Hiking 65km Around the Cairngorms (with a baby and dog) // Fjällräven Classic UK 2022

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  • Опубліковано 6 жов 2022
  • This was quite the adventure! In this video, we spend three days hiking 65km around the Cairngorms with our 10 month old daughter and our 8-year-old Trailhound as part of the Fjallraven Classic UK.
    Athena, Harvey, Aífe & Oslo x
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 113

  • @williammcdonald4922
    @williammcdonald4922 Рік тому +22

    all young(ish) parents should watch your videos. you show that outdoor pursuits don't have to be put aside when a baby comes along. you just adjust your expectations and gear, rely on good judgement and skills to make the decisions that keep all safe. these hiking family videos are obviously a tremendous amount of work, i applaud you both for this effort. thank-you!

    • @marisamarcelo5781
      @marisamarcelo5781 Рік тому

      You are absolutely right ❤

    • @janejenkins5137
      @janejenkins5137 Рік тому

      It works if both parents share the same hobby, I can't get my partner in the hills

  • @suebrown436
    @suebrown436 Рік тому +24

    Brilliant. What an incredible achievement, with baby and dog in tow. Aife made me smile every time she looked into the camera lens.

  • @angelas6412
    @angelas6412 Рік тому +8

    Aife and Oslo together...seriously cute!!! Well done to all 4 of you!!

  • @emilycollins8710
    @emilycollins8710 Рік тому +16

    Just watched this. One of your best!!! Well done. I have solo hiked and camped and understand the day to day challenges of juggling the "journey" with adverse weather..... watching you do this with a baby AND a dog AND filming it all was inspirational. As a mum (she's 21 years old now!) you are doing the very ,very best for your daughter. Early years are so very important and you two have nailed it. XXXX Emily

  • @gdavew63
    @gdavew63 Рік тому +7

    Well the star of this video is Aife, she’s so adorable! I admire you both for taking on this adventure! The Scottish country side is so beautiful, and the weather is, well typical for Scotland. God bless y’all!

  • @janeevans4758
    @janeevans4758 Рік тому +4

    What a fabulous adventure you all had. You both are such a inspiration to parents of young children and alike.
    You have done phenomenal & such precious memories to look back on in years to come.

  • @elizabethembrey1591
    @elizabethembrey1591 Рік тому +1

    I don't normally comment on you tube videos, but I feel inspired to after reading an unpleasant comment yesterday. I want to help drown out the bad with some positivity :)
    I think you (Athena) and your family show a prefect balance with family adventures. Some have children and then palm them off on others to continue the adrenaline filled adventures, and others just stop having adventures. It's so refreshing to see that when you adapt for them, young children can be involved too. Will be much harder with 2 little ones though!!

  • @PeterGallagher1
    @PeterGallagher1 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for bringing us along. Well done everyone.

  • @Daydreameruk
    @Daydreameruk Рік тому +3

    Just gorgeous. Well done all 4 of you.

  • @robjopling1573
    @robjopling1573 Рік тому +2

    Well done guys. Thanks for sharing your adventure.

  • @johnwright8748
    @johnwright8748 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic! Well done all of you. What an experience, and brilliantly filmed and narrated!

  • @zoejane7220
    @zoejane7220 Рік тому +1

    A beautiful way to wake up to this morning.. Even at the trickiest of times you always have a positive outlook. Very inspiring.
    Congratulations to you all in completing the Fjallraven Classic

  • @johnlowe7097
    @johnlowe7097 Рік тому +2

    What a lovely video to watch and such an achievement for your family to do together really well done 😊❤

  • @garrygreen3210
    @garrygreen3210 Рік тому +3

    Outstanding guys, truly inspirational. Congratulations!

  • @tinamcloughlin2710
    @tinamcloughlin2710 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely brilliant thanks so much guys thoroughly enjoyable and beautifully shot. xx

  • @petercregg7525
    @petercregg7525 Рік тому +1

    Great Sunday afternoon watch, great video!

  • @fluffer4049
    @fluffer4049 Рік тому +2

    You guys are beautiful souls. Well done. Love Oslo.

  • @audreyellardwalsh3368
    @audreyellardwalsh3368 Рік тому +1

    I felt for you all when the weather turned! Nothing worse than a bad nights sleep. Thanks for taking us along on your adventures as always!

  • @merveduru
    @merveduru Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing this amazing adventures with us ❤❤❤

  • @helenvwalker7919
    @helenvwalker7919 Рік тому +2

    You are all such troupers!!!Great video

  • @joyhursey1480
    @joyhursey1480 Рік тому +2

    Well done that’s some trek.

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens Рік тому +3

    Marvelous cinematography, shots are so touching and simply amazing! Brilliant work folks!!!

  • @nicole-tu2ld
    @nicole-tu2ld Рік тому +1

    My favourite video of yours Athena! So lovely 💘

  • @sarahjones8608
    @sarahjones8608 Рік тому +1

    I think this is your best video yet! Amazing effort and shows how much you understand about hiking, especially looking after eachother with the terrain and weather. Well done Oslo 👏

  • @athenaboulanitou9549
    @athenaboulanitou9549 Рік тому +1

    What an amazing adventure! I love watching Aife sucking it all in! All the nature all the beautiful views, even the weather and of course the family moments that you invest in! You’re doing an amazing job!! ❤

  • @michaelatkinson8291
    @michaelatkinson8291 Рік тому +3

    Hi guys. The route through the Lairig Ghru, Glen Derry, Lairig an Laoigh & Ryvoan is just spectacular & one of my favourites. Wonderful to see you doing it with Aife & Oslo & what a buzz Aife will get when she's old enough to watch these videos back x

  • @thecampingastronomer8554
    @thecampingastronomer8554 Рік тому

    What a lovely video, and the enjoyment that you all had, including four legged family members, is clearly evident. I hope that you continue to inspire all parents to get their children into the outdoors.

  • @stephenelliott-wright3230
    @stephenelliott-wright3230 Рік тому +1

    Awesome guys well done a great family achievement and your going to have great memories 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @janehinchliffe
    @janehinchliffe Рік тому +2

    Just brilliant you four! How inspiring to see you handle the weather and everything else with such calm acceptance and joy. Aife is one fortunate little girl. 💪😀🙌

  • @ChloeRoseHarrison
    @ChloeRoseHarrison Рік тому

    I think this one of my favourites of yours yet (and I have many!). I can't tell you how heartwarming and wholesome your videos have become since you welcomed Aífe and became a family four. They put such a big smile on my face and must be wonderful for you to have videos to look back on. Aífe seems to come alive and look so at home outdoors, it is so inspiring to watch!

  • @marisamarcelo5781
    @marisamarcelo5781 Рік тому +1

    Just started to watch you and Omg I love you all already! You are so inspiring and amazing. I have a 7 months old baby boy and I have been wanting to start hiking in so long now and always been scared to take him but you give me so much motivation! Well done! I love the nature, forests are my absolutely favourite! Since pregnancy I started to feel anxious and I go for little walks but I’m craving a proper adventure in the fresh air. Also your picture/ video quality is insane honestly you should be so proud of yourselves! Sending you all my love and many more adventures to come 🙌😘😘

  • @joannemorris1689
    @joannemorris1689 Рік тому +1

    The best scene ever..Aife and Oslo in the tent. Warmed my heart. X

  • @magdaboucher4724
    @magdaboucher4724 Рік тому +1

    Well done all….it is very clear you work as a unit assessing all risks for your family and are very experienced. So a great inspiration for others. A great video.

  • @beebird3133
    @beebird3133 Рік тому +2

    What an achievement! Well done, all four ☺️

  • @huwfulcher
    @huwfulcher Рік тому

    What a great video! Really inspiring to see you all out together doing something so cool! I'm hoping with the improving weather to get out and start hiking. Thank you for the inspiration!

  • @gcsScotland
    @gcsScotland Рік тому +2

    What a family adventure!!! The Cairngorms are stunning and you all look to have had a great time. The wee one is so lucky to have such active parents. Well done all👏👏👏👏

  • @christinahowland6101
    @christinahowland6101 Рік тому

    So wonderful to watch 🥰

  • @chockycake1
    @chockycake1 Рік тому

    What an amazing adventure and achievement. Well done to you all, quite the team. 😊

  • @walkwilduk
    @walkwilduk Рік тому

    Great to meet you folks! Look forward to seeing all three of you again :)

  • @fgansell
    @fgansell Рік тому +1

    So beautiful out there and your wee family. Thanks for the trip with you.

    • @harvey123go4
      @harvey123go4 Рік тому

      Pleasure to be able to take you along..🙏

  • @petescott692
    @petescott692 Рік тому +5

    Love your videos , and have help me through some hard times x

  • @sarahlund7363
    @sarahlund7363 Рік тому +2

    You guys are rockstars ❤️

  • @suefox7284
    @suefox7284 Рік тому +2

    So so enjoy watching your videos, you are just amazing what you achieve and with a little one too. It's so enjoyable to watch something other than people shopping and talking about christmas decorations on U Tube

  • @heathertucker7056
    @heathertucker7056 Рік тому +2

    Love how Aife gets in on the act! She is a superstar and so is Oslo! Loved watching this hike and congratulations to you all xx

  • @rosanneinnes7872
    @rosanneinnes7872 Рік тому +4

    Another truly amazing video, such stunning scenery, Aife and Oslo did really well and it was so nice to see them both snug as a rug in the tent. Harvey made me laugh as he said hello to the trees 🌲 with Aife on his back, keeping her occupied. I think you all did amazing, you should be proud.💐❤️❤️

  • @caboz5411
    @caboz5411 Рік тому

    Thank you for taking us along on your journey! Would love to see a video of your set up for Aife. She always looked so comfy during the hike.

  • @sarahwhiteley1
    @sarahwhiteley1 Рік тому

    Looks amazing and well done for going it with a baby and doggie in tow as well! I am hoping to sign up for this next year. Didn't know about it this year! Loved everyone cheering at the end. What a great atmosphere!

  • @WhenAdventureKnox
    @WhenAdventureKnox Рік тому +3

    The weather began so beautiful, and it just got worse as it went! 🤦‍♀ Stunning scenery though! 😍

  • @white_rose_alex
    @white_rose_alex Рік тому

    Lovely video. What a fantastic adventure you all had. I've just returned from a camping holiday in the Cairngorms so know what a beautiful landscape it is up there. Congratulations on completing the walk, Aìfe is such a lucky girl to be able to experience all the wonderful places you have taken her to so far.

  • @jennyfulcher8035
    @jennyfulcher8035 Рік тому +1

    What a great hike around the Cairngorms with Oslo and Aife. I loved Aife's outfits--She looked cute and cozy and snug as a bug! Great scenery too. Jenny

  • @kippdeefamily5875
    @kippdeefamily5875 Рік тому

    Amazing achievement, well done!! Aífe's Viking face 😂😍 Scout does something very similar and it's hilarious!!

  • @thomasheye7264
    @thomasheye7264 Рік тому +2

    Was lovely to meet you at the start! Nice to see your video of the hike!

  • @jackieives4535
    @jackieives4535 Рік тому +1

    Really well done xx

  • @bettymaugeri7316
    @bettymaugeri7316 Рік тому

    A great hiking adventure - amazing countryside!

  • @LindaOutdoors
    @LindaOutdoors Рік тому +1

    Really enjoyed this video. I hike with a dog but can’t even imagine the challenge of taking a baby too especially with the brutal weather at times. Really well done & Oslo too! 👏🏻🎉🐶
    All the best, Linda

  • @bliss2982
    @bliss2982 Рік тому

    Love you guys! May God bless you always and strengthen you!!! 🥰

  • @megcrockett9126
    @megcrockett9126 Рік тому

    This is such a great video! What an achievement

  • @maryannknox7158
    @maryannknox7158 Рік тому

    What a amazing Trek spectacular 🎉

  • @ankajamajka
    @ankajamajka Рік тому

    Amazing guys!!!❤

  • @christine3358
    @christine3358 Рік тому

    What a great adventure as a family!

  • @aprilworks2813
    @aprilworks2813 Рік тому

    Hello from Japan❤
    Thanks for showing great trip as always!

  • @dpax100
    @dpax100 Рік тому +2

    Superbly done guys, so enjoyed watching this and having been there meeting you guys made it all the more enjoyable. Arrived early enough at Derry Lodge to carry on but as I was leaving Scotland on Saturday decided to spend one last day in the woods. Thinking of Germany next year.... Cheers.

    • @harvey123go4
      @harvey123go4 Рік тому +1

      Great to meet you Darrell! Hope you had a good journey home and maybe see you in Germany!

  • @janehutchinson9999
    @janehutchinson9999 Рік тому

    Well done all of you, spectacular scenery. Oslo an absolute star but looked a bit tired

  • @fatherdamo2
    @fatherdamo2 Рік тому +1

    It was lovely to meet all of you all on the classic, your video has really captured the spirit of the event and brought back lots of memories, the best so far of all viewed. Wishing your family all the best on the rest of your adventures in Scotland and maybe see you at another Classic in the future, but we probably won't see a R.E.Teacher playing the Banjo next time!😉

    • @RambleFamily
      @RambleFamily  Рік тому

      Thanks so much! We really appreciate that. Hahaha 🪕

  • @mariumrajah
    @mariumrajah 7 місяців тому

    Lovely video
    Enjoyed watching
    ❤️👌🫡

  • @helenchasingrainbows
    @helenchasingrainbows Рік тому +1

    Congratulations to the resilient Ramble Family! Another lovely video with some gorgeous views. That view towards to Corrour Bothy was stunning. I’m the Helen that said ‘hi’ to you at Southwaite services! Hope your van’s all fixed up now - take care and thanks for your content 😊

    • @harvey123go4
      @harvey123go4 Рік тому

      Great to meet you Helen! We’ll done for saying hello, thanks for your support and see you again!

  • @toonpig6345
    @toonpig6345 Рік тому +1

    The bairn steal more and more of your videos. Love your vids

  • @timward3539
    @timward3539 Рік тому +2

    Well done the humans but Oslo is always my hero. Our dog always looks a bit 'unhappy' but we believe he is happy!! He would not survive without a jacket though.

  • @clairereid6974
    @clairereid6974 Рік тому

    That was absolutely fabulous!!! How you managed to do all of that and make a beautiful film too I just do not know..Bravo guys! Bravo!! ❤️🐚

  • @elfibach1907
    @elfibach1907 Рік тому +2

    Thank you so much for sharing!
    Greetings from Austria
    Elfi Bach

  • @mscott3962
    @mscott3962 Рік тому

    Epic!

  • @lloyddarbon5034
    @lloyddarbon5034 Рік тому +1

    lovely

  • @Stellia169
    @Stellia169 Рік тому +1

    Just finished this wonderful video! Aife's Viking face is medicine really xD
    Thank you Athena, Harvey and the Ramble family for taking us along with you in the Scottish country side, it really is stunning! I admire you so much for doing this with a baby (and a dog), it really paves the way for us who are thinking of a future family without having to give up on hiking and trekking! You are an inspiration!
    Also would you mind sharing what is the title of song playing in the background at 15:20?
    All the love from Greece xxxx

  • @rhyscedwards
    @rhyscedwards Рік тому +1

    30:02 this part is the best, that viking face had me scared

  • @kimberlyshalaby1134
    @kimberlyshalaby1134 Рік тому +2

    Good morning Athena, Harvey, Aife, & Oslo! Congratulations! Fjallhaven Classic UK 2022 looked really nice. The checkpoints seem to give you something to look forward to. They were really welcoming. I dearly loved hearing the Bagpipes. The scenery was beautiful. Even with the fog. The hot cocoa looked so good. Reindeer stew didn't look to bad either. Did Harvey ever get his waffles? Aife did really well. Oslo too. Loved Aife Viking face. Have a good week.

    • @RambleFamily
      @RambleFamily  Рік тому

      Thanks Kimberly! We didn’t have waffles but we had a lovely few weeks in Scotland following the trek ☺️

  • @Professionalmoochers
    @Professionalmoochers Рік тому +1

    We really fancied this!
    Hope it’s on next year 🤞🏼

  • @freddiecampbell
    @freddiecampbell Рік тому +1

    30:13 Priceless

  • @boomshine87
    @boomshine87 Рік тому +1

    That looked amazing! It looked very well organised. Aife is growing quick, her birthday is soon isn't it? Time is flying by. She will love looking at these videos when she's a bit older, it's great to be able to capture it for her to watch back.

    • @RambleFamily
      @RambleFamily  Рік тому

      She will be one at the end of this month 🥹☺️

  • @G00NERJ80
    @G00NERJ80 Рік тому

    Great video!! Any idea if they'll do this event next year and if so where i could get some info?

  • @leak5744
    @leak5744 Рік тому

    Wow, that looks like a amazing trek! So happy that you four got to enjoy the hike. How did you deal with nappies and stuff? Did you just carry them out again?

  • @victoria7105
    @victoria7105 Рік тому

    Fab👍👍

  • @tinaweeks438
    @tinaweeks438 Рік тому +2

    Aah Oslo is such a superstar, what a good boy ❤

  • @monicafrancochan
    @monicafrancochan 5 місяців тому

    This is what I want to do in my life, I’m having a baby in may and I can’t wait to bring her around the world ❤ just a question about your backpack, what do you use to bring her around? And how ind was she here? Thank you!

  • @christinesnape6487
    @christinesnape6487 Рік тому

    What do you do with three days worth of soiled nappies?

  • @Elfin4
    @Elfin4 Рік тому +1

    What model MSR tent was that and what size?

    • @RambleFamily
      @RambleFamily  Рік тому +1

      We have the MSR Mutha Hubba 3 man tent

  • @antoniad8191
    @antoniad8191 Рік тому

    Would you mind to share wich MSR Tent you have? We have a three person already but pir family will be four next year ans were lopking for a good 4 Person tent...

    • @antoniad8191
      @antoniad8191 Рік тому

      Lightweight for hiking and biking of course...

    • @legoledgend
      @legoledgend Рік тому +2

      If you have the budget look at the Hilleberg Nallo 4GT, much better tents. They are much better in bad weather and don’t have to be pitched inner first like nearly all MSR tents

    • @antoniad8191
      @antoniad8191 Рік тому

      Thanks i will look it up. Yes with rainy weather its not the best with MSR...

    • @RambleFamily
      @RambleFamily  Рік тому +1

      It’s the MSR Mutha Hubba, it’s a 3-man tent!

  • @JTMinnesota
    @JTMinnesota Рік тому

    This is awesome! I remember taking my son out on a winter adventure at a nearby nature area years ago...
    ua-cam.com/video/o1LCdvsR0FY/v-deo.html

  • @silaslutjohann1530
    @silaslutjohann1530 Рік тому

    If you Need to pee where do you Go? Especially the Lady?

    • @RambleFamily
      @RambleFamily  Рік тому

      Somewhere hidden in nature, away from water sources.

  • @petescott692
    @petescott692 Рік тому

    First comment 🎉

  • @eddywilko
    @eddywilko Рік тому

    Just wanted to say
    As a health professional ...dad...hiker...
    .camper....etc etc
    Taking a baby through the challenges you gave documented is.....wrong....and the narcissism...is clearly evident in your husband...and it is evident how much of your challenge seems to be all about him...and ...that the reason I started to watch your chanel was ..it was all about you ...and your perception on life....
    I don't want to appear negative...but seeing your partner..clambering over a river on wet stones with your baby on his back....
    Why are you taking these risks with your precious daughter or taking her into wild areas without anywY of getting help....
    Febrile convulsion...sickness..diahorrea...cold influenza....just everyday normal things that babies have to contend with.....
    This in my opinion is not about your daughter...but more about what your parter craves....
    What does your mum think
    ???
    With all the respect in the world
    Eddy

    • @RambleFamily
      @RambleFamily  Рік тому +14

      You can see in this video that we are making a constant assessment of risk throughout the trek; constantly checking the weather, terrain and conditions. In terms of Aífe getting sick, from our experience an illness doesn’t just appear in a baby instantly and as we were generally no more than 3 hours from help, and even less from the checkpoints with volunteers and medics, we could always get help and leave the route if we needed to. I think your comment about Harvey being a narcissist is very disrespectful and completely wrong. Why would he not have just done the hike himself if that was the case? We chose to do it together as a family.
      We would never put our daughter at risk and had a brilliant time as a whole family, including Aífe who loved being outside and getting to see so many people. She is most precious to us than anyone else and we believe experiences and adventures in nature are enriching to all our lives.

    • @kimhorton6109
      @kimhorton6109 Рік тому +4

      Nonsense. Hauling a baby on a trek isn’t risk free but you have two well travelled adults and watching the dig and baby. Be glad it’s not a teenager. They get discouraged so much faster.
      Trek on.

    • @emilycollins8710
      @emilycollins8710 Рік тому +3

      @@RambleFamily I guess having to read baloney and weighing up whether to reply or not, must be one of the negatives of social media. X