In The Shadow of Giants | Beinn a'Chrulaiste

Beinn a'Chrulaiste is a striking mountain located in the Scottish Highlands, near the iconic Glen Coe. Its Gaelic name translates to "Hill of the Lowing," reflecting the rugged beauty and pastoral surroundings of the area. Rising to an elevation of approximately 857 meters (2,812 feet), Beinn a'Chrulaiste offers spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, including the famous Buachaille Etive Mòr mountain and the vast expanse of Rannoch Moor. It is a popular destination for hikers and photographers seeking breathtaking vistas of the Scottish Highlands. The mountain's distinctive shape and prominence make it a notable landmark in the region, attracting outdoor enthusiasts from far and wide to explore its slopes and admire its scenic grandeur.
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[@Kev_Russ]

Nice one guys. 😎 It's a cracking viewpoint for Glencoe. 👌

[@calumpaterson123]

Cheers Kev :) Oh for sure... some would argue that it's the finest viewpoint of Glencoe, but let's be honest, we are spoiled for choice eh?

[@naturligkortfilm]

Great video! Fantastic landscape :)

[@calumpaterson123]

That is very kind of you to say... and I really appreciate you watching the video :)

[@porrohmann]

Fabulous mountain. Great video. Thanks for sharing. It brought back memories of us climbing it, just as far as the Stob, in Feb 2000 in heavy snow showers with severe drifting. We knew we'd never reach the Corbett but wanted the experience of trying to make progress in deep, powdery, drifting snow. The deepest drift we managed to dig through was chest deep. Plenty more were deeper but impassable, so we had to detour repeatedly. It took us three hours to reach the Stob, then another two to literally dig our way back down hill and return to the lay-by. During our descent, all traces of our ascent route had been obliterated by drifting snow. It was an amazing experience, and we learned a huge amount about dealing with such extreme conditions. The views in between the showers were incredible

[@calumpaterson123]

Thanks so much. It sounds like you had quite the experience. I don't think I've ever experience snow like that. Thanks again for watching :)

[@porrohmann]

The lesson we took from the experience is how slow progress can become in very deep, powdered, drifting snow. It took us three hours for less than 1km and circa 350m of ascent plus another 2 hours for the return whereas I reckon we'd have done the round trip in an hour in normal conditions.
It highlighted the importance of being properly equipped and prepared, if necessary, to stop, dig in, take shelter and wait for conditions to improve. Not only was progress almost impossibly slow but it was very energy sapping. For this walk, I was wearing / carrying 17kg of kit. If we'd had to spend a night or more on the mountain, we'd have survived. If anything, we were over-equipped but I prefer that approach.
After this experience, we invested in snow shoes. The ones we bought (TSL Symbioz Elite) are a good compromise for Scottish conditions as they have built-in crampons, can cope with moderate slopes and can be used on icy patches as well as snow. They're maybe not the best snow shoes for deep powder but they help considerably nonetheless. During a walk last year, I was struggling in knee deep snow whilst wearing them. Because of their weight and the amount I was sinking, I thought I might be better without them. I took them off, sank up to my waist in snow and really struggled to extricate myself. Lesson learned 🙂

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

Fantastic views 🙂👍

[@calumpaterson123]

Thanks so much pal :)

[@alistairthow1384]

A rival for that view would be the devils staircase path and take a left at the bealach upto the nameless hill.
Stunning.

[@calumpaterson123]

I'll be sure to check that out, thanks for watching :)

[@MyScottishAdventures]

Brilliant video Callum mate. That's one mountain am dying to do. It's on my cards this year. As well as returning to the big Buchaille. Probably my favourite area of Scotland.
Take care
Alan

[@calumpaterson123]

Thanks so much Alan. I think it's a cracker of a mountain... and the views... well... they speak for themself. I hope you have a fabulous time on your outings. ATB x

[@arianelimmer3847]

My boyfriend and I are visiting next week, do you have any tips for this time of year?

[@calumpaterson123]

Hiya Ariane, I really appreciate you watching my video. What a good question... my tips for this time of year would be to come prepared for all weather. It's not uncommon to see folk in waterproof jackets and shorts, because the weather fluctuates so much. Whats your plans for when you are in Scotland?