BEN NEVIS | CMD ARETE | MY MUNRO# 95

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  • Опубликовано: 2 ноя 2024

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  • @andy-astro
    @andy-astro 3 года назад +2

    Lovely, the wispy clouds give it that something extra. Great day for some rock hopping. I'll have to get down there before winter. Enjoyed the film. Thanks, Andy.

    • @PAADVENTURES1
      @PAADVENTURES1  3 года назад

      Thanks Andy! it was an amazing day! Just looked at your channel! you have some amazing videos there!! going to head over and have a look. Are you based up north?
      Paul

    • @andy-astro
      @andy-astro 3 года назад +1

      @@PAADVENTURES1 Hi Paul. I'm from Skye and based in Lochalsh. I haven't been hiking south of the Great Glen yet but got a tent recently to branch out. My vids are more of a virtual walk style rather than a vlog, bit camera shy, but might change it up a bit soon for some future ones. Cheers, Andy.

    • @PAADVENTURES1
      @PAADVENTURES1  3 года назад

      @@andy-astro Almost the polar opposite Andy. Im from Glasgow and have only ventured North of the great Glen a few times! heading to Kinlochbervie on Sunday for a week and hoping to catch Conival and Ben More and possibly Klibreck! Yeah get on the camera nd have the craic! Thanks mate, Paul.

    • @andy-astro
      @andy-astro 3 года назад

      @@PAADVENTURES1 Those Assynt Munros were fantastic, I headed up and set off in the dark to try and catch the sunrise on the hills, had an inversion on one side and clear on the other. Really nice hills. So many deer and emergency stops on the way up in the dark though, felt like one big herd from Ullapool all the way to Inchnadamph. I've still to do the far north too, planning to do Klibreck and Hope in one day, as they are both fairly quick and close together. Maybe drive up and camp the night before. Cheers, Andy.

  • @HenleyBailey
    @HenleyBailey 2 года назад +2

    Great video, thanks for making it and posting.

    • @PAADVENTURES1
      @PAADVENTURES1  2 года назад +1

      Thank you very much! A great walk and some amazing luck we had with the weather that day! Thanks for watching and thanks for your comments. Cheers again....Paul

  • @GeoterricsOutdoorsAustralia
    @GeoterricsOutdoorsAustralia 3 года назад +1

    Great video Paul. Love the stunning views!

    • @PAADVENTURES1
      @PAADVENTURES1  3 года назад

      Thank you! blessed by the weather! what a fantastic day. cheers. Paul

  • @themunrobagger
    @themunrobagger 3 года назад +2

    Smashing again mate. Great film editing. 🎥
    Thanks for sharing 👍

    • @PAADVENTURES1
      @PAADVENTURES1  3 года назад +1

      Thanks Tam. It was a great day and the weather was just fantastic! Stark contrast to our walk today! We just came off conival and ben more assynt! Soaked and blown about like a crisp packet! Virtually no filming as it was a bit dangerous! The Joy's! Cheers mate. Paul

  • @mosestrod2856
    @mosestrod2856 3 года назад +2

    What a superb day for the CMD. Great vid Paul 👍👍

    • @PAADVENTURES1
      @PAADVENTURES1  3 года назад

      Thanks mate! walking out of the clouds was just amazing! cheers and thanks for watching! Paul.

  • @kateyoung6491
    @kateyoung6491 3 года назад +1

    Wow , superb , another great day out with you,( and a few new faces)
    Stunning views and smashing weather. Love the Tunock T Cake reference 😊 , hope you had a wee box with you. !!! 😊

    • @PAADVENTURES1
      @PAADVENTURES1  3 года назад

      Some new members of the gang! I did and I ate all 6!

  • @thewanderer9778
    @thewanderer9778 3 года назад +1

    Great tunes and great images there Pal!

    • @PAADVENTURES1
      @PAADVENTURES1  3 года назад

      Thank you! it was a great day! cheers. Paul.

  • @WyeExplorer
    @WyeExplorer 3 года назад +1

    Absolutely superb Paul. Spectacular views along the ridge. Ha, liked your analogy of Ben Nevis. Something had a feast. Yeah, wonderful conditions. I bet you got back down really pleased. All the best up there. Mark

    • @PAADVENTURES1
      @PAADVENTURES1  3 года назад +1

      I was like a cat with two tails Mark! Quite a special walk! Cheers mate. Paul

    • @WyeExplorer
      @WyeExplorer 3 года назад

      @@PAADVENTURES1 Ha ha, that's good to hear Paul. It was super lovely mate.

  • @johnscot1
    @johnscot1 3 года назад +1

    Hi Paul. Finally get the chance to watch your last three videos. Haven't deserted you😅 !Won't comment on them all. All three walks brilliant and your video skills capture that fantastically. Well done. Fantastic stuff.

    • @PAADVENTURES1
      @PAADVENTURES1  3 года назад

      Hi John! Was thinking about you! firstly hope that you are well and getting out and about!! Cheers for the compliments! have had some good walks in the last few weeks and looking forward to a wee trip up to Cape Wrath from Sunday...Again hope you are well and catch you soon. Cheers. Paul.

    • @johnscot1
      @johnscot1 3 года назад +1

      @@PAADVENTURES1 Thanks for the good wishes. Unfortunately when my hill confidence was already at its lowest, life has conspired to give me few opportunities to regain it. I have been up Ben Ledi 3 times recently (because it's near and doesn't take long🙂) just to keep ticking over and Tuesday past went to Glen Devon and did the Glen Sherup Horseshoe, (which I enjoyed),again to fit limited time available and to help make me feel I was still a "hillwalker"😂!
      Have to make do with your excellent videos for the "biggies"😅!!!

    • @PAADVENTURES1
      @PAADVENTURES1  3 года назад

      @@johnscot1 Brilliant! its great to get out regardless of the height of the hill! I haven't been to the Glen Sherup horseshoe??? good fun?
      Cheers John.

    • @johnscot1
      @johnscot1 3 года назад

      @@PAADVENTURES1East end of the Ochils. Was ideal for me in time available. 35/40 min drive, four summits, two of which are Donalds, 10 miles, about 700m ascent, saw 2 people. Not the grandeur of the West Highland of course, but helped stop me feeling I have given up.

  • @richardsherburn4816
    @richardsherburn4816 3 года назад +1

    Another great video Paul; thanks for sharing the experience.

    • @PAADVENTURES1
      @PAADVENTURES1  3 года назад

      Thanks Richard! a fantastic day out above the clouds! cheers for watching and thanks for the comments!!all the best. Paul.

  • @ysabellpp
    @ysabellpp 3 года назад +1

    Omg the cloud inversion is my dream ! I’m scared of heights (but working on it) and yesterday went to the CIC hut and that ridge is calling me. Fantastic effort and a great video. Thank you for sharing and inspiration:)

    • @PAADVENTURES1
      @PAADVENTURES1  3 года назад

      Thanks so much! We have been spoiled this year with cloud inversions but they never stop amazing! The CMD is the best way to do the arete and you should definitely give it a go once you are comfortable. There is a wee by pass path up there if it gets too much! I haven't ever been up to the CIC but and would like to do a wee walk up there. Thanks for watching and keep working on the heights! Paul

  • @DG.ADVENTURES
    @DG.ADVENTURES 3 года назад +1

    Class video big fella 👏 this route has been on my hit list for a while. Haven't quite got round to it yet. What a day yous had. Breathtaking views 🤩⛰👌

    • @PAADVENTURES1
      @PAADVENTURES1  3 года назад +1

      Cheers David! It's a fantastic route and certainly beats the hill path on the other side! Save it for a good day and you won't be disappointed. Thanks very much for watching and thanks for the comments! All the best. Paul

    • @DG.ADVENTURES
      @DG.ADVENTURES 3 года назад +1

      @@PAADVENTURES1 no worries mate keep up the good work. 🤝 and also I have just subscribed to you're chanel 🤙⛰👌

  • @whenigotothemountains1203
    @whenigotothemountains1203 3 года назад +1

    Of all the places to get an inversion - you were very lucky. Great footage and colours. It’s a brilliant route. Atb gordon

    • @PAADVENTURES1
      @PAADVENTURES1  3 года назад

      Thanks Gordon! As I was walking up through the clag, that brightness you get with an inversion was there and I was hoping to break through! What a view Ben Nevis is with a blanket of cloud surrounding it! Fantastic! Thanks for watching and cheers for the comments. Ta . Paul

    • @whenigotothemountains1203
      @whenigotothemountains1203 3 года назад

      @@PAADVENTURES1 would love to have seen it! 👍

  • @charliemccartney7055
    @charliemccartney7055 3 года назад

    Paul, Brilliant day and one to remember for a long while. I just eat my tea cake in one go.... nae bites. Cheers, Charlie.

    • @PAADVENTURES1
      @PAADVENTURES1  3 года назад

      I am a two bite kinda guy Charlie! 6 tea cakes one after the other! One of my favourite walks so far...but I say that after every walk! cheers Charlie! Paul.

  • @ScottishMountainGoat
    @ScottishMountainGoat 3 года назад +1

    Nice one Paul! Tough day but by the looks of things, definitely worth it! Great views and great footage 👏 cheers! Kris.

    • @PAADVENTURES1
      @PAADVENTURES1  3 года назад +1

      Thanks very much Kris! The last wee section up to Ben Nevis was slow and tiring but as soon as I was up on top I felt pretty good! The views were amazing! Thanks again mate. Cheers. Paul

  • @MarkDack
    @MarkDack 3 года назад +1

    That looked like a special day Paul👌🏻 Your smile said it all throughout the video😁 Brilliant watch mate👍🏻 Cheers, Mark.

    • @PAADVENTURES1
      @PAADVENTURES1  3 года назад +2

      Thanks Mark! still got the smile on my face! cheers mate! Paul.

  • @RhodySeth
    @RhodySeth 2 года назад +1

    Great hike! We're heading to Scotland in May and I'm hoping I'll have a chance to climb Ben Nevis as we're staying a couple miles away.

    • @PAADVENTURES1
      @PAADVENTURES1  2 года назад +1

      Brilliant Seth! Where are you staying fort William? It's the iconic hill to climb but if you can go via the CMD arete! Much better and if you are lucky the views are amazing. May is one of the best hill walking months in Scotland. Probably still have some snow on the higher tops and you won't be bothered by those pesky midges! If you are looking for any info then give me a shout. Slainte. Paul

    • @RhodySeth
      @RhodySeth 2 года назад +1

      @@PAADVENTURES1 yep, staying in Fort William. Wife and I booked a self-guided walking tour so we'll be driving through the western highlands staying at a couple different B&Bs. Yeah we went with early May to hopefully avoid those midges! Wife isn't thrilled with the idea of me hiking Ben Nevis by myself but if I do I definitely want to go the CMD Arete route.

    • @PAADVENTURES1
      @PAADVENTURES1  2 года назад

      @@RhodySeth brilliant! You will love it! Paul

  • @ootnboots
    @ootnboots 3 года назад +1

    Excellent Paul, a cracking day for the big tea cake lol ..You cracked it with the weather mate, i've done that route twice and had two cracking days ..cheers Stevie

    • @PAADVENTURES1
      @PAADVENTURES1  3 года назад

      Cheers Stevie! it was a special day and one that I won't forget quickly! the big tea cake in the sun! cheers. Paul.

  • @TeaInValhalla
    @TeaInValhalla 3 года назад +2

    Good evening Paul, absolutely loves this! Nice little group outing too, enjoyed the excitement coming up through the cloud and BOOM! Look at that, eyes popping out of our heads! 🥰👍 wow absolutely superb ❤⛰ the CMD looks like a fabulous route, one very much on our "one day list" Kat would be fine, I'm just a little nervous atm. You captured it well tho and love the footage and tea cake reference lol! Your smile said it all, fab-dabby-dozzy ❤🤗☕
    Never get fed up with it, great to see a good account of the ridge 🧐 congratulations to you all in summiting safely too, cracking video and thanks for taking us along, have a great week, Ceri and Kat 🤗☕❤👍⛰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @PAADVENTURES1
      @PAADVENTURES1  3 года назад +1

      Thanks C! It's a very busy hill and this route is the quieter and more spectacular one! I can recommend it enough and with the weather we had it's up there in my top ten! Plan is to attempt it again in the winter on hopefully a similar blue sky snowy day! This is defo for your nevis return visit!
      Its exactly like a tea cake! Lol. Cheers Paul

  • @northeastfamilyadventures9186
    @northeastfamilyadventures9186 3 года назад +1

    Fantastic is the perfect word to describe this one Paul. You've mentioned Ben Nevis a couple times, and you've got some majestic mountains out there, but that's got to be the most impressive so far, crowds aside. It's not even that it's the tallest, but also the shape of it, just intimidating looking, at least from the direction you ascended. You must have taken a path less travelled on the way up. I can't see any way you would have been able to crop out those crowds that were at the top on the way up. The Arete was incredible, and getting up over the clouds like that... I've only been up high enough to look down on clouds a couple of times, and I can't imagine it ever gets old. This was the perfect video to watch on the evening before we head up Mt. Ascutney. Another fantastic wee walk Paul, not sure how you'll top it, but you always seem to come out with one smashing walk after another. Looking forward to the next one!

    • @PAADVENTURES1
      @PAADVENTURES1  3 года назад

      Thanks JR! Its a very busy mountain to visit however the CMD ascent route, whilst still busy is quiet compared to the hill path. Its also a lot more technical and difficult so it sees less traffic! The Ben looks best from this side and the north face looks awesome!
      When I was walking up, I had my fingers crossed for a wee inversion as all the signs had been there and I couldn't help getting a bit emotional as we walked out into the clouds!
      We are off for a wee Agnew holiday up north to the wilds of Cape Wrath and Assynt.........Leaving my son to mind the castle. So no videos for a few weeks probably..Looking forward to your next release and hope you have a great day up Mt Ascutney!
      Cheers
      Paul.

  • @AndyOB
    @AndyOB 3 года назад +1

    Great video Paul.Stunning conditions you got.CMD and the Arete look amazing.I have had the CMD pencilled in for my last Munro for a few years now.😃👍

    • @PAADVENTURES1
      @PAADVENTURES1  3 года назад +1

      It was pretty spectacular Andy and a great final walk! I have so many still to do that thinking about the last one hasn't even entered my mind! Hmmm, now you have me thinking. Cheers mate. Paul

  • @-stefang-
    @-stefang- 3 года назад +1

    Amazing Paul! We were up there on Saturday and what a day it was! That last climb up the Ben about ended me though 😆
    And people everywhere!!!!!

    • @PAADVENTURES1
      @PAADVENTURES1  3 года назад

      Cheers mate! It's an amazing walk eh! I must admit that the last 200m up that boulder field was a toughie. It just seemed to go on and on....it was packed at the too! Even caught a wee marriage proposal! Lol!, 😁😁cheers. Paul

  • @Kev_Russ
    @Kev_Russ 3 года назад +1

    Shoeperbosh. Stunning conditions Paul. Cannae beat an inversion 😎👌👍

    • @PAADVENTURES1
      @PAADVENTURES1  3 года назад

      They have been ten a penny the last couple of weeks but this one was a wee bit special Kev! cheers mate! Paul.

  • @davidmccarter9479
    @davidmccarter9479 3 года назад +1

    My recent trip involved the CMD in similar conditions, maybe warmer, no inversion; heart lungs handled it all nae bother, but I discovered the difference between being “hill fit” and “boulder field fit.” I found all the very irregular stepping all along the arête followed by the final Boulder field was very punishing on my legs, in particular my hamstrings. This is something which no amount of reconnaissance seems able to prepare me for. The spare bottle of Lucozade Sport was vital once that wee crampy feeling came over me on the way down the zig zags. Your blog is exceptionally good at demonstrating what is encountered along the way. Well done!

    • @PAADVENTURES1
      @PAADVENTURES1  3 года назад +1

      Thank you very much David! Like you, the last 200 metres up through that boulder field was tough. I am out pretty much every weekend and it still takes it out of you. For me it's just slow and steady, like first gear as I said, you get there all the same. I guess if you had a warmer day that can also take its toll? A wee bit heat and your muscles can easily become dehydrated? I have had cramping before in the heat... thanks for watching and thanks for the comments,. Cheers and all the best. Paul

  • @kevsmith6210
    @kevsmith6210 3 года назад +1

    Great vid!

    • @PAADVENTURES1
      @PAADVENTURES1  3 года назад

      Thanks Kev! It was an amazing walk! Cheers again. Paul

  • @MUNROSnCORBETTS
    @MUNROSnCORBETTS 3 года назад +1

    Well done paul classic film mate! Carn Mor Dearg is a briliant mountain much better that the big lump next to it i would say tand that arete is hillwalking heaven :) Tunnocks Tea Cake?..........hmmm........ha ha ha 👍🤣👍🤣

    • @PAADVENTURES1
      @PAADVENTURES1  3 года назад +1

      Your right Peter...CMD is an amazing hill and the arête is just brilliant....as for the tea cake. I can't take it or leave it. I thought the tea cake was a good analogy? maybe a big pudding? Cheers mate. Paul.

    • @MUNROSnCORBETTS
      @MUNROSnCORBETTS 3 года назад +1

      @@PAADVENTURES1 Aye ah think yer right Paul now that i think about it, Tea Cake it is 👍👍👍👍

    • @PAADVENTURES1
      @PAADVENTURES1  3 года назад +1

      @@MUNROSnCORBETTS Ben Teacake! Was the Gaelic for tea cake! Lol 😁

    • @MUNROSnCORBETTS
      @MUNROSnCORBETTS 3 года назад +1

      @@PAADVENTURES1 Beinn Cèic Tì 🤣

    • @MUNROSnCORBETTS
      @MUNROSnCORBETTS 3 года назад

      @@PAADVENTURES1 See what you've started LOL!

  • @HighlandHikers
    @HighlandHikers 3 года назад +1

    A stunning view, the inversions seem to be coming thick and fast these days! All the best - Alistair

    • @PAADVENTURES1
      @PAADVENTURES1  3 года назад

      Cheers Alastair. My feet are still sore after watching your epic adventure! Well done mate! Thanks again. Paul

  • @StripeyHatGuy
    @StripeyHatGuy 3 года назад +1

    Stunning Paul, what for conditions further up! Also nice to see how busy it was thanks. ATB Stripey

    • @PAADVENTURES1
      @PAADVENTURES1  3 года назад +1

      Cheers Stripey! I couldn't believe how busy it was! A fantastic day all the same! cheers Paul.

  • @andrewwalker6449
    @andrewwalker6449 3 года назад +1

    Paul what a great video of your climb up CMD. Out of interest how long did it take you?

    • @PAADVENTURES1
      @PAADVENTURES1  3 года назад +1

      Thanks Andrew, with all the photos, filming and general chit chat it took us 7.5 hours! If I was on my own and just walking, I guess it would take me around 6.5 hours...Thanks for watching and thanks for the comments! much appreciated!! cheers. Paul.

    • @andrewwalker6449
      @andrewwalker6449 3 года назад +1

      @@PAADVENTURES1 oh wow that's quicker than I thought the route over CMD was. Cracking piece of work. Looking forward to doing it even more after watching.

    • @PAADVENTURES1
      @PAADVENTURES1  3 года назад +1

      @@andrewwalker6449 Andrew, I guess everyone will be different? I walk at a reasonable pace but don't rush...Whatever time it takes you will love it! hope you get the same weather as us! Paul.

  • @summitwithstevie6934
    @summitwithstevie6934 3 года назад +1

    Fantastic footage you got there on a beautiful day to show people what it's like to do that walk.
    You're making me want to scoff a couple of tea cakes now 🤣🤣.
    I thought you were gonna start talking like Crocodile Dundee when you put that hat on 🤣🤣.
    How do you find it doing stuff to camera when you're out with other people ?
    I'd find it quite strange i think to do it with people beside me

    • @PAADVENTURES1
      @PAADVENTURES1  3 года назад +1

      It may also look like a half eaten Christmas pudding Stevie! 😂😂
      I don't mind anymore Stevie..I used to get a bit embarrassed but just thought it's all a bit of fun so not going to get too stressed about it...your last video was really good and you looked much more relaxed like you enjoyed it more? More of the same please! Cheers mate. Paul

    • @summitwithstevie6934
      @summitwithstevie6934 3 года назад +1

      @@PAADVENTURES1 cheers.
      Suppose the more you do it you grow in confidence with it

    • @PAADVENTURES1
      @PAADVENTURES1  3 года назад +1

      Absolutely Stevie and your last video shows that! Cant wait to get over to knoydart

    • @summitwithstevie6934
      @summitwithstevie6934 3 года назад +1

      @@PAADVENTURES1 you got plans to get over or you leaving it till longer days next year ?

    • @PAADVENTURES1
      @PAADVENTURES1  3 года назад +1

      @@summitwithstevie6934 leaving it till next year Stevie. I would like to take several days and do a bit of camping. Some big plans for next year! 😁

  • @nKarje
    @nKarje 3 года назад +1

    A friend recently asked if I wanted to do Ben Nevis via CMD, the Ring Of Steal and Pap of Glencoe in 3 days.
    Do you think that's too much for a complete beginner?
    A few months ago, I did some hiking in Isle of Skye. After being out for about 9 hours, the following day my legs had muscle soreness and feet were tired. I'm 29 and probably of average fitness.

    • @PAADVENTURES1
      @PAADVENTURES1  3 года назад +1

      Wow! It Is difficult to say?..the ring of steall is a relatively big day...on average probably 8 to 9 hours,. The CMD arete is probably another 8 hours and the pap is shorter and quicker. It is totally doable but I would say it would be a tough few days! Factoring in weather and daylight hours as well and as a complete beginner I would be cautious! However you may blitz it! Stay safe!
      Paul