Up A Mountain With... Gerry McVeigh.
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- Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
- Gerry McVeigh and Alyn walk in the Mournes discussing all sorts of topics and in particular why Gerry walks the mountains. Gerry's candidness, vulnerability and honesty gives a great insight into his motivation for hiking.
Gerry is a legend and his videos are well just fantastic.... :) M
I totally agree. I love his style. His content is fantastic and he has just got a wealth of knowledge and experience
Alyn, another big Thank You for all your kind words and the amazing opportunity to have a conversation with you up a mountain👍 I have to say it is much more comfortable watching it in the warmth than the cold and wet summit of Slieve Commedagh, though I don't have a raven sitting feet away from me in my living room😊There was definitely every sort of weather that day and we were truly drenched at the end🌧🌧 It was so cool to sit and talk to someone about the importance to me of being in the mountains and to reflect on where that might have came from. This is such a cool series of films and it is allowing other people's journeys to continue to inform and inspire my journey👍 Massive thanks for all the unseen effort that you put in to making these films and I am looking forward to whoever comes next😊
Aw Gerry. It was such an amazing day wasn't it! Although the unpredictable weather was tough to work with it made for such an interesting back-drop. I know I've said it 100 times now but your openness and your willingness to chat about the big stuff as well as the silly things made this video so difficult to edit because it was all good stuff. Take encouragement from the comments on here fella- there's a lot of love.
Cheers Alyn❤️😊
This was Wonderful! Thank you so much for this heartfelt video. I am so in awe of both of you ... such a kind and sensitive video. Truly, this one touched my soul. My very best to you and Gerry.
It was great to hear Gerry talk about his life and his love for the mountains. I love how he said that he has slowed down and how he sees the beauty in everything no matter what the weather.
Gerry is a big inspiration for me, I love following along on his camps and seeing those areas through his eyes.
Cracking video Alyn 👍
Thanks Jason, that means a lot. Im the same- Gerry has been a big influence on my walking journey too. His style of video making is really interesting and so simple and effective. He has such a great way of seeing things and getting it on camera. Got to admit felt a little awed walkin and filming with him. He is so genuine and open he's a real inspiration.
These interviews are a great set of videos. Very insightful, personal and inspiring.
Thanks so much. I have been touched by these creators/ walkers myself, they are the folk that inspired me with routes and trails, good practice and beautiful scenery so I needed to know what drove them to the mountains. Im so pleased you're enjoying the videos.....there are more to come.
You definitely interviewed a legend there. His videos are class, even the early day no commentary videos had so much in them to learn from. His later with commentary videos are just brilliant. Super 👍
I totally agree Alan. His content has influenced my own walks and videos since I started and whether its his talkies or earlier silent videos they are all jam packed with stuff to learn. He's a clever man
@walkwatchers Too true, I have never met the man but he comes across so knowledgeable and genuine. Would love to meet him on the hills some day for a yarn, I am sure I will 🤞
There’s always blue sky behind the clouds…what a beautiful line 😎 Good man Gerry on the pineapple, we’ve a lot to thank the 80’s for! 🎉 I’m so glad Gerry found his way to make videos - just like MountainViews inspired Gerry to go further afield, Gerry’s videos had a huge influence inspiring me to explore and spend more time alone. The remote, wild and empty places are a treasured gift. A privilege to hear more of Gerry’s backstory and learn what he gets from doing what he does and thank god for that fox all those years ago too! Before I spoke in a video - I deliberately went back and looked at Gerry’s videos to find the exact time he started to speak in his videos so I was familiar with the fox story. Well done Alyn for creating another lovely space to hear Gerry’s motivation and what he gets from his time in the mountains. Gorgeous shots of the Mournes on this changeable day too…another one to be proud of Alyn!! 👏🎉
Thanks Miriam. Gerry was just so open and a bit like yours there had to be a lot of deep cuts. So much left out. He was so honest and direct. I could listen to him all day. He's such a wealth of knowledge and understanding. Im so glad I was able to spend time with him
So Gerry chased the fox. The fox in some way chased Gerry to start to tell his tale. The tale inspired Miriam to tell hers too and so the spark begins to spread.
So much is said of how bad the internet is but yet it can bring small groups of interest into a scale that makes them big enough to have a momentum of their own.
Whether you’re trying to change your brakes on a car, sweep a chimney or change you’re life there’s someone there who’s posted the bread crumbs for anyone finding their way to follow.
This is a nice example of that.
@@VISTATREKKER well said. This is what fascinates me about inspiration- a strange little happenstance on the top of a mountain with a fox, ignites something in Gerry who can't contain his excitement leads him to talk about it on camera- for the first time- which in turn supports Miriam in her drive to make more creative content. Food in a pack- a fox on a rock- inspiration and motivation. Love it.
@@VISTATREKKER very true Robin! So many lovely things have come from our little shared interest community….such a powerful medium in fairness 🤩 Hope you’re keeping well!’
@@MiriamKennedy all well Miriam, haven’t managed to put anything out in a while, hopefully camping again next week though. Going to try editing more in winter to make more time in summer for doing summer things while kids are off. Either that or I’m just putting it all on the long finger 😆.
Either way a couple of adventures are in the can already. I kind of hope that reliving a summer camp or paddle on the editor in a quiet January day might be a nice way of doing all this.
Another great recording and interview bro 😊
Thanks wee doll. So much fun. Gerry was a complete star 🌟 We should do Binevenagh again soon!!!!
Wonderful hiking and chatting with Gerry! I’ve been following his channel for a couple years now and thoroughly enjoy each of his videos. He showcases the beauty of Ireland in the wide landscapes and small details. Fun to hear you guys chatting and hear a little more about his background and what motivates him. You sure had a full range of weather all in one day!! Thanks and warm wishes from Washington! 🌟🌟 - Jennifer
Thank you Jennifer for the comments. He really is a special guy and an intuitive mountain walker. He has so much knowledge and is so willing to share. I love his videos too. They are beautiful and youre right, he does catch the very best of our wild places. Thanks again for watching
Nice to meet you! @@walkwatchers
Fantastic, 2 men of many meaning words and thoughfullness towards sharing there experiences and r views. Really enjoyed this n past interviews. Whoes next ?
Thanks so much. Thats so kind. It was an amazing day. To spend a day with this man in the mountains is to have something akin to information overload. He is so generous with his thoughts and I think I said it in the video, he was an open book.
As for "who's next", you'll have to wait and see!!!!! Discussions are near completion. Lol
The wind was a tough companion to the videographer but Gerry made up for it.
Again this is a fantastic idea for a series. UA-camrs on this scale have other lives unlike the other people we see on screen for whom the screen is the bigger part of their life. This makes this interesting in the context of the people you are interviewing.
It’s like when you listen to the words of a song and you wonder what was the trigger for it to be written. It is interesting to know what was the trigger for the creativity and inspiration that these folks give.
Totally agree!!!!
Firstly the weather was all over the place and we struggled all day to get good spots to record without wind but hey ho thats filming on a mountain. Youre right too when you have a great interviewee like Gerry it makes the wind a little easier to put up with.
And I'm glad your enjoying the series and getting a glimpse into the lives of some of the folk we have enjoyed walking with on UA-cam. I am 100% in agreement with you- people like Mike, Miriam and Gerry take us with them on a walk and allow us to see what they see- thats a special talent. There are others, more to come and I hope you enjoy the next videos as much as these first three. Thanks for the comments.
Nice to see Gerry getting interviewed, nicely edited too
Thanks so much David. Gerry made it so easy. He was so generous with his answers and keen to tell his story. Filming was tough when the weather was changing every 5mins but I think we managed it OK. It could have legitimately been an hour long video- there was so much good stuff
Great video,really enjoyed it..thanks
So glad you enjoyed it. It was a lot of fun to film. Gerry is just amazing.
Wow, what a great video and interview with Gerry, an inspiration to us all. It was great to hear some of his life story, motivations, and preferences, and what drives him to do what he does. He has always been very thoughtful in his comments to me, and he's just a great person, humble and generous. For me the hills are a leveller, we all have the same access, no one to tell us off, no one better than anyone else. I need to get out more!! Regards, Ashley
So true. He is indeed the great encourager. Was so interesting to spend the time with him on the mountains and find out about his motivations. A brilliant man.
And I totally agree, the mountains are a great place to just be yourself. They demand you strip away any pretence and walk at your own level, you can't fake that. The great leveller as you say. Always good to hear from you Ashley. Thanks for the comments
Hi Alyn. Well, Gerry made you work for that interview, 17 km 🥵😅.The time seems to fly past so quickly when you are doing your interview videos. Another very revealing interview 👏. One line that stood out for me was " we are all on a journey." Sometimes, we think we can do it on our own, but we realise over time that we need other's, to make the journey more fulfilling. Gerry was very open about his life and fair play to him to put it out there. Another really enjoyable watch. Well done to both of you.👍
Aw Andrew totally right. He had me up and down mountains all day long! Lol. It was just an awesome day. The whole day was such an experience and such a privilege to be with him in the mountains. Tbh I think I slowed him down! He was so open and has a lot of stories to tell. Unfortunately, if I had included everything, it would have been a much longer video.
Hi Alyn, it was a perfect video. One thing is standing out, though. Alyn, you are losing the pineapple war 🍍😂. Looking forward to the next one .
@@Andrew......... there was no need for that, now Andrew. That was a low blow. Its just plain wrong and a culinary abomination. I have just returned from Italy and I didnt see one pizza with pineapple on it.
Alyn, I think it’s great that you are showcasing some of our local mountain and hill walkers. What a great idea. These guys are a true inspiration and deserve the credit. Gerry’s been a true pioneer to many of my trips and I truly believe if it wasn’t for his videos I’d have saw half the sights I’ve seen. Thank you for sharing. It looked like yous had a great day!
Thank you so much. I totally agree. These folk have been the inspiration to so many of my walks too and the motivation to get out and go exploring. We have such a great walking/hiking community here in Ireland and we need to showcase it more. Whether its the great creator/ walkers on UA-cam like Gerry, the walk organisers working to get more people interested or the regular folk who never pass you on the mountains without stopping to say hi- I love this community of folk.
Class! 😁
Aw great!!!! You watched it! He's such a great guy and a true gent. I had the best time with him and it was so good to hear what inspires him.
This was Wonderful! Thank you so much for this heartfelt video. I am so in awe of both of you ... such a kind and sensitive video. Truly, this one touched my soul. My very best to you and Gerry.
You are really welcome. I am so glad you enjoyed the video but its easy to make a good video when your guest is so amazing. He is so supportive and inspirational. A wonderful man