Ascending Skellig Michael

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  • Опубликовано: 16 окт 2024

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  • @katiecondra3528
    @katiecondra3528 25 дней назад +2

    I went to Skellig Michael in 2017. It remains one the most amazing places I’ve been in the world. I go there in my mind when I wake up in the night and make the climb as I fall
    Back to sleep. This video helps me make the images in my mind more clear. Thanks for posting it!

  • @seandonaghy2473
    @seandonaghy2473 3 года назад +36

    Even just watching this video was a nerve-wracking experience. The physical effort that went into creating this man-made feature is almost beyond belief. And the videographer deserves every credit for presenting us with this footage. At my age, I will settle for watching it over and over . . .

    • @janm2473
      @janm2473 5 месяцев назад

      Ditto, ditto.. I was shaking ... lol

  • @gabsie7224
    @gabsie7224 3 года назад +16

    This is as close as I will ever get to climbing up those stairs. I have a fear of heights, this does not look feasible for me. So thanks a lot for this.

    • @duffy2311
      @duffy2311 Год назад +3

      Yup, me too. I went out there last week after 1 too many whiskeys the night before. After about 15 steps up I realised the heights were not for me. Turned around and waited for 2 hours at the bottom for my group to return. After seeing this video I have zero regrets that I didn't go on 🤣

  • @peteacher52
    @peteacher52 3 года назад +11

    Extremely well done; clear images without resorting to pointless zoom shots; appropriate music and no one "posing" for the camera. I admire your fitness level and that you could operate the camera all the while in an environment that offers wonderful opportunities to partake in unaided flying lessons!

  • @rn9940
    @rn9940 2 года назад +11

    I heard that monks on Skellig Michael in the years 800s spent a large part of their day in prayer for Europe amd then sent very strong missionaries to Europe. This island seems to have been a spiritual stronghold.

    • @VariousJams
      @VariousJams 9 месяцев назад

      Thats true. It was a place where literacy was kept alive during the dark ages

  • @Larry30102
    @Larry30102 Год назад +5

    Went there prob 5 years ago on a vacation. Was beautiful tee shirt weather and blue sky. This brings back a lot of great memories. Thanks so much for the up load.

  • @cernernut
    @cernernut 6 лет назад +16

    Did this climb a year ago; it was wonderful. We had a lovely day, weatherwise; dry, mild not windy. A wonderful experience. We used trekking poles, which helped a lot; we are in our 70's, so the security of the poles was great.

    • @barbarawalker4070
      @barbarawalker4070 6 лет назад +4

      I did the walk about 50 years ago and it was one of the defining moments of my life! A deeply moving and truly wonderful experience. So glad to hear you went up with poles - I'm 72 now … maybe … ! Thank you. Loved the clever music - always ascending!

    • @zaf9834
      @zaf9834 5 лет назад +2

      Charlotte D how did you climb up this at 70 wow. Looks scary saying that elderly folk are fitter than us mid aged laid back youtube watchers.

    • @RG-iw7py
      @RG-iw7py 3 года назад +1

      Charlotte D Well done! Preparation is half of the success. I was there as well and enjoyed every moment. Our skipper let me steer the boat)))

    • @martin7955
      @martin7955 3 года назад

      I could not do this christ their mad! Jumping just looking at it

    • @rn9940
      @rn9940 2 года назад

      @@zaf9834 - There are 70 year + old people who cross the Watzmann (Bavaria), which is T5 difficulty. This should be T2 on the apline scale.
      If you have kept yourself fit, it is possible.

  • @tuliku1
    @tuliku1 2 месяца назад +1

    Skellig Michael is the most fascinating site I could think of. Even if I were younger and fitter, those stairs would have been too much for me. So grateful thanks for this amazing video !

  • @countrichardvoncoudenhovek8855
    @countrichardvoncoudenhovek8855 5 лет назад +13

    Hi Alex, thanks for posting this video, just back from a 5 day trip of the ring of Kerry starting in Tralee and ending in Killarney. Wonderful time and visited both the Skellig adventure centre on Valentia Island and the Blasket centre in Dunquin.
    I don't know how anyone can climb the Skelligs without a proper handrail.
    I'd be afraid of getting dizzy and falling off.
    Much respect for your efforts.

    • @asands123
      @asands123 5 лет назад +3

      I went and im afraid of heights. Its not near as bad as it seems. Just be careful and keep your eyes and mind focused on your steps. Although its breathtaking! And the steps arent as narrow as they seem.

    • @RG-iw7py
      @RG-iw7py 3 года назад

      I have had problems climbing 800m hill day earlier but Skellig was fine perhaps because its much shorter trip. Nordic Walking sticks, any stick may be helpful. And yes: focusing on puffins along the trail, resting if required, not forcing oneself would be helpful, too.

    • @countrichardvoncoudenhovek8855
      @countrichardvoncoudenhovek8855 3 года назад +1

      @@RG-iw7py Hi R G, thanks for your message, glad you got back safely.... Interesting point about the walking sticks

  • @Anyonewhos
    @Anyonewhos 5 лет назад +20

    This should be one of the wonders of the world.. it's better than the great wall

  • @scottbertelson352
    @scottbertelson352 2 года назад +3

    Thank you for sharing. We ascended in early September 2021 and were thankful that it was a little sunny after an evening rain. Definitely a climb to take serious.

  • @gavinhurley3362
    @gavinhurley3362 4 года назад +6

    Can't get over the workmanship in the steps there big rocks for 12 monks Christ they were tuff men

  • @michaeldelaney376
    @michaeldelaney376 4 года назад +3

    Fantastic video, thank you for sharing, I finally got to see the beauty and majesty that awaits you at the top. The peace, serenity and connection that you feel there is electric. Truly magnificent experience!

  • @realitycheck7802
    @realitycheck7802 2 года назад +2

    Managed to get there once on a fabulous day, forever in my memories. Bless you Mary Michael and Mikey.

  • @leifmanson7599
    @leifmanson7599 4 месяца назад

    Wow. I've seen pictures of Skellig Michael before, but your video really brought out the breathtaking magnificence of the place. Respect to all the pilgrims.

  • @duffy2311
    @duffy2311 Год назад +2

    Great video. I was here last week but couldnt hack the heights so i waited at the bottom for my group to return. It was absolutely worth the trip anyway nonetheless. Amazing place. This video confirmed i would never have survived 🤣. Thanks for sharimg though was curious what the climb was like.❤

  • @arthurwalsh7427
    @arthurwalsh7427 5 лет назад +2

    thanks for a marvellous video. Very well made.Brought back the memory of 15 years ago when I enjoyed a day visiting that special location.

  • @Nail56
    @Nail56 2 года назад +2

    Wow. Imagine building that. Too scary for me!

  • @maryhamill1932
    @maryhamill1932 Год назад

    Wee buns Monica steps the whole way up. But never mind the boat over to it. I would swim over 🤣🤣🤣. It’s beautiful. Thanks for sending another bucket list adventure 🥰

  • @BluebonnetShelley
    @BluebonnetShelley 2 года назад

    Thank you for posting this! I took my daughter here when we lived in Germany, but it’s hard to remember everything about it. The sea was very rough that day as we were one of the last boats out before they closed for the season. I think almost everyone on the boat puked. But it was worth the boat ride to see this amazing, unusual place. Such a great memory.

    • @stuffcookie
      @stuffcookie  2 года назад

      Thank you for watching. Same here, rough sea, almost everyone was sick. Luckily the sea was calm on the way back and we saw dolphins swimming alongside the boat.

  • @MagicMonkey10100
    @MagicMonkey10100 4 года назад +5

    One word: "YIKES..!" ... I'm not brilliant with heights and even watching this video (on a big screen) made me feel uneasy. That said, it looks stunning and if ever I get the opportunity to go there and climb to the top, I will ... :)

    • @RG-iw7py
      @RG-iw7py 3 года назад

      MagicMonkey10100 It's absolutely worth it. Movie looks much more scary than reality, lenses are distorting reality. I needed help, time to reach 800m hill a day earlier. But Skellig was ok, it was much shorter trip.
      And the puffins along the trail, within your reach, coming close like robins do...

  • @JohnBurman-l2l
    @JohnBurman-l2l 6 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for doing this. Far surpassed the run of the mill stuff.

  • @denicarson9082
    @denicarson9082 6 лет назад +8

    This is an amazing video, thank you so much for posting. I kinda wish you would have kept the camera rolling after reaching the top to see the site itself but it was still amazing to see the journey. Glad you made it safely.

    • @stuffcookie
      @stuffcookie  6 лет назад +1

      Thanks for watching. I wish I could have kept filming after I reached the top as well but I was too preoccupied with holding my bladder ...

    •  6 лет назад

      You realise that problem has been solved before.

  • @francesco905
    @francesco905 4 месяца назад +1

    pure beauty - apart from the music, couldn't have been more unappropriate

    • @stuffcookie
      @stuffcookie  2 месяца назад

      Thz - I agree too. Maybe I'l pick another piecce of music when I have time.

  • @elghark
    @elghark 5 лет назад +6

    Magic video dude! I'd love to visit it one day and while there, I'd like to lose myself imagining what ancient people used to think by looking at such natural wonder

    • @RG-iw7py
      @RG-iw7py 3 года назад

      :) Then pray for a good weather. Places like Skelligs, Three Sisters look absolutely amazing on a good day.

    • @eddieshevlin1089
      @eddieshevlin1089 3 года назад

      @@RG-iw7py looks wonderful would love to try it but looks scary

    • @RG-iw7py
      @RG-iw7py 3 года назад +1

      @@eddieshevlin1089 I have had same impression but it wasn't so bad. Some 70 years old trekkers enjoyed it:)

    • @eddieshevlin1089
      @eddieshevlin1089 3 года назад +1

      @@RG-iw7py might give it a go even i am 66 retired what else would I be doing now

    • @RG-iw7py
      @RG-iw7py 3 года назад

      @@eddieshevlin1089 :) That's the spirit! I was 50sh when I went there. Two Nordic Walking sticks may help. You will have plenty of time to get there. And along the way you will see these funny birds, at the stretch of your hand. In April you may expect a bit stable weather. I hope you will have perfect one. In case of poor weather all trips are cancelled. You can get there from 3 nearby port towns. With my friends we tried three times. I'd like to go again. Recently, I learned it's one of the seven St. Michael Archangel sanctuaries called The Sword of St. Michael. God bless you and good luck! :)

  • @zaf9834
    @zaf9834 5 лет назад +12

    Looks bit scary climbing up , if you slip from the steps its a long way down.

    • @RG-iw7py
      @RG-iw7py 3 года назад +1

      Well, yes and some railings are possible only on the short part of this trail. it shouldn't be a problem for an average fit person. What you see on the film looks much more scary then it is in reality. But caution is always advisable in any mountains. Since you can get there only if the weather permits sailing these steps should be still ok to climb up and down.
      There's one path there (closed for a long time) to reach a place with a cross by jumping over 100m deep chasm. Irishmen were promising to go there as a penance.

  • @davelang4329
    @davelang4329 6 лет назад +2

    no way in the fuckin world would u get me up there....I was panicking @ the end of the first level...LoL

  • @srfgrn
    @srfgrn 2 года назад +2

    I'm not particularly afraid of heights, but there is no way I'd walk up this path.

  • @Lfomod1Dubstep
    @Lfomod1Dubstep 6 лет назад +5

    I'm extremely scared of hights, I think I could make it up there for sure, but walking down the stairs would absolutely make my legs shake and even pass out haha but I really want to go there :( Not because of star wars but because I love ancient places and history.

    • @stuffcookie
      @stuffcookie  6 лет назад +1

      Thanks for viewing. I didn't even know Star War was filmed here when I joined the trip. I feel scared walking down but after you get used to it, it feels easier than walking up - just look ahead and not fix your eyes on the steps and your feet. Hope you can make the trip one day.

    • @fxq777
      @fxq777 6 лет назад +1

      Lfo, I have wanted to go there since I was 8 years old (I'm now 63) but like you v v scared of heights ! Ill let u go first then tell me about it . Greetings from Dublin

    • @barbarawalker4070
      @barbarawalker4070 6 лет назад

      You can always find a spot to have a sit down and rest for a bit - would that help? … and go with a good, sympathetic friend!

    • @deannalynch7092
      @deannalynch7092 4 года назад +1

      @@BravoDox what an excellent idea 💡

  • @philcomanphotography9244
    @philcomanphotography9244 6 лет назад +5

    Gotta hand it to those monks. Talk about wanting to be left alone...I'm going to look into starting my own monastery at the top of Everest. (when i get over my fear of heights that is, which will be likely never)

    • @aine7173
      @aine7173 5 лет назад

      They picked that spot because the Irish church developed out from the egyptian fathers in the desert. Been close to God in nature.

    • @dukadarodear2176
      @dukadarodear2176 5 лет назад

      You could rent a space anywhere above Manahattan NY and set up a monastery there.

    • @rn9940
      @rn9940 2 года назад

      At the top of everest: average survival time of your monks will be 1-2 days :-) (Above 8000m is the "death zone" due to lack of oxygen, you use up more oxygen than you can take in, even with fast breathing. So unless you want to do terraforming with Mt Everest or have a space station there with artificial oxygen-supply, I humbly suggest another place for your next monastery). ;-)

  • @iamearthbornami
    @iamearthbornami 3 года назад +1

    Truly magnificent.Thank you

  • @tombarnwell5051
    @tombarnwell5051 5 лет назад +2

    Ive been there. Most wonderful place in the world

    • @stuffcookie
      @stuffcookie  5 лет назад

      Yes, amazing. I noticed by chance that you like Liverpool FC... do you live there?

  • @johnc1975
    @johnc1975 6 лет назад +6

    Jaysus Christ, no way I'll be going up those steps. I did the Half Dome cable route and Cloud's Rest in Yosemite (check youtube) but only because a lady friend talked me into it. No one will talk me into doing this.

    • @Shaw95
      @Shaw95 6 лет назад +1

      It's way worse than it looks. Going up is no problem, and if going down becomes an issue you can just sit and scoot down the stairs. Two of my friends are scared of heights and they managed to do it.

    • @asands123
      @asands123 5 лет назад

      Im afraid of heights and I did it. Its not actually that bad. Just take caution and dont do anything stupid.

  • @4133EWvianen
    @4133EWvianen 5 лет назад +4

    Did this one in a wheelchair last year..................piece of cake.

    • @fxq777
      @fxq777 5 лет назад

      Showdown....? A joke

  • @pete4188
    @pete4188 4 года назад +3

    would love to trip on shrooms there alone at the top

  • @hughhurst4082
    @hughhurst4082 4 года назад +1

    Great video Alex!

  • @Sofiapreciosa
    @Sofiapreciosa 4 года назад

    Why i cant fin ant image of the inside of the hut, i reallt want to see how it loocks on the inside

  • @michaelevape60
    @michaelevape60 6 лет назад +3

    Brüh Luke about to be pissed

  • @kathleenriordan7828
    @kathleenriordan7828 Год назад

    Hear or see any puffins in the grasses?

  • @grahamadi4096
    @grahamadi4096 6 лет назад

    Hey it looks amazing how is the sea crossing and disembarking from the boat as I’d like to go and I wouldn’t be great on the water??

    • @stuffcookie
      @stuffcookie  6 лет назад +1

      On that 90 min. trip to the island on that tiny boat that day, all but the crew has experienced some kind of seasick ... perhaps the sea was particular rough that day. Someone asked that the captain afterwards, "... is it really worthy to endure such a rough sea ride for the visit?" The captain replied with, "... at least you got a story to tell". I agree. For me the toughest thing for the trip is to hold your bladder for half of the day because there is no toilet facility on the island nor the boat.

    • @grahamadi4096
      @grahamadi4096 6 лет назад

      Alex Ngan thanks for your reply the whole thing is to walk path the cast screw walked for starwars. I would imagine they flew out on private choppers unlike us fans.

    • @cernernut
      @cernernut 6 лет назад

      We left from Valentia and the trip was about 45 mins from there; a little rough going over; we did not get wet; but coming back, we did get wet, even though the boatman provided us with oilskins; small price to pay. Disembarking a little dicey, just go when the boatman says to.

  • @buailebawns2162
    @buailebawns2162 Месяц назад

    Did anyone take a selfie with Luke Skywalker or was he out that day?
    Luke's home seems much more up market than the Fred Flintstone or Barney Rubble houses.

  • @Happy_HIbiscus
    @Happy_HIbiscus 5 дней назад

    😊😊😊😊

  • @IrishPride7
    @IrishPride7 6 месяцев назад

    As an Irish ☘️ man I'm very proud of this magical place but 2 reasons I wouldn't visit 1. Thalassophobia 2. Fear of Heights

  • @fxq777
    @fxq777 3 года назад

    Outstanding thisyou

  • @FromTheHood2TheWoods
    @FromTheHood2TheWoods 5 лет назад +2

    Wow. I’m taking my 12 year old son this summer. After watching this I’m scared to let him. If he falls off I might as well jump too because his mom will kill me for sure. I’ve done a lot but am scared of heights. I have a feeling this is gonna be the most challenging thing in my life to do. To reach the top

    • @stuffcookie
      @stuffcookie  5 лет назад +3

      Dont worry, just look ahead. Dont keep your eyes fixed on the ground. It isn't that tall. Holding the bladder and surviving the rough sea are most challenging.

    • @YeChewB
      @YeChewB 5 лет назад +1

      Saw some people do it with their kids on a leash.

    • @asands123
      @asands123 5 лет назад +1

      @@stuffcookie I got sick on the boat ride back lol. the seas were really choppy and it scared me more than the climb lol

    • @stuffcookie
      @stuffcookie  5 лет назад

      @@asands123 Me 2, everyone on my boat were sick.

  • @yournewengland5774
    @yournewengland5774 2 года назад

    I'm NOT going up there. No way. I don't WANNA be a monk!

  • @ednaarruda7975
    @ednaarruda7975 11 месяцев назад

    Lugar magnifico lembra machu pichu

  • @petermoore4443
    @petermoore4443 2 года назад

    Pause at 13:23, note the C shaped altar; viewed at that time, beneath another island

  • @fxq777
    @fxq777 6 лет назад +1

    Alex...thx...amazing ...but not for me !!!! Greetings from Dublin

    • @stuffcookie
      @stuffcookie  6 лет назад

      Frank Quinn Thanks for the Comment. Ireland is truely Amazing.

    • @fxq777
      @fxq777 4 года назад +1

      Alex I watched your whole video again. So amazing.

  • @curiousdrone3015
    @curiousdrone3015 5 лет назад +2

    Why the hell is there not a safety wire to attach yourself on to a harness with???

    • @dukadarodear2176
      @dukadarodear2176 5 лет назад +1

      Because the Nanny State hasn't found out yet.

    • @asands123
      @asands123 5 лет назад +3

      they didnt want to do it because it would give people a false sense of security. if you just watch where youre walking, its fine.

    • @fxq777
      @fxq777 5 лет назад +5

      A UNESCO heritage site...their conditions, minimum physical interference!

    • @Daisy-ct3nh
      @Daisy-ct3nh 4 года назад +4

      Its called natural, and should bé left that way.
      Looking for a lift next

    • @chelseacharger
      @chelseacharger 4 года назад +5

      It's a World Heritage Site, not a theme park. People just need to be sensible, have a measure of mobility and they'll be fine.

  • @philcomanphotography9244
    @philcomanphotography9244 6 лет назад

    What's not being mentioned is that all of these people are actually steel workers on skyscrapers, and skyscraper window washers. And i recognized one of them, who has climbed Everest 784 times. No big deal for them whatsoever. Oh well...Not going to happen with this fella...i won't even get out of the boat.

    • @fxq777
      @fxq777 5 лет назад

      Mot true, Phil, some worked as miners in Wales, . They were almost blind

  • @chriscma1
    @chriscma1 2 года назад

    Getting vertigo just watching this.

  • @roostuidos
    @roostuidos 6 лет назад +3

    Bit annoying that the cliff is 'no entry'. Oh well, guess I'll just have to recreate the lightsaber toss when no ones looking!

  • @kerryyournaturalescape3446
    @kerryyournaturalescape3446 6 лет назад +2

    County Kerry, Ireland

  • @fxq777
    @fxq777 3 года назад

    Alex...is this you?

    • @stuffcookie
      @stuffcookie  3 года назад

      Yes, why?

    • @fxq777
      @fxq777 3 года назад

      @@stuffcookie Because the new OxOxOX confused me. Your ascent still remains, in my view, the very best. Grus Aus Irland

    • @stuffcookie
      @stuffcookie  3 года назад

      @@fxq777Thanks. Ha, yeah, everyone changes their public names on social media after the National Security Law imposed in Hong Kong ...

  • @lizmagiz
    @lizmagiz 2 года назад

    Took me more than 15 min!

  • @monkeyx17
    @monkeyx17 3 года назад

    thats where superbad was filmed

  • @melissa0386
    @melissa0386 2 года назад

    Ye I’d love it but the height

  • @raymondwalsh7520
    @raymondwalsh7520 Год назад

    The Irish Machu picchu.

  • @curiousdrone3015
    @curiousdrone3015 5 лет назад +2

    I see so much death.

  • @billymilkman168
    @billymilkman168 5 лет назад +1

    Utter madness. I feel dizzy and sick just watching from the sofa. Many tourists must have fallen off to their deaths, but
    guess that´s not mentioned

    • @Ellemerob
      @Ellemerob 4 года назад +4

      Two too many but still only two people have died from falling on Skellig

  • @CrabDigs
    @CrabDigs Год назад

    "Enter through the narrow gate 12:50 For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it." Heaven was on the other side of that narrow gate for these monks.

  • @freakinxbox7363
    @freakinxbox7363 3 года назад

    Who needs fibre to de-constipate themselves when you scared of heights

  • @philmiska7295
    @philmiska7295 Год назад

    I bet the usual day is gusty especially being exposed to the sea making this treacherous on most days

  • @davidguiney1746
    @davidguiney1746 2 года назад

    You need good grip on your boots for this.

  • @lallyoisin
    @lallyoisin 4 года назад

    This message is for non Irish people:
    Lú or Lugh (Luke/Luka) was a demi god in Irish folklore. He had the unruly task of killing his father. He lost an arm in battle and it was magically replaced with a metal prosthetic arm. He was trained in many martial arts and many skills.
    He carried a spear/sword of light.
    George Lú cas .. eat your heart out. Ironic star wars was filmed here!
    🦌🎶🙏🌳☀️🐎🐍🐬

    • @skinnysnorlax9356
      @skinnysnorlax9356 4 года назад

      ...You’re pulling my leg.😳

    • @lallyoisin
      @lallyoisin 4 года назад

      @@skinnysnorlax9356
      all stories come from Ireland! 😉
      why you think Disney came here every year? his name is french but his great grandmother was Irish.
      Bram Stoker (Dracula)
      Oscar Wilde
      Arthur Conan Doyle (Sherlock) mother
      William butler Yeats
      john millington synge
      Beckett
      james joyce
      Brendan Behan
      George Bernard Shaw
      Maeve Binchy
      Oliver Goldsmith
      Seamus Heaney
      internet's here now...
      we dont need stories to store info anymore!
      just kidding... stories are just the same everywhere! 🧙🏻‍♂️🤣🐍

  • @chasam1234
    @chasam1234 4 года назад

    Looks extremely dangerous i don't know what the Health and Safety situation is but no guard rail etc ...the clocks ticking..

    • @PJP812
      @PJP812 4 года назад +3

      Oh- FFs another snowflake - sorry the monks didnt put up a guard rail for you - the clocks ticking for you - just stay away from the skelligs ya pansy

    • @chasam1234
      @chasam1234 4 года назад

      LMFAO ! Ya Pansy lol you stuck in the 70’s ... prick !

    • @RobespierreThePoof
      @RobespierreThePoof 3 месяца назад

      Jesus. Is this the only way you know how to engage with cutural heritage sites of great significance?

  • @Texasslim57
    @Texasslim57 Год назад

    hard to watch, too jerky. buy a steady cam mate.

  • @johnough4893
    @johnough4893 Год назад

    The music doesn't suit the video and is irritating. Try again!

  • @AimForTheMoon4519
    @AimForTheMoon4519 Год назад

    Great video, but no safety measures and people shouldn't be allowed there. Doesn't look safe at all