Matt Girvan
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Home - Running across a Volcano with my Brothers
Two brothers come home after years apart and attempt their mountain running dream - a coast to coast adventure over the mighty Taranaki Maunga, in Aotearoa New Zealand. This is a story about whānau (family), special places, adventure and biting off more than you can chew.
📽️ New Zealand Mountain Film Festival 2024 - Official Selection
Music from #Uppbeat :
🎵 Windows by the Lakes
🎵 Everglow by Augustine
🎵 Closing Time by Northwestern
🎵 Know Your Why by Sky Toes
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Відео

At the End of the Earth | An Ode to Scotland
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Last August I made the tough decision to leave Scotland after three amazing years. I had one last week between jobs, to fit in as much of Scotland as I could, so I headed up to the Highlands for a week of hiking and adventure. It didn't all go to plan, but it ended up being the most Scottish experience I could've imagined. Key locations: * (Start of) the Cape Wrath Trail - Knoydart variant from...
Running out of Time | How not to run the Bob Graham Round
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Five barely-prepared New Zealanders have a crack at running the Lake District's infamous Bob Graham Round. They know the odds are stacked against them, but do they have the grit to squeak it out anyway? August 2020 📽️ Fort William Mountain Festival 2023 - Official Selection
The Shortest Day | Winter Trail Running in Sweden
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I went for a nice long run in the snow in Sweden on the shortest day of the year. Rättvik to Leksand on Siljansleden, about 34 km in 7 hours. Music: Caleb Fincher - Breaking Through Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): uppbeat.io/t/caleb-fincher/breaking-through License code: ZUGPRQ5PDKSW5C77
After Dusk Part 4 - Mind Games (Dawn till Dusk behind the scenes)
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After Dusk Part 4 - Mind Games (Dawn till Dusk behind the scenes)
After Dusk Part 3 - The Food (Dawn till Dusk behind the scenes)
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Would've killed for some broccoli
After Dusk Part 2 - An Uplifting Encounter (Dawn till Dusk behind the scenes)
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After Dusk Part 2 - An Uplifting Encounter (Dawn till Dusk behind the scenes)
After Dusk Part 1 - The Blister (Dawn till Dusk behind the scenes)
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After Dusk Part 1 - The Blister (Dawn till Dusk behind the scenes)
After Dusk Part 0 - Thank You! (Dawn till Dusk behind the scenes)
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After Dusk Part 0 - Thank You! (Dawn till Dusk behind the scenes)
DAWN TILL DUSK | Fastpacking the length of Scotland in two weeks
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DAWN TILL DUSK | Fastpacking the length of Scotland in two weeks
Scottish National Trailer
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Scottish National Trailer
9 Hills of Edinburgh | Urban Trail Running
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9 Hills of Edinburgh | Urban Trail Running
Bikepacking Scotland's East Highland Way
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Bikepacking Scotland's East Highland Way
Matthew Girvan - Kathmandu World View Competition Entry - Africa Hike
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Matthew Girvan - Kathmandu World View Competition Entry - Africa Hike
Riding East - Cycle Touring New Zealand's East Cape
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Riding East - Cycle Touring New Zealand's East Cape
Studying...
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Studying...
Metal Heart Jam
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Metal Heart Jam
Piked As
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2009 NPBHS Thailand Slideshow
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2009 NPBHS Thailand Slideshow
Uni Life
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Uni Life
Syme Ensemble 2010
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Syme Ensemble 2010
Evening/Morning
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Evening/Morning
Zero News (720p)
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Zero News (720p)
UNICON XV Flat Final
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UNICON XV Flat Final
Wild West Uni Fest
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Wild West Uni Fest
Try This At Home 1280x720
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Try This At Home 1280x720
Five-forty competition
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Five-forty competition
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @malcolmbaron7834
    @malcolmbaron7834 10 днів тому

    Haha unreal

    • @MattGirvanNZ
      @MattGirvanNZ 7 днів тому

      Definitely some unreal memories there!

  • @nicholasmason1029
    @nicholasmason1029 23 дні тому

    What an epic day out! And such a brilliant film. Your wee synopsis is bang on the money. Very well done boys and thanks so much for sharing.

    • @MattGirvanNZ
      @MattGirvanNZ 23 дні тому

      Cheers Nick, glad you liked it! It was definitely a very special out for a number of reasons, and I'm glad we were able to capture and share it.

  • @MrHistorian123
    @MrHistorian123 28 днів тому

    Well done, guys. No-one should underestimate what a feat that is. I supported an old friend (Gerry Orchard) on his successful attempt in 1988. He saved a bit of time by going up Broad Stand (suitably roped) rather via than Lords Rake. I ran with him from the top of Scafell to the top of Yewbarrow and it bloody nearly killed me. I realised then that anyone who does the full round is superhuman.

    • @MattGirvanNZ
      @MattGirvanNZ 28 днів тому

      Cheers Mr Historian that's very kind, especially from someone who has a flavour for how tough the route is! Great that your friend was successful in 1988 - I'm sure there was a lot less info out there back then. I haven't been up Broad Stand but would love to give it a go.

  • @chrisj8764
    @chrisj8764 Місяць тому

    Huge effort! Just going up Taranaki or Fanthams Peak was hard enough for me. Your love of this beautiful place shines out!

    • @MattGirvanNZ
      @MattGirvanNZ Місяць тому

      Yeah it was a pretty big day out Chris! The summit or Fanthams are both big climbs, never easy. Glad you liked the film, and yup I'm a pretty big fan of Taranaki haha. Sounds like you make the most of it.

  • @amrunning1301
    @amrunning1301 Місяць тому

    Congratulations

  • @KaitiakiEnduranceSports
    @KaitiakiEnduranceSports Місяць тому

    Amazing effort Team Girvan!! I love the Maunga for a good vert session but you've inspired some new routes!

    • @MattGirvanNZ
      @MattGirvanNZ Місяць тому

      Cheers @KaitiakiEnduranceSports ! Yeah no shortage of vert up there... Carrington Ridge is a real adventure, good practice for really rough terrain!

  • @Stomperproductions
    @Stomperproductions Місяць тому

    Yeah the bros! Good job censoring your nipples at the end Matt

    • @MattGirvanNZ
      @MattGirvanNZ Місяць тому

      @@Stomperproductions can't just give away gold dust like that for free!

  • @WestieRunner
    @WestieRunner Місяць тому

    Fantastic stuff Matt, and a great idea for an adventure!

    • @MattGirvanNZ
      @MattGirvanNZ Місяць тому

      Thanks @WestieRunner , sometimes you've gotta make your own fun right?! Hope you're resting up well!

    • @WestieRunner
      @WestieRunner Місяць тому

      @@MattGirvanNZ I buried myself in Leg 5 to make sure I made it in well under 24 hours so I was a hot mess by the time I got to the Moot Hall. Everything seems to be getting back to normal though and I can now walk up and down stairs again!

    • @MattGirvanNZ
      @MattGirvanNZ Місяць тому

      That's the way @WestieRunner , can't leave anything to chance after all that effort. Glad you're recovering well, tackling the stairs already!

  • @fastasdoublekicks
    @fastasdoublekicks Місяць тому

    So good bro

    • @MattGirvanNZ
      @MattGirvanNZ Місяць тому

      @fastasdoublekicks Cheers dude, sounds like you're in good company in Welly!

  • @kategiles7503
    @kategiles7503 2 місяці тому

    Nice one!

    • @MattGirvanNZ
      @MattGirvanNZ 2 місяці тому

      Thank you! Glad you liked it.

  • @jeffc1604
    @jeffc1604 2 місяці тому

    What a great idea for a day out! I’m originally from Hawera and remember fondly a childhood in a part of the world offering such wonderful outdoor opportunities. Only wish I’d made more of them at the time. Whilst I’ve spent most of my adult life in the UK I returned earlier this year for 3 months tramping and will do more when I return again in November for 3-4 months. Just a question regarding the track from Syme Hut to the summit: I planned to take this route in Feb and overnighted at the hut. A beautifully warm and sunny day followed but the wind…I’ve never experienced anything like it! I was literally blown along the ground in the flat area near the hut, and certainly any thoughts of summiting were gone. It looks pretty sketchy and as you say the scree makes for hard work but is it reasonably possible to follow, assuming good conditions? Great video and thanks for making the effort to record the occasion! You were fortunate in having such an enthusiastic support crew too, aw well as good weather!

    • @jeffc1604
      @jeffc1604 2 місяці тому

      BTW BGR 695 (although the record shows me as 10 years older than I really was!)

    • @MattGirvanNZ
      @MattGirvanNZ 2 місяці тому

      Wow sounds like we've got a fair bit in common Jeff! Yeah how lucky were we to grow up in a place like that... I also feel like I didn't really make the most of it until my later teenage years, and only fully appreciate it now that it isn't just on my back doorstep. Yeah the conditions up there can be crazy... Though as you can see we got incredibly lucky for our run. The route from Syme Hut to the summit isn't too bad in clear conditions - there are good patches of solid rock higher up, and the only way is up... But it isn't too well marked so can help to have a GPS route. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Enjoy your big trip in November, and congrats on the BGR!

  • @MattGirvanNZ
    @MattGirvanNZ 2 місяці тому

    Shout-out to the real star of the show - Taranaki Maunga (Mount Taranaki) ⛰

  • @MattGirvanNZ
    @MattGirvanNZ 2 місяці тому

    Taranaki Maunga (Mount Taranaki) is definitely the star of the show!

  • @codyokriv6942
    @codyokriv6942 2 місяці тому

    Dammit. You lucky men 💪 good on you for showing us what ya got.

    • @MattGirvanNZ
      @MattGirvanNZ 2 місяці тому

      @codyokriv6942 we're lucky alright... Cheers for the comment!

  • @newbarker523
    @newbarker523 2 місяці тому

    Incredible! Looks so beautiful. Well done.

    • @MattGirvanNZ
      @MattGirvanNZ 2 місяці тому

      Thanks! Yeah the scenery on this trip was incredible - hard to get bored when Scotland's throwing all that at you!

  • @samgarrett7542
    @samgarrett7542 4 місяці тому

    👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @mtintilay
    @mtintilay 5 місяців тому

    Felicidades!

  • @Chirpingler
    @Chirpingler 6 місяців тому

    Astonishing feat, what amazes me the most is the demonstrated grit to not quit despite all that physical hardship along the way. Cannot agree though that It was self-supported since you bought food, slept on hotels etc. I would have done the same thought. The greatest moments to treat yourself to dine fine is after exhausting adventures.

    • @MattGirvanNZ
      @MattGirvanNZ 6 місяців тому

      Thanks for the kind words, there were some tough moments but it was an amazing trip overall. So many good memories! Yeah the definitions of 'support' (as used in the FKT community) aren't the most intuitive and get a bit technical/geeky... 'Self-supported' doesn't mean no support, it just means you can use any unplanned resources that are available to every hiker/runner. What you're thinking of we'd call 'unsupported', meaning you're carrying everything you need for the whole journey (so not really do-able for a two week trip). And agreed, those town meals always taste phenomenal after a long day on the trails!

  • @marcthomas198
    @marcthomas198 7 місяців тому

    Congratulations on your achievement, really enjoyed your story!

    • @MattGirvanNZ
      @MattGirvanNZ 7 місяців тому

      Thanks so much, glad you liked the journey!

  • @stephenbaker7344
    @stephenbaker7344 7 місяців тому

    Good work for keeping moving forward fella's. Really enjoyed video thanks.

    • @MattGirvanNZ
      @MattGirvanNZ 7 місяців тому

      Thanks for the comment. Sometimes one foot in front of the other is all you can do, and all that's required.

  • @frazeryoung7882
    @frazeryoung7882 7 місяців тому

    Great film every win a victory in running these distances well done

    • @MattGirvanNZ
      @MattGirvanNZ 7 місяців тому

      Glad you liked it! Too right, and this one was pretty hard-earnt.

  • @dastadota
    @dastadota 7 місяців тому

    Great job guys

    • @MattGirvanNZ
      @MattGirvanNZ 7 місяців тому

      Thanks mate, such an amazing adventure.

  • @user-qj7no8jp7y
    @user-qj7no8jp7y 9 місяців тому

    legends!

    • @MattGirvanNZ
      @MattGirvanNZ 9 місяців тому

      Cheers, such a legendary route!

  • @GRumpyonekinobi
    @GRumpyonekinobi 10 місяців тому

    Nice! Well done 👏

    • @MattGirvanNZ
      @MattGirvanNZ 10 місяців тому

      Thanks, glad you liked it!

  • @ryanglynn7080
    @ryanglynn7080 10 місяців тому

    Bloody epic. What was your training like leading up to this? Weekly mileage and elevation? Amazing achievement, especially when you’ve only been to the area once. Wow!

    • @MattGirvanNZ
      @MattGirvanNZ 10 місяців тому

      Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the journey! My training was variable but generally a good few months of ~100 km weeks and 2000-3000 metres of vert. Lots of long runs in the hills, fastpacking weekends etc as I was focused on my Scottish National Trail trip only a few weeks later. There's a bit more detail in my blog for that trip if you're interested, link below. I think the boys down in London struggled a bit more with finding enough hills! stubbornlyoptimisticmatt.wordpress.com/2020/12/28/scottish-national-trail-trip-report-2/

    • @ryanglynn7080
      @ryanglynn7080 10 місяців тому

      Outstanding. I’ll have a read of that. Again, congratulations, amazing achievement

    • @MattGirvanNZ
      @MattGirvanNZ 10 місяців тому

      Thanks @@ryanglynn7080, appreciate it!

  • @Mookiethedog
    @Mookiethedog 10 місяців тому

    Subbed brother ...awesome slaying of the Dragon ... great vid and tune

    • @MattGirvanNZ
      @MattGirvanNZ 10 місяців тому

      Cheers buddy, such an epic adventure!

  • @JustinWhiting9
    @JustinWhiting9 11 місяців тому

    Well done Matt, good trail vid 👍 I did the EHW a couple of years ago and my own set of videos. Just subbed 👍 Justin

    • @MattGirvanNZ
      @MattGirvanNZ Місяць тому

      Hi Justin, glad you liked the video and thanks for letting me know! Hope you enjoyed your own adventure on the EHW 🙂

  • @dorusprime8037
    @dorusprime8037 11 місяців тому

    Looks amazing, how many kilometers is it ?

    • @MattGirvanNZ
      @MattGirvanNZ 11 місяців тому

      It's 380 km total, ranging from 49 to 70 km per day. It's truly an incredible event I'd highly recommend it!

  • @lletygegin4208
    @lletygegin4208 11 місяців тому

    How excellent. Well done. Best video I have seen on actually doing the round. Brought back lots of the emotions. It felt so real again, even after 12 years. #1707

    • @MattGirvanNZ
      @MattGirvanNZ 10 місяців тому

      Cheers, glad it brought back some memories (both highs and lows no doubt). It's one hell of a run, not something you or I will forget in a hurry. A fair few more completions since yours 12 years ago... Congrats!

  • @Ultra_running
    @Ultra_running Рік тому

    Good effort and well done 👍🏻

  • @garethpreece5934
    @garethpreece5934 Рік тому

    Awesome fellas. A pleasure to watch that!!

    • @MattGirvanNZ
      @MattGirvanNZ 7 місяців тому

      Cheers, glad you enjoyed it!

  • @Bb5y
    @Bb5y Рік тому

    Well done.

  • @kevinfearssatan1437
    @kevinfearssatan1437 Рік тому

    Seriously underrated video. As a Scottish lad who got into hiking in New Zealand and now living in Australia, this is always a great wee video to stick on waiting on my trip home next year.

    • @MattGirvanNZ
      @MattGirvanNZ 4 місяці тому

      Thanks mate this means so much! Glad it can bring you good memories of home.

  • @JoshBate
    @JoshBate Рік тому

    So good Matt. I love seeing snippets of your adventures. It feels like living!

    • @MattGirvanNZ
      @MattGirvanNZ Рік тому

      Glad you liked it buddy! It makes me homesick for Scotland in a way, now that I'm down in London. Hope you're doing well!

  • @JamesPrice2222
    @JamesPrice2222 Рік тому

    Huge round on heart felt applause to you Sir!

  • @loh.22
    @loh.22 Рік тому

    Beautifully done, you’ve got a real talent!

  • @dogsville
    @dogsville Рік тому

    i moved to tasmania a few years ago (born in nz) and have also lived in edinburgh, so mate, i entirely get it and why some of us like to live at the edge of wilderness. great videos, all.

  • @jimmycburfield5997
    @jimmycburfield5997 Рік тому

    In the words of Scarborough FC ‘No battle no victory’. Well done Marvellous effort That bit up Fairfield is a gruelling

    • @MattGirvanNZ
      @MattGirvanNZ 7 місяців тому

      Love that motto, I'll have to remember that one! Thanks mate, yep the BGR has a reputation for a reason!

  • @Mookiethedog
    @Mookiethedog Рік тому

    Got to go find this vid! Just subbed bro

  • @alexsnaith8426
    @alexsnaith8426 Рік тому

    Great effort 👏🏻. Although, I think you meant to write “famous” club! It’s certainly not an infamous one 😉

  • @NBNatureTrailvan
    @NBNatureTrailvan Рік тому

    Wonderful Matt That was an incredible trip

  • @maxdennis-zc4fk
    @maxdennis-zc4fk Рік тому

    Nice man

  • @JohnnyParsonsladfromtad
    @JohnnyParsonsladfromtad Рік тому

    Excellent. I have travelled round the World, but Scotland remains my favourite country of all.

  • @JohnnyParsonsladfromtad
    @JohnnyParsonsladfromtad Рік тому

    What an absolutely brilliant, brilliant video. Incredible achievement and excellently filmed. Very inspiring 👍

    • @MattGirvanNZ
      @MattGirvanNZ 2 місяці тому

      Wow thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the film.

  • @act2act204
    @act2act204 Рік тому

    Good going lads

  • @AndyPeter72
    @AndyPeter72 Рік тому

    Incredibly well done mate. So, so far, in rough terrain without support. You must have been knackered for a while after that lot.

  • @vincentkrause7097
    @vincentkrause7097 Рік тому

    Amazing! Have you filmed it all by yourself? Because the weight of the camera equipment and the detours to set up the camera would have added a lot of extra time!

  • @pdoot
    @pdoot Рік тому

    Got into tramping when I moved to NZ so was dreading the day I had to go back to the UK ..your Scotland video has made me feel a better about the prospect. How do you think hiking in Scotland compared to tramping on the south island. How do bothys compare to doc huts? Keep making your videos, love them!

  • @thebluerunner
    @thebluerunner Рік тому

    Well done boys. Awesome.

  • @Markell62
    @Markell62 Рік тому

    The mountain views and animals looked great but the guy looked out of place .