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Calum Paterson
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Hiya! I'm Calum, an amateur mountaineer and adventure enthusiast from Scotland.
A MAGICAL Experience In The Cairngorms | 29km over Monadh Mor and Beinn Bhrotain
Hello Pals :)
This was a huge, and wonderfully magical, day out in the Cairngorms. Thankfully I had great company and a rather delicious tea to keep me motivated. I hope you enjoy.
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This was a huge, and wonderfully magical, day out in the Cairngorms. Thankfully I had great company and a rather delicious tea to keep me motivated. I hope you enjoy.
Social Media Links:
Instagram: calum_explore
Facebook: calum_explore
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Bad Weather, Bad Mood & a Big Mountain | The Real Test Lies Within
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Discover how I found the motivation to keep going, even when the summit felt miles away. Whether you’re an experienced hiker or just starting out, this adventure is a reminder that sometimes the biggest obstacles aren’t the ones under your feet but the ones in your mind. Get ready for raw, honest moments and the ultimate reward of standing on top of Beinn Each, soaking in the incredible scenery...
The Mountain Is PERFECT for Beginners
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Join us on an unforgettable adventure as we take on Schiehallion, one of Scotland's iconic Munros! This breathtaking journey is extra special as it's Simon's very first Munro climb. Watch as we navigate the rocky trails, share tips for first-time climbers, and soak in the beauty of the Scottish Highlands. Whether you're an experienced hiker or just curious about what it’s like to conquer a Munr...
Grand and Elegant... or a Sufferfest... BEN LUI and BEINN A'CHLEIBH
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Join me as I embark on an exhilarating hill walk up the majestic Ben Lui, one of Scotland's most iconic Munros. In this video, we explore the breathtaking landscapes, rugged terrains, and sweeping views that make this mountain a must-visit for hikers and nature enthusiasts. Whether you're planning your own adventure or simply love the great outdoors, this journey up Ben Lui is sure to inspire. ...
This Adventure Was Greatly Needed | Camping In the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park
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Sometimes you need to listen to your body. My body was telling me to STOP... so I did. On this adventure, I took myself and my better half away for a camping and paddle-boarding night away at Loch Chon Campsite. I need your help with Camp Cooking... give your thoughts and suggestions. Enjoy. Social Media Links: Instagram: calum_explore Facebook: calum_explore
This Mountain Taught Me Hard Lesson
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I need your recommendations for FOOTWEAR RE-PROOFER??? Also... What is your go to FOOD after a day(s) adventuring in the Scottish mountains? Also... I want an EMPIRE BISCUIT Sponsorship deal. Let's Make It Happen! Social Media Links: Instagram: calum_explore Facebook: calum_explore
This Mountain BROKE Me
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And... I am now half-way to COMPLEATING the MUNRO's. 141 Down... 141 To Go! These two Munros give one of the more challenging outings for baggers in this part of the Highlands, requiring experience as it crosses some potentially difficult pathless terrain. Creag Mhòr is steep and craggy on the ascent with much character; Beinn Heasgarnich is a fine viewpoint but has a tricky descent with vast a...
This Mountain Is The REAL DEAL
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A sprawling mountain with excellent views. This is the REAL DEAL. Nestled in the heart of Scotland's Northwest Highlands, Moruisg rises to 928 meters, and offers hikers a majestic vista of the rugged landscape. As you ascend its steep, heather-clad slopes from Glen Carron, the path transforms from a boggy scramble to a serene ridge walk, culminating in a broad, flat summit adorned with ancient ...
The Best Viewpoint in Lochaber? Stob Coire Easain and Stob a'Choire Mheadhoin
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Is this the best viewpoint in Lochaber? This fine pair of Munros - commonly known as the Easains - give a fairly long ridgewalk high above the glacial trough of Loch Treig. Stob Coire Easain in particular is a fine peak and offers superb views; it is quite hidden away behind other summits from most roads which perhaps explains why it isn't better known. Social Media Links: Instagram: instagram....
Braeriach Traverse with Wild Camp
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I NEED A NEW TENT... I'd be ever so grateful if you left your recommendations in the comments! Join us on an exhilarating journey as we tackle the breathtaking Braeriach Traverse... all 37km of it. Experience the thrill of wild camping in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, at the remote Corrour Bothy, navigating rugged terrain and soaking in stunning panoramic views. Social Media Links: Insta...
Beinn An Lochan
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In the quiet moments, when the world seems to hold its breath, Beinn an Lochan stands as a sentinel of solitude and peace, a sanctuary where the soul can find respite. The mountain's name, "Peak of the Little Loch," is a tribute to the crystal-clear waters that lie cradled at its feet. These lochs, mirrors to the sky, reflect the mountain's grandeur, creating a symphony of stillness and serenit...
Biscuits or Bust | Adventuring in the Campsie Fells
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a local adventure in the Campsie Fells. After a steep climb this route follows the edge of an escarpment of the Campsie Fells with great views to complete a horsehoe taking in the summit of Cort-ma Law. Social Media Links: Instagram: calum_explore Facebook: calum_explore
Hiking 25km over Steep, Rugged and Rocky Mountains | Sgùrr Thuilm and Sgùrr nan Coireachan
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In this video, I am not just climbing two big mountains, I am overcoming a decades worth of trauma, having failed to bag this pair on a previous trip. That experience left me with a mental scar which until now, I wasn't ready to face. This pair of Munros lie just south of the Rough Bounds of Knoydart but share the fine rugged and demanding character of their northern neighbours. They give a lon...
Why You Should Consider This GEM of a Mountain in the Arrochar Alps
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Challenging, hauntingly steep, spectacular views, unrivalled vistas... just some of the descriptions received by this FANTASTIC mountain in the Arrochar Alps. Other reasons to consider this Mountain: - Free Parking - Easily Accessible from Major Cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh - More Challenging than a MUNRO - Beautiful Viewpoint Social Media Links: Instagram: calum_explore Facebo...
The Gentle Giants of MAYAR & DRIESH
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BACK IN THE MOUNTAINS... AT LAST! Spring has been a bit pants so far... however, I was over the moon to get out on this pair of gentle giants in the Eastern Cairngorms. Famed as "easier" Munros, they offer an accessible and straightforward introduction to the high mountains of Scotland. Social Media Links: Instagram: calum_explore Facebook: calum_explore
Your Questions... Answered... from my MERA PEAK Trek & Climb | 6000m Himalayan Mountain
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Your Questions... Answered... from my MERA PEAK Trek & Climb | 6000m Himalayan Mountain
Mera Peak Summit Push - Extended Edition
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Mera Peak Summit Push - Extended Edition
Finding Treasure on a Forgotten Peak | Sgùrr na h-Ulaidh
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Finding Treasure on a Forgotten Peak | Sgùrr na h-Ulaidh
In The Shadow of Giants | Beinn a'Chrulaiste
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In The Shadow of Giants | Beinn a'Chrulaiste
Finding Motivation on Ben Donich in the Arrochar Alps
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Finding Motivation on Ben Donich in the Arrochar Alps
Winter Munro Bagging At It's Best | Beinn Dorain
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Winter Munro Bagging At It's Best | Beinn Dorain
This Unexpected Challenge Was Worth Every Step | Ben Ledi
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This Unexpected Challenge Was Worth Every Step | Ben Ledi
The Mountain You Never Want To End | Buachaille Etive Beag in Winter
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The Mountain You Never Want To End | Buachaille Etive Beag in Winter
Laggan's Wild South | Beinn a'Chlachair, Geal Charn & Creag Pitridh
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Laggan's Wild South | Beinn a'Chlachair, Geal Charn & Creag Pitridh
Munro Bagging | Meall a'Bhuaridh & Creise | Hill Walking in Scotland
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Munro Bagging | Meall a'Bhuaridh & Creise | Hill Walking in Scotland
Munro Bagging in the Monadhliath Mountains
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Munro Bagging in the Monadhliath Mountains
Don't Underestimate This Lonely Mountain | Beinn Bhuidhe
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Don't Underestimate This Lonely Mountain | Beinn Bhuidhe
I Spent 24 Hours On A Mountain | Slioch Wild Camp
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I Spent 24 Hours On A Mountain | Slioch Wild Camp
Finding My Trail Feet | Trail Running The Tarmachan Ridge
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Finding My Trail Feet | Trail Running The Tarmachan Ridge
Has Spring Come Early? Unseasonably Warm on Bheinn Fhionnlaidh
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Has Spring Come Early? Unseasonably Warm on Bheinn Fhionnlaidh
I’d done it and I know how you feel, to be there at the summit when the red rose rise up! Unfortunately, when I was there the weather was not blessful and couldn’t see the panorama 😎
Nice one guys. Big day indeed. Nice for it to clear for yas. You certainly earned your cuppa 👏 Russian caravan eh.
I look at hiking as relaxing training for the next one and in the words of the old drill Sargent, if it's not raining it's not training 😂😂😂. it's been raining a lot here in Florida. Dwayne
I'm glad the views opened up for you in the end for you. I like the sound of the Russian Caravan tea, I'm definitely going to give it a try 🙂
You need to be carefull crossing the burns in the mist of the magic places. There might be water faeries, and nasty wee things they can be, Slip your boot. A grand hike, As ever, envy is here.
Could you please do a video on what you packed? Im going to Mera Peak soon and I'd love to get specific clothing reccomendations from someone in the uk
You know Charlotte, making that video has been on my to-do list for AGES! When are you off to Nepal?
@@calumpaterson123 they are so helpful! I'm off in October! It's getting close 😅
Mera is not the highest trekking peak, it is a misunderstanding stemming from the original list where details of Peak 41 were used for Mera instead of the correct ones. Mera is the third highest after Chulu Central and Singu Chuli. I hiked to the summit of Mera in 1985 from Mera La in only 4 hours flat, 2 hours down and 2 hours more to Thagnak. No expeditions, no services, no permit... Came over Amphu Labtsa from Dingpoche, only 7 days Dingpoche - Mera summit - Lukla. 42 day trek total Jiri - Gokyo - EBC - Mera - Jiri.
Hey @@karipintakivi9153 thanks so much for this amazing information. Sounds like quite a journey you were on. All the best :)
Ben Nevis was my first on a beautiful September day in 1996. No snow and great views. Could barely move the following day!
@@PaulCrow-71 starting with the biggest of them all… well done!! Thanks for watching :)
I'm the same with prepping my gear the night before otherwise it ain't happening. Removal of any possible obstacles is key for me. Also knowing it will be worth it on some level just by stepping out no matter the result of the day.
Wise words Calum. Food for thought. There's times I've had the bag packed the night before, woke up in the morning & went nah, no feeling it like. Other times I've no felt it, but went for it & glad I did. As someone who lives with a chronic disease too, it's important to listen to my mind & body.
You definitely need to listen to your body pal. Thanks for watching :)
Lovely video Callum. Had a similar day last time I did that one
Really nice video, Calum. Interesting thoughts and insights into the nature of self motivation. Helpful strategies too. The views on the way up looked great. Shame about the summit, although it did seem to clear there towards the end. Glad you managed to push through and get out into the hills. It made for a good watch.
Cheers very much :)
Brilliant video. Very uplifting. Thanks for sharing.
You are most welcome, thank you :)
I know that feeling. : I am warm and happy in beddy, and it is cold with horizontal sleet outside. Bit of a no-brainer. But there is the business of actually being in the weather, with the kit on, and feeling so alive and happy. (Especially if you fire up a brew)
Cheers Chris :)
Well done on your first Munro Simon. 👍🏻
A fine day Calum. Back when we had the odd summer day eh. 😉 Nice to see an eagle. I'm glad I only had to descend that boggy mess when I did them & not do it twice.
"That Boggy Mess" will be the title of my return trip to Ben Lui in the future 😂 Cheers Kev :)
@@calumpaterson123 haha 😂
I did a long day over Ben Lui, Beinn a Cleibh, Ben Oss and Ben Dubhcraig. Luckily it was dry underfoot after a dry spell. Bill
Thanks for sharing this beautiful video sir. I am from Nepal and I'm doing this climb within a year.
I’m sure that’s a Still Game reference 😂 👍🏻
@@tonym505 👍
Lovely hike, Calum. Great fun with the dogs at the top. Always thought that boulder field at the top looks tricky, but you both seemed to cope with it no bother. Glad Simon enjoyed his first Munro. 😊
@@cols_serenescapes I think if it was wet the boulder would have been a lot worse. I always enjoy a good boulder hop to be fair. Thanks for watching :)
Fantastic
Great stuff. I'd rather have bog than boulders tho. Thanks for the download. Feels like I should know the gravy down the tie reference. Is it a still game thing.? Haha
Nice views while still quite easy to hike it seems 🙂👍
@@stigfloberghagenphotography it’s definitely on the easier side of Munro’s. Which is great if you are introducing people to the mountains.
@@calumpaterson123 👍
Looking forward to the next one ⛰️ Thanks again for taking me!
@@zombiele it was a pleasure! Here’s to many more :)
Woop!
@@hotrodpunk cheers pal :)
What an epic hike! Ben Lui looks absolutely stunning, with those rugged terrains and sweeping views. Whether it’s a grand adventure or a bit of a sufferfest, it definitely seems worth it. Thanks for sharing - this really makes me want to plan a hike there! Cheers, Simon - Tales From Abroad
Cheers Simon. Thanks for a lovely comment. Hopefully you get the opportunity to visit some Scottish mountains in the not to distant future.
Nice video bags over feet for river crossings are useful love Ben Lui cheers
Cheers Andrew :)
Another great film, Calum. Ben Lui is such a mighty hill, but doesn’t seem to get the attention of the Arrochar, Crianlarich and Glencoe mountains. Maybe the boggy start is something to do with that, which your film depicted so clearly. From there on it looked fantastic and It was great to see the clear views from the top. Well deserved after the tough start.
@@cols_serenescapes you are very kind. Once you are out of the big and tree line, it’s a fantastic walk. I do wonder if approaching these two from another direction would offer a much nicer experience?
@@calumpaterson123 actually I watched @PAADVENTURES1 film of Ben Lui yesterday which shows a different approach, after they had previously taken the bog route, and it seemed much more pleasant.
@@cols_serenescapes Nice.. I'll check it out :)
Enjoyed seeing this - been a long time since we last did that route with the same issues. Subscribed.👍
@@glenblaven it sounds like everyone has the same issues/experience on this pair. Atleast we’ve all suffered through it together, in a way. Thanks for watching :)
Hi Calum,love the video and i must say you sold this hill well 😊 but now im desperate to learn which one it is! Did i miss you mentioninh it? Help please 😁
Hi Calum and Alan, it was lovely to meet you on this hike. Thank you for keeping me company on that mUdness stage - shared sympathy over any fall was higgly appreciated 😂 And thank you for allowing me to relive my Ben Lui/Beinn a'Chleibh adventure - the views were incredible indeed and your capture of the eagle is far better than mine. Enjoy your next hike and maybe see you on another hill one day :)
Hello @@Luiza-ke3zk … thanks for the company on the boggy decent, we got through it together! I hope you have wonderful future mountain adventures, and I’m sure we’ll be bump into each again.
Excitement for bus ride to Rammechamp compared to reality cracked me up. That is one awful drive. 😅
Definitely one of the boggier approaches to a Munro but well worth the effort. You stole my brilliant idea of bin bags. I carry a small ball of rough string to give a few winds around each bin bagged boot. Just to add a little more grip. Helps if the rocks are slimy.
@@FrancisBrooks-ob2ny great minds must think alike 😜 thanks for watching :)
I made it to the last 10 meters of bog climbing Ben Lui got overconfident then ended up in it all the way to my knees. great vid 👍
Cheers pal. Some of the bog was horrid... and there is no way to escape it. Well done you for only going in at the end.
I'm here for the broken person. 😂
Cheers for watching. ATB.
@calumpaterson123 I've subscribed. I'll be binging all your footage . Ty.
Thank you calum and Alan for this beautiful walk. Although I'm sitting in an armchair I'm with you every step. All the very best .
Thanks so much for watching. This comment really does mean the world to me.
wow! nice climbing ... keep climbing !!!!
Thanks so much!
Hi there What company did you use for the insurance for this trek please...? Nobody I talk to covers over 6k except BMC & they're asking a LOT. Thank you.
I used TRUE TRAVELLER. They definitely did MERA in 2022, not sure I can say for certain if they still do. You could also look at GLOBAL RESCUE, but I think they might be on a par with the BMC in terms of the cost.
@@calumpaterson123 Thank you for replying...very much appreciated.
@@calumpaterson123 Hello mate...just to say a BIG thank you. They still do Mera & I'm just off the phone to them, gonna cost me over £200 less than BMC & yet same financial cover. Very much appreciated...!!! All the best. .Wish.
@@wishdarkstalkaz4050 I hope you have a great trip pal :)
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Nice video..we have a small gassifier stove , gass burner,fire dragon and hubby made spirit stoves which work really well... Sarah's not the only one who takes her proper pillow camping 😀
great video
hey Calum, Stanly makes a real nice budget cook set and GSI makes a stove with a nice big burner so you get more heat area on a skillet or larger pot. also Coleman peak 1 is a good stove. both of those stoves are I believe less than 30 dollars and they work really well. Dwayne
Thanks Dwayne. I'll give your suggestions a look over.
Great Video. I’ll be subscribing to you
Very kind of you, thanks for watching :)
Nice change of pace this time, Calum. Sarah’s good on camera too isn’t she? I worked for a company which fitted a biomass boiler to Ardnamurchan distillery (Adelphi) when it set up around 2012, so it became a very eco friendly operation, the first 10 yos appeared fairly recently, I think. Good to hear that the whisky gets the thumbs up if it’s the same place. I’ve always wanted to try and visit but it’s pretty remote, well off the A roads in Ardnamurchan. Colin
That's very kind of you friend. I'll be on the look out for the 10yo Ardnamurchan for sure! I'm a big fan, never been, but I'd love to visit the distillery.
SooJa has noticed the worlds most expensive camping food, has welfare concerns and is on her way right now in a Hercules to do an air drop. On Catspaw we do one pan meals, uses tinned curries and potatoes and ordinary supermarket boil in bag rice meals. And Bulgogi too sometimes. Maybe that's what's coming in your air drop? (Basecamp meals by walking standards as weight less of an issue.)
I loved these two but had the same experience when the clag just would not dissipate. I eat very little on the hills and afterwards simply due to tiredness. Anyway thanks for sharing a very convivial experience. Best wishes Murdo
You've been oot loads lately eh. You'll need to go back for that fine view doon Loch Treig 😎 Fish supper is always good scran after a hillwalk 🐟😋
Canny beat a chippy!!!
Love it Callum. Keep smiling 😊and always remember a bad day on the hills is better than a good day at work 👍🏻
Cheers very much pal :) You are spot on... I shouldn't complain really... I am very fortunate to be able to get out into beautiful landscapes as often as I do.
Love your videos...unfortunately with arthritis I can no longer go up the hills. I'm curious, you never mention clegs! How do you keep them away? They love me!! It's not mutal.
Thanks so much, that really means a lot. You are right, I don't mention Clegs... and quite honestly, I don't know why... they must be around, maybe I just don't pay too much attention to them. I'll definitely be aware now that you've mentioned it. Thanks again for watching :)
Another smashing video, Calum. Shame about the views but that can always happen. More Munros ticked off, can’t be bad.
Sometimes you get views, sometimes you don't... thats just the way of it. As you say, they are in the bag and I have a lovely day, so no real complaints. Thanks for watching :)