Traversed the ridge 48 years ago with my dad....... if only I could do it now. Thanks for the memories.

Outstanding filming, letting the sound of the hills be the music, and a gentle non sensationalist commentary. These are the best videos for hill walking in the Highlands.

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Malcolm, Many thanks for your kind comment. The day was a bit special with all the elements coming together nicely to give an unforgettable mountain experience. Take care, Charlie.

Great video Charlie as always, lm sure l watched Michael Palin on TV doing this ridge with his son many years ago.

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi John, The ridge is just magic when you get a weather window like we had. A terrific outing that will stick with us for a while. Many thanks for watching. Cheers Charlie

I've done this ridge 3 times myself, including twice on the chancellor, once in the rain, and once with a descent of the clachaig gully 'path' at the end. But I was probably just as scared watching the guy at 8:01 as I was during any part of my 3 traverses. Slow and steady wins the race sometimes - take care 👍

We were on Ben Challum when you shot this. No cloud inversion for us though. Did the AE a few years ago and this makes me want to have another go.

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Bob, We drove past all the clear east tops on route to Glencoe and was surprised just how thick the cloud was lying in the glen. AE is a joy when conditions are like this but just got to pick your moment. Hope you enjoy a repeat visit soon. Cheers, Charlie.

Great video, I did the ridge in 1998 and I've never been so scared in my life, I remember the rain coming upwards as you looked down either side of the ridge.

@charliemccartney7055

Жыл бұрын

Hi Gary, It’s certainly a different place when the weather is a bit wild. Not your normal hill walking day but a fine scramble in conditions like this. Many thanks for watching. Cheers, Charlie

这条线路被誉为世界十大刺激徒步道。Mr.Charlie McCartney 运气真好，山头有祥云缭绕，如同仙境。画面十分壮观，令人向往。 This route has been named one of the world's top 10 exciting hiking trails. Mr.Charlie McCartney are very lucky. The mountain is surrounded by auspicious clouds, like a fairyland. The picture is spectacular and fascinating.

WOW ! Stunning Views!

Stunning Charlie, keep on walking..... thank you. ATB 👍🏔

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dave, Many thanks for taking the time to view our cracking day in Glencoe. Doesn't get much better than this... Cheers, Charlie.

I do not remember the ridge being so difficult when I did it more than 40 years ago. I am amazed that I managed to complete it. Great video.

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hello, It always looks worse than it actually is but as you'll know you need a head for height at a few exposed bits. I don't think you every forgot about this type of ridge walk... happy memories. Cheers, Charlie.

Holy Moly, that was simply stunning! Watching this on a high Def TV and it was like being there with you. Thanks for taking us along. ATB Brian

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Brian, Glad you enjoyed tagging along on our AE trip. Many thanks for watching. Cheers, Charlie.

Absolutely stunning. Thank you.

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Russell, It's great when days like yesterday come along and shows the hills at their best. Cheers, Charlie.

Amazing footage! Wow!

Those crazy views, stunning scotland ! Top notch you two 👍👍

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Moses, Was that not a cracking day we had... the slow evaporation of the cloud inversion just kept changing the views throughout the day. Hope this weather window holds. Cheers, Charlie.

Recent subscriber Charlie, I've found your films really useful in getting a feel for a route before planning one for myself. It'll be a while before I'm brave enough for this one! But wonderful to watch, and you got stunning conditions there.

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

John, Using KZread as a resource is the way to go. Wish it was around when I first started hitting the tops. ATB, Charlie.

Brilliant Charlie, Absolutely stunning images. Made the ridge look easy! 😀 What a fantastic day you had for it. Fantastic watch! Cheers!

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Kris, You just can't fail with the photography when all the elements come together. It was delightful to take our time and enjoyed everything that's great about the AE. I bet it's a scary place in the winter when plastered with snow.. but that's for the big boys :). Cheers, Charlie.

Hello Charlie I did the ridge back in 1999 ( west to east 🤭 ) loved it but never again lol. Great video, thanks again

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Philip, It's a cracking ridge but I can understand why some don't really enjoy the experience. Its certainly a contrast to the normal Scottish mainland tops. Many thanks for watching. Cheers, Charlie.

WOW, another great video from you both. When it comes to the high ground of Scotland you guys are the best always a must watch.

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeffrey, Many thanks for you kind comment and I appreciate you taking the time to view. ATB, Charlie.

Those swirling clouds certainly added to the atmospheric and spectacular scenery. Many thanks for sharing.

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, The cloud inversion and it slowing breaking up give so stunning views of this great area. Its just great when it all comes together. Thanks for watching...ATB, Charlie.

One of the best Videos yet Charlie-fantastic footage of a Classic Route. Just for the benefit of other readers I had to effect an Emergency Descent from the Ridge just after The Chancellor Section a few years ago after turning an Ankle. Just to emphasise what all the Guidance says - do not try a Descent from the Ridge, once committed, until your reach The Terminus - it really is NOT recommended. I made it by the skin of my Teeth. The only consolation was the Lagavulin Whiskey in The Clachaig Inn and the fact that when I did get down it was dark and the Aurora was on display. I'll never forget it. This is the best Video I have ever seen of this Route - Stunning. Thanks again Charlie.....See you on the Next One !

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Les, This certainly isn't a ridge to try and come down early as you'll quickly run into issues with big drops and angled ledges... it's a scary thought. You did well getting down with an ankle injury. Hope the hangover in the morning didn't hurt as bad as the injury. Cheers, Charlie.

Quite stunning views. What a day!! 🌞🌞 I think it was so clear, l never want to do the Aonach Eagach 🤣🤣 Looks like mountaineering to me 😕

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Gavin, The AE isn't for everyone and its certainly right to stay within the comfort zone and enjoy the many other tops around Scotland. Take care, Charlie.

Charlie wow - superb views, superb video, such a stunning, but difficult hike 👌👍

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Wolfgang, Yes, the AE isn't your typical mainland hike and is more aligned with the Skye Cuillin but as you would see gives a superb experience when conditions are right. Cheers, Charlie.

Wow......stunning conditions Charlie.Some amazing footage you have captured there. Inversions and Brockens on the ridge,a hillwalkers dream.

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Andy, Don't you just love it when all the elements come together to give a memorial day. Many thanks for taking the time to look through our trip. Cheers, Charlie.

That looked a great day out Charlie! Those shots looking over the ridge with the inversion were stunning! Atb Chris

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, it was just one of these days where the views were changing every few minutes as the cloud evaporated, just superb. Many thanks for watching. Cheers, Charlie.

Fantastic vid Charlie, tried it once and turned back not long after Meall Dearg, hoping to do it soon after a bit more experience on grade1 scrambles. As always a fantastic edit. ATB, Frank.

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Frank, Good decision to turn back if you didn't feel comfortable.. hills don't go anywhere and can be tackled when the time is right. ATB, Charlie.

Great stuff guys. Love those conditions.

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Andy, It's great to set off knowing the conditions are assured for a change. Super day, just hope this weather window continues. Cheers, Charlie.

Another great video Charlie, well done!!

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Gazza M, Glad you enjoyed our latest adventure. A special weather day makes all the difference. Many thanks for watching. Cheers, Charlie.

WOW.. that look magnificent! what a day you got! you absolutely nailed your thumbnail! still to do this ridge, hope I get a day like that when I get round to it.

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew, It's a super ridge when the summer condition are like yesterday. I suggest you leave it for a stick on weather day for the full enjoyment. Cheers, Charlie.

What fantastic conditions in which to tackle the ridge. Great views, great video.

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Charles, Glad you enjoyed our AE trip. We were certainly fortunate with the weather window over that period has things remained settle for a week which allowed us to set a stick on day. Cheers, Charlie.

Fantastic footage on a fantastic day. Great work Charlie

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Many thanks for watching. Its just great when you get the combination of settled weather, cloud inversion and Glencoe views. ATB, Charlie.

Absolutely sublime Charlie! Nothing more to say. Paul

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, Glad you enjoyed yesterdays walk, it was a cracking day. Makes a change when you know the weather is going to be good before you leave the car. Cheers, Charlie.

Superb Charlie. Making the most of the great conditions. The AE is on my list to do but will def be leaving it for a day like u's had. Thanks for posting.

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Selwyn, Many thanks for watching. Your certainly right to leave AE for a stick on weather day to enjoy the full experience. Cheers, Charlie.

Stunning scenes Charlie. Cloud inversions really make it worthwhile. Martin.

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Martin, Many thanks for taking the time to view yesterday cracking trip. Hopefully this weather will continue for a bit longer. Cheers, Charlie.

Fabulous day and fabulous videography. Thanks

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Robert, The cracking weather and ideal subject certainly makes filming a bit easier. Many thanks for watching. Cheers, Charlie.

I don’t think I have the bottle for this yet but really looking forward to giving it a try at some point. Spectacular views! Thanks Alistair

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Alistair, It's the sort of thing you build up too but your right to be wary. Choose a good dry summer day when your ready and you'll enjoy the experience. Cheers, Charlie.

Fantastic video footage and great information of the surrounding area as usual. Done that a few years ago, but don’t fancy it again, got a wee bit scary at times but as you say, take your time. 👍

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jim, I know what you mean as I certainly don't have the same head for exposure that I used to have. Not sure if it's older and wiser or just old fart stuff. lol... Cheers, Charlie.

Doesn't get much better than that Charlie , a stunning day for the AE ..cheers Stevie

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Stevie, Your spot on... I'm not sure how the day could have been improved. Thanks for taking the time to view. Cheers, Charlie.

absolutely stunning - looks like you both had a cracking day ATB Murray

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Murray, You'll know these days don't come around often but this settled spell is giving more opportunity than normal for some classic mountain adventures. Cheers, Charlie.

Brilliant Chaz, the Aonach Eagach with a morning cloud inversion and brocken spectres. Doesn't get much better. I fancy another go now. 👌🏼 Looks like you got ridge to yourselves. The joys of retirement. 😁

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Robin, We had a cracking day and not a lot of walkers on the ridge. Oddly, the majority we saw were all young couples (nae other old farts) enjoying the glories of Glencoe. Cheers, Charlie.

@WalkWithWallace

2 жыл бұрын

@@charliemccartney7055 nicely done. I've seen queues at the crazy pinnacles and had to wait my turn. 👀

nice to see the ridge in the sunshine. I was in the glen the same day - but looking up. thanks for sharing ATB

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi John, Many thanks for watching. Certainly a super day for the tops. Cheers, Charlie.

Amazing Charlie, your video gives a really good feel for it! This is one im dying to do, but still plucking up the courage for it 😂 Atb, James

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi James, Courage comes with a wee bit experience and a bit scramble practise. It's all there we you get onto the ridge just got to take your time and enjoy. Cheers, Charlie.

@MrSteveemac

2 жыл бұрын

We did this 1 a few weeks back and I'm still traumatised 😂 I had a bit of a panic attack on the pinnacles, wind got up, battered with sleet and rain. my legs and mind were gone. Somehow pulled through it but it'll take a while to build confidence for exposure like that again. Like you say Charlie, experience is where I was lacking. Should've waited another year or so and got few more practice days in. Great vid Charlie, good luck James. Steve.

Amazing! If I ever get to do this ridge then these are the conditions I want. Would love my regular treking partners to experience this with me. Some day soon.

@alistairthow1384

2 жыл бұрын

There has been amazing amount of inversion days this year Charlie. Would you say this year has been the best or close to it in your experience.

@alistairthow1384

Жыл бұрын

Got this ridge done two days ago and got the amazing inversion on the first summit but sadly clag from then on. Absolutely incredible experience.

A truly stunning vlog of the A E ridge. I first did it with my dad in the 80s and later with my wife in the 9os, but on the last trip a guy we spoke with on Am Bodach later fell and died. This put my wife off for life

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve, I remember being on Creag Meagaidh the day someone fell and died. Not a nice feeling being close and it stayed with me for a while. There is always risk in anything we do... Cheers, Charlie.

You never let us down, Charlie -- yet another great video! Although I have climbed many of the mountains in this region, I never did get to do this ridge, but from what I can see here, that might have been a good move on my part! Scary stuff!! Makes both An Teallach and Liathach look like a walk in the park... Thanks for posting -- I now need a few wee drams!

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Rosa, You certainly need a head for heights but the scrambling isn't too difficult.... but don't fall :). Things ramp up big time when its winter conditions but that's for the big boy's. Take care, Charlie.

@RosaLichtenstein01

2 жыл бұрын

@@charliemccartney7055 OK, I'll take your word for it.:-) Just watched the following video by Start Clark. In it, he and his partner climb Liathach via the infamous Northern Pinnacles -- so I'll have to take back what I said above about that 'walk in the park'. This is seriously scary! kzread.info/dash/bejne/gailxseLqbbVXaw.html

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

@@RosaLichtenstein01 I saw the Liathach video this morning and I agree scary stuff. Not for me, I'll stick with the ridge route as the Northern Pinnacles would be outside my comfort zone.

@RosaLichtenstein01

2 жыл бұрын

@@charliemccartney7055 My thoughts exactly! :-)

Hi Charlie, WHAT A DAY! It’s one thing getting a good day for the ridge but to get the inversion also… mini lottery win me thinks! 😊 All the best.. D&L

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi D&L, You are right, days like this don't come along too often but its great when they do and where better on the AE in Glencoe. Cheers, Charlie.

Amazing ❤️

@charliemccartney7055

Жыл бұрын

Hi UK Explorer, Glad you enjoyed our AE outing. It was a cracker and a day to remember. Cheers, Charlie

@martaexplorer

Жыл бұрын

@@charliemccartney7055 Yeah that inversion was amazing. Well done for completing such a challenging walk 👍

All the years doing the Anoach Eagach I've never had a cloud inversion that good 👍

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jim, It was certainly a special day and one that was looking likely with the settled spell of weather at that time. I terrific day that will stick in the memory for a while. Cheers, Charlie.

Great video of a familiar but not recently visited area for me. Lovely inversion and cloud effects. The descent from Am Bodach seems steeper and more complex than I remember .. and I still think Am Bodach should be a Munro given its distance from Meall Dearg and the complexity of the ridge.

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ian, Am Bodach is a super top and the changed path from the old one now has a more direct route rather than going to the east col. Certainly gets the sweat flowing quickly. Cheers, Charlie.

Ooooooft nailed it Charlie 👌😎👍

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Kev, Its just great when you know the walking day is going to be stunning as you leave the car. It makes a pleasant change. Cheers, Charlie.

@alistairthow1384

2 жыл бұрын

If I ever get round to doing this it will be with a large dollop of Ooofffttt, and a jezzz! on top.

Awesome 👍

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi zunkwind, Many thanks for taking the time to look at our outing yesterday. Cheers, Charlie.

Euan Taylor Hi Charlie and Mike. Soloed this when I was 30 after several aborted attempts. Remember the down climb from Am Bodach as something less complex. But that was half a century ago so probably it wasn’t. Love your editing and gentle manner. Had a fabulous day on Stuc an Lochain last week though a haze kinda spoiled the stunning views across the moor. (Note your daughter is keeping an eye on you mine does too! Cheers

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Evan, This spell of settled weather is just great and makes a difference when you're almost assured a good day. Its been 10 years since our last visit to AE but this has been the best out of them all. Many thanks for watching. Cheers, Charlie.

Couldn't be better !! 5.5 hours !! inc better option at the end. Top Stuff !!

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Larry, You just can't fail with a stick on weather forecast, Glencoe and a cloud inversion. Happy days. Cheers, Charlie.

A fine video Charlie, it's difficult to video and climb this mountain to do it justice! It's a fine challenge with some exposed sections not for the novice! I climbed it in the opposite direction maybe your route was better! The walk back to the clachaig was tiresome but worth it! Cheers mark.

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark, I find the east/west route is generally better as the sun is at your back for the photos. On one occasion we retraced our steps back along the ridge to the car which was probably a lot less scary than the Glencoe road walk lol. Take care, Charlie.

Wonderful conditions but those flies..!

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ian, They looked worst on the camera and were actually not that bad. Fortunately, only a pest on the second munro. Thanks for watching. Charlie.

Brilliant Charlie what a day you two had for it bet it was roasting as well eh? Have you and Mike ever went over to The Chancellor?

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Peter, Yes, it was 26 degrees with no wind. As you can imagine we were looking for water by the time we hit the road. I've not been on The Chancellor while doing the ridge but the access looks ok from the top. Cheers, Charlie.

Absolutely fantastic footage, thanks so much for sharing your adventures. I'm curious what you use to film your treks?

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi L, I use a GoPro Hero 9 shooting in 4k at 30fps. I find it's ideal for putting up with the conditions we get throughout the year. Cheers, Charlie.

Dad 😳😳😳 that's a little bit narrow and steep all at once, is it not? 😂

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hello My Darling, It's just a magic place for a bit of summertime scrambling :) I was ok as I had my minder with me :)xxx

@lynmccartney9700

2 жыл бұрын

@@charliemccartney7055your minder looked like he stumbled at one point 😜

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

@@lynmccartney9700 He was needing cup of tea and a bit if cake, that always works wonders :)xxx

Mega mate was on it not so long ago!

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Shaun, Hope you had a similar day as it great just to take your time and get a good look around. Many thanks for watching. ATB, Charlie.

Hi Charlie, you must have used 2x cars,at the end of your walk, it wasn't where you started 😉

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi David, Yes, you a right. Glencoe isn’t the best place to walk near the road during the busy times. Cheers, Charlie

Simply awesome Charlie, thankyou so much for that fantastic video,Ian Mckay, Dundee

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ian, Glad you enjoyed viewing our walk yesterday. The AE is just stunning in these conditions and it would be hard to improve on the outing. Cheers, Charlie..

I wish people would say this properly. It's pronounced more like Oonach, not Anach. Great video though 👍

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Mark, Never been great with the pronunciations that why as lowland Scot I tend to stay away from them :). Many thanks for watching. Cheers, Charlie.