AONACH EAGACH RIDGE: Facing fear with my first solo scramble
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- Опубликовано: 18 сен 2021
- I have taken giant leap out of my comfort zone and tackled the mainland UKs longest, narrowest (and reputed to be the most difficult!) ridge .......alone! 💪
The Aonach Eagach Ridge has been a foe of mine for many years and I never believed I'd ever do it - let alone do it by myself! Up until this year I'd never even been on a hill walk by myself. 😯
I faced so many fears with this one but the rewards, as always, were plentiful - increased confidence in myself, a sense of peace and calm in knowing that my fears do not control me and of course, witness to some of the most spectacular views in the world!!
When we start to face our fears and take those steps to get out of our comfort zone, we really begin to discover who we were meant to be. This is me in all of my terrified, excited, fearful, and wonderous glory.
Who would you be if you faced your fears??
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Many years ago after finishing the ridge walk and staying the night at the Red Squirrel, I was standing when a helicopter appeared from the ridge. A lady from the camp site told us there had been a rescue call on to the ridge. She went on to tell us if the helicopter rushed away from the scene, the injured party was still alive. Leaving us with the obvious thought !! Now in my mid eighties, I will only pass through The Glen and think of yesteryear, having first been up Bidean in 1948. Thanks for the visit to the rifge
Hi Gloria, thank you so much for taking the time to comment and tell me a bit about your experience of this incredible ridge. It must have been very different in those days. I expect the hills themselves are little changed but attitudes have come a long way. I doubt there were very many women up in the hills in those days. It’s women like you that have inspired the rest of us, and for me personally you have instilled a “why can’t I?” attitude. It is an honour indeed to meet you.
Best video of this ridge crossing I've seen so far, it's still on my list, well done doing it on your own
Thank you! And thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Hopefully it’s spurred you on to tick it off your list! 😁
Great film, 20 years since I did this, loved it.
Thank you so much! 😊
Of all the aonach eagach videos I've watched in preparation for doing the ridge with dad, this is my favourite. Great video, well done. 👍
Aw thank you so much! That’s a massive compliment because I watched loads of videos on it myself before I did it and there are some good ones out there! Good luck for when you do it with your dad. It’s amazing you can do things like that together! 😍 take care
I will second that. Went to do it two years ago but was let down with weather. The thing that put me off was the long walk back to the car. I would have jumped at the chance of a lift if I was you. 🙂
Love your vid. Excellent filming and “ I want to do that now!”
Haha thank you! ☺️
Just came across this video and really enjoyed it! I will never do this ridge.....you've got some serious nerves of steel 😱👏 subbed!
Haha thanks! I used to say that too…..😆
Well done! Just learned about this the other day when 3 people died on it. Given that you did it on your own, then I'm gonna go for it, bugger it!
Haha that’s the spirit! I had a lot of advice from others that had done it before and I made sure I did it on a dry day. I was well prepared!
I agree with everything you say about this ridge! I did it around 1981 I think. I was about 27 Y/O and in the RAF. We camped in a camp site near the Clachaige Inn. Next day, the ridge. Having climbed to the 1st peak, my friends went ahead, and then the 1st descent which seemed to disappear into nothingness :-) I didn't find the going ups as bad but the descents put the willies up me! . Great video and good explanations. I think we completed the route via the Pap of Glencoe.
Thank you! Yes the downs were new to me. The only scrambling I’d done before was the Curved Ridge and that’s all ups! This was easier than that in some ways but more difficult because I was on my own so I needed a bit more mental strength to get through it!
That was fantastic, thank you
You’re most welcome Jack! And thank you too! 😁
Just found this - great video as you are so honest - congratulations ( loved the music too )
Thank you Ivor! I always try to be as honest as I can and resist the temptation to say “it’s all ok” if it’s not - something I would have done when I was younger! I’ve learnt that it’s ok for it to not be ok sometimes! 😁
Climbed that a number of times but first time had a guy that knew it well and showed me the handholds at the tricky bits. You'll need to try the chancellor next time. Safe journeys
Thanks for the tip! I’ve not heard of the chancellor though….going to Google it now! 😁
Absolutely fabulous I unfortunately came to a sticky end on the two years ago suffering a torn ACL what a decent that was but really well done yourself x
Oh my goodness, I can imagine only imagine! It was bad enough getting down in full health! Never been so tired in my life as when I made it back to my van!
Cracking vid Fi! I’ve done this route a good few times back in the day, we always used to descend the knee-crushing Clachaig Gully for a pint, but I think most folk go down via the Pap these days. Long walk back to the motor :)
Greta filming & good luck with the rest of your adventures. Good on you for having the bottle to do it solo; no mean feat
Thank you Neil! I was well advised by experienced climbers before I tackled it solo. Couldn’t have done it without their encouragement and knowledge 😊
I stumbled across this video today and couldn’t stop myself from watching it. You done very well completing the ridge on your own. It was a great video with great photography. I look forward you following your adventures. Take care. X
Thank you Kenneth, that’s very kind of you to say! I hope my future adventures match up in your eyes to this one! 😁
Great video, well filmed, no annoying music 👍😆 subscribed
Haha thanks! 😂
Good footage, better than most, the SMC book seemed to gloss over the climb down after the first munro, lets face it we are hill walkers not climbers, so that takes us well beyond our comfort zone.
Thank you!
Character building endeavour at it's finest, very well done indeed !
Thanks Ashley! It was definitely character building! Thoroughly enjoyed it to be honest 😊
Well done you took it better than i did🤣👌
Well done, lass! Been eyeing the ridge up, and watching this, I'm shitting myself!
Very well done
Haha the footage makes it look a little bit worse than it actually is because it’s shot with a wide lens. Hope you get round to tackling it, if you haven’t already! 😊
You've completed one of the most freighting scrambles in the world, congratulations! That was the best filming of the ridge I have watched. I plan to build my way up to being able to do the ridge but I am terrified of heights. Wish me luck
Aw thank you! It will be a real achievement if you manage to overcome the fear of heights. There’s no way I could have done it if I’d been scared of heights - at least not without a guide and a sturdy rope! Good luck! 😃
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This is the best video on RUclips about this ridge! Thank you so much 😊
Wow thanks so much! It was certainly fun filming it! 😁
Good on yer. That's 40 years ago I did this; it was a VERY hot day. Gorgeous. And run down the Stone Chute scree with the pub in view below. The one that really scared me was Bidean; the weather closed in in ten minutes. Got tolerably lost.
Oh, and the pipes at dawn, the mist in the glen. Pipes from 500 metres are wonderful. Directly in your ear, sometimes not.
It was very hot when I did this one myself. I ran out of water on the way back down. Fortunately the clachaig inn was open 😅
FAIR PLAY TO YOU looks awsome trail that do and to do it on your own winner strong minded total in control good on you all the best for the future .welsh guy :)
Haha thank you Welsh guy! I did a lot of research and spoke to a lot of different people before I tackled it on my own. I don’t think I could have done it otherwise. Sorry for the late reply! Thanks for watching 😊
@@FarForFiona thanks for the reply
Great stuff, well done. I did a winter traverse of that ridge years ago and it's strange to see it bereft of snow.
Oh my goodness, hats off to you! I can’t even imagine doing that with snow and ice to contend with and the pressure of limited daylight hours! 😅
Ah, it was a wee bit of a buzz, especially, as you know, that you can't escape off it essentially until you get to the end. Now Curved Ridge, on the Buachaille is another Winter classic, but it also looks really interesting as a Summer scramble.
@@kevclaremcd yeah the curved ridge is a real thrill. The views are spectacular! Again though, wouldn’t fancy tackling it in winter!
Gosh Fiona! This is fabulous, the day, the ridge, the challenge, you brave lady! First solo scrabble and I think you certainly came out 'swinging from the pinnacles!'. I always appreciate your positive approach and outlook towards each challenge you take on. Loved it.
Thank you so much! It was an amazing day and just enough out of my comfort zone to keep it exciting but not utterly terrifying! Hope you have a fab weekend! X
Really enjoyed this video, loved how genuine it was. Thank you.
Thank you so much! Yes I try to be as honest as I can in all my videos. No bravado here! 🤣
Have climbed the aonach eagach ride seven times and each time it threw up a different challenge. Used to think what am I doing here? But glad I did climb this wonderful ridge. The descent down the clachaig gulley was an adventure on its own
I didn’t go down that way, I took the long (but easier) descent. I figured I didn’t want to push my luck to much! 7 times is incredible! 😊
Well done ! You managed very well, bravely overcoming your fears 👏👏👏 It's a beautiful ridge with great views and genuine mointain enjoynment for those with the head for heights and big heart ! Your attitude is wonderful 👍 Great video, well captured & documented 👌 Brought back great memories from my solo climbing there back in 2014, very early morning, catching the sunrise from the top...these moments are staying with us for the rest of our life and makes every effort worthy. Mountains are beautiful, but may be dangerous so we must be respectful always...taking that way the mountains have special healing power for us as a reward 😊 All the best on your journey ! 👏👍
Thank you so much! I would have loved to have gotten up there a bit earlier in the day to be honest but I was driving from Edinburgh. There is nothing better than watching the sunrise from the top of a mountain, especially one like this! Take care 😊
Awesome effort that hill makes me wanna cry 🤣 ridges make me get the fear....great job 🤙🏻
Haha thanks Stuart! They used to give me the fear too until I actually went and did one! The thought was worse than the event. 😁
@@FarForFiona don't think I'll ever lose the fear 🤣 might need hypnosis or something so I can complete all of the Munro's. Thanks for the reply hope all is good, take care 🤙🏻
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Fantastic ! Very , very well done .
Thank you Fiona! ☺️
Absolutely wonderful video! :) Please publish more of those my dear friend :) Simply spectacular! :)
Thanks for watching and letting me know how much you enjoyed it! It’s comments like these that keep me going! 😁
I take my hat off to you Miss. There is no way i could have done that ridge i am watching from the couch and think i got altitude sickness looking at the drop either side. All the very best in your adventures.
Haha thank you! I never thought I’d do it either but it just shows what you can achieve when you put your mind to it! 😅
Ahh brilliant Fiona! I was getting dizzy looking at that but what a stunning place. You must have been smiling all the way home after that one. Bravo !
Thanks Joe! I was smiling and crying at the same time….it was a very long day!! 😂
Great job!!! I will be in the Glencoe area in two weeks and had really to do this but didn't want to pay $430 usd for a guide. Thanks to your video, my confidence level went up a notch 😉 Cheers!
So sorry for the late reply! Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. How did you get on? 😃
Amazing Fiona!
Thank you Jamie! 😁
This video gives the best impression of the ridge and the level of difficulty and exposure that I have seen - most others seem unable to film on the difficult bits. Thankyou.
Wow thanks Mark! That’s a real compliment! I take it you’re familiar with the ridge yourself?
@@FarForFiona Havent done it yet, but plan to complete munros soon, so will have to do it for that. Your video was good research as to what to expect. Will do some easier stuff first to 'get my scrambling head on'. Thanks again.
@@markknott8964 well done on getting round all of the munros! Amazing! How long has it taken you? I’m thinking of doing them all myself and filming it.
Omg.. that climb looked scary.. I would never do that.
Well done!
Never say never! That’s what I used to say about that hike too! 😆☺️
Great watch of a fantastic route.Well done taking it on yourself.i went over it years ago with someone experienced and found it a lot easier than i thought it would be.Since then i have done a lot of solo hikes on ridges in Kintail,Torridon and most of the Munros on the Cuillin Ridge,Skye.😀👍
Wow you’ve come a long way! I haven’t done any of the Munros on Skye yet but they’re on the hit list! I’m hoping to do some hiking in torridon too before the snow hits because it’s also an area I’m not too familiar with mountain wise. I always gravitate towards Glencoe! Thanks for watching! 😊
Great video, well done.
Thanks Ken, it was a thrill for sure! 😁
Nice one Fiona, this is exactly the video I've been looking for. I'm aspiring to traverse the Aonach Eagach Ridge and working through some of the great scrambles in Snowdonia (Tryfan, Sinister Gully, Bristly Ridge and Crib Goch to name a few) and seeing the great ridge in this detail has doubled my inspiration to do it!
And besides all that, you've made such a stunning and attractive video of it in all respects...consider me subscribed!
Aw thanks Stu, that’s so nice to hear! Yes I have a list much like yours to get through. It’s finding the time at the moment that’s hard for me!! Thanks for watching and subscribing - and happy scrambling! 😁
Awesome, well done that was amazing👍
Thank you! Happy you enjoyed it! 😁
Well done Fiona, that was brilliant and inspiring. I’ve done a few Munro’s / ridges and your video has made me wanna give it a go, although I’m a bit wary as I always hike by myself. Looking forward to your next adventure 👍🙂
Thanks David! Yes I was also a bit wary but in all honesty the only difference being on your own makes is that you have to be a bit more careful because you don’t have anyone to else to rely on or consult. You’ll be used to that mentality though! Having said that, you’re never truly alone on a mountain like this, there are always other hikers about who are happy to chat. It’s one of the things I love about being in the hills! 😊
The anxiety and vertigo I got during the first minute of this video, and then again at the 9min mark! Ugh! You're a brave and daring woman, Fiona.
Well they say that you’re either afraid of heights or you’re not. Fortunately I fall into the latter camp or there’s no way I’d have been able to do this hike! That said, I had plenty of other fears keeping me company! 😂 Thanks for watching! 😁
@@FarForFiona I used to be a firefighter and would be able to climb 100ft ladders, lock in and hangout up there for a bit, never had issues with heights. About 8 years ago I had a vertigo episode after laying down one night, room spinning, sick to stomach and ever since then couldn't handle heights. (If I drink wine though I'm fine! But it's not smart to drink wine and climb mountains.). :-).
@@drlehman73 haha wine and climbing definitely not a good combo! Sorry to hear about your vertigo. In everyday life I’m sure it wouldn’t affect you too much but I hope it’s not the reason you’re no longer a firefighter and that you actually gave up the job before this happened.
@@FarForFiona Nah, it was years after that I experienced the vertigo. You're a blessing to many. Keep having amazing adventures, Fiona!
Great stuff, did it 30 years ago & was helicoptered off due to an accident on descent. You have filmed it well giving everybody sense of the task & bottle needed particularly on your own. I will follow your adventures with interest & anticipation, good luck, take care.
Thanks Robert! I hope you made a full recovery after your accident when you did it! It was on my mind the whole way round how easily it could happen. I was afraid to switch off for a second! Thanks for the follow! Take care. Fiona
@@FarForFiona Hi, not doing much in the way if climbing more out in my bike. Have made 5/6 short films with GoPro loch Lomond, the kelpies, Glasgow. Hopefully some new places this year as the weather allows. Take care. 😄🛵🏴👋
Absolutely brilliant!! Taking fear by the scruff of the neck and dealing with in a measured and constructive way is not easy, so we'll done you. It's a knee trembling way of building confidence but fabulous to watch.👍👍👏👏 keep safe and well. 💪 C.
Thanks Clive! Fear is all in the mind they say and I certainly experienced the fear mind monkeys in a few places on this hike. I'm finding that these adventures are not really about gaining adventure experience, but about gaining mental toughness to handle the fear in these situations. I'm loving it! 😀
That's it exactly👍👍 it's so good watching yourself get there. It brings back so many memories.
Just incredible to do that by yourself ! Well done , wee dram to celebrate that one ! 👍
Thank you! I shared a wee shandy at the Clachaig Inn afterwards with some of the guys I met on the hill.....had to be done! 😋
@@FarForFiona exactly! Looking forward to the next one 👍
Your thoughts about Glencoe exactly mirror mine, and it's a place that draws me back time and time again. Watching this I can't believe that I ever trod the same route - albeit 30 years ago with a group of people and experienced leader - clearly the folly of youth! Full marks for tackling this alone - inspirational! Can't wait for the next one!
I think anyone that's tackled this ridge, whether alone or with others is deserving of a big congratulations. Being with others just gives you a bit more confidence but you've still got to make all the moves yourself! Could a 30 year anniversary visit be on the cards? 😀
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It's tempting, but I think any attempt at a re-enactment would end up involving helicopters and a ticking off from Lochaber Mountain Rescue. I'll settle for trembling at the end of the ridge watching more adventurous souls do the daring stuff. It's just struck me that you did all this while filming as well, so award yourself an extra cocoanut!
@@jb3222 haha thanks! The filming definitely added a lot of extra time to the hike but that’s always the case anyway so I set off early. I used a head strap for my camera in the most exposed spots too so that both hands were free. Evident from some of the jerky footage!
Just brilliant, very well done.
This is a ridge I would love to do but I can’t cope with exposure at all, just watching this made me feel dizzy !
Maybe if I was roped 🤔
Using a rope certainly helps with confidence. When I did the curved ridge which was my first scramble I used a rope at the start and it made a big difference. Have you done much scrambling?
I have shown the worst exposure bits on the video but for the most part the path is actually quite wide. Also, it does look a little bit worse on camera than it did in real life! 😊
👏 👏 👌wow fiona that was amazing well done gal
Thanks so much! Was a brilliant day 😁😁
Well done. Amazing achievement. I love Glencoe, it is an awesome place. I have only walked up the Sgorr na Ciche (Pap of Glencoe) but I have done a lot of skiing at Buachaille Etive Mor. Watching your video makes me want to pack up the van and go now.....
Thanks Pauline! My job here is done! 😃😍 skiing is on my list of winter adventures, if my new hip is up to the job of course!
@@FarForFiona I am sure it will. I have had both done....too much exercise apparently....
@@paulineaitchison2175 clearly you are a woman after my own heart! Love it!! 😍
Great vid.
If you haven't done the Torridons then they should be next on your list.
The AE ridge and the Torridons are the best walking in Scotland IMO.
Wow!!!!! Not sure I could have done that. And you are so right, there is a big difference when you go solo. I just got back from an 11 day solo trip to one of the less travelled areas of the park. I went 7 days without seeing anyone. I will confess there were times I had to remind myself to slow down and not push too hard.
Wow Doug that’s amazing! I’ve never gone away by myself for longer than a night. I’m working up to more! I don’t blame you for getting away from it all, it’s such a beautiful part of the world you live in, your photos are incredible!
@@FarForFiona Thx. Mother nature gives me a pretty good canvas to work with.
Awesome. Well done
Thanks Paul! It was certainly thrilling! 😀
Good effort - well done for facing your fears!
Thank you! 🙏☺️
Massive well done to you, wonderful recording. Although still with hubby, I’m now retired and keen to start doing more independent of his support. I have Munro’s under my belt and an ascent of Mont Blanc but he has always been by my side, guiding and encouraging. Although the ridge may be just out with my courage range, there are many many other adventures I can experience to challenge me , solo. Love your videos of walking and swimming, you may just give me the motivation to get back into the open water and into the hills and mountains again. Thank you!
What have you got on your feet?
@@linseyjohnstone4475 thanks so much! It’s amazing that you’ve climbed Mont Blanc! I’ve not done anything outside of the UK. It’s great that you’re looking to get out on those solo adventures, it’s a very different experience when there is no one but yourself to rely on. It brings things very much into focus. What a boost to the confidence though! I really do hope that you get back outdoors in whatever form you love, I’ve not really come across many other solo women before! I’ve not done a swimming video in ages, I tend not to swim much in the summer because I prefer the cold water. You’ve prompted me though, time to get the swimmers out! X
@@linseyjohnstone4475 do you mean when I hiked aonach eagach? I chose not to wear my hiking boots because the soles are very chunky and I like to feel a bit more of the rock when I’m scrambling so I just wore my Merrell hiking trainers. 😊
Exciting stuff xx
Thanks Mandy, it sure was! 😁 xx
Well done. I need to get the train up to Scotland sometime soon. Looks such a special place in those mountains.
Aw yes you should! It’s very beautiful up here!
I’ll just stick to my Munro’s. I’ve a few friends who have done it and they can’t believe I’m hesitant to attempt it. You did amazing and well done 👍
Thank you! I totally understand where you’re coming from because I was there too before I actually did it. I would say that it’s not as terrifying as I’d imagined it would be but I gained some confidence a few weeks before this by climbing the curved ridge with a friend so felt that I was finally ready. And I spoke to a lot of others that had done it so that I could get as much information as possible before setting out on my own. You’ll never know unless you try! Thanks for watching! 😊
I fell off in 1994 whilst training with The Royal Marines. I survived obviously, but I've been left with permanent injuries. I always look at videos to see if I can remember any of it, but luckily not.
That’s terrifying and I’m so sorry it’s had an impact on the rest of your life. I must admit I did envisage what could happen if I made the wrong move or had a momentary lapse in concentration when I was up there. I took as many precautions as I could, as I’m sure everyone does, but accidents do happen - sadly with tragic outcomes. It’s certainly not a scramble to be taken lightly. Thank you for commenting and sharing your story. I think it’s good for people to hear about the dangers of this mountain from someone who has experienced it first hand.
Ooh look at you,what a fine job you did.Great video,wouldnt like to do that in strong winds!
Absolutely not, it would add a whole other level of fear facing for that! What amazed me was all the crampon scrapes on all of the rocks from the winter climbers. I don’t think I’ll ever have the nerve (or the skill) to tackle it in winter! I’m happy with my hike on a calm summers day! 😁
You redraw that comfort zone every adventure. Go Pro's are notorious for not representing a gradient, even then it looked amazing, I can only imagine the "being there" reality. Exceptional and inspirational progression Fiona. I love the fact that you overcome fear and don't simply dismiss it as silly. Fear keeps us sharp and on the A-game.
If I overcame my fears I could be the man I thought I would become.
PS, I did have a wee laugh thinking about you handing out business cards on the Aonach Eagah Ridge (ffs), lets add Entrepreneur to the list. x
Haha I've met a few divorcees whilst up in the hills! I'm thinking I might set up a trading tent on one of the summits! 😂 I hope you're still getting out on your own adventures and the ribs have healed nicely! x
@@FarForFiona While you are keeking it on the way up, Im keeking it on the way down, Ribs are all better, its a wonder because I like a giggle and every time they came with an ouch. What doesn't kill us makes us stronger. I will say that with you bagging munros just to get to your adventure it helps me immensely just to do it and have fun and live again. You are my wee pal x
that was a thrill. i was out of my comfort zone just to watch it hehe. great stuff.
Haha I could have done with your drone skills I think! It’s next on my investment list 😁
@@FarForFiona yeah it would be incredible to sit on the crazy pinnacles and be able to fly up and down both sides, i did sort of plan'' to try this on a ridge on arran, but my knee let me down, and thats my excuse and i'm sticking to it. hehehe.
@@TheMadmacs You’ll just need to develop a drone big enough to fly you up there instead! 😆
@@FarForFiona hehehe
Well done. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Curved Ridge next 👌🏻
Haha thanks but I did the Curved Ridge first! There’s an earlier video. I didn’t do it alone though so maybe that should be my next challenge! 😁🤔😅
Looks fun.
Thanks! It was a lot of fun! 😊
Well done brilliant achievement, seen ur pictures on Facebook 👍
Thanks Bruce, for taking the time to seek me out here! I was grinning from ear to ear when I finished this one! 😁
Decent challenge in winter..and ..just add the wind..and ice...pint or three I the Clachaig after I seem to recall
Haha amazing! Doing it in summer was enough of a challenge for me at the moment! One day…..😁
Excellent Video , especially doing it yourself.
Thank you! I loved it all the more probably because I was on my own! 😊
Good on you. Quite a few men can not do what you have just done. My last time on the ridge ended with a man i spoke to on Am Bodach no surviving the day. that was a very sad one
Hi Steve. That must have been awful and so very sad. It really makes you think too. All it takes is a split second lack of concentration. I must admit that even although I enjoyed it, it took a lot of mental focus and I felt quite drained by the time I got to the other side. With me being in my own I felt I had to be extra cautious too. I don’t think I would have done it if the conditions hadn’t been so dry. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@FarForFiona I think this part of the web is really good, people expressing and doing what they believe in. Keep up your good work, you are doing a great job in many ways. I live in New Zealand and these vlogs bring back many memories
@@stevehorner8302 thank you Steve! It’s great to hear the positive feedback, it’s what keeps me going! Take care
Hi there, just came across your vid and thoroughly enjoyed it. Me and my mate tried it a few years ago, but my mate didn’t feel confident continuing after Meall Dearg so we headed back, one day I’ll be back to finish it. Your edit was spot on and I really enjoyed it, you’ve got another sub.👍
Regards
Frank.
Hi Fiona/Frank I managed to get this done last week and what an adventure it was, unfortunately not much in the way of views. I'll certainly do it again in better weather.
@@alistairthow1384 🤣🤣 great stuff Alistair. How did you find it.? Did you do it solo.?
@@hikingwithfrank315 High Frank I found it OK, I intended going up myself as I didn't want to risk any of my friends.
I met a another solo climber in the carpark and buddied up.
Amazing experience and going up with someone else is a nerve settler. (Thank you Andrew)
I'll certainly be back soon for the full bhona view wise😉
@@alistairthow1384 thanks Alistair, yeh think I’ll wait till I can go with someone, nice to share the experience with someone. Yeh you’ll feel better going back and yes you want the views up there.👍
If your available Frank to go up before Friday and the weather breaks I'll buddie up?
I noticed you didn't set the camera down, climb back up to then get film of you descending the pinnacles ! Ha ha I'm not surprised ! I'm amazed you could hold a camera at all on some of those parts. This might be just your biggest challenge yet & you did it ! I think Striding edge on Helvellyn is quite enough for me, exposure wise. Beautiful views, beautiful goats & a beautiful ballsy girl. Inspirational mate ! Take care till next time my friend xx
Haha I did actually consider it but there was a bit of a queue forming so didn't want to get in anyones way! At least that's what I'm telling myself anyway! 😅 I'd love to do Striding Edge too, I've not done much adventuring in the Lakes.....watch this space! x
@@FarForFiona Well if you ever need a guide for the Lake District, give me a shout xx
@@michaelatkinson8291 I will do, thanks for the offer! 😁 xx
@@FarForFiona Hi Fiona. I know it's been a long time since you posted, but just wanted to say that whatever you're doing now I hope you're happy & still getting out into the mountains. Miss you loads though. Take care xxx
Nice video
Thanks! ☺️
I've just discovered your channel. A bit late to the party. I'm in awe. I've been scared to try that myself. Do you fancy taking me? Seriously and seriously well done.
Not too late at all and thank you so much for your lovely comment. I think it’ll be a while before I do this one again, lots of other adventures to be had first! 😁
😂 fair enough. Keep up the positivity. You're an inspiration 👍
Great solo effort and managing to film at same time, Its a great buzz when you get past those crazy pinnacles.👍
Thank you Rob! t was an amazing hike! I kept stopping and looking around and couldn’t quite believe I was doing it 😅 I loved it all but the pinnacles were quite spectacular!
Very nice video Fiona. can you please tell me from who and what that beautiful music is that you play in your video. Thanks greatings Berry
Fantastic video just started watching your channel Please can we have some more Hope all is well with you more please
Hi
first time watching your channel and now a subscriber.
Is this the most tricky ridge in UK?
I havnt done any ridges(yet),but Crib Goch in Wales looks as challenging?
It is deemed to be the most tricky by many but I’m sure there are others that would argue. Having not done a lot of scrambling myself I can’t say whether I’ve found it the most difficult. Thanks for subscribing! 😊
I have done Crib Goch 2 or 3 times, but it is nowhere near as scary as Aonach Eagach looks from the stories and the excellent video. It doesn’t have the scary downclimbs or the same exposure levels. Massive respect to Fiona for taking that on. 😲 I am not sure I recommend climbing alone, although Fiona look seriously sure-footed and highly resourceful. 👍 Thanks for the video. I would love to try that route one day.
@@mortelski5814 Great reply.
Hope you get to do it soon and can give feedback.
@@mortelski5814 the thought of the Aonach Eagach ridge is worse than the actual event. There are a lot of people talking about how difficult it is but when you’re there and on it, you just get your scrambling head on and you get through it. It’s incredible. Don’t let the videos put you off, it’s difficult to get the true perspective with a camera and some angles make it look worse than it actually was. If you’ve a head for heights and take care when you’re on it, you’ll be fine. I also feel that you’re never truly alone when you’re on a popular route like this, there are always other fellow hikers keeping an eye out for you. Its what I love about the hiking community! Thanks for watching! 😊
Can you share your gpx file if you still have it - its GPS route file recorded by your watch Great video