Great looking Van and another cracking video. Love those days when the clag clears!!! Never had such a senior moment but then again have to check the book before heading out!! Look forward to episode 2.
Thanks Graham - I should have check my book as opposed to last minute changes and internet guides and maps ;) I've learned my lesson lol Thanks for watching ATB Murray
I've got a VW California, campervan and it is great. A long day walk and back to a comfy bed, heater and a nice meal. I have driven up to Durness (big storm at night), via Wales from our home on the south coast and last year drove to the very top of Norway (Norkapp). I have done other trips to The Isle of Skye and the West Coast, Wales, Europe etc. When you get older (that's me) it makes perfect sense. You can also carry lots of kit for all weathers. And the good thing about Scotland is, you can camp, almost anywhere. Its ironic you talk about the weather. The fist time I ever went to Scotland in 1967 (with the army), there was a heatwave. Some guys got heatstroke, which in the army is considered a self-inflicted wound.We climbed The Cobbler and down into the vally and up Ben Donich with relative ease. Then camped along the shore of Gare Loch - no tents. I returned in 2016 and there was another heatwave and it took me about six hours to go up and down The Cobbler again.
Cant wait to get my own campervan - hopefully this year!! In terms of your experience with weather in Scotland.. well it sounds like you bring the good weather everytime you visit - can you let me know when you are coming so as I can plan for the next heatwave ;)lol Thank for watching ATB Murray
Always find your videos inspirational Murray, this one particularly so, as it relates to something we’re about to start to do. Love the way you include the full experience, weather warts and all.
Murray, last year I found a picture in a tarn in the Lake District and thought, that looks like a good place to visit, put it on the bucket list and even found a route in a guide book. Then going through some old photos saw one that looked like the picture of the tarn I had seen. Other photos in the same wallet showed we had done the walk and I showed the photos to Jane who said she had zero recollection of the walk. Any way we did the walk on next visit to the Lakes and even sitting by the tarn had absolutely no memory of the place. I could kind of understand it if it was boggin but it was a lovely walk and a beautiful place. You are not alone!
Spectacular views (as usual 👍) and excellent film (as usual too 😊). Thanks for all the hard work you do to produce these awesome and entertaining videos 👍👍👍
Absolutely Stunning video Murray !!!! Ah, those Seniors moments !!! They just tend to creep up on us !! :) Love the Campervan, Much more Comfortable than the tent !! Cheers from Oz !!
Lots of senior moments creeping up on me at the moment unfortunately!! lol Bad back , no sleep, memory loss!! haha I agree the campvan was a little more comfortable than the tent luxurious I's say :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray
I've spent so many times wondering around in the cloud thinking what the hell am I doing but on those rare occasions when it clears, even briefly, it makes it all worthwhile. Great film and thanks for sharing. Ps don't worry about the senior moment they come us all and it still looked like a grand trip. Atb Brian.
Great views off the top there eventually, so the climb was worth the effort. Don`t know about doing the same hills again and not remembering, but I have watched some of your videos again that I thought I hadn`t seen before. Lol.
Absolutely - got the timing right for a change (well just got lucky really!! lol) - I apologise in advance in I forget I've replied to this comment and d so again in the future ;) .... Thanks for watching ATB Murray
Sorry but I had a good laugh at your senior moment 😂 😂 😂 I would've been fuming & probably just not let on 😆 Hope you have a great time with the camper 👍
Sklunker Sklunkersson 😂😂 I couldn’t believe it when I saw I’d already done them 😂😂however it was a grand day out and well worth the effort for those views 👌👌👌 Thanks for watching ATB Murray
lol. I've never done the same one unknowingly, often done the same one 2 or 3 times in one week, just to get the shot I needed. That camper van looks way more comfy than a tent! I want one. Another great film as always. :)
Ian Bowie Photography thanks Ian - the van was superb - can’t wait till I get enough pennies to buy my own - might get another shot of disco daisy before then though 🤔👍😊 Thanks for watching ATB Murray
@@ScotlandsMountains have a look at different campervans rather than vw. We have a Toyota Alphard camper conversion. Almost same size as a vw, much more comfortable( its a luxury mpv, not a van) much more reliable, don't rust and cost a fraction of the price.
Hi Murray, great video. I have spent quite a bit of time on the campsites around Arisaig , close to where you parked over night. Its a pity you did not get a little further up the road. The sunsets over Rum are spectacular. Indeed the photo on my name is one of those sunsets. Looking forward to this series thanks for sharing. By the way I love my campervan ;>
William Donnelly thanks William - it was a grand wee spot - I sat watching the thunderstorms from the comfort of the van 👌 can’t wait till I can get one of my own - been saving for a few years 🙏 Thanks for watching ATB Murray
@@ScotlandsMountains I have a Ducato based Vantage Sol. I think one of the key things about it is that it has a toilet / shower which is mainly used as a drying room. I think that would be useful especially for you. Cheers
Another great one Murray - thanks for sharing. Ha ha - I don't blame you for forgetting about the Corbets - too much red wine can do that to you sometimes 😉 I hope the back is on the mend. I had a compressed disk just recently so I feel your pain.... Get well soon my friend.
Thanks Brian - hoping the back fixes itself soon! Not too bad during the day but its causing much insomnia during the night at the moment !! arrghhhh Thanks for watching ATB Murray
Hi Murray, I've watched your vblog for sometime ......but never made a comment before Now, I find what you do totally inspiring, Look forward perhaps one day to bumping into you . Keep up the fantastic work best wishes Davie.
Shadow Official thanks Davie - really appreciate your commenting - hope you enjoy the vlogs - got lots coming up (might be drying up though as I’ve hurt my back !! Hoping to recover soon but seeing doctor tomorrow 🤞🤞) Thanks for watching Murray
Another great video. Was just wondering what trousers do you wear? As you never seem to put on waterproof over trousers when the rain comes in. Love the camper too. Get a few pointers off Mr Heaton on converting your own, works out so much cheaper, and would make a great video too.
Hi Trevor, These trouser on this video were Sigmond Alpinism 700s which are waterproof with vents, so if rain is forecast I wear these - they are great - very similar to my Jottnar ones which I did a vlog on . Pasted it here if you are interested: ua-cam.com/video/GQxM8XWUl2I/v-deo.html Will definetely be speaking to Tom when I eventually save enough pennies up to get my own van :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray
Great video Murray, but as to the senior moment it might be time to start stitching “ if found wandering please return him to ...” labels into your pants! Did I spy a pot noodle? Could that be any more perfect, mountains, campervan, pot noodle - nirvana! Looking forward to the next one, don’t forget to press record! ATB. Mark& Louise , in the lakes training for our 100 miler.
thewildsilence still can’t believe I had no recollection of it (I did think I recognised the view at the top but put that down to another hill 😂😂) getting old !! Still was a fine outing :):) good luck with the 100miler👍 Thanks for watching ATB Murray
Hi Murray, good idea to talk with Tom, he had a long wait getting his conversion done!!! He has a video on his UA-cam list, definitely worth a look !! A van is a good plan tho’, much more comfortable & more importantly, Waterproof !! Cheers 👍👌😊
you wont regret it - in fact you should take the other half with you as they would have a grand time relaxing in the luxury of the camper while you nip up a hill! (well thats my reasoning when I come to explain why I've bought one!!;) Thanks for watching ATB Murray
@@ScotlandsMountains You're a smart man 😂 Just out of interest, what do you use to log the hills you've done? Do you just write a few words next to the hill description in either the Munro or Corbett book you have?
Enjoyed this Murray, and the others in the series. I'm actually looking at some Corbetts to do myself next week. In honesty I've got zero experience with winter climbing, so don't feel comfortable tackling a winter munro, so I'll be doing some easier Corbetts around Kingussie and Aviemore with my far more experienced uncle. The only down side to your videos are that they depress me when I'm sat in the office the next day rather than in the mountains 🤣🤣
Absolutely love and enjoy watching your videos mate. I like your happy easy going relaxed personality. I moved to Scotland last year and watched one of your videos for the first time a month before I moved. You were talking about it 'blowing a Hooley!!' I thought what the hell is a Hooley! 🤣 Anyway I've just ordered myself a load of walking gear and tent and camping gear and intend getting out in the hills and doing some walking and wild camps. I just need to hope my ankles don't cause me too many issues as have Arthritis in the ankles due to my younger sporting years, we think it's good for us when we are young but as you get older it comes to bite us on the ass! 🤣 Anyway mate keep up the videos it really motivates me to get out there! 😊👍
Thank you - hope the move went well and hope you get out to enjoy the great outdoors with your new kit soon :) Take care and thanks for watching ATB Murray
Ha ha...yes. ive normally realised en route. But also looking in the book and seeing dates. I dont record everything nowadays but ive done exactly the same....or half way up a scramble and think...hang on. Ive been here before!!
Ive done hills before and realised ive been there before on the hill. I do t tend to rexord stuff i do tho. More casual about just getting out for a walk. How have you found the van?
The van was awesome, however I only got a loan o it - its my cousins who rent it out and they were kind enough to give me a shot. Currently saving pennies to buy one(might take some time!) Thanks for watching ATB Murray
I spent a little while looking through photos but I couldn’t find them (not unusually if you saw how many hard drives I have !! 😂😂😂 could’ve been there for months 😂 Thanks for watching ATB Murray
Just got home from our latest scotland trip and the moment when you reach the summit and all the clouds are gone...so worth it 😊 Thx for another amazing vid. What's the name of the book you mentioned?
Nina Sunshine thanks Nina - hope u had good fun on your trip to Scotland 👍 the book might have been the SMC Corbett book or Alex Nails excellent “NorthWest” (I edited this weeks ago and can’t remember which one I mentioned here - sorry 😂) Thanks for watching ATB Murray
Loved this one Murray. I bought a VW Campervan 3 months ago and it really is a game changer for mountain photography, e.g. Stac Pollaidh twice in 10 hours with a decent sleep in between. Interested to get your thoughts at the end of this series. Regards - John.
John McSporran thanks John - absolutely loved the camper I got a wee shot off - been saving for a while to get one but still have a bit to go before I can afford it - it will Happen at some point though 🤞 love the idea of the Stac Pollaidh idea with some luxurious comfort in between 👍 might do a Sunday Vlog on my Campervan thoughts if I get a spare minute 🤔 Thanks for watching ATB Murray
Douglas Clark how very dare thee! That’s not an Armani hat 🧢 But a kArmani hat , bought for AT LEAST 5 euros from a man on the beach in Lanzarote 6 years ago ...😂😂😂 I don’t wear anything but the best designer gear I’ll have you know and it doesn’t get much better than kArmani 🧢🧢🧢 😉
Really enjoyed the video Murray. Btw have you considered bagging a Corbett in support of Mountain Aid. See the Facebook page Corbetts for Courses facebook.com/groups/corbetts4courses/. We would love to have your support.
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How quickly the weather changes in the mountains never ceases to amaze me. Just goes to show you never give up hope! 😀🏞🌞
Great looking Van and another cracking video. Love those days when the clag clears!!! Never had such a senior moment but then again have to check the book before heading out!! Look forward to episode 2.
Thanks Graham - I should have check my book as opposed to last minute changes and internet guides and maps ;) I've learned my lesson lol
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Can’t beat a guidebook and map 😉 - especially a well thumbed one 👍
I've got a VW California, campervan and it is great. A long day walk and back to a comfy bed, heater and a nice meal. I have driven up to Durness (big storm at night), via Wales from our home on the south coast and last year drove to the very top of Norway (Norkapp). I have done other trips to The Isle of Skye and the West Coast, Wales, Europe etc. When you get older (that's me) it makes perfect sense. You can also carry lots of kit for all weathers. And the good thing about Scotland is, you can camp, almost anywhere. Its ironic you talk about the weather. The fist time I ever went to Scotland in 1967 (with the army), there was a heatwave. Some guys got heatstroke, which in the army is considered a self-inflicted wound.We climbed The Cobbler and down into the vally and up Ben Donich with relative ease. Then camped along the shore of Gare Loch - no tents. I returned in 2016 and there was another heatwave and it took me about six hours to go up and down The Cobbler again.
Cant wait to get my own campervan - hopefully this year!!
In terms of your experience with weather in Scotland.. well it sounds like you bring the good weather everytime you visit - can you let me know when you are coming so as I can plan for the next heatwave ;)lol
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Always find your videos inspirational Murray, this one particularly so, as it relates to something we’re about to start to do. Love the way you include the full experience, weather warts and all.
Far Sawrey Landscape thank you so much - really appreciated - hope your adventures bring you many happy memories 👍
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Murray, last year I found a picture in a tarn in the Lake District and thought, that looks like a good place to visit, put it on the bucket list and even found a route in a guide book. Then going through some old photos saw one that looked like the picture of the tarn I had seen. Other photos in the same wallet showed we had done the walk and I showed the photos to Jane who said she had zero recollection of the walk. Any way we did the walk on next visit to the Lakes and even sitting by the tarn had absolutely no memory of the place. I could kind of understand it if it was boggin but it was a lovely walk and a beautiful place. You are not alone!
Oops - glad to hear its not just me this has happened to !!
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Spectacular views (as usual 👍) and excellent film (as usual too 😊). Thanks for all the hard work you do to produce these awesome and entertaining videos 👍👍👍
Absolutely Stunning video Murray !!!! Ah, those Seniors moments !!! They just tend to creep up on us !! :) Love the Campervan, Much more Comfortable than the tent !! Cheers from Oz !!
Lots of senior moments creeping up on me at the moment unfortunately!! lol Bad back , no sleep, memory loss!! haha I agree the campvan was a little more comfortable than the tent luxurious I's say :)
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I've spent so many times wondering around in the cloud thinking what the hell am I doing but on those rare occasions when it clears, even briefly, it makes it all worthwhile.
Great film and thanks for sharing.
Ps don't worry about the senior moment they come us all and it still looked like a grand trip.
Atb Brian.
Thanks Brian, the old grey matter is getting , erm well old !! lol
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Great views off the top there eventually, so the climb was worth the effort. Don`t know about doing the same hills again and not remembering, but I have watched some of your videos again that I thought I hadn`t seen before. Lol.
Absolutely - got the timing right for a change (well just got lucky really!! lol) - I apologise in advance in I forget I've replied to this comment and d so again in the future ;) ....
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Sorry but I had a good laugh at your senior moment 😂 😂 😂 I would've been fuming & probably just not let on 😆 Hope you have a great time with the camper 👍
Sklunker Sklunkersson 😂😂 I couldn’t believe it when I saw I’d already done them 😂😂however it was a grand day out and well worth the effort for those views 👌👌👌
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lol. I've never done the same one unknowingly, often done the same one 2 or 3 times in one week, just to get the shot I needed. That camper van looks way more comfy than a tent! I want one. Another great film as always. :)
Ian Bowie Photography thanks Ian - the van was superb - can’t wait till I get enough pennies to buy my own - might get another shot of disco daisy before then though 🤔👍😊
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Did the same thing on Lochnagar at the weekend. Had been up before but no recollection! Great vlogs. Keep them coming!
Ah - good to hear I'm not the only one !lol
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Climbed these two in November. I remember the steep bit and the culvert under the railway.
Great video Murray. That camper van looks brilliant! You've just gotta buy one now!! 😝 Kris.
You’re absolutely correct - need to save more pennies though as they cost a bomb!! 😵😂
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@@ScotlandsMountains have a look at different campervans rather than vw. We have a Toyota Alphard camper conversion. Almost same size as a vw, much more comfortable( its a luxury mpv, not a van) much more reliable, don't rust and cost a fraction of the price.
Hi Murray, great video. I have spent quite a bit of time on the campsites around Arisaig , close to where you parked over night. Its a pity you did not get a little further up the road. The sunsets over Rum are spectacular. Indeed the photo on my name is one of those sunsets. Looking forward to this series thanks for sharing. By the way I love my campervan ;>
William Donnelly thanks William - it was a grand wee spot - I sat watching the thunderstorms from the comfort of the van 👌 can’t wait till I can get one of my own - been saving for a few years 🙏
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@@ScotlandsMountains I have a Ducato based Vantage Sol. I think one of the key things about it is that it has a toilet / shower which is mainly used as a drying room. I think that would be useful especially for you. Cheers
Great video
What a difference a campervan makes eh!?! Looking forward to the next in the series. 😊👍
On the Adventure Trails - Scotland absolutely- loved having the van , just need to save enough pennies to get one for myself 😂 🤞
Another great one Murray - thanks for sharing. Ha ha - I don't blame you for forgetting about the Corbets - too much red wine can do that to you sometimes 😉 I hope the back is on the mend. I had a compressed disk just recently so I feel your pain.... Get well soon my friend.
Thanks Brian - hoping the back fixes itself soon! Not too bad during the day but its causing much insomnia during the night at the moment !! arrghhhh
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Hi Murray, I've watched your vblog for sometime ......but never made a comment before Now, I find what you do totally inspiring,
Look forward perhaps one day to bumping into you .
Keep up the fantastic work best wishes Davie.
Shadow Official thanks Davie - really appreciate your commenting - hope you enjoy the vlogs - got lots coming up (might be drying up though as I’ve hurt my back !! Hoping to recover soon but seeing doctor tomorrow 🤞🤞)
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Speedy recovery big man, as much as I enjoy watching your vlog your health more important ,poor back.... is no good for your passion .
Good luck Davie
Another great video. Was just wondering what trousers do you wear? As you never seem to put on waterproof over trousers when the rain comes in. Love the camper too. Get a few pointers off Mr Heaton on converting your own, works out so much cheaper, and would make a great video too.
Hi Trevor, These trouser on this video were Sigmond Alpinism 700s which are waterproof with vents, so if rain is forecast I wear these - they are great - very similar to my Jottnar ones which I did a vlog on . Pasted it here if you are interested:
ua-cam.com/video/GQxM8XWUl2I/v-deo.html
Will definetely be speaking to Tom when I eventually save enough pennies up to get my own van :)
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Great video Murray, but as to the senior moment it might be time to start stitching “ if found wandering please return him to ...” labels into your pants! Did I spy a pot noodle? Could that be any more perfect, mountains, campervan, pot noodle - nirvana! Looking forward to the next one, don’t forget to press record! ATB. Mark& Louise , in the lakes training for our 100 miler.
thewildsilence still can’t believe I had no recollection of it (I did think I recognised the view at the top but put that down to another hill 😂😂) getting old !! Still was a fine outing :):) good luck with the 100miler👍
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haha i'd actually watched this video before but didn't realize til you mentioned that you'd done those Corbetts before
Hi Murray, good idea to talk with Tom, he had a long wait getting his conversion done!!! He has a video on his UA-cam list, definitely worth a look !! A van is a good plan tho’, much more comfortable & more importantly, Waterproof !! Cheers 👍👌😊
😂😂Brilliant stuff, a good day out nonetheless! Right, it's time to convince my other half to "allow" me a week away in a campervan haha.
you wont regret it - in fact you should take the other half with you as they would have a grand time relaxing in the luxury of the camper while you nip up a hill! (well thats my reasoning when I come to explain why I've bought one!!;)
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@@ScotlandsMountains You're a smart man 😂 Just out of interest, what do you use to log the hills you've done? Do you just write a few words next to the hill description in either the Munro or Corbett book you have?
Puts paid to that old adage about no two hill days being the same! ;-) Just kidding. great film. Looking forward to the next one.
Thanks Ian and absolutely correct in that statement :)
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Gets worse as you get older, but still re-worth bagging Murray at the 11 to 12 mark wow was my first thought
Enjoyed this Murray, and the others in the series. I'm actually looking at some Corbetts to do myself next week. In honesty I've got zero experience with winter climbing, so don't feel comfortable tackling a winter munro, so I'll be doing some easier Corbetts around Kingussie and Aviemore with my far more experienced uncle.
The only down side to your videos are that they depress me when I'm sat in the office the next day rather than in the mountains 🤣🤣
have a great trip - hop the weathers good for your Corbett adventure :)
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Absolutely love and enjoy watching your videos mate. I like your happy easy going relaxed personality. I moved to Scotland last year and watched one of your videos for the first time a month before I moved. You were talking about it 'blowing a Hooley!!' I thought what the hell is a Hooley! 🤣 Anyway I've just ordered myself a load of walking gear and tent and camping gear and intend getting out in the hills and doing some walking and wild camps. I just need to hope my ankles don't cause me too many issues as have Arthritis in the ankles due to my younger sporting years, we think it's good for us when we are young but as you get older it comes to bite us on the ass! 🤣 Anyway mate keep up the videos it really motivates me to get out there! 😊👍
Thank you - hope the move went well and hope you get out to enjoy the great outdoors with your new kit soon :)
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Ha ha...yes. ive normally realised en route. But also looking in the book and seeing dates. I dont record everything nowadays but ive done exactly the same....or half way up a scramble and think...hang on. Ive been here before!!
Hi Murray, another amazing video.. Just wondering what book that is you were referring too. Thanks
Hi Marc - itsthe SMC Corbett book :)
@@ScotlandsMountains thanks for getting back to me, when I watched the 2nd episode you had actually baught it up anyway. Thanks
Another great video.
Maybe the comments in your Corbett book were on the wrong page Murray!
Thanks :)
Afraid it would have had to have been a few pages out !lol never mind was a great outing anyhoos :)
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Ive done hills before and realised ive been there before on the hill. I do t tend to rexord stuff i do tho. More casual about just getting out for a walk. How have you found the van?
The van was awesome, however I only got a loan o it - its my cousins who rent it out and they were kind enough to give me a shot. Currently saving pennies to buy one(might take some time!)
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What book are you using in the video chief? Great video again. Awesome skills
Hi Mark , its the SMC hillwalking guide for Corbetts :)
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hope you got photos of other time.. you will 'get to the bottom of it' if you werent clagged up at start .you might have remembered 😂😀
I spent a little while looking through photos but I couldn’t find them (not unusually if you saw how many hard drives I have !! 😂😂😂 could’ve been there for months 😂
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Just got home from our latest scotland trip and the moment when you reach the summit and all the clouds are gone...so worth it 😊 Thx for another amazing vid. What's the name of the book you mentioned?
Nina Sunshine thanks Nina - hope u had good fun on your trip to Scotland 👍 the book might have been the SMC Corbett book or Alex Nails excellent “NorthWest” (I edited this weeks ago and can’t remember which one I mentioned here - sorry 😂)
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@@ScotlandsMountains I already found it, it was the SMC one thx😁
Early onset 😂😂😂😂
Loved this one Murray. I bought a VW Campervan 3 months ago and it really is a game changer for mountain photography, e.g. Stac Pollaidh twice in 10 hours with a decent sleep in between. Interested to get your thoughts at the end of this series. Regards - John.
John McSporran thanks John - absolutely loved the camper I got a wee shot off - been saving for a while to get one but still have a bit to go before I can afford it - it will Happen at some point though 🤞 love the idea of the Stac Pollaidh idea with some luxurious comfort in between 👍 might do a Sunday Vlog on my Campervan thoughts if I get a spare minute 🤔
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Welcome to old age but don't worry it's all downhill from here
Armani on the hill. 😁
Douglas Clark how very dare thee! That’s not an Armani hat 🧢 But a kArmani hat , bought for AT LEAST 5 euros from a man on the beach in Lanzarote 6 years ago ...😂😂😂 I don’t wear anything but the best designer gear I’ll have you know and it doesn’t get much better than kArmani 🧢🧢🧢 😉
Did it matter?
Had a grand outing on the hill - never a bad day when that happens 👌
Whut canna dooooouuuu?
Really enjoyed the video Murray. Btw have you considered bagging a Corbett in support of Mountain Aid. See the Facebook page Corbetts for Courses facebook.com/groups/corbetts4courses/. We would love to have your support.