmas and hogmanay too👍👍
I am glad to see you again! And great to wacht you with Murray, challeging the elements but keeping it wise and safe! All the best for the new year, and hope to see you more in 2023!
Great video, the sound underfoot was described as soothing by my other half in the house who is most definitely not into hiking! Really great to hear about you reflecting on the reality of it. Looking forward to more videos in 2023, thanks
Cheers, I get it. Haven't been out in a while myself, currently carrying my 4-month-old and wishing I was, but that will come again later. :) Cheers, happy holidays, atb
Good to see you out and about again Ray 🥾 great wee video despite the horrendous conditions 😲 good news regarding Beinglas Farm 😀 Merry Xmas 🎅 and a Happy New Year 🍾 atb Brian 👍
Great to see you out again...certainly interesting conditions....wishing you and family a Happy Christmas and look forward to seeing more videos in New Year
I stayed at the campsite in August and it was definitely closing. From what I understand, the people running it have secured new terms but won't be running it themselves in 2023. Nice to see you and Murray again, hope you have a great festive break and looking forward to seeing you next year. Andy
Have to give both of you credit for going as far as you did. Walking in wet snow is not fun, and then add some rain Finding a bothy with a fireplace ..heaven! I like the comparison to the same trail in the summer..makes you long for warmer weather Well done video and Happy Holidays 🇨🇦❤️🎄🔥
Absolutely brilliant Ray!!! GREAT to see you out again! And with Murray! Up to Skye in my van for the New year! Looking forward to your next adventure Ray! Happy New Year when it comes!!!
Really enjoyed watching this on Christmas Day…really horrible change in weather conditions there. Thanks for putting this together and sharing. TH-cam at its best 👍
Great video as always, Ray! Been starting to plan my WHW hike for 2023 (maybe 24). This looked like a brutal but still good one. Cheers and happy holidays!
Merry Christmas Ray, great way to kick off the festive season with a video from you, been a while. I know you are busy with work down south and I'm sure you miss the great outdoors just as much as we miss you. Anyway great to see you back out with Murray. Take care
Pity it didn't quite work out, but looked pretty grim to be honest. On the plus side, promising to hear Beinglas should be open again next year, would be a huge loss for the WHW. Plus that legendary teleporter there, that takes you to Glencoe. 🤭 Interesting tent choice, solid if a tad on the heavy side.
Good to see you back out on the trail, even in adverse weather conditions. All the best for new year, I look forward to see more vlogs from you in 23 👍
Great wee film Ray, i have only ever done this once many years ago and the weather was a lot more compliant than that. You got much further than i would of as it was certainly getting wild and unpleasent, i think you made the right choice to abort. Have a Great Christmas atb Brian.
Very good video, thanks for making in such difficult conditions. I also watched Scotlands Mountains video. A wise decision I would say,particularly with the state of those rivers! Well done for making it so far.
Nice one Ray, a valiant effort by you both and I really enjoyed the video. That change in weather was definitely drastic here in Ayrshire, so I can definitely see how challenging it may have been up there! All the best to you and yours and lang may yir lum reek big man :)
Great effort Ray from both of you in these challenging WHW winter conditions. That was a substantial amount of snow you encountered as headed north. Merry Christmas & best wishes for 2023. 👍 Derek
Fantastic video Ray, nice to see yourself and Murray out and about together again. Hope Beinn Glass campsite will be open for the 2023 season as that’s one of my planned stops on the WHW next year.
Very challenging conditions Ray , so fair play for getting as far as you did . Nothing worse than being wet and cold , I suppose you didn’t really get chance to put the helm compact through its paces . Atb for Xmas Dave 🎄🍺👍
Seems ok if a little bit cramped and understand why many people go for the two person version. This is if you use a thick 9cm sleeping mat like I did. As a person of 5' 10" height I am just touching the ends of the inner tent. However easy to setup and seems very stable. Little bit more teting required though. Atb
Hi mate, great videos as always. Quick question, if you started over again tomorrow knowing every thing you know now and you had £500 to buy 1 tent, 1 sleeping bag and 1 matt , what are picking ?.
You're a better man than I Gungadin. Nice one.
I enjoyed that Ray. Good to see you back. ATB for 2023.
Good to see Beinglas is reopening that would have been a huge loss had it closed for good.
watching from the sweltering summer heat of Australia. I can't imagine doing this walk in winter, it was bad enough the year I did it in a shoulder season.
I love the West Highland Way I worked along there doing the paths and fencing in the 80s so I hope they have lasted well.
Still good to watch!!
Good stuff, braving the snow ⛄️
Ahhhh Ray ! It was lovely to see your side of the experience, I’ve wondered where you have been and then I found out on Murray’s channel that you have a channel too, so I’ve jumped over from there to subscribe to your channel. It’s nice to be here too, go well Ray and I’ll be looking forward to watching your exploits this coming year. Blessings Old Owl 🦉 Alaya.
Thanks very much for watching. Atb
Thanks Ray. Wish you all the best too. Big fan of yourself :) great to see you out with Murray. A great Xmas treat although for ye it looked pretty tough. ATB M ☘️ thks again R
Ray! We’ve missed your videos and appearances with Murray. Thanks for sharing another great video. Merry Christmas from San Diego!
Good to see you out ray. Enjoyed. Gordon
Good call on getting the train back earlier. Looked brutal walking and being wet all the time is a recipe for disaster. Nice vid and the first time I've seen the route in this sort of weather.
Merry Christmas Ray. 🎅
nice one, cheers Ray and atb for the new year.
Hardcore! A pleasant surprise to see a new video from you. Well done for getting out in those conditions. Regards & Season's Greetings. Wadi.
I did it the same week you did it 2 years ago! I remember how long those first two days were, even in perfect dry conditions… I can imagine how the snow and ice would seriously effect the progress. You guys must have been completely burst at the end of those days. Your boots wouldn’t have dried.. right decision to bail!
Good attempt..👍 Conditions were minging... Well done.
Very cool West Highland 👍🏻👍🏻
Merry Christmas and thanks for the videos... looking forward to seeing more in 2023...take care.
anything to get away from the midges and ticks😅
Great to have you back Ray. Great challenge to end the year off. Brutal conditions
Good to see you back out again Ray….look forward to seeing more of you in 2023, my best wishes to you and the family.
Wow, that looked tough. Well done getting that far. Good decision making and getting the train back. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks have a great Christmas and new year
We were so pleased to see this one pop up on our notifications Ray😁. And that's before we noticed our Muzza was along too. Watching vid from the start as I'm posting this comment. Have a great Xmas and hogmanay too👍👍
I am glad to see you again! And great to wacht you with Murray, challeging the elements but keeping it wise and safe! All the best for the new year, and hope to see you more in 2023!
Great video … great decision making
Only just realised I’m not subscribed. Been watching your channel for years too. Love seeing you both out 😊
Yeaa two of my favourite TH-camrs together.. whw looked brutal, I can't wait to do it in May.
Merry Christmas Ray ✊️
Great to see you out and about again Ray - Have a great Christmas 👍
Great video, the sound underfoot was described as soothing by my other half in the house who is most definitely not into hiking! Really great to hear about you reflecting on the reality of it. Looking forward to more videos in 2023, thanks
Thanks very much for watching. Atb
Have a great festive season, happy Hogmanay and better weather for the WHW next time. Thoroughly enjoy the videos. ATB
Fantastic start, great team to go on a trip with thanks for taking us. And a merry Xmas.
ATB for Christmas and the New Year God Bless and stay safe.
Cheers, I get it. Haven't been out in a while myself, currently carrying my 4-month-old and wishing I was, but that will come again later. :) Cheers, happy holidays, atb
Thanks Ray always enjoy your films. Have a lovely Christmas and as you always say take care . Rob in cornwall.
Nice to see the snow, Merry Christmas 👍🎅🏕👌
Nice one, enjoyed this bro x
Thanks for a great year of inspiring videos. Merry Christmas.
Good to see you out and about again Ray 🥾 great wee video despite the horrendous conditions 😲 good news regarding Beinglas Farm 😀 Merry Xmas 🎅 and a Happy New Year 🍾 atb Brian 👍
Great to see you out again...certainly interesting conditions....wishing you and family a Happy Christmas and look forward to seeing more videos in New Year
I stayed at the campsite in August and it was definitely closing. From what I understand, the people running it have secured new terms but won't be running it themselves in 2023. Nice to see you and Murray again, hope you have a great festive break and looking forward to seeing you next year. Andy
Merry Christmas sir. Thanks for a great vid yet again.
This is so so inspiring, You are hardcore setting out for this walk in this weather!!
Thanks for your videos Ray, always enjoyable and inspiring.
Have to give both of you credit for going as far as you did.
Walking in wet snow is not fun, and then add some rain
Finding a bothy with a fireplace ..heaven!
I like the comparison to the same trail in the summer..makes you long for warmer weather
Well done video and Happy Holidays 🇨🇦❤️🎄🔥
Great vid, made my Christmas eve, very brave taking that on in winter, happy Christmas to you and yours. Mike.
On the route again ! Happy Christmas.
Nice to see you back Ray! Great effort on the WHW! Shocking conditions my friend but its all about trying! Have a wee dram on me 😉
Thank you very much and Atb.
Good stuff Ray ,some effort to you guys . Sometimes it’s just not meant to be mate , probably the right decision to call it a day .. cheers Stevie
Merry Christmas Ray all the best for 2023
Absolutely brilliant Ray!!! GREAT to see you out again! And with Murray! Up to Skye in my van for the New year! Looking forward to your next adventure Ray! Happy New Year when it comes!!!
Merry Christmas to you Ray and Murray. Happy New Year. 👍
Great to see you uploading again, Ray. Happy Christmas to you and yours. Here's to an awesome 2023! 🏴⛰👍
Really enjoyed watching this on Christmas Day…really horrible change in weather conditions there. Thanks for putting this together and sharing. TH-cam at its best 👍
Enjoyed watching this - thanks. Strangely it made me want to get out, despite the conditions you experienced. All the best for 2023.
Thanks 👍 Atb for 2023.
Great video as always, Ray! Been starting to plan my WHW hike for 2023 (maybe 24). This looked like a brutal but still good one. Cheers and happy holidays!
Merry Christmas Ray, great way to kick off the festive season with a video from you, been a while. I know you are busy with work down south and I'm sure you miss the great outdoors just as much as we miss you. Anyway great to see you back out with Murray. Take care
Wow cool video Scotland is amazing
Pity it didn't quite work out, but looked pretty grim to be honest. On the plus side, promising to hear Beinglas should be open again next year, would be a huge loss for the WHW. Plus that legendary teleporter there, that takes you to Glencoe. 🤭
Interesting tent choice, solid if a tad on the heavy side.
Should have got on the teleport 🤣🤣
@@bobh4981 straight into a warm cabin. 👌🏼 😂
Good to see you back out on the trail, even in adverse weather conditions. All the best for new year, I look forward to see more vlogs from you in 23 👍
Just seen your trip Ray, you did well in those conditions & definitely the right decision at the end. All the best for 2023.
Thanks and all the best for 2023 mate.
Good to see your back out and about with your camera, as always top stuff.
Merry Christmas and a good New Year. More power to yer elbow
Great wee film Ray, i have only ever done this once many years ago and the weather was a lot more compliant than that. You got much further than i would of as it was certainly getting wild and unpleasent, i think you made the right choice to abort.
Have a Great Christmas
atb
Brian.
Very good video, thanks for making in such difficult conditions. I also watched Scotlands Mountains video. A wise decision I would say,particularly with the state of those rivers! Well done for making it so far.
Thanks for watching! Atb
Looked nice the first couple of days. Don't blame you for bailing with that weather .
Nice one Ray, a valiant effort by you both and I really enjoyed the video. That change in weather was definitely drastic here in Ayrshire, so I can definitely see how challenging it may have been up there! All the best to you and yours and lang may yir lum reek big man :)
Merry Xmas and a great effort from you both, pity the weather slowed you down.
Epic Ray. You and Murray do fantastic content, even better together. Thanks & Happy Christmas.
Great effort Ray from both of you in these challenging WHW winter conditions. That was a substantial amount of snow you encountered as headed north. Merry Christmas & best wishes for 2023. 👍 Derek
Fantastic video Ray, nice to see yourself and Murray out and about together again. Hope Beinn Glass campsite will be open for the 2023 season as that’s one of my planned stops on the WHW next year.
Enjoyed the video Ray, a good Christmas and New Year to you when it comes.
Always good to watch Ray, all the best for the season and wish you many happy adventures for next year, Paul
The walk isn't going anywhere. I would have turned round long before you did. Seasons greetings to you and yours
Very challenging conditions Ray , so fair play for getting as far as you did . Nothing worse than being wet and cold , I suppose you didn’t really get chance to put the helm compact through its paces . Atb for Xmas Dave 🎄🍺👍
Happy New Year Ray. Can I suggest that you try walking the Rob Roy Way from Drymen to Crianlarich instead of the Loch Lomond path.
It is on my to do list at some point. Atb for 2023.
Cheers
l guess the advantage of doing the walk in winter is theres no crowds as no one else would be insane enough to do the walk in winter
Must be insane, that's why I went back on it last week in some lovely stormy weather. Atb for 2024.
i have this tent, but i m surprised u didnt chose smth more wind stable.. or helm is good enough in your opinion?
Lots of other wildcamping youtubers have used it in bad weather and rave about it. Going test further and give my own opinion. Atb
@@RS.Outdoors yes, we would like to know your opinion too :)
Whats your thought on the tent ray?
Seems ok if a little bit cramped and understand why many people go for the two person version. This is if you use a thick 9cm sleeping mat like I did. As a person of 5' 10" height I am just touching the ends of the inner tent. However easy to setup and seems very stable. Little bit more teting required though. Atb
@@RS.Outdoors I love mine ,I'm only 5,7 so it's comfortable for me ,be a good test in really strong winds atb nick
What month of the year was this?
December last year.
@@RS.Outdoors Thank you! 😊
Man, I love the accent. So sexy. I should have been born in Scotland. 😊😊❤
Hi mate, great videos as always. Quick question, if you started over again tomorrow knowing every thing you know now and you had £500 to buy 1 tent, 1 sleeping bag and 1 matt , what are picking ?.
Hi Ray, great to see you out with Murray again. Such a shame about the weather. Merry Christmas mate, have a good one! 😀🥾⛰🎄🏴