Scotlands Steepest Climb

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  • Опубліковано 15 чер 2021
  • Many have labelled this as the steepest climb at the difficult (Diff) grade in Scotland , and a steep climb it certainly is. We headed up on a rather fine morning in Glencoe, headed for the mountain cliff that holds this rather fine climbing route.....
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 122

  • @annemay8379
    @annemay8379 3 роки тому +40

    Maybe your oldest fan-widow, 79, saying a huge thank you for bringing back happy memories of mountains enjoyed and many new ones to experience through your adventures. You have kept me happy throughout the pandemic as these have been my evening treat ( together with a wee dram!) As you would say “ stay safe out there” and thanks again. Anne.

    • @sparker9309
      @sparker9309 3 роки тому +3

      Nicely put Anne! Murray's adventures have been a breath of fresh air for all, when so many have been unable to access or discover their own mountains for so long. We don't all do technical climbs like he & Gerry, but the rewards & memories from hiking the uplands are unforgettable.
      Best, Sebastian

  • @TheSoloSummiteer
    @TheSoloSummiteer 3 роки тому +6

    Absolutely brilliant Murray. Love Gerry. He’s a legend 😎👍

  • @RS.Outdoors
    @RS.Outdoors 3 роки тому +9

    Great stuff as always and good to hear some of the climbing history as well. The pair of you make it look so easy :) Atb

  • @balfourbagger
    @balfourbagger 3 роки тому +2

    Most enjoyable, thanks to you both

  • @TG-pd3ft
    @TG-pd3ft 3 роки тому +1

    Loved that - thank you. Great history and great climbing

  • @gabornyers7091
    @gabornyers7091 3 роки тому +1

    Brilliant!!Thanks for sharing!!!

  • @CherryBlossomHill
    @CherryBlossomHill 3 роки тому +1

    This was by far my favorite adventure yet, San Diego thanks you ( an hour’s drive from here)! Thank you 🙏 for taking us along on another incredible journey!

  • @ChrisTankCrasher
    @ChrisTankCrasher 3 роки тому +1

    Wow guys! This looks amazing. Great video again.

  • @andyindrans3035
    @andyindrans3035 2 роки тому +4

    Murray, When you are again in Torridon take an excursion to Applecross and climb the Cioch Nose. 200m of exposure and just a V Diff. Absolutely fantastic.

    • @tommybinson
      @tommybinson Рік тому +1

      I'd love to do The Nose. I hear it's fab. Best wishes. 😊

    • @janistait8671
      @janistait8671 2 місяці тому

      @@tommybinson it is fab!! I did it over 40 years ago and can still remember the climb. Solid and exhilarating.

  • @GrahamWilliamson1985
    @GrahamWilliamson1985 3 роки тому +2

    Brilliant Murray. Really enjoyed that. Felt anxious watching that at sections lol superb. Cheers, Graham.

  • @gcsScotland
    @gcsScotland 3 роки тому +1

    Great to see you two back on some classic Scottish rock and enjoyed the brief history of the routes up there 👍

  • @KMAdventuresYT
    @KMAdventuresYT 3 роки тому +1

    Great video as always ! I've been watching your channel for years now and I enjoyed every vlog. Keep up the good work !

  • @adventurefilmclub2549
    @adventurefilmclub2549 3 роки тому +3

    Great! I’ve been looking for detailed info on Quiver Rib for a while, thinking of soloing it and summit camping! Cheers for the video!

  • @PAADVENTURES1
    @PAADVENTURES1 3 роки тому +1

    Absolutely brilliant Murray! Sublime. Paul

  • @janetogrady
    @janetogrady 3 роки тому +1

    Fabulous, thank you very much for filming it. A bit daunting.

  • @user-up8cm3om1q
    @user-up8cm3om1q 9 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for posting. Got wonderful memories of sitting in the hideyhole waiting for rain to stop. Then did Archer Ridge. Enjoyed so much.

  • @ispahan5842
    @ispahan5842 3 роки тому +1

    Great video, really interesting! More climbing please!

  • @suebrown3465
    @suebrown3465 3 роки тому +1

    Oh my..I haven’t seen you climb in a while.
    That was intense. I can see how you have to find the right spot to go down.
    Beautiful scenery. Always a great watch
    Take care 🇨🇦 ❤️

  • @LR2k8
    @LR2k8 3 роки тому +2

    Superb video as always. Love Glencoe, its scenery is just amazing and beautiful.
    Cheers from Sweden :)

  • @howler6490
    @howler6490 Рік тому +1

    Memories...thanks guys. We had a wee soloing day there loong time ago...absolutely great wee crag.
    Well worth a visit...well done gents.

  • @andrewkiggins6362
    @andrewkiggins6362 3 роки тому +3

    Oh, that's gets the juices going, can't wait to get out on the hill again.

  • @sparker9309
    @sparker9309 3 роки тому +2

    Oh Murray, thank you. Tears of joy here watching this during my lunch-break! Evoked memories of my simple hikes up that glen. Professional presentation; utterly stimulating & absorbing throughout. Stunning.👌

    • @ScotlandsMountains
      @ScotlandsMountains  3 роки тому

      Thank you - hope you enjoyed the video:)
      Take care and thanks for watching
      ATB
      Murray

  • @YONDERMOUNTAINADVENTURES
    @YONDERMOUNTAINADVENTURES 3 роки тому +3

    Absolutely fantastic!! Wow what a climb and great to see something I prob wouldn't do myself. Absolutely awesome...

  • @lightanddreamsphotography7140
    @lightanddreamsphotography7140 3 роки тому +2

    Wonderful stuff again Murray. I'm currently off mountains while I struggle with an undiagnosed condition. Had an MRI this morning that we hope will shed light on it, then I hope to be back up the big stuff. Glencoe last August was my last time on the hill, missing it like crazy!

  • @darnick54
    @darnick54 11 місяців тому +1

    Great video gentlemen. Brings very happy days to mind……..

  • @bbop3557
    @bbop3557 3 роки тому +1

    Different gravy tonight murray👍yirself and gerry informative as always👍

  • @annshaw6426
    @annshaw6426 3 роки тому +1

    Wonderful film as usual.

  • @AdrienJCrozet
    @AdrienJCrozet 3 роки тому +2

    That was amazing sir! I'm so glad I found your channel although it was probably inevitable! That climb looked rather possible but I don't think I'd ever muster the mental strength for it

  • @donaldgould1293
    @donaldgould1293 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you, what a wonderful video. I can well imagine you had more important things to worry about than switching on a camera. I don't know how you did it but you just seem to be able to take us along.

  • @martrich1098
    @martrich1098 3 роки тому +1

    Now that's what I call a wonderful day out! Oh how we've missed that :) Great video, thanks guys

  • @natalieminnis
    @natalieminnis 3 роки тому +2

    That looked like a brilliant climb! One I'm not quite ready for yet... I have been in that wee howff on a very wet day while attempting the zigzags. Beautiful area.

  • @tonymckeage1028
    @tonymckeage1028 3 роки тому +1

    Good Evening from New Zealand, Thank you for your Great video, have a great weekend

  • @CliffHands
    @CliffHands 3 роки тому

    Nice footage and Brilliant Vlog of the Climb and Exposure! best ive seen yet of that climb itself....nice one M.

    • @ScotlandsMountains
      @ScotlandsMountains  3 роки тому

      Thanks Cliff - very much appreciated
      Thanks for watching
      ATB
      Murray

  • @TomSkulander
    @TomSkulander 3 роки тому +1

    Hi Murray, every time you visit Glencoe it adds extra interest for me. I own a property on the far south coast New South Wales, Australia. It was first farmed by Gordon Simpson, a Scotsman from Glencoe in the 1860’s and named it the same. Like the Glencoe in Scotland it’s a special place.

  • @fitzy2912
    @fitzy2912 3 роки тому +1

    A brilliant video!

  • @merkyw4187
    @merkyw4187 3 роки тому +1

    "A Fantastic fantastic place t'be"..... to say the least omg ye both make it look so easy faffin about with cameras and belays and ropes. I was seriously impressed with the la sportivs bannana boots lol.. these are indeed the highlights of the Murray Gerry saga i think :) cheers great vlog

  • @dpax100
    @dpax100 3 роки тому +1

    Haven't rock climbed in years but that was a hell of a trad multi pitch. Well done and thanks for sharing.

  • @tommybinson
    @tommybinson Рік тому +1

    Thanks. 😊 A fantastic route, even in the rain. A cramped, airy belay in the centre of the wall, then a ladder of holds up an unlikely face for a diff. And the walk off we did was scary. 😮

  • @alisonlyons4691
    @alisonlyons4691 9 місяців тому +1

    Oh great stuff Murray. l was just looking for Scotlands only "via faretta" and this video was in the same section section. l think its one l missed, but what a climb !! Thank you both for a great wee video......Alioban

  • @rickyhynd7784
    @rickyhynd7784 3 роки тому +1

    Fantastic! I would love to do some of those classic routes In Glen Coe, I'm happy scrambling most of the classic scramble routes but not really taken the next step up to climbing. Need to put that right!

  • @rory_scott
    @rory_scott 3 роки тому +2

    Brilliant. That looks like a great wee climb. Must give it a go one day! You just can't beat Glencoe

  • @gartmorn
    @gartmorn 3 роки тому +1

    Brings back memories! Did first two pitches of Bowstring then along terrace and finished up Quiver Rib back in June 2006! Great exposure but a fun climb! I was a youthful 45 year old then!

  • @ScottishMunroJourney
    @ScottishMunroJourney 3 роки тому +4

    That looked like an amazing day out, probably something I will never try 😂 think the fear of heights would get the better of me.. still a great watch though!

  • @imsteveoneill
    @imsteveoneill 2 роки тому +1

    More minerals than Ive got for this, Glencoe is stunning though from every angle

  • @colinbrown8740
    @colinbrown8740 3 роки тому +1

    Looking forward to getting Gerrys book. You folk are so knowledgeable and fascinating

    • @ScotlandsMountains
      @ScotlandsMountains  3 роки тому

      It’s out at the start of July :) looking forward to it myself
      Take care and thanks for watching
      ATB
      Murray

    • @gerryp6gmg
      @gerryp6gmg 3 роки тому

      Thanks Colin! best wishes Gerry

  • @planesimple8619
    @planesimple8619 3 роки тому

    Looks class, would love to give it a try 👍

  • @stableianF1oracle
    @stableianF1oracle 3 роки тому +1

    Well done ... 👍

  • @ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389
    @ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389 3 роки тому +1

    Brilliant! 😀👌

  • @MountainManJohnFilms
    @MountainManJohnFilms 3 роки тому +1

    Great film. Looks a wonderful climb. Drove past on Way to Skye a week ago and promised myself to get back in that area soon. Been 20 years since I went up through the hidden Valley

    • @ScotlandsMountains
      @ScotlandsMountains  3 роки тому

      Thanks John - Skye is wonderful and a wee stop off in Glencoe not too bad either :) hope you get back to Glen Coe soon
      Take care and thanks for watching
      ATB
      Murray

  • @jbairdexp
    @jbairdexp 3 роки тому +1

    One of those rare cases where I think "rather you than me" lol Enjoyed that one none the less. :-)

  • @jimbalshaw7347
    @jimbalshaw7347 3 роки тому +1

    Another fantastic video even if i watched it from behind the settee the only way i will ever go on a climb like that is through the lens of your camera ! thanks a million scary but enjoyable

  • @ChristophersMum
    @ChristophersMum 3 роки тому +1

    What a great video...what a climb...''feeling exposed''...I like walking the hills but I would never take off up the side of one...you two are either brave or madmen...atb until the next time

  • @stupot7281
    @stupot7281 3 роки тому +1

    Great watch...

  • @tonystrange7224
    @tonystrange7224 3 роки тому

    I don't mind some exposure, but not that much. Fair play to the pair of you after such a long lay off. Great interesting video. Thanks for sharing Murray ATB

  • @DAoutdoors
    @DAoutdoors 3 роки тому +1

    Evening Murray, evening Gerry. What an absolutely stunning video. I take my hat off to you both, it takes some balls to do proper rock climbing! The look on those deers faces was brilliant! 🤣🤣

    • @AlpinistGGerry
      @AlpinistGGerry 3 роки тому +1

      Good to hear from you Dave. Lakes looking good🗻👍

    • @DAoutdoors
      @DAoutdoors 3 роки тому

      @@AlpinistGGerry Yes we’ve been very fortunate with the weather down here that the last few outing have been lovely. Me and my Dad are really looking forward to getting up to the highlands for a week this August!

  • @smokeythebearlewis1501
    @smokeythebearlewis1501 3 роки тому +1

    love your view

  • @peterneumann7145
    @peterneumann7145 3 роки тому +2

    You forgot the coverage in the Clachaig Inn after the climb - great memories and regards from Mallorca European community.

  • @Amelia-vk4jt
    @Amelia-vk4jt 3 роки тому +1

    Put this on the list 👌🏽👍🏽

  • @theScottexan
    @theScottexan 3 роки тому +3

    Almost as scary as Gerry's photos climbing up walls of ice! Great video, Murray. Definitely a cringer, though!

  • @BillMcCarroll
    @BillMcCarroll 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome, stay “classy San Diego” from me in San Diego! That was a nice surprise.

  • @douglasbates389
    @douglasbates389 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing climb up

  • @andrewmcintyre19able
    @andrewmcintyre19able 3 роки тому +4

    Donald McIntyre was my Uncle. Sadly passed now.

  • @NevinXavier
    @NevinXavier 3 роки тому +1

    Terrific stuff . New subscriber 🙌🏾

    • @ScotlandsMountains
      @ScotlandsMountains  3 роки тому

      Thanks - welcome to the channel - hope you enjoy some of the videos 👍

  • @alisonlyons4691
    @alisonlyons4691 3 роки тому +2

    Great stuff Murray, what fantastic views from there. I so enjoy watching you and Gerry. Well done you make it look easy even after a long lay off. My all time place to be as a regular visitor. Many thanks for another great video. Take care Ali Oban

  • @michaelpeacock6360
    @michaelpeacock6360 3 роки тому

    Balls of steel lads!

  • @howler6490
    @howler6490 3 роки тому

    A favourite area in central glencoe...actually qualifies as a "roadside crag" in glen coe.
    In its day,this was a "masters wall", all routes were steep without a lot of natural proection.The exposure is obvious in the extreme.
    Nowadays, it suits modern protection and is a grand place to get into trad climbing.
    A great wee visit.nice one!

  • @Kev_Russ
    @Kev_Russ 3 роки тому +1

    Nice one Murray. It's been around 10 years since I last climbed. Usually sport climbs down East Lothian. Giving me the urge again. 👍

    • @ScotlandsMountains
      @ScotlandsMountains  3 роки тому

      Cheers Kevin - must admit , it’s been a while since I had the gear on and my toes were protesting !! Was glad to get the boots back on after the climb !! Lol

  • @Taffwildmanofthewoods
    @Taffwildmanofthewoods 3 роки тому +1

    So beautiful 👌

  • @Duncanforbeshendry
    @Duncanforbeshendry 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks this helps .

  • @adrian_baker
    @adrian_baker 3 роки тому

    Wow! I must try this! Ever since I done the InPinn I've dreamed of doing more!

  • @hikingbikingscotland1267
    @hikingbikingscotland1267 3 роки тому

    Brilliant footage yet again Murray. Those 360 shots give me knots in my stomach.... Not for me lol
    Martin.

  • @zadokwest
    @zadokwest 3 роки тому +1

    Fascinating..Great to watch and learn.

  • @jackdonnelly4166
    @jackdonnelly4166 3 роки тому

    Another great video again mate, wanted to ask how many Munro’s have u climbed so far?

  • @sapphieburry5216
    @sapphieburry5216 3 роки тому +1

    Good lord, rather you than me! Thanks for taking is along.... I'll not be trying it myself anytime soon! 😂

  • @GaryGough
    @GaryGough 3 роки тому +2

    I enjoyed the video until you started rock climbing. Forgot to switch the camera on? Let’s hope you don’t forget to tie your safety rope. Lol you can tell I don’t know what I’m talking about right there 😁😁
    Excellent video as always. The views from your stop-off point were amazing.
    Top drawer, catch you later xx

    • @ScotlandsMountains
      @ScotlandsMountains  3 роки тому +1

      Cheers Gary - this is the path and route (not the climb!!) we were going to be doing at the start of the year before COVID hit ! :(
      Catch up soon
      M

  • @adstoop7885
    @adstoop7885 3 роки тому +1

    Again Wow, Wow

  • @stefanfuchs2773
    @stefanfuchs2773 3 роки тому +1

    Now you are ready for the Eiger North Face ;-) I will watch you from safe distance ;-)

  • @RaP22
    @RaP22 3 роки тому

    Great video...can't watch half of it because I don't like heights and that camera makes it even more nuts. Do appreciate the lengths it takes to make this type of video so thumbs up from me.

  • @PB-sk9jn
    @PB-sk9jn 3 роки тому

    Two Kerbals fired up a cliff.
    (I recognise that music !).

  • @VentusMedia
    @VentusMedia 3 роки тому +1

    12:27 The deer - Are you mad bro?!

  • @Hanzeeeee
    @Hanzeeeee 3 роки тому +1

    Looks brilliant! How long did the climbs take?

  • @alistairthow1384
    @alistairthow1384 3 роки тому +1

    Coming back down coire nan lochan on the 30th of April we saw two climbers on that very wall, checked my pictures from the day and there wearing different colours.
    So it was other nutters.

  • @garyboyle695
    @garyboyle695 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent post as always and if you get into trouble you'd never need a flare with that outfit.

  • @paulhowden720
    @paulhowden720 3 роки тому +1

    Classic ✌️

  • @HambletonRanger
    @HambletonRanger 3 роки тому +1

    Enjoyed your video to old and scared to do even a moderate these days but boy what a classic route. Anyway have to say the flying teeth are still feeding off mountaineers (14:10) yellow boots might not be the best choice 😀

    • @ScotlandsMountains
      @ScotlandsMountains  3 роки тому

      Ah yes - it’s moving into prime midge season - the wee buggers are awaiting the summer influx for their feeding frenzy 🤣

  • @Duncanforbeshendry
    @Duncanforbeshendry 3 роки тому

    Great vid. Is it much more difficult than the curved ridge which I have done with 100 Munros .

    • @ScotlandsMountains
      @ScotlandsMountains  3 роки тому

      I would say most definitely- yes . Curved Ridge is a fantastic scramble and been up it loads (even with camping gear). I personally wouldn’t be able to solo Quiver rib and wouldn’t do it without rope protection , rock shoes helmet etc etc - QR is a graded climb as opposed to scramble IMO . Hope that helps
      M

  • @merkyw4187
    @merkyw4187 3 роки тому

    Murray.. I'm heading to SCOTLAND on Thursday lol and want to visit that small cave place opposite the bow..can u give me a kinda quick comment on where I start and how to get there ie park n walk. I know it's in Glencoe below a sister :) anything wud be appreciated my friend. A huge fan of yourself n Gerry obviously lol

    • @merkyw4187
      @merkyw4187 3 роки тому +2

      Just found the hidy hole and got to the bottom of the bow...Amazing. We went on to stob Coire Nan Lochan, Aonach Dubh and Gearr Anoch..another great adventure on the mountain.thks Murray n Gerry...M ps too bad weather for CMD Arete :( so far !

  • @TG-pd3ft
    @TG-pd3ft 3 роки тому +3

    12:09 is lovely - we have to make do with feral goats in Wales ;-)

    • @ScotlandsMountains
      @ScotlandsMountains  3 роки тому

      It’s always nice to see the local wildlife (as long as they don’t have wings and teeth that bite 😂)
      Thanks for watching
      ATB
      Murray

  • @tomgreene1843
    @tomgreene1843 2 роки тому

    So there is life for the V Diff . climber ...(retired V Diff man!)

  • @Trimethopimp
    @Trimethopimp 3 роки тому +1

    Stay classy Pitlochry 😂 Always has always will 😉

  • @Duncanforbeshendry
    @Duncanforbeshendry 3 роки тому

    Lovely. Is much difficult than the curved ridge which I have done . I think I need to do this , i have done 100 munros .

  • @WalkWithWallace
    @WalkWithWallace 3 роки тому +1

    3:56 thought you lost your rucksack there. 😄

    • @WalkWithWallace
      @WalkWithWallace 3 роки тому

      Aye, I'm definitely more a rambler than a scrambler, guid video though chaps, the 360° cam comes into its own for the hands on stuff. A GoPro on the helmet would make you dizzy as I found vlogging the Aggie Ridge. 😵

    • @ScotlandsMountains
      @ScotlandsMountains  3 роки тому +2

      Tried my best not to focus my stare at my bag sliding down the hillside 🤣

    • @WalkWithWallace
      @WalkWithWallace 3 роки тому +1

      @@ScotlandsMountains played a blinder. 😆

  • @egallagher41
    @egallagher41 3 роки тому

    You both made that look easy (scary as hell) but climbed by professionals, get the stuff, stuff the guff and climb until you are high. WOW

  • @edwardjguk
    @edwardjguk 3 роки тому

    What a guy

  • @sqreon9401
    @sqreon9401 3 роки тому

    Is that the Kerbal Space Program music hahah

  • @jakollee
    @jakollee Рік тому

    Pack falls over at 3:57.

  • @nama5257
    @nama5257 3 роки тому +1

    OMG.

  • @davidpickles8866
    @davidpickles8866 2 місяці тому

    Never have I ever been so conflicted now I want to climb and build rockets... ;-) if you know you know..

  • @southwesterncamper4848
    @southwesterncamper4848 3 роки тому +1

    Aaonach Dubh, if that's how it is spelt is a word that's just built to be said in the Scottish tongue 😛

  • @RS899847
    @RS899847 3 роки тому +1

    IN MY RUCKSACK I WOULD HAVE TO HAVE A PACK OF PAMPERS AND SOME BABY WIPES.👍👍👍