Beinn Dorain - Hiking a Popular Scottish Mountain in Winter

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  • Опубліковано 25 чер 2024
  • ➤ In today's video I will be climbing a very popular Scottish Mountain in Winter, these are known as the Bridge of Orchy Munros..
    THE ROUTE:
    www.walkhighlands.co.uk/argyl...
    Timestamps:
    0:00 Intro
    1:16 Sunrise
    2:18 Into the snow..
    5:58 Beinn Dorain Summit
    6:35 Drone Footage
    11:25 Rating..
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 133

  • @Gaelic-Spirit
    @Gaelic-Spirit Рік тому +14

    UA-cam needs more videos like this.

  • @Martycycleman
    @Martycycleman Рік тому +3

    I keep saying this James, brilliant videos. Thanks for taking the time to produce and post you works it's much appreciated. I'm glad you relented and gave it a 10, there are some good people about.

  • @zahirmulla6715
    @zahirmulla6715 Рік тому +2

    Wish I lived in Scotland now

  • @MrBugs183
    @MrBugs183 3 місяці тому +1

    Beutiful video, so lucky to get those conditions :)

  • @gordonwalker8900
    @gordonwalker8900 Рік тому +1

    what a day to be in the hills, done Ben Dorain a few times and never had any views. thanks for sharing.

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  Рік тому

      I was very lucky this day, still waiting on more blue skies 😂 Cheers, James

  • @santiago3685
    @santiago3685 8 місяців тому

    Excellent Video! Thanks for sharing :) I love the Highlands! Hiked Beinn Alligan, Beinn Damh, and the Quiraing Hill Circuit a couple of summers ago with the family, and we absolutely loved it! Slàinte Mhath!

  • @zinzanontour.1006
    @zinzanontour.1006 Рік тому +1

    what a day for your first of the year .

  • @richardpegg9265
    @richardpegg9265 Рік тому +1

    sometimes - it's just worth waiting for that perfect day - lovely vid

  • @limingcheung6674
    @limingcheung6674 Рік тому +1

    That must've been a nice feeling to recover the stick! I was there in summer and it was stunning so great to see it under snow! Maybe path down easier with snow instead of rubble! 🤔 Always a great perspective - thank you for sharing.. I'm too scared to go out in the snow and ice! 😄

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  Рік тому

      It was great to get my poles back 😁 think it did help the path a little bit, even though it was super icy in parts..
      Cheers, James

  • @gavinjackson7248
    @gavinjackson7248 Рік тому +1

    Another great video …. That’s actually ones Iv not done and you have just painted the perfect picture… just need to get my ass up
    There now!!!! Look forward to your next one buddy 👊🤙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

  • @glentyan2505
    @glentyan2505 Рік тому +4

    Well what an opener for the start of 2023, absolute stunning day with photography to match. You get 10 points for this outing!👌

  • @kisilvan
    @kisilvan Рік тому +5

    I could just imagine myself sat up there with the way you filmed that today. Absolutely stunning. A vid of yours (Ben Wyvis I think) from 2 years ago automatically started playing after this one. Your filming has developed so much since that and the background music too. Credit to ya.

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  Рік тому +1

      The views were fantastic, could have sat there all day 😁🏔 Thanks for the kind feedback, it has been a steep learning curve thats for sure! Cheers, James

  • @MountainDude
    @MountainDude Рік тому +1

    Hey there,
    Nice video and a great tour. It was fun to watch. Have a nice weekend and have fun with the next tour 🤙
    Many greetings from the Allgäu,
    the Dude

  • @PAADVENTURES1
    @PAADVENTURES1 Рік тому +1

    Lovely footage James! Looking forward to another year! Bring it on eh!!! Cheers. Paul

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  Рік тому +1

      Cheers Paul! Yes hopefully another great year in the mountains for us😁🏔

  • @martinoberstein8431
    @martinoberstein8431 Рік тому +1

    Great views, thank you very much for sharing, James!

  • @james-kinnear
    @james-kinnear Рік тому +1

    Absolute belter James! I did the same and hung about on the BD summit for too long to come off BaD safely in daylight. The path to the bealach was, indeed, boggy slippy 'fun' under normal conditions. Cheers 👍

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  Рік тому +1

      Thanks James! I can imagine that path must be boggy 😂 great mountain though!
      Cheers, James

    • @james-kinnear
      @james-kinnear Рік тому

      Just for clarity, BaD is ok in normal conditions, I meant back down from the bealach, it's a bit of an ankle turner and then boggy without the snow from memory. Just agreeing with your safety first approach! Thanks again for a superb vid, J

  • @keithmcshane8005
    @keithmcshane8005 Рік тому +1

    Wow James outstanding 👏

  • @danjeory3659
    @danjeory3659 Рік тому +1

    Spectacular

  • @paulrhodes8770
    @paulrhodes8770 Рік тому +1

    Nice video i remember that walk in summer ,i did the lot in one day i was knackered . I love ❤️ scotland ,this year got plans not just munros got corbetts to conquer .

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  Рік тому

      I will be back for the rest in summer, a great area! Enjoy your time in the hills 😁
      James

  • @kennycunn1
    @kennycunn1 Рік тому +4

    Just don't get days better than that. Superb conditions

  • @yerjokin
    @yerjokin Рік тому +1

    Wow mate what a day u had🤩 and great u relaxed and soaked up the views and didn’t race on and do the 2nd Munro😎

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  Рік тому +1

      It was fantastic Steve 😁👍 not often we get a day like that so had to make the most of it 😂

  • @Jennifer.4
    @Jennifer.4 Рік тому +1

    fantastic video! Wonderful filming and great music! Thank you.

  • @khaj9609
    @khaj9609 Рік тому +1

    Fabulous

  • @bruces6893
    @bruces6893 Рік тому +1

    One of ur best videos, great footage, nice music choice, just amazing 👏

  • @andy-astro
    @andy-astro Рік тому +1

    Wow, those climbers on the Buachaille were brave, out at night with the torches in the ice, great pic. If only all days were this nice, makes you appreciate it more after weeks of storms though. Great film as always James. Cheers.

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  Рік тому +1

      They certainly were brave 😂 had to stop for a pic though! Like you say, makes you appreciate it that bit more 😁
      Cheers, James

  • @adrian4779
    @adrian4779 19 днів тому

    Inspirational!

  • @OutandaboutwithSpencer
    @OutandaboutwithSpencer Рік тому +1

    Absolutely stunning drone footage 👍

  • @rickyfisher3836
    @rickyfisher3836 Рік тому +1

    Stunning!

  • @sarahinscotland
    @sarahinscotland Рік тому +1

    Stunning views..well worth the wait

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  Рік тому

      Its a great mountain Sarah, if only the weather was always that good in Scotland 😂

  • @revenant_scot
    @revenant_scot Рік тому +3

    I think this might be some of your most stunning footage yet James, at least in my eyes! Nice bag and really inspiring me. Cheers as always, Ewan

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  Рік тому

      Thanks Ewan - It was probably the clearest day I’ve ever experienced! Cheers, James

  • @jonashubalekwhiskyandthewild
    @jonashubalekwhiskyandthewild Рік тому +1

    Beautiful aerial views! You are really good in that. It's important to check the weather and when it's good.. just go, cancel everything and go😁 Scotland can be a paradise🙂

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  Рік тому

      Thanks Jonas! You really have to jump on the good weather days 😁 hopefully thinks will improve soon!

  • @andylanigan3752
    @andylanigan3752 Рік тому +2

    Done Beinn Dorain in 30 degree heat in 2018!...but was fortunate to do Beinn Dotaidh ,on the other side of the beleach ,in superb,sunny,snowy conditions .Great video.

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  Рік тому

      That must have been tough in that heat! Great mountains though,
      Atb, James

  • @colingray4010
    @colingray4010 Рік тому +1

    Jealous! What a stunning climb.

  • @alistairthow1384
    @alistairthow1384 Рік тому +1

    Finding a lost piece of kit on an almost perfect day is a real Bruce bonus. BTW a cracking hill aswell James.

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  Рік тому

      It made my day 😁 great hill, looking forward to exploring that area more!

  • @dearmountains3431
    @dearmountains3431 Рік тому +1

    I really enjoyed to watch this snowy scenery and and lovely hiking trail.
    Thanks for sharing my friends. Cheers 🍻 from TOKYO🐶

  • @itsablack1
    @itsablack1 Рік тому +1

    Looks amazing 😍

  • @grahamavis6105
    @grahamavis6105 Рік тому +1

    Awesome and so glad that you got such a perfect day. Remember doing these two as if yesterday with my best mate and the mountains in the snow are just something else.

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  Рік тому +1

      It was a fantastic day Graham, the Munros in that area have exceeded my expectations so far! The conditions certainly help 😂
      Cheers, James

  • @davidcryle1190
    @davidcryle1190 Рік тому +1

    Was really nice to meet you on the summit of Dorain James, what a beautiful day it was, glad you got your pole back aswell. Smashing video, here's hoping for some more days like that before the winters done. Was out on the West of Drumochter Munros yesterday and pity to see so much of the snow away already. Here's to the next cold snap. All the best.

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  Рік тому +1

      Nice to meet you too David, it was an incredible day! I was joking to you saying I hope my pole was still there as well, couldn’t believe it when it was gone 😂 looks like much of the snow is gone.. but at-least we got a day like this!
      All the best, James

  • @scottishclimber7630
    @scottishclimber7630 Рік тому +1

    Last Friday was a superb day to be out on the mountains (I think that's when this was filmed?). I could see the hills
    looking splendid on way into work south of the River Clyde. ❄️☀️ These were outstanding views you got on your 1sr trip of 2023. Looking forward to seeing your next adventure. ATB Derek

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  Рік тому +1

      Thats right Derek, must be the best day of the year so far 😁 Cheers, James

  • @robertpeters5278
    @robertpeters5278 Рік тому +1

    What a lovely clear day you had with great underfoot conditions. I am now too old to do that any more, there was not the video footage then, or drones. However I do enjoy very much seeing footage like this. I would have liked somebody to have done drone shots of our group on An Teallach or Tower Ridge , way back. Thank you for posting.

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  Рік тому +1

      I was really lucky with this one 😁 The technology is fantastic these days! Brings a whole new perspective.. Im looking forward to An Teallach
      Cheers, James

  • @delboyg2690
    @delboyg2690 Рік тому +1

    Wow, what a view. Great share 👍🏻

  • @elmachomen
    @elmachomen Рік тому +2

    What an amazing video! Really beautiful footage, well done! Those are the days we live for in the mountains :)

  • @graemestrachan7580
    @graemestrachan7580 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic film and superb conditions. Loved the drone footage too. Thanks for sharing. What a start to your Munro year.

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens Рік тому +1

    Absolutely breathtaking scenery, these shots are outstanding my friend. What a hike!!!🥾🥾

  • @peterbudd44
    @peterbudd44 Рік тому +1

    Stunning ... might you do an overnight camp one day ?

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  Рік тому

      I have done a few in my previous videos 😁 The Braeriach Traverse in the Cairngorms has been my favourite..
      Cheers, James

  • @grahamhaines9931
    @grahamhaines9931 Рік тому +1

    Top day out with conditions like that. The drone footage was epic! Thanks for sharing.

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  Рік тому

      Thanks Graham, its going to be hard to get a better day now 😂
      Cheers, James

  • @merkyw4187
    @merkyw4187 Рік тому +2

    James that was a fantastic 10 out of 10 video :) there are no words but thks :) ... looking forward to my 6 days winter mountaineering in Glencoe and beyond next week :) you've wetted the appetite for sure... glad u got your pole back because I was going up there to search for it for you ;) Merky ☘️ ATB

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Merky, enjoy your time in Glencoe! Was relieved when my pole turned up 😁
      Cheers, James

  • @cougardeveronvale6701
    @cougardeveronvale6701 Рік тому +2

    Simply stunning James,inspirational 😍 👌

  • @RockStar67
    @RockStar67 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic video editing as always bud with the added bonus of a perfect day in an awesome range of Mountains
    ATB Andy 😊 👍🏻

  • @williampaterson1706
    @williampaterson1706 Рік тому +1

    Another great video mate

  • @talasdokengillerailesi
    @talasdokengillerailesi Рік тому +1

    Thanks James 😊

  • @danielbett6078
    @danielbett6078 Рік тому +1

    Awesome video. UA-cam needs more of this.
    Thanks for sharing 🙏🏻

  • @travellingtrev4380
    @travellingtrev4380 Рік тому +1

    Lovely stuff. Love those two. Also enjoyed it in Baltic conditions. You’ll love beinn a dothaidh too.

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  Рік тому +1

      Its a fantastic day, look forward to Beinn a Dothaidh, might tag it on to the rest of the Orchy Bunch 😁 Cheers, James

  • @djchrismac
    @djchrismac Рік тому +1

    Cracking drone footage! I did the two back at the start of September, stellar viewpoints, no issues with the ground and took one of my most popular Flickr pics from the bealach! At the summit I met a guy who went the exposed route, which I did on the way back. He had expected to meet up with his other half at the summit but she wasn't there. Met them during the descent and had to tell her she had only done Carn Sassunaich, she wasn't happy and they bailed after that! I then enjoyed a nice easy 2nd Munro. At least you get to return and see the view from there when it will be warmer, it was nice for me seeing the snowy version, cheers! 😃

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  Рік тому

      Thanks Chris 😁 sounds like a great trip, the 2nd Munro looks like a great viewpoint too..
      Cheers, James

  • @chrissaltmarsh6777
    @chrissaltmarsh6777 Рік тому +2

    I used to live in Ain, France, with the Jura right there. To hike up there, above the snowline, was magic.
    Then it was I discovered an important tip for such work.
    A good wine weighs no more than a bad one.
    This applies in Scotland as well

  • @BooniesPeaks
    @BooniesPeaks Рік тому +1

    Loved some of that drone footage it really showed off the snow line new subscriber here !

  • @muffinman2889
    @muffinman2889 Рік тому +1

    Find it hard to get a better back drop than that 💯 😎drone footage 👌

  • @gavinyounger977
    @gavinyounger977 Рік тому

    Braw video mate! well done.

  • @samueltilly8528
    @samueltilly8528 Рік тому +2

    Those views are outrageously good! I'm staying in Dalmally for a few nights in May with family to do some hiking. What munros could you recommend within 90mins of there that DON'T involved narrow ridges? We have Stob Ban (Grey Corries) already nailed down but are keen for some suggestions from more people who have hiked in the area? 😄

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  Рік тому

      It was incredible 😁 I haven’t done that much in that area, this Munro didn’t have a ridge as such, I have a video of Beinn A’chochuill (think I called it the Dalmally Munros), they are also a great day out! Enjoy your trip, James

  • @ruari2004
    @ruari2004 Рік тому +1

    I'm guessing this was Friday bud. Myself and my dad did Cruach Ardrain Beinn Tulaichean. Was the same picture perfect conditions. Quality video as usual!

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  Рік тому

      It was Friday 20th Ruari 😁 hope you enjoyed the conditions, best day of the year so far! Cheers, James

  • @deepwoodguy2
    @deepwoodguy2 Рік тому +1

    Great panorama view of the snowy munros.. as the winter edges on, do the valley areas get alot of snow also?? USA here.. thanks for the video 👍👍

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  Рік тому +1

      Yes we get it in the Valley areas (Glens in Scotland) but it doesn’t last as long 😁
      Cheers, James

    • @deepwoodguy2
      @deepwoodguy2 Рік тому

      @@ScottishMunroJourney thanks

  • @jimmarshall9945
    @jimmarshall9945 Рік тому +1

    Great video James... Pity you hadn't done Beinn an Dothaidh... My mate and I were doing a climb on the NE Buttress topped out just before 1600hr.
    Would've been great to bump into you. We were all blessed with the weather that day. Great stuff ATP Jim.

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Jim, nice one that must have been a great climb 😁 Thats a shame, must have just missed you! I seen some climbers heading up there at about 8am.. fantastic conditions!
      Cheers, James

  • @xavicoll
    @xavicoll Рік тому +1

    Nice one! were these today conditions? or what day? thanks for the video!

  • @anniemack4282
    @anniemack4282 Рік тому +1

    Och, another cracker. Loved the photo of early morning climbers on the Big Buachaille. I've done the Orchy Hills several times and never managed them as a pair. Glad you got your pole.

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Annie! The views over the Buachaille was a great way to start the day 😁 great mountains.
      Cheers, James

  • @eddieharwood7788
    @eddieharwood7788 Рік тому +1

    Yes those calm clear and cold winter days are so memorable. They're great hills even in summer but that was good. I wonder why you didn't see the guy who "rescued your pole when he was there - did he make the common Dorain mistake of assuming that the giant cairn is the summit and not continuing to the perfectly placed true summit?

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  Рік тому +1

      So rare but it was amazing Eddie! Not 100% sure, he was at the main Cairn and picked it up on his way back down, I’m just happy I got it back 😁 I bet a few people have ‘bagged’ the wrong top in bad vis!
      Cheers, James

  • @strang6489
    @strang6489 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for this james ! Awesome video!! This is actually myself and two of my mates in the first shot climbing on curved ridge , what a cracking picture👌🏻👌🏻

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  Рік тому

      Thank you 😁 awesome! I thought I could see 3 headtorches, what a day you got for Curved Ridge!

    • @strang6489
      @strang6489 Рік тому

      @@ScottishMunroJourney yeah was an incredible sunrise , a made a small video on my channel with the go pro ! One a wont forget , glad a found your channel your videos look class

  • @Cornwall1888
    @Cornwall1888 Рік тому +2

    This must’ve been on Friday, I was out and it was spectacular, wore crampons for the first time ever and my knee is fully healed so looking forward to more big days out

  • @AScotsmanOutdoors
    @AScotsmanOutdoors Рік тому +1

    Excellent views, superb conditions and home with all your kit... what more can you ask for?
    This was a brilliant looking trip and I found myself following the WHW route during the drone footage and reminiscing. There was certainly no snow that day.
    I'm hoping to get out next week for my first of 2023 and as these are still on the list I might look into them.
    Great stuff as always and here's to many more trips out.
    - Bryan -

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  Рік тому

      Thanks Bryan 😁 its a great hill, was nice to see some of the WHW, I haven’t explored that area too much! Enjoy your first trip out 😁
      Cheers, James

  • @YeCannyDaeThat
    @YeCannyDaeThat 3 місяці тому +1

    Planning this and Beinn an Dòthaidh tomorrow. Think it will be ok with poles and microspikes? Is it technical?

  • @onion_wind
    @onion_wind Рік тому +1

    How did your G2 pants perform?

    • @ScottishMunroJourney
      @ScottishMunroJourney  Рік тому

      They are amazing, I found them really comfy! Seem to be more durable than the Simonds.. I suppose time will tell
      Cheers, James

  • @allankerr668
    @allankerr668 Рік тому +1

    Just......😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻