Hi Calum. That's a fantastic video - it really captures all aspects of how tough but how beautiful that trek is - and we just wanted to say how good it was meeting you and your friends along the way. We're already planning to go back and do Mera and Island in 2024. Have a wonderful Christmas and give our best to everyone. Sean & Debbie :)
Hiya Sean & Debbie!!!!! Thanks for finding me! I'm delighted to hear you are planning to go back to Nepal... I keep thinking about what the next challenge might be, and going back to Nepal is very very tempting indeed. Please please keep in touch. Are you on the social media? Facebook? Instagram?
Thanks for watching Colin. I knew the Himalayas were going to be special, but until you are there you don't realise just how incredible the place truly is.
Cheers Ross! Thanks for watching, and hopefully it won't be the last time I'm in Nepal. What an amazing country. Hopefully catch you in the Scottish Hills soon eh!
What an Amazing Trip, with an Amazing Bunch of People. I watch a lot of TH-cam Himalayan climbing blogs, and read books on the Himalayans. But this was such fun to watch. I did not want it to end. And the Editing from 15 days to 1 hour was an incredible job. Well done. I really want to fly from South Australia to Lukla right now. Take Care and thanks for the Adventure.
Cheers Pal :) Hopefully you get your Himalayan adventure before too long. This comment really means a lot, because I am trying to make videos that capture real moments, good and bad. Thanks so much for watching
A fantastic vlog of an amazing trek 👌 stunning views brilliantly captured 🏔🏔🏔 total respect 🙏 to all 5 of you , I did the Everest Base Camp Trek with the lovely Hannah Taylor back in 2019 🇳🇵 that girl likes an adventure 😀 that was pretty tough in parts 😨 so another 1000m + .....Wow 🏔🇳🇵 Superb 👌 atb Brian 👍
Cheers Brian, thanks for watching :) Well done for your successful trek to EBC, it's no easy feat. Hannah is a total superstar, strong as an ox too, and always has a smile on her face!
Well done Calum, really enjoyed your video. It looked a tough hike especially reaching the summit. Not sure I could cope with the altitude, struggled in the Dolomites at just over 3000m. What a fantastic memory your video will be in years to come. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks Linda, that's very kind of you to say. I had a great time making the video, and the experience of being in Himalayas...well... it's just incredible. Thanks so much for watching :)
A brilliant video Calum. You all remarked that you would never forget the experience. I can vouch for that having been there in 2006. I still get emotional watching these videos and looking back at my photos. Regrettably we had to turn round midway between high camp and the summit because of bad weather. Disappointing but that did not detract from the overall experience. Well done on your achievement and thanks for sharing the experience.
Cheers for watching Rob! Sorry to hear you had to turn around, but I'm sure it was the correct decision in that moment. And I'm so glad to hear that you still have fond memories of your time in Nepal :)
Outstanding Calum, what an achievement! And a fantastic video to remember it by. I can’t begin to imagine the effort, strength and will-power needed to get all the way to the summit. Congratulations does not seem adequate enough.
Awww pals, what a lovely comment! Thanks so much for your kind words, and for watching :) Hopefully 2023 will be the year, we can catch each other in the mountains eh?
Woah. Well done Callum and to the rest of your group. Amazingly captured. When you replied to me the other day about seeing the whole video i was waiting for a day when i had an hour free. Well worth the wait. Well blown away. I could only dream to do something like that. ATVB Alan
Thanks so much Alan, that really means a great deal to me. It's a epic watch for sure, I sometimes make a cuppa a relive it. What an experience it was.
@calumpaterson123 it's brilliant watching your own videos back to see what you've accomplished and be proud. This time last year my son who was 5 at the time bagged his first munro Càrn Aosda. Very proud dad moment. Love watching mine back too. To what I've been through it's nice to have TH-cam as a memory box for friends and family to look back on what you've done. But again well done. An amazing achievement. Am training for a half marathon at the moment and am not a runner lol. But doing it for a good cause. But sorry for yappering on. Looking forward to your next adventures.
@@MyScottishAdventures Don't apologise pal... thanks again for watching, and following my adventures! Best of luck with the half marathon, that's no easy feat... especially if you aren't a natural runner as you say. I'm sure it'll be totally worth it! ATB!
Fantastic video I really enjoyed it. I will go in a month to the mera peak and I was wodering if you can charge in lodges the batterys of phone, power bank etc... Thank you very much
Thanks so much for your lovely words. On the trail to Mera most of the Teahouses have wifi and the ability to charge your devices and power banks. But be warned this can be very expensive. I think the Wifi was 1000npr per stay and to charge power banks was the same. Enjoy your trip, I’m sure you will love it :)
Excellent video, i watched this as I’m interested in doing Mera peak in the not too distant future. I was wondering what you did or what you might recommend by way of preparation fitness wise for the trek. Thanks again very well filmed and inspirational.
Hiya Jeffrey. Thanks so much for watching. I am very glad you enjoyed the film. I reckon I should probably do a follow-up video all about my preparations for Mera, because I get asked about it alot! Stay Tuned...
In the last 18 months I've been to Nepal twice .... EBC and ABC. Hopefully soon I'll do Mera peak. Brilliant film .... made it so real and down to earth. What trekking company did you go through?? Thanks !!
Hello Bearded Man! I guess you have been bitten by the Nepal bug too... what a place! Thanks for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I used Adventure Peaks from the UK, but the local provider is a company called MAKALU ADVENTURE, who I would highly recommend you check out.
Thanks so much! We were so lucky with the weather, and didn't have a single day of rain the entire trip. We went at the end of October and into November. Thanks for watching :)
Hey Ross, You'll love it pal, it's something really special. I used the Boreal G1 Boots, however, I did find that feet were a little cold on summit night. Hope this helps.
That drive to. The airport is something else isn’t it 😂. Considering booking Mera next but some of the pictures of high camp on a cliff edge are putting me off 🥴
I'll never forget that drive... I still have trauma from it, haha! High Camp was amazing experience, there is something about being a little uncomfortable which is tremendously exciting. If you do go for Mera, I know you'll love it.
@@calumpaterson123 I wasn’t too bad on the drive, won’t go as far as saying I was comfortable though. I’m sure I’ll commit eventually, only looking at 2025 so plenty of time
Jesus Chrishmas, 33:45, what is that, just a incredible view. Never heard about this peak before and this is some view. i thought ABC and EBC were only ones that are good.
Thanks so much for watching my friend. There are loads of amazing trekking, hiking and climbing options in the Everest region outwith Basecamp. I'll be going back for sure!
Thanks so much Archie... my big jacket, was the RAB Positron. I would recommend it highly, it's been through quite a few adventures and its lasting very well. Are you planning a trip to Nepal?
@@calumpaterson123Thanks mate! I’d absolutely love to go back and do a long trek! I was there back in 2020 whilst I was travelling around Asia but only had a week so couldn’t do anything too long cause of time constraints but I did manage to get to an Everest Viewpoint near Namche and it was stunning! Those few days were the highlight of 4 months of travelling for sure! 😍
Hi! Did you have any mountaineering experience or knowledge prior to this. The ropes etc make me a bit nervous.... should I go get the experience before this trek? I completed EBC and Chola pass last year
Hiya Charlotte, thanks for watching :) I've never had any formal training, but I've done quite a bit of winter walking/mountaineering in Scotland. As for ropes, that was all new to me. Our Guides and Sherpa were excellent, and gave us a lot of instruction on the mountain. One of the guys on our trip had never put crampons on before, and still made it up.
@@calumpaterson123 that is great to know! I know that the majority of companies said no previous experience needed but wouldn't want to turn up unprepared if other people were. Thank you so much your reply! Loved the video:)
It varies greatly Matthisjis, depending on who and how you book your trip. We booked the trip using Adventure Peaks in the UK, who in turn use a local company called Makalu Adventure to facilitate the in-country logistics. In total, I was close to £5K when you take EVERYTHING into account.
@@calumpaterson123 so 5K with plaintickets (retour), stay in kathmandu before and after actual trip and the actual facilitated trip? Also...is getting the travel visa for nepal hard or easy?
@@matthijsvanemous7046 Correct. Acquiring a visa for a British National is super simple. We got ours on arrival in Kathmandu. You fill out all the paper work before hand and then hand over 50USD and they give you a Visa. I can't speak for other nationalities of course. If you do decided to give the climb a go, I'm sure you'll love it!
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Thanks for sharing this beautiful video sir. I am from Nepal and I'm doing this climb within a year.
I hope you have an amazing experience! I can't wait to return to Nepal in 2025.
Hi Calum. That's a fantastic video - it really captures all aspects of how tough but how beautiful that trek is - and we just wanted to say how good it was meeting you and your friends along the way. We're already planning to go back and do Mera and Island in 2024. Have a wonderful Christmas and give our best to everyone. Sean & Debbie :)
Hiya Sean & Debbie!!!!! Thanks for finding me! I'm delighted to hear you are planning to go back to Nepal... I keep thinking about what the next challenge might be, and going back to Nepal is very very tempting indeed. Please please keep in touch. Are you on the social media? Facebook? Instagram?
Fantastic video! Really well done! Congrats on the summit!!
Thanks so much Nasir! and thanks for watching :)
Great effort. Fantastic views.
Cheers very much :) Thanks for watching :)
Wow! Thanks for sharing your experience with us. An incredible achievement!
Thanks for watching Colin. I knew the Himalayas were going to be special, but until you are there you don't realise just how incredible the place truly is.
This is brilliant mate ! Love your video ! Looked like you had a great trip
Cheers Ross! Thanks for watching, and hopefully it won't be the last time I'm in Nepal. What an amazing country. Hopefully catch you in the Scottish Hills soon eh!
Mate this is class. Really well documented and makes me want to go even more. Congratulations 👌🏼
Cheers for watching Jason! I'm I was able to give you some extra motivation :) Hopefully you get to go to Nepal soon. ATB!
What an Amazing Trip, with an Amazing Bunch of People. I watch a lot of TH-cam Himalayan climbing blogs, and read books on the Himalayans. But this was such fun to watch. I did not want it to end. And the Editing from 15 days to 1 hour was an incredible job. Well done. I really want to fly from South Australia to Lukla right now. Take Care and thanks for the Adventure.
Cheers Pal :) Hopefully you get your Himalayan adventure before too long. This comment really means a lot, because I am trying to make videos that capture real moments, good and bad. Thanks so much for watching
A fantastic vlog of an amazing trek 👌 stunning views brilliantly captured 🏔🏔🏔 total respect 🙏 to all 5 of you , I did the Everest Base Camp Trek with the lovely Hannah Taylor back in 2019 🇳🇵 that girl likes an adventure 😀 that was pretty tough in parts 😨 so another 1000m + .....Wow 🏔🇳🇵 Superb 👌 atb Brian 👍
Cheers Brian, thanks for watching :) Well done for your successful trek to EBC, it's no easy feat. Hannah is a total superstar, strong as an ox too, and always has a smile on her face!
Beautiful video ❤❤❤
Thank you very much :)
Well done Calum, really enjoyed your video. It looked a tough hike especially reaching the summit. Not sure I could cope with the altitude, struggled in the Dolomites at just over 3000m. What a fantastic memory your video will be in years to come. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks Linda, that's very kind of you to say. I had a great time making the video, and the experience of being in Himalayas...well... it's just incredible. Thanks so much for watching :)
Great film Calum. Heading out there in 2 months. Congrats on the summit, hoping for similar success.
Thanks John! I hope you have a great time, all the best!
A brilliant video Calum. You all remarked that you would never forget the experience. I can vouch for that having been there in 2006. I still get emotional watching these videos and looking back at my photos. Regrettably we had to turn round midway between high camp and the summit because of bad weather. Disappointing but that did not detract from the overall experience. Well done on your achievement and thanks for sharing the experience.
Cheers for watching Rob! Sorry to hear you had to turn around, but I'm sure it was the correct decision in that moment. And I'm so glad to hear that you still have fond memories of your time in Nepal :)
Outstanding Calum, what an achievement! And a fantastic video to remember it by. I can’t begin to imagine the effort, strength and will-power needed to get all the way to the summit. Congratulations does not seem adequate enough.
Awww pals, what a lovely comment! Thanks so much for your kind words, and for watching :) Hopefully 2023 will be the year, we can catch each other in the mountains eh?
@@calumpaterson123 We would very much like to!
Amazing!
Cheers so much Chris! Thanks for watching.
Woah. Well done Callum and to the rest of your group. Amazingly captured. When you replied to me the other day about seeing the whole video i was waiting for a day when i had an hour free. Well worth the wait. Well blown away. I could only dream to do something like that.
ATVB
Alan
Thanks so much Alan, that really means a great deal to me. It's a epic watch for sure, I sometimes make a cuppa a relive it. What an experience it was.
@calumpaterson123 it's brilliant watching your own videos back to see what you've accomplished and be proud. This time last year my son who was 5 at the time bagged his first munro Càrn Aosda. Very proud dad moment. Love watching mine back too. To what I've been through it's nice to have TH-cam as a memory box for friends and family to look back on what you've done. But again well done. An amazing achievement. Am training for a half marathon at the moment and am not a runner lol. But doing it for a good cause. But sorry for yappering on. Looking forward to your next adventures.
@@MyScottishAdventures Don't apologise pal... thanks again for watching, and following my adventures! Best of luck with the half marathon, that's no easy feat... especially if you aren't a natural runner as you say. I'm sure it'll be totally worth it! ATB!
Good effort Calum, looks like it was an awesome trip 👍
Cheers Chris!! I hope you all enjoyed watching it, and I'm glad I could share it with everyone :)
Enjoy the Himalayan
Love u all of my tourists
Thanks so much for watching. ATB x
love from nepal
I really enjoyed this video, well done!
Thanks so much for watching Jan! I'm really glad you enjoyed the video.
Excellent video !! Will you take 2 Irish lads up Ben Nevis 😁
Cheers for watching Damien! I hope you enjoy Ben Nevis when you get a chance to climb it :)
Hi mate, as I said to you today when Luna and I met you, this was brilliant, some effort and well documented 👏🏼 was nice to meet you 😎
Hiya David, it was so nice to meet you and Luna today. Cheers for the chat, and hopefully I'll catch you in the hills again :)
Fantastic video I really enjoyed it.
I will go in a month to the mera peak and I was wodering if you can charge in lodges the batterys of phone, power bank etc... Thank you very much
Thanks so much for your lovely words. On the trail to Mera most of the Teahouses have wifi and the ability to charge your devices and power banks. But be warned this can be very expensive. I think the Wifi was 1000npr per stay and to charge power banks was the same. Enjoy your trip, I’m sure you will love it :)
Excellent video, i watched this as I’m interested in doing Mera peak in the not too distant future. I was wondering what you did or what you might recommend by way of preparation fitness wise for the trek. Thanks again very well filmed and inspirational.
Hiya Jeffrey. Thanks so much for watching. I am very glad you enjoyed the film. I reckon I should probably do a follow-up video all about my preparations for Mera, because I get asked about it alot! Stay Tuned...
In the last 18 months I've been to Nepal twice .... EBC and ABC.
Hopefully soon I'll do Mera peak.
Brilliant film .... made it so real and down to earth.
What trekking company did you go through??
Thanks !!
Hello Bearded Man! I guess you have been bitten by the Nepal bug too... what a place! Thanks for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I used Adventure Peaks from the UK, but the local provider is a company called MAKALU ADVENTURE, who I would highly recommend you check out.
Hi Calum, well done for an epic climb and a fantastic video! Whick video camera did you use?
Cheers, Nick
Hiya Nicholas! Thanks for watching! Believe it or not... I shot the whole film on my iPhone XR, with an external microphone.
Excitement for bus ride to Rammechamp compared to reality cracked me up. That is one awful drive. 😅
Horrible Drive. HORRIBLE! It was much nicer on the return... perhaps it was the promise of some R&R in Kathmandu that made it bearable?
wow amazing weather, which month did you do this?
Thanks so much! We were so lucky with the weather, and didn't have a single day of rain the entire trip. We went at the end of October and into November. Thanks for watching :)
Hi Callum
Fantastic video, I’m doing the same trek in October
Just a quick question, for summit day what boots did you guys wear?
Thanks Ross
Hey Ross, You'll love it pal, it's something really special. I used the Boreal G1 Boots, however, I did find that feet were a little cold on summit night. Hope this helps.
That drive to. The airport is something else isn’t it 😂. Considering booking Mera next but some of the pictures of high camp on a cliff edge are putting me off 🥴
I'll never forget that drive... I still have trauma from it, haha! High Camp was amazing experience, there is something about being a little uncomfortable which is tremendously exciting. If you do go for Mera, I know you'll love it.
@@calumpaterson123 I wasn’t too bad on the drive, won’t go as far as saying I was comfortable though. I’m sure I’ll commit eventually, only looking at 2025 so plenty of time
Jesus Chrishmas, 33:45, what is that, just a incredible view. Never heard about this peak before and this is some view. i thought ABC and EBC were only ones that are good.
Thanks so much for watching my friend. There are loads of amazing trekking, hiking and climbing options in the Everest region outwith Basecamp. I'll be going back for sure!
Great video! Can I ask what your summit jacket was mate? Thanks! 🥰
Thanks so much Archie... my big jacket, was the RAB Positron. I would recommend it highly, it's been through quite a few adventures and its lasting very well. Are you planning a trip to Nepal?
@@calumpaterson123Thanks mate! I’d absolutely love to go back and do a long trek! I was there back in 2020 whilst I was travelling around Asia but only had a week so couldn’t do anything too long cause of time constraints but I did manage to get to an Everest Viewpoint near Namche and it was stunning! Those few days were the highlight of 4 months of travelling for sure! 😍
@@archiekeir1655 here’s hoping you get to go back to Nepal soon Archie! Happy Travels dude :)
Amazing video!! In which month u did this trek?
Hiya Guari, Thanks for watching and I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! We did it in October and November 2022.
Can you please share cost of insurance?
Hi! Did you have any mountaineering experience or knowledge prior to this. The ropes etc make me a bit nervous.... should I go get the experience before this trek? I completed EBC and Chola pass last year
Hiya Charlotte, thanks for watching :) I've never had any formal training, but I've done quite a bit of winter walking/mountaineering in Scotland. As for ropes, that was all new to me. Our Guides and Sherpa were excellent, and gave us a lot of instruction on the mountain. One of the guys on our trip had never put crampons on before, and still made it up.
@@calumpaterson123 that is great to know! I know that the majority of companies said no previous experience needed but wouldn't want to turn up unprepared if other people were. Thank you so much your reply! Loved the video:)
@@charlotteenglish5213 I'm confident you'll have a great time if you decide to give it a go! Thanks ever so much for watching :)
Poyan Nepal?
Where is it?
Nepal. It's a small village we passed on our way to Mera.
what are the costs of such a trek?
It varies greatly Matthisjis, depending on who and how you book your trip. We booked the trip using Adventure Peaks in the UK, who in turn use a local company called Makalu Adventure to facilitate the in-country logistics. In total, I was close to £5K when you take EVERYTHING into account.
@@calumpaterson123 so 5K with plaintickets (retour), stay in kathmandu before and after actual trip and the actual facilitated trip? Also...is getting the travel visa for nepal hard or easy?
@@matthijsvanemous7046 Correct. Acquiring a visa for a British National is super simple. We got ours on arrival in Kathmandu. You fill out all the paper work before hand and then hand over 50USD and they give you a Visa. I can't speak for other nationalities of course. If you do decided to give the climb a go, I'm sure you'll love it!