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Clogs on the mountain
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The Scrambling Dutchman
Welcome to Clogs on the mountain where I cover popular scrambles, rock climbing and mountaineering mainly in the UK but also abroad.
Thanks for watching,
Koos aka the Scrambling Dutchman
Welcome to Clogs on the mountain where I cover popular scrambles, rock climbing and mountaineering mainly in the UK but also abroad.
Thanks for watching,
Koos aka the Scrambling Dutchman
Penmaenbach Arete: Righthand VD
We are back on the Penmaenbach arete but now we are checking out the righthand version which is a VD. The righthand has recently been bolted which has turned it into a sport climb. As for its neighbour, the penmaenbach arete it can be loose in places and slippery when wet. We climbed it in climbing shoes. An absolute joy, will return to solo.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:07 First pitch
06:08 Second pitch
11:40 Final words and ending
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:07 First pitch
06:08 Second pitch
11:40 Final words and ending
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Bristly Ridge Descend: Shortcut On Cheaters Gully
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Today we are back on bristly ridge for a descend! We are making our descend on cheaters gully, a short cut mostly known by climbers to link up routes. The cheaters probably comes from cutting off sinister gully which could be quite awkward on descend especially with people coming up. You wont be able to cut off all difficulties on bristly ridge by ascend though as you still have to traverse pin...
Aiguille D'Entreuves: An Epic Ridge Traverse On Mont Blanc
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Today we are out at Pointe Helbronner on the Mont Blanc for one of the most epic routes I've done so far! Aiguille D'Entreves is an AD 4C 3 star route that traverses from col D'Entreves to col du Toule. Aiguille translates as needle which could possibly refer to the very thin spike at the start of the crest. A fantastic route with a great mountaineering feeling! Thanks for watching! Chapters: 0...
The Chasm Face: A Scramble Into The Abyss
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Fresh of my lead course we are tackling the Chasm face today with me on my first grade 3S lead. The scramble runs alongside the Chasm route, which is a 3 star VD rock climb. The top section of the Chasm route can be used as a bail route if you don't want or can't do the narrow Chasm itself. The rock face can be quite slippery so advising to look at this route after a good dry period. Thanks for...
Acclimatising On Mont Blanc: Petit Flambeau West Ridge F
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For the first episode on our Mont Blanc mini series we start with acclimatising by doing an easy route. The Petit Flambeau, Petit meaning Little and Flambeau meaning torch, has 2 routes on offer. The somewhat difficult North East ridge and the West ridge. We are doing the west ridge today which makes for a perfect warm up to get used to the altitude. The approach is short,as well as the route, ...
Milestone Buttress: The Pulpit Route VD
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Today it's day 1 of our learn to lead course and we're at the Milestone buttress. Rhys and I are doing alt leads on The Pulpit route under Rusty's watchful eye. The route shares a start with the Milestone approach which is a grade 3 scramble. The pulpit is a very clearly visible feature of outcropped rock where the route gets it's name from. Thanks for watching! Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:...
Learn To Lead Climb: Reaching New Heights On My Lead Course
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We're back in Wales for an intensive learn to lead climb course with Rusty. Previously out in Spain to learn some of the basics of lead climbing it is now time to fine tune this and become a lead climber. Thanks for watching! Snowdonia walking and climbing: www.snowdoniawalkingandclimbing.co.uk Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:36 First day VD and D 02:12 Day 2 HS and VS 04:17 Day 3 VD 04:55 Fina...
Bastow Buttress Variant A Tryfan Beauty!
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Back on Tryfan to finally tick off Bastow buttress. The buttress is separated in between by Bastow gully, grade1, which can be ascended or used as a descend route. The buttress itself starts off straight away with a crux move followed by some fantastic scrambling. An absolute pleasure! Thanks for watching! Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:47 The Crux 03:14 The slab 05:38 The rib 14:02 Final thou...
Dinorwic Quarry: A Slate Mine For Adventure
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We're starting off with a brand new adventure in the Dinorwic quarry. Dinorwic is a well known slate mine in Llanberis, that closed in July 1969. The quarry is also known for its many climbing routes including the Snakes and Ladders. The quarry offers an excellent day out especially in moody weather like today! Thanks for watching! Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:53 Dali's hole 02:34 Secret wat...
The Sump: A Holyhead Mountain Rock Climb
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Today we're out with Matthew on Holyhead mountain again to climb a Diff called The Sump. This sump isn't slick like oil though and has some excellent rock with a few nice moves on it. An absolute pleasure to climb on the isle of Anglesey! Thanks for watching! Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:20 First pitch 03:52 Second pitch 08:11 Final word and credits Join this channel to get access to perks: ...
3 Scrambles To Start Off With
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Today we're looking at 3 starter scrambles for those who want to begin scrambling. Best way to start is by hiring a mountain guide or joining an organized event. There are perfect starter routes though for those with a bit more confidence or little experience. The following 3 scrambles in the video are perfect to start your scrambling journey. Thanks for watching! Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 0...
Dexter Gully Vs Sinister Gully Which Is Better?
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Today we have a closer look and comparison between Dexter gully and Sinister gully, which is better though? Dexter being latin for right is described in the guidebooks as loose and bet to be avoided but why? We dive into this in the video. Sinister is latin for left and is by far the most popular one of the 2 gullies... Thanks for watching! Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:23 Dexter gully 02:45 ...
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Nice vid, the arete is actually in Snowdonia which stretches all the way up to Conwy, I'm a local fell runner and when they started Conwy fell race several years ago which goes over Penmaenbach-head they wanted to include the easier scramble route up the arete but the Welsh fell running association wouldn't let them.
@markjones127 thanks, you know why they wouldn't include it?
@@clogsonthemountain I think it just came down to wanting to keep the race beginner freindly as it's quite a short and easy race, so a nice intro into fell running for newcomers to the sport.
@@markjones127 fair enough. There are some hard-core routes already 😅
I found a snake today on the Grade 1+ scramble! Another great vid clogs ❤
@@ZenPlatform1 thanks another great route 👍 What kind of snake?
Some of that rock looked a bit crumbly mate. Another good one though. 👍
@@OutandaboutwithSpencer would be a tough solo for sure
Fantastic m8 😎🏴
@@graysonsinnott1246 thanks
A fantastic bit of rock on the opposite side of the scramble. All bolted now so a perfect sport climb route. There are several others on the corner too. Will be returning to solo the route
Nice one mate, that looked great fun!
@@nickhayes4627 sure was, returning to solo it for sure!
This was my first every scramble, some years ago. Scared me silly as loose melting snow in the more enclosed sections. Thanks for the video.
@@matt4p Sounds familiar to my first time on this route!
@@clogsonthemountain and you went back? 🤣
@matt4p yup, done it in various conditions now 😅
@@clogsonthemountain I'm happier on the North Ridge.
Best grade 1 in Snowdonia for shure
@@dimsesneg Absolutely, it's my number 1 grade 1 scramble
A lot of lose rock on that decent mate 😎⛰️🏴
@graysonsinnott1246 yeah not fantastic. Fast route down to link up other routes though
Perfect timing. Maybe going to use this soon, as I don't want to annoy people by being oncoming traffic in Sinister Gully. And Dexter is a no-go. From the footage it's a bit hard to see where it's exactly located. All I know now: It's on the east side, and straight through the gully is a tiny lake visible. If that lake dries up, I will be lost 😂
@gb.snippets come off the pinnacle and it's before the next climb over, the one you swing your leg over. If you're at the cracked slab, you've gone too far
@@clogsonthemountain Oh, I thought it was much closer to Sinister. I don't want to miss the leg swing-over and the slab. Down Sinister it will be. Clear, thanks.
Usually done by climbers to link up routes. If you're looking for a good route, I would recommend better ones than this one!
Some of that looked abit dodgy !
@@EarthWatcher736 much better up imo!
Y Gully is quite a lot of fun. But it is eclipsed by Notch arête, which is arguably the best Grade 2 on Tryfan. Awesome footage 🤙🏻
Dexter is slightly more of a challenge. And I avoid that scree near the top and take the line to the left which is quality. Love your videos mate. Off to Y Garn east ridge tomorrow
thanks, yeah spotted the line afterwards unfortunately. However sinister is much better imo. Love the east ridge, enjoy!
Interesting video mate, not sure you would find me scrambling in a group like that so close together in wet conditions. The scrambling looked hard enough without adding to the risk.
@Ant-66 yeah the conditions weren't ideal for this scramble. We managed to do cneifion arete after which had far better conditions
Yea you couldn’t pay me any amount of money to be up there. I’m curious tho is there a route that takes you pass the lakes at the bottom ?
@MrGST360 yes, the miners track mate 👍
You just keep topping yourself with all this amazing content Clogs, keep it up and congratulations on the summit 🏔️
@ZenPlatform1 thanks, keep pushing the boundaries and make content along the way mate 👍
Jesus mate epic ridge not sure I’d have the stones for that😎
@_Trail_Wolf_ thanks, anything can be achieved if you put your mind to it mate 👍
Superb mate 👌 Stunning views 🏔
@graysonsinnott1246 thanks, it was fantastic!
that was amazing!
@@shaunwilson6396 thanks 😊
TBH there are much better ways to spend your time in Cham Try the Piola routes on the Blaitiere (magie d'orient, Opium) or Grande Florida (Asia, Neiges de Kilimanjaro)
Will be back for sure 👍
Wow, now that was something else mate. I was holding my breath in places! 😂👌👌👍
@OutandaboutwithSpencer as was I mate 😂😂😂
@@clogsonthemountain 😂
@@OutandaboutwithSpencer palms sweating when I watch it back 😅
@@clogsonthemountain squeaky bum time! 😂
@@OutandaboutwithSpencer 😂😂😂
Just done this for the 3rd time, it’s a lot of fun and doesn’t require a long day out. And as you say, the views are wonderful out to sea and Anglesey. Feels like some of the G2s I’ve done at the start, and the rock is pretty much 100% reliable. Great video 🤙🏻
@JayChambers83 thanks, yes it's a great little route which won't take long to do 👍
A truly epic experience. Fantastic exposure, great climbing and views. A true taste of alpine climbing
Great Video! That looks scary. Last year it was Tryfan and Snowdon, this year on Mont Blanc! Next year Everest?? 😃
@tmn278 thanks, not quite but definitely epic!
I am trying to get him to go further a field! Watch this space!
@@katedavies5897 I will look forward to the Everest Video Series......maybe....some day! 😉
@@clogsonthemountain Yeah that was certainly an epic route!
Fantastic! This ridge looks narrower at the bottom than the top. Can imagine it triggered some goosebumps here and there. (or in your case, Koosbumps 😂)
@gb.snippets I can assure you it was gnarly! There was no time to worry, all that mattered was the next hold and feet...
Hiya mate, great video!📹💯🔥 Who's the fella you did the course with, do you have a link..?
@@scottlandeg7375 Thanks, Richard Bale, Snowdonia Walking and Climbing www.snowdoniawalkingandclimbing.co.uk/
Very impressed with your lady friend, she is fearless! It looks very scary, I have no head for heights so best I don't risk a difficult route like Crib Goch! Marvellous scenery and stunning views on a beautiful day. Thanks for posting.
@barrywebber100 thanks, never say never, I used to say it and now I climb some serious routes!
I did this with Rusty a few years ago and the chasm bit is fine once you've squeezed through that unlikely looking narrow section, the key was to get low and stay sideways iirc 😂 it's well worth the fight as popping out through the ground into the sunshine is pretty spectacular.
@Shieldz01 I didn't see a way and had my seconds safety in mind too. ALso had another party behind me waiting to climb up so decided to take the bail route instead. Was looking forward to that section but enjoyed the catwalk just as much 👍
The music is overkill😂
Alright mate I prefer Dexter really good in snow and ice😎🤙🏻
@_Trail_Wolf_ now that sounds like fun!
Epic mate 👍
@@OutandaboutwithSpencer epic and tasty 👍
Never stop doing what you do sir, very helpful information and spectacular footage.
@@ZenPlatform1 thanks 😊 🙏
Need lighter shoes :) My problem is - I am a beginner climber, but focusing on indoor bouldering. When I'm in the Highlands, I immediately switch to a heavy gear (Scarpa delta GTX) which are awesome when I want to avoid bashing my ankles :) But when I start scrambling, inability to do a proper foot jam makes me nervous. My brain panics a bit with the exposure presented by the Highlands :)
@ytfeelslikenorthkorea good shoes, lighter the better. Takes time to get used to exposure I've found myself. When you do the journey is incredibly rewarding
@@clogsonthemountain had some close calls last year, so this year I only hike/scramble up when the visibility is ok. It comes with an obvious downside - I can comprehend the magnitude of the exposure. But tbh, lack of visibility is worse as my brain can come up with more horrifying images than the reality :).
Spicy m8 😁 looks fantastic 👌⛰️🏴
@@graysonsinnott1246 tasty for sure 😋 👌
Did it once but not the best route on the north face IMV. Too greasy unless a really long dry spell. Only the 'ape swings' and 'Catwalk' sections are worthwhile.
@@TG-pd3ft agreed 👍
Great footage of what looks like a fantastic route, anyone thinking of trying this now has a good idea of what to expect. That wall leading up to the start of the Catwalk (4:21) looked very enticing; steep but solid! I'm not so sure about the slippery pitch further up though ;-). The chasm entrance looked slimmer than I was expecting.
@thebaldscrambler thanks, really loved the wall section! The slippery pitch no so... the squeeze there was no way 😂😂😂
Done that April 2023 and had all kinds of weather from snowblizzards to a clear top at Ben Nevis. Quite a challenge for people living in a country without mountains (Netherlands)! Took me 10 hours starting and ending at the Ben Nevis centre. Walked across the North face, went down and then straight up to CMD.
@@remkoruiter5736 about the same time here. Endeavour 😂
Great footage but be aware that most of that area is a no drone zone as pretty much that whole area is National Trust land, they have a land map showing all the areas where Drones aren't allowed.
On the 2nd pinnacle my mate took me over the right edge of it. It felt super exposed. What a thrill. He said climbing down the left looked harder climbing. Looking at this i think he wantes me ro overcome my fear haha.
@@RideBikes_Walkplaces think the right is worse 😂
Stunning M8 👌
@@graysonsinnott1246 sure was mate, another epic one coming in 2 weeks
Just sending a super thanks Koos…great videos…I couldn’t make it up to Ogwen to say hello last time but hopefully when you’re back again we could catch up…you have the lifestyle I crave for Koos it’s amazing …what’s your story mate ? Are you full time mountaineer ?
Thank you 😊 I work hard and play hard mate. Wish I could do this full time for sure... Be great to catch up, be a while before back in Wales as I'm recording some epic stuff abroad first
@@clogsonthemountain absolutely awesome…keep up the great work…stay safe in them mountains and hopefully meet up in the future 👍
@@davewilliams141 you too mate 👍
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Outstanding Clogs lad, congrats on the first alpine route. Mine was the Monch, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland.
@garrygreen3210 thanks my first route in the Alps. Topped off with cracking views 👌