The Great Wilderness || A Dramatic Summit Wild Camp on An Teallach, Scotland
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- Опубліковано 21 сер 2021
- #AnTeallach #WildCampingUK #SummitWildCamp #Backpacking
Hello, lovely earthlings! Thanks so much for joining me here! If you are new to my channel, my name is Mari. If you’re a returning subscriber, welcome back!
Today, we’re in Dundonell and for today’s backpacking adventure, we are hiking up An Teallach for a summit wild camp. It’s gonna be a foggy & misty hike up but will the mountain gods smile upon me when I reach the top?
Join me as we explore this area often coined “the great wilderness” and let’s together feast our eyes on this impressive and dramatic landscape.
Yo! 😁 Would you pitch on a dodgy slope just to wake up to these dramatic views?
Absolutely 👍👏😎
I'd pitch on a chickens lip just to get a decent sunset / rise.
Maybe... But if the wind picked up I think I'd be off!
@@geraintjones75 chicken’s lips 😅 that’d be quite interesting! Have you much adventures planned?
@@AndyMacaskill Understandably so, Andy.. hehe! How was your weekend?
Wow such a beautiful video my friend big thumbs up for you keep sharing stay connected and blessed have a wonderful day 🦋😍💞🌈🌈💞😍🦋😍💞🌈😍🦋💞
Cracking video and wow, what a place to pitch the tent.
Wouldn't be me
Hi, Stevie! Thanks so much. Have you been up An Teallach? Cheers, Mari
@@FunsizedEarthling yes I've done it.
Only got 18 to compleat now
Just found you ...that food looks awesome ..there is nothing better than finding a slice of isolation being alone with a hearty meal and a fantastic view......these are the most important times to scream out to the universe and ask for what you want ...we are all walking talking transmitters and recievers on a frequency and whatevever you want to call it ...it will pick up that transmision and reply in some form or another but it always happen faster when you are elevate and outside the concrete jungle .......Your welcome love x
Interesting points you made there, quite profound. Appreciate it! Hope you had a good weekend. And many thanks for stopping by. Mari
Hi Mari, what a beautiful video. I love Scotland, thank you for sharing your awesome adventure. And Iike your video style and your laughing on the cloudy summit :), you are a sunny person😀👍 . But sometimes clouds make things even more beautiful. Awesome timelapses! Really enjoyed your video. Hello from Switzerland
Hello, Schwendi (I hope that’s your name) 😁 Thank you so much for the lovely words, very encouraging. And I agree, clouds add beauty too. After all, every cloud has a silver lining. :) Have you been to Scotland?
Cheers,
Mari
Is that a raspberry and almond swirl from Starbucks!? 🤣 what a legend. Great video as ever. Inspiring!
It is indeed! 😅 It paired well with the haggis popcorn. 😋 Thank you for stopping by, Brian! Hope you had a lovely weekend. Mari
Wow! Your nuts! But what a view! Great video mari. Loved the clouds forming around you.
There are worst adjectives to be called, Craig! I’ll take nuts as a compliment. Haha! The cloud formations were so dramatic, weren’t they? You think maybe it’s time to pack your bags and head up to the great wilderness? 😁 Cheers, Mari
@@FunsizedEarthling I will do another munroe sometime soon but I wouldnt be on a cliff edge like you lol. I'd need to get more fit first I think, you seen the state of me last time haha
Nice going. Thank you for sharing. You have a wonderful week. Stay safe, and see you again soon :-)
Spectacular!😎
Thank you! Scottish Highlands is a special place. Have you been?
@@FunsizedEarthling Yes! many times and will do so many times more...just for the chance to see things like this...pure magic!
I like travel adventure mountain packcamping for you
Looked an excellent trip, great views👍🏕👌
Thank you, Colin! Have you been up An Teallach? Cheers for stopping by. Mari
@@FunsizedEarthling nope never been up it, great views, will need to put it on my list to do👍🏕👌
Beautiful place to hike, it was surreal to see the sunet❤️
Marvellous views and a great movie.
Subscribed and waiting for more!
Very nice footage after your hard work. The drone shows it off properly. I need a drone. It’s a long way to that area so I can’t go I need a week off for it. Nice to see on video though. Good going up there though. Tip. Always blame the heavy backpack 🎒 😂 👍
Hahaha! Yes, I’ll go back to blaming my backpack again next time! Thanks so much for the feedback. A week off to explore the great wilderness does not at all sound bad! When are you off?! Hehe! Take care, Mari
When you are in the UK you always have to hope for the best, with our weather. One thing for sure, your pack never gets any lighter and a lot of hiking, no wonder you were tired, I was tired just watching you lol. The breaks in the fog was real nice to see, especially with the sun breaking through. I can see would glad you were by going there the views were amazing, as was the drone footage. A happy coffee, until the rain came down, cheers Alan
Hi Mari. A stunningly beautiful video as always xx.
Thanks ever so much, Billy! I really appreciate it. Have you been up this way? Take care! Mari
@@FunsizedEarthling Hi Mari. No Ive never climbed any mountains in Scotland. I`ll just keep watching your videos xx
Those clouds rolling in were beautiful
Hi Mari enjoyed the video your bag looked heavy as usual lol , the pitch looked fab but a little bit close to the edge for a scary cat like me . Atb Nigel.
Nigel, I don’t know, I’ve been trying my hardest to keep my pack small and light but it doesn’t seem to happen. 🙈 Cheers for watching! Mari
That looked amazing up there. Fabulous video again Mari, they really do just get better and better.
Never short of water in Finland, which is good when camping because I definitely need my coffee in the morning.
Shoooeperbosh 😎👍
Hello Mari, great video. It's an area I need to explore. Maybe on my cards for a summer trip this year. Just got a sub from me. Great channel. Most do a bit of binge watching now 😁 have a great day. Martin.
Wow awesome film and trip what a view and the drone shot was epic!!! Which drone do u use?
Thank you, appreciate that very much! I use the DJI mavic mini 2. Very basic but I really enjoy using it. Have you got a drone as well? Cheers, Mari
@@FunsizedEarthling oh yes I hear they are good, I don’t have one yet but I’m thinking of getting one. You can search for the stags and shed antlers easier and also make great films as you do
Outstanding video- new friend here
Great video and I've subbed , just going to check out your other videos. But I have got to say u r very brave , I seen where u pitched your tent and it made me feel dizzy 😂, fantastic video anyway and thanks for sharing ♥️
Wow! New subscriber, you are awesome. 👏🏼
Hello. Wow, you've climbed a mountain. You're the only one who's got the courage. The ridge where the clouds permeate is fantastic. Thanks to you, I was happy the whole time watching the video. Because I used to enjoy high mountains like you when I was young. Thank you for sharing your precious video.Full view.😃👍
Appreciate the lovely feedback. Thanks so much for watching my video. How come you’ve stopped climbing mountains? Have a nice day! Mari
@@FunsizedEarthling I'm in my mid-60s and have bad joints. I really want to go hiking.😊
Fantastic reward for your effort, well done and remember “leave no trace”😇
Fantastic indeed. Yes, I have been trying my absolute best to apply the LNT policy. I have always been ashamed about not being made aware of it sooner when I first started wild camping, I used to just light a fire whenever I see a fire pit. Have you been up An Teallach? Cheers, Mari
@@FunsizedEarthling Hi Mari, I admire your tenacity and confidence well seen your young and confident, and no I’ve not walked up An Teallach you should read Nan Shepherds book The Living Mountain where she would correct my comment and “walk into the mountain rather than up” it may interest you? Stay safe and enjoy your adventures.
Hi there, just came across your channel. Love finding fellow women in the outdoors! Just subbed your channel to support a fellow UA-cam vlogger and hiker out there. #womensupportingwomen. I always want to support other female outdoor vloggers on YT. There are so few of us girls compared to our guy counterparts. Looking forward to following along with your channel and watching more videos. Happy Trails! ~RVA Hiker Girl~
Hi ate,am so proud of you🥰
Ailyyyyyyn!!! Kumusta ading ko? Thank you. Miss you dear! Ate Rose.
Another stunner Mari, keep it up 👍👏
Thank you kindly! Appreciate you stopping by, Dale. Have you been up this way before? Cheers, Mari
@@FunsizedEarthling I have although many years ago. I've been doing coastal and Galloway recently as i'm a wee bit too old to hike the likes of the Monroe's lol. My blood pressure is a wee bit too high also. I can walk a good distance ok but uphill is not advised for me 🤣
Get those munros bagged, Mari. Me and Gaz plan on running up Beinn Chabhair on the 17th. I'm sure you'll be ready by then.
What? Nope… Sorry lads, running and I don’t go well together. Lol. I’ll join you for a hike and camp next time I’m up in Scotland again if that’s the case. 🙃⛰
@@FunsizedEarthling ... aye. The 17th. Go out for a jog every night with your backpack filled with the heaviest things possible. Find hills. I've already put £20 on you getting to the top 1st!
@@MontyOutdoors i can’t. I will be working pretty much everyday before Skye Trail. It’s alright..always a next time. ☺️ And I’m not really into running anyway so I don’t plan to train for it anytime soon. 😅
Another beautiful video but hell how close to edge were ye you weren’t kidding about sliding off over the cliff !!!!!some fantastic video footage well done 👍👍
Haha! I guess you can say I was kinda on edge. Thanks for watching! Hope your weekend has gone well so far. Mari
Stunning, Mari! Great music and videography!
Much much much appreciated! Would you add this munro to your list?
@@FunsizedEarthling for sure. I've wandered and biked around the lower parts, and been to many weddings (including my brother's) in the Dundonnell hotel. We have an on-going joke in the family that it's named after an aunt - her name is Ann Tallach. Still haven't been up there to my shame!
I am normally a silent viewer so this is my first comment, but wow Mari! That was incredible! So happy for you :D
Hi, Sophie! Appreciate that very much, thank you for stopping to leave a feedback. Did you have a good weekend? Mari
What a wonderful adventure! Really enjoyed the drone shots. So beautiful!
Linda babes, thank you!!! Finally got around to editing, been so busy. I lost majority of the footages from our Snowdonia hike…i dropped my phone in water. 😟
@@FunsizedEarthling oh dear.. how did this happen?
Looks stunning. Haven't been to Scotland for ages. I'm inspired to go back now. Thank you.
Perhaps it’s time to pack your bags.. :) Have you explored much of this part of Scotland? Have a nice day! Mari
@@FunsizedEarthling I love the West Coast, usually venture up there every 5 years. I like sky. I live in york so mostly visit Yorkshire dales and the lakes. X.
WOW!! Those views look amazing 💚 you can't beat Scotland 👍👌🏕
Scotland is hard to beat. It remains to be my favourite country in the UK, although I’ve not explored the mountains of Ireland. Have you been up An Teallach? Cheers for stopping by. Mari
@@FunsizedEarthling I've toured a lot of Scotland by motorbike and have been blown away by the views 👌🏞🏍 but I've yet to hike up there, it's on my bucket list and your giving me inspiration 😀😉👍👏
Stunning views as always! You've got no fear mind camping right next to that edge😮
Mate, I’ve got the fear too..we just do it afraid. 😁 I can’t tell you how “on edge” I felt sleeping there. I heard you and Monty have arranged a wild camp together..?
@@FunsizedEarthling yeah he said he's heading down this way next month ☺️👍
More stunning footage there Mari, and more edge of the seat 'will she roll off that ledge' feelings 😅. I love how you go to say something deep about fear, then just admit it is what it is. Keep 'em coming! Rich 👍
Haha! Yes, Rich..I really couldn’t think of anything to pep talk myself. I think a bit of fear is okay… “Fear not” shouldn’t be a thing. you can be afraid and still do it. “Do it afraid” should be a thing! Hope you had a great weekend, Rich! Thanks for stopping by. Mari
WOW!! what an amazing pitch that was! That is summit camping at it’s best, beautiful drone shots 👏👏👏
Thank you so much, Damian! Really do appreciate the support. 💚 Mari
Loved the whole video music clouds sun fog all so beautiful well done so brave Mari that drone shot of you at the summit well all of them infact just sublime! Wow the video just got better and better I did not want it to end😢👍😁you take good care out there you hear 😘
Anna banana! How are you, beautiful lady? I am so glad you enjoyed it!!!! Took me a while to get around to editing it. 😅😅 Have you got much adventures planned?? You take great care yourself. 💚💚💚 Mari
@@FunsizedEarthling hello gorgeous I have done a few since April not all edited yet lol been and done the West Highland way twice in two months been to Dartmoor and Wales and Peak District and off to Wales tomorrow but no hiking or climbing as if injured my foot and knee last week on the West Highland way 😥😪 so Micky will climb and I will chill with little Albert lol.I loved your video I have actually watched it twice just stunning you go girl😁😘
What a breathtaking video. You are made of stronger stuff than me to pitch on that summit!!!! Well done. I love your videos please keep them coming.
Hey Mari! Great video in a great location. You show us all the best spots. Thank you for sharing your travels with us all. ATB xx
Hi, Rachel! How are you? Thanks so much for stopping by. It’s my pleasure to share all these wonderful places! Hope you had a great weekend. Mari
@@FunsizedEarthling I’m good thank you. I’ve been hiking in the Peak District this weekend. It was wonderful xx
Fantastic film Mari, that was a hell of a pitch! Not sure I’d be that brave! Really enjoyed watching this one 👏🏻
Hi, Nick! I’m not gonna lie, that pitch made me feel a bit nervous but it was the best spot I could find, believe me. Have you been up An Teallach? Thanks so much for stopping by! Mari
@@FunsizedEarthling I haven’t, but it’s one that’s been on my list for a long time. It’s a long time since I’ve been up to Scotland, but hope to get there next month..
That was absolutely stunning.Amazing drone footage and what a crazy place to pitch a tent ! Really enjoyed that and wish you well on your next trip. Lovely earthling .😇
That was incredible to watch Mari. I wouldn’t have slept a wink in that spot but it would have been worth it for the sunrise. The drone shots were amazing and all in all what a fantastic adventure 👍🇬🇧😄
Hi Mari ,that's whit yi call a pitch,a wee bit precarious for ma liking ,aye and always be respectful o the weather conditions, that fog looked pretty bad, stunning part o the country thanks for taking us with you,cheers fae Pat
Hi, Pat! How did your weekend go? Aye, I was laughing but more like a nervous laugh. I’ve not hiked in that amount of fog before, it was pretty bad. And where I pitched was kinda dodgy too but trust me, that was the most viable spot I could find. So you can imagine I was feeling kinda on edge. No pun intended. Cheers for watching, Mari
Superb that Mari - I enjoy all of your videos - but the views, clouds and timelapse scenes on this were breathtaking. Brilliant stuff :)
1st🤘😎
😄 Welcome! Hope you enjoy!!!
@@FunsizedEarthling always do! The cloudlapses look immense 👌
Stunning Mari, loved when the clouds broke for you. Some lovely drone footage too. 👌🏼 😁
Great job Mari! Loved the drone shots. You are becoming more and more artistic with you videography. The other side of fear is .... triumph! God bless.
Triumph…I like that! 🤓 And thank you so much for the lovely feedback. Glad you appreciate my videography skills. Hehe! How is your weekend going so far? Take care, Mari
Wow, that was stunning!
Not sure I would pitch there! Not sure I would make it up the mountain!
Thanks for sharing
Phill
Another excellent fun sized adventure! - atb Damian
Some inspiring views there. You really do make good use of the drone. The sense of vastness was inspired. Thankyou.
Hellooo! How are you?
Thank you so much! Really glad to hear that coz at this point, it was only my fifth time flying a drone. So happy! Have you been up An Teallach? Cheers for making me smile. Mari
@@FunsizedEarthling No. I Did more in
N' Wales than the , less frequent visits to, the Highlands and Islands. Way too decrepit now . I think that's why I love the drone footage.
Thanks for posting. So jealous🙂. I have many good memories of hillwalking in that area and other parts of Scotland and miss it so much. I even miss that Highland mist. I spent the night in that same location many years ago spending the night in a bivvy bag. Yep would definitely do it again to see those views (but will take a tent next time😉).
Greetings from a Brit in Oregon.
Hi there! Cheers for stopping by!
Oh, the Highland mist…I’ve not hiked in that amount of fog and mist before so I was kinda nervous. I heard Oregon is a stunning place too, do you get to explore it much?
Take care,
Mari
Funsized Earthling Hi it is a pleasure to watch your videos. I tend to overdose on U.K. hiking videos on UA-cam😁. The mist can be unnerving and it is also a useful reminder to respect those mountains. I always used to carry an OS map and a compass.
Oregon is a beautiful state, love the combination of Mountains and Ocean. We even have high desert in the eastern part of the state. However, in comparison to the U.K. I prefer the U.K. over Oregon for hiking on the basis that I miss the rugged open terrain. We have some good hikes here close to where I live, and very alpine in style, but while I do love Forrest walks, here in Oregon you can find yourself having a long arduous walk through very thick forrest to make a summit with a view. Saying that though within a few hours of where we stay in Portland, South Sisters hike near Bend Oregon, and nearby Mount Adams In Washington state are awesome (and steep 😉). Nearer to Portland we have Mount Hood that has many trails, and some nice views of the cascades and the Columbia Gorge (gets very busy on weekends😩). Part of Mount Hood is on the PCT and often you get to meet some thru hikers going between California and Canada.
I like to get out as often as possible, don’t do too much back packing just mainly day hikes.
Absolutely stunning, loved it, thank you ❤️
Thanks so much, glad you loved it! Have you been up An Teallach? Cheers, Mari
@@FunsizedEarthling it does look stunning, I don’t think my vertigo could cope though lol, I loved the drone footage. Thank you again, stunning 👍
ATB
Spectacular outing Mari. The mountain actually looked like a forge to with that red sun burning into the rocks. That was an awesome light show. The nerves were unfounded after then? Never know until you dive in. Well done. Have a cool week. Mark
The sun rays made it look like a forge indeed, Mark! I can’t say they were unfounded. This was the first time I’ve hiked in that amount of fog…so I really was nervous. I think it was good to have a bit of fear, the mountains deserve respect. It was a humbling experience. It made me feel a bit more ready for Skye Trail. How did your weekend go, Mark? Thanks for stopping by. Mari
@@FunsizedEarthling Yeah, a beautiful deep red on them slopes. What I meant by unfounded was that you got back down safely. I agree humility is good - it's what will keep you safe. All the best with the Skye Trail. Me? I've had a shin splint since March. It's taken my whole season out - real bummer because I had some good trails in mind. Any way, a pleasure.
👍🌄👏🍻❤
That was epic Mari, you had a great weather window in the end and those views would be hard to beat in the whole UK. You certainly found a ‘funsized’ pitch for your tent! Loved the drone shots. Drop a link into GOTV if you get time, we could do with some quality vids🙂 Hope you are well, atb Joss
Hi Joss! Thanks, dude! I had low hopes when I checked the weather report, so I was really happy and grateful I got to have that window. I just wanted to spend my actual birthday on a mountain so I went despite the forecast. The mountain gods gave me the best birthday gift I could have hoped for this year. I’ll post it on GOTV tomorrow. ☺️ Hope you’ve been doing great. Mari
@@FunsizedEarthling thanks Mari, that was a great Birthday present! Im glad you got such epic views! Thanks lady, doing Ok, catch ya soon👍
Use your pack as an excuse lol, if you didn’t have that you would be running up the hills 👍
Haha! Good point, actually. 😅
Hi can you teach me how to camp
Hello young one, pity l never join you l'm slow as well, cause l on disability you can ask Monty l sure like to meet you
Hello!!! Maybe on a future group camp with Monty. Thank you so much for stopping by! Take care always, Mari
@@FunsizedEarthling l always do same as you, you can meet a old Alien as me in the future