Great video. Fab weather; it's such a different mountain in 30mph mist and rain, from gorgeous days like this. Awesome Cuillins panorama. And no annoying music, or distracting narration. Thumbs up to boot steps and heavy breathing! Thanks
Stunning place and route Some of Scotlands boulder fields are incredible Great shots edit after watching the whole clip Stunning video 😃 Oh how I would love to get up there but my shaky legs wouldn’t allow it 🤪
Hi Raymond. It's a great mountain, and certainly doable for most when taking the tourist route like we did. Just a little awkward on descent with positioning coming down the slabby bit, but nothing too taxing. Thanks for watching. ATB, Andy.
My favourite Cuillin summit. I’ve climbed it by all its ridges, South East,West and Pinnacle Ridge. Great footage and brings back fond memories. First climbed it in 1981 and didn’t own a camera, again great footage and thanks👏👍⛰
Stunning!!!😍😍😍 We were sat in Mallaig looking across at the Ridge thinking - I wonder how many are up on Sgurr Nan Gillean today? Just beautifully filmed
Absolutely 10 out of 10 Andy! this looks amazing and what a day you got again! a bit scary looking and I bet it's a tasty descent 😮! cant wait to do these........absolutely brilliant mate! Paul
Aye, an amazing mountain, really good fun on a day like this. A little scary yeah, the Cuillin always are, but nothing too difficult technically on ascent, and the grippy gabbro adds to the confidence. Just a couple awkward bits on descent with positioning. You'll love them when you come up. Maybe do a couple in a great weather window this summer? Sgùrr na Banachdaich and Bruach na Frìthe are the two I did first (Walkhighlands routes), since they are the easiest, and give fantastic views over the ridge. Cheers, Andy.
Top class coverage again Andy.One of my fav routes that I have done.For me the crux move was the slab @13.20 especially on descent.Gave me a squeaky bum moment on the way down trying to get my body in the right postion to step down off it.😃👍
I'd love to go up there, but I don't know how I'd cope with the exposure. I've done Bruach na Frithe via Fionn Choire, which is basically just a strenuous walk, but Sgurr nan Gillean is another matter.
Aye, there is a fair bit of exposure on this one as you get close to the top. Blaven and Sgurr na Banachdich are on par with Bruach na Frithe, with not much exposure until you reach the summit. Sgurr na Banachdich has some of the best views on the ridge too, with it being so close to the middle. Worth doing those two first, before tackling the more exposed ones. Hiring a guide is also an option, though with booking so far in advance there's no guarantee of good weather.
👍 It can be a bit tricky in the clag, especially if you don't have GPS. On a good day like this one it's ok. I often turn around at significant points and burn the scene into memory for the way back down.
Great video, superb conditions. I was on the mountain in 87, a bit of a blur now, first week in June, after a week of good weather, it snowed! Was running on adrenaline going up, that descent was a bit more tricky.... I'm sure we were more on the right side, going down, one big step on the down scramble. I don't think there's any "easy" options, a true mountaineers, mountain.
Hi Mark. Yeah it's a great mountain, with lots of different ways to tackle the same obstacles, like a puzzle you have to unravel to reach the goal. Great fun! Cheers.
Andy, watched through many of your video's, refreshing not to have music and a running commentary. What strikes me, is the quality of image, superb - can I cheekily ask, what camera / video gear you're using?
@@Slademarkable Hi Mark. I was using a GoPro 9 last year, but upgraded to a GoPro 10 recently. Great wee video camera for the mountains. Small, light, waterproof and mountable. Cheers.
Another fantastic video, Andy. What stunning weather as well - you'll never see the Cuillin Ridge better than this. Arguably the most difficult/scary ascent/descent on the Cuillin ridge?
Hi Steve. Aye, perfect weather for the Cuillins with very little wind. It's quite exposed in places yeah. Perhaps one of the more difficult 'tourist' routes, at least of those that don't require a rope, though not too difficult ascent on a good day. A couple of tricky bits on descent. Cheers, Andy.
We went up there in slippery conditions and decided to turn back very near the summit because of a dicey looking drop down onto a ledge and I’ve never been able to find it on a vid! Any idea which bit. Looked like a typical ‘bad step’ but no word of it in any write ups I can find.
@@andy-astro Yeah no it almost feels like a false memory. Definitely the tourist route and definitely the summit was in view but I literally can’t find it on any gopro vids.
My favourite mountain on the planet!
It's a fantastic mountain!👍 Cheers.
It's the best video anyone has done proper reality of the hard plod up to the top without all the Bellshill brilliant
Thanks, I try to keep my videos as close to what I experience as possible. it is a great mountain on a day like that.
Great video.
Fab weather; it's such a different mountain in 30mph mist and rain, from gorgeous days like this. Awesome Cuillins panorama.
And no annoying music, or distracting narration. Thumbs up to boot steps and heavy breathing!
Thanks
Thanks. Yeah the good weather makes all the difference. Nice grippy dry rock to clamber over, and all the views. Cheers.
A hill that doesn’t give its summit over easy. Good footage.
Cheers. It's a fun scramble up on a day like that.
the dry weather and rock looks brilliant. been up there recently in the mist and rain. so slippy!
Hi Peter. Aye, good weather makes all the difference. Cheers.
Stunning place and route
Some of Scotlands boulder fields are incredible
Great shots
edit after watching the whole clip
Stunning video 😃
Oh how I would love to get up there but my shaky legs wouldn’t allow it 🤪
Hi, thanks for watching. The Cuillins are beautiful rocky mountains. Definitely scary at times. Cheers.
Awesome view very beautiful my friend
Thank you.
wish i could catch such a perfect day , definetly gonna come for this !
Skye is fantastic on days like this. Stunning Island. Thanks for watching.
Great video. All the drama is there, but you also make it look doable for a feartie like me!
Hi Raymond. It's a great mountain, and certainly doable for most when taking the tourist route like we did. Just a little awkward on descent with positioning coming down the slabby bit, but nothing too taxing. Thanks for watching. ATB, Andy.
Thanks for upload ...great video and great to have no music!
Hi Tom. Thanks for watching.
My favourite Cuillin summit. I’ve climbed it by all its ridges, South East,West and Pinnacle Ridge. Great footage and brings back fond memories. First climbed it in 1981 and didn’t own a camera, again great footage and thanks👏👍⛰
Thanks for watching Dale. Glad it stirred up some nice memories. It was a fantastic day out.
Great video, thanks for sharing! Amazing there was such little wind at that height so close to the coast.
Thanks for watching. Aye, it was really settled, perfect weather for the Cuillins. ATB, Andy.
They say a picture paints a thousand words, Andy. A whole dictionary of epithets couldn't do justice to this vlog. Thank you very much.
Thanks Mike. It was a perfect day out in the Cuillins. Couldn't ask for more. ATB, Andy.
Another belter Andy. 👌😎 I'll defo be re-watching this when I get my teeth into the cuillins.
Cheers Kevin. They are very tasty mountains, one nibble and you keep coming back for more. ATB.
Great hike Andy. Thank you for sharing. Take care and catch you kn the next one 👍
Hi, thanks for watching. Might be out on the bike for the next one, all going well. Cheers.
Stunning!!!😍😍😍
We were sat in Mallaig looking across at the Ridge thinking - I wonder how many are up on Sgurr Nan Gillean today?
Just beautifully filmed
Thanks. Great conditions to be up there, very little wind and perfect light. ATB, Andy.
What a beautiful scenery, outstanding trail. Landscapes are just breathtaking here.👌🎥🎞
Aye it's a beautiful island. Thanks for watching, ATB, Andy.
I love this hill. Never ever had a clear day on Skye.
Hi George. Thanks for watching. Hopefully you get a clear day next time you visit. Cheers.
Awesome!!
Thanks Tom. An awesome day in the Cuillins, couldn't ask for more.
Absolutely 10 out of 10 Andy! this looks amazing and what a day you got again! a bit scary looking and I bet it's a tasty descent 😮! cant wait to do these........absolutely brilliant mate! Paul
Aye, an amazing mountain, really good fun on a day like this. A little scary yeah, the Cuillin always are, but nothing too difficult technically on ascent, and the grippy gabbro adds to the confidence. Just a couple awkward bits on descent with positioning. You'll love them when you come up. Maybe do a couple in a great weather window this summer? Sgùrr na Banachdaich and Bruach na Frìthe are the two I did first (Walkhighlands routes), since they are the easiest, and give fantastic views over the ridge. Cheers, Andy.
Top class coverage again Andy.One of my fav routes that I have done.For me the crux move was the slab @13.20 especially on descent.Gave me a squeaky bum moment on the way down trying to get my body in the right postion to step down off it.😃👍
Haha, I know what you mean. I wasn't very graceful coming down that section either, a bit awkward. Cheers, Andy.
Absolutely amazing Andy ..Loved it😍.
Cheers
Robert
Thanks Robert. Was a fun day in perfect weather. ATB, Andy.
@@andy-astro Nice one Andy 😁👍
A classic, just doesn’t get any better than this. Cheers, Charlie
Hi Charlie. Aye, super weather for it, a perfect day out. ATB, Andy.
I'd love to go up there, but I don't know how I'd cope with the exposure. I've done Bruach na Frithe via Fionn Choire, which is basically just a strenuous walk, but Sgurr nan Gillean is another matter.
Aye, there is a fair bit of exposure on this one as you get close to the top. Blaven and Sgurr na Banachdich are on par with Bruach na Frithe, with not much exposure until you reach the summit. Sgurr na Banachdich has some of the best views on the ridge too, with it being so close to the middle. Worth doing those two first, before tackling the more exposed ones. Hiring a guide is also an option, though with booking so far in advance there's no guarantee of good weather.
The "tourist path" is reasonably easy to follow going up as there are cairns and scratch marks. Not so easy going down. Very easy to lose path.
👍 It can be a bit tricky in the clag, especially if you don't have GPS. On a good day like this one it's ok. I often turn around at significant points and burn the scene into memory for the way back down.
Great video, superb conditions. I was on the mountain in 87, a bit of a blur now, first week in June, after a week of good weather, it snowed! Was running on adrenaline going up, that descent was a bit more tricky.... I'm sure we were more on the right side, going down, one big step on the down scramble. I don't think there's any "easy" options, a true mountaineers, mountain.
Hi Mark. Yeah it's a great mountain, with lots of different ways to tackle the same obstacles, like a puzzle you have to unravel to reach the goal. Great fun! Cheers.
Andy, watched through many of your video's, refreshing not to have music and a running commentary. What strikes me, is the quality of image, superb - can I cheekily ask, what camera / video gear you're using?
@@Slademarkable Hi Mark. I was using a GoPro 9 last year, but upgraded to a GoPro 10 recently. Great wee video camera for the mountains. Small, light, waterproof and mountable. Cheers.
Wow! 😍😍💪
Aye, Skye at its best. Cheers.
I’ve just had my dog up this today and reached summit… never again 😂
Well done, that last section must've been tricky. I think the dog deserves a nice biscuit. 😀
@@andy-astro it was the sketchiest thing I’ve ever done on a mountain haha
Another fantastic video, Andy. What stunning weather as well - you'll never see the Cuillin Ridge better than this. Arguably the most difficult/scary ascent/descent on the Cuillin ridge?
Hi Steve. Aye, perfect weather for the Cuillins with very little wind. It's quite exposed in places yeah. Perhaps one of the more difficult 'tourist' routes, at least of those that don't require a rope, though not too difficult ascent on a good day. A couple of tricky bits on descent. Cheers, Andy.
just catching up!,
👍 Had a good week with this cracking weather?
@@andy-astro yeah! Knackered 🥴
@@PAADVENTURES1 Excellent, always a good sign. Looking forward to your videos.
We went up there in slippery conditions and decided to turn back very near the summit because of a dicey looking drop down onto a ledge and I’ve never been able to find it on a vid! Any idea which bit. Looked like a typical ‘bad step’ but no word of it in any write ups I can find.
Not sure which bit you mean. It all kinda feels dicey up there.
@@andy-astro Yeah no it almost feels like a false memory. Definitely the tourist route and definitely the summit was in view but I literally can’t find it on any gopro vids.
Nice one Andy, super day for it. Hoping to do this in sept.
ATB
Frank👍🏔🥾
Hi Frank. I'm sure you'll enjoy it, super fun day. Fingers crossed for some good weather too. Cheers, Andy.