Lovely views from the top Charlie, especially with the orange glow from the low winter Sun. Cheers, Andy.

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Andy, It's just great when you get a weather day for the opportunity to enjoy the tops for a change. Many thanks for watching. Cheers, Charlie.

Hi Charlie, fantastic video very well detailed hike with great cloud inversion, all that bogie hiking and yourself and Mike got home with clean boots ;-) Excellant.

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi James, Many thanks for watching our latest outing. It's days like this that is payback for a few days in the clag. Just superb... Cheers, Charlie.

Hello Charlie….. this is absolutely an amazing climb. The most beautiful, stunning views at the top. I felt very tiny indeed when I saw you at the top looking like a tiny pin against the clouds, mountain and sky. This was indeed most interesting and stunning. Thankyou for bringing such beauty to my day. Cheers and take care my friend. Happy New Year 👌🤩💕😇 LilliStJohn

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Lilli, Glad you enjoyed our special day out above the clouds, it was stunning. Happy New Year to you and yours for 2022. Take care, Charlie.

Beautiful. Regards

Magic Charlie. What a day

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Kev, Just one of those days that makes up for the clag and the soakings. Cheers, Charlie.

U have great knowledge Charlie. Brilliant

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hello, after many years of walking you get to know the mountain areas quite well and recognise familiar tops from various angles. Thanks for taking the time to view. Cheers Charlie

Very nice video your pal look like good hard walker :) Deep water too.....

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Dawid David, Yes, Mike is an experienced walker and keeps a good pace. It certainly helps being twins as we are well matched for fitness. Cheers, Charlie.

Another great video 👍

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Goprocaz, Many thanks for taking the time to view our latest outing. Cheers, Charlie.

Outstanding! thank you so much for sharing these films, they're always brilliant :)

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Major Nova, Many thanks for taking the time to view our outing from yesterday. Cheers, Charlie.

Stunning Charlie,absolutely stunning, thankyou so much for bringing back memories of days like that in our beautiful hills,Ian Dundee

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ian, It's just magic when you break through the clag into sunshine and blue sky. Always put an extra spring in the step. Cheers, Charlie.

Sheer magic !!! What a great video 👍👍

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Alan, Many thanks for taking the time to view yesterdays outing. Cheers, Charlie

Great day for it Charlie. Stunning views 👍

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hello, It certainly was a cracking day. I suspect this weekend will be similar in the hills, just got to pick the right top. Cheers, Charlie.

What a day to be in the hills Charlie. I did these 2 earlier this year & that bog!!! Stunning inversion. 😍

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Linda, I had forgotten just how bad the bog is, just as well we have the river crossing to wash things down before hitting the car. You can never get tired of an inversion and the thrill of breaking through the cloud at height never leaves you. Cheers, Charlie.

Superb 👏👏 enjoy your Christmas guys

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Barrie, Many thanks for watching and hope you and ours have a great time through the festive period. Cheers, Charlie.

As usual, Superb stuff lads. Amazing views from the top and well worth the paddle 👍👍

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Moses, Many thanks for watching. This sort of day makes up for the not so good outings and will keep us going for a while. Cheers, Charlie.

Above the clouds looks insane!! What a day

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hello, You're right, just terrific when you break through the clag into glorious sunshine. Magic... Cheers, Charlie.

Another cracking route and Video Charlie- Thank You. I've never seen Ben Lui from that side only ever approaching Her from Cononish. Brilliant to see the Scottish Tops above the Inversion. Happy CHristmas Charlie - to you & Mike and Families Etc...Have a Good One. Slainte :-)

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Les, Thanks for that and can I wish you all the best Christmas and 2022. We could do with Covid getting under control and things getting back to some form of normality. Take care, Charlie.

Wow, an absolute superb video!!! Thank you for explaining which mountains and which ridges can be seen above the clouds from the summit of Ben Lui, Charlie. Such a great hike with impressive views! I just saw today‘s weatherforecast for Scotland and I said to my wife. Surely Charlie will be on track again ;-) . Then I saw the Ben Lui video.

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Wolfgang, This high pressure we have sitting over the hills this weekend is great for inversions. The trick is picking the right top to ensure you're high enough to enjoy it. Cheers, Charlie.

Thanks for sharing Charlie , a lot less snow than couple weeks back that’s for sure

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Alabama Fwee, It's just not laying around for long at the moment with the range in temperatures. I must admit I thought there would have been more on the north facing slopes. We're needing a prolonged cold spell to help get things in condition. Cheers, Charlie.

Cracking video Charlie, great to break thru the clouds for a superb view like you got from Ben Lui. Liked the river crossing, just don’t stop 🤣👍. Was out yesterday myself, fantastic weather we got also. Cheers, Frank.

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Frank, It was a cracking day providing to pick the higher tops. I'll look forward to seeing your outing. Cheers, Charlie.

mare like 4 and a half days for me Charlie !!! World class top stuff Guys !!as per usual 😀

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Larry, I like it.. great stuff. It's the taking parts that's important not the time..... lol. Take care, Charlie.

Absolutely stunning 👏👏👏, maybe one of these days I'll get my cloud inversion 😁

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Anthony, It'll probably arrive when you least expect it... Fingers crossed you'll get an opportunity sooner rather than later. Cheers, Charlie.

Great footage Charlie.An amazing inversion.I was up Ben Lui from Dalrigh side on Saturday and the clarity up top was one of the best i've had.You could see for miles.Could see Inversions in the distance and like you said pretty warm on top.This has been a year for Inversions.😎👍

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Andy, Glad you were able to take opportunity of this settled weather window. Just magic when you able to walk through the clag into sunshine and blue sky. It's payback for a few of the claggy tops we've had recently. Cheers, Charlie.

Seasons Greetings Charlie and Mike, water levels seem to be back to normal. What a lovely morning.... fantastic.. clear crisp views 😁 Thank you both for all content this past year, look forward to plenty more adventures . ATVBW 🥃 👍🏔

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dave, Yes, water levels aren't too bad. Many thanks for watching through the year... roll on 2022 for more tops. Cheers, Charlie.

What a fantastic video and commentary I did Ben lui from dalrigh OK its a longer route but without the river crossing ,to get a clear view from the summit just awesome picking out the ridges the mountain it's the best look forward to your next video

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Philip, Ben Lui has always been good to us with regards to summit views and the inversion was the icing on the cake. It's been 20+ years since the last time we walked this route as coming in from the east is generally the route of chose when completing the group. Cheers, Charlie.

Another great cloud inversion. Struck it lucky Charlie

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hello, The forecast was giving an indication that it might happen the route having Ben Lui helped getting to the clearance height. You can never get tired of walking through the clouds to sunshine, blue sky and no wind..... just superb. Cheers, Charlie.

Brilliant video Charlie 😁👍❤️..Love Ben Lui ,..The river and the horrendous boggy bit at the fire break aren’t fun though😂..Used to take my socks and shoes off to go over it..Now I I put pedal bin bags over my legs with elastic bands and cross it😂👍

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Murchies Mountains, You just can't go anywhere without a couple of bin bags in your kit....lol. The boggy bit hasn't improved across the years but Beinn a' Chleibh was the main target otherwise we've started from the east. Cheers, Charlie.

@murchiesmountains2820

2 жыл бұрын

@@charliemccartney7055 Nice one Charlie 😁👍..Keep the videos coming mate ❤️🏔

What a day you got Charlie. Sadly I’m missing this weekend inversion bonanza! I recall doing this when the snow was down the the road: boots and trousers off to wade over that river. A freezing start but soon warm up if you’re kit is dry. Atb gordon

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Gordon, This weekend is certainly looking settled with the good chance of an inversion. Hopefully, plenty more opportunities through this winter. We had a similar river crossing experience at the tarf water a few years back when we were up over the knees at one point but the boots were tied to the pack to keep dry. Just what adventures are made off... Cheers, Charlie.

@whenigotothemountains1203

2 жыл бұрын

@@charliemccartney7055 hopefully although the winter inversion is unusual. Gutted to be missing it but let’s see what the season holds. Keeping dry is key in winter.

Another great video Charlie! Much prefer the ascent from the east as not a fan of river crossings! Ben Lui is a stunning mountain and to get above the clouds was a real bonus. Happy Xmas.Mark.

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark, I agree, we normally come from the east and it's been about 20 years since we were last striding across the river. The bog is just as bad.... lol. Cheers, Charlie.

@markalanshaw4950

2 жыл бұрын

@@charliemccartney7055 Hi Charlie, thought I would just check my climbing log Ben Lui, Ben Oss and Beinn Dubhcraig May 1997, where does time go? A fantastic day, I have memory problems but that climb was special, it's up there with Alligan and Liatac and of coarse Buachaille Etive More! Cheers! Mark.

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

@@markalanshaw4950 I know what you mean.... the time just drifts past at speed. That's where the log comes in handy for reference. Cheers.

HNY to you both, been watching a bundle of your high level walks and must say pretty impressive. This one said it all. A mediocre winter's day in the valley can emerge into something special - with effort - at elevation. I can't understand how you both managed the ascent with dry feet after that river crossing?

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hello, A good pair of winter boots which generally have a higher level of waterproof, gaters fitted tightly over the lace section of the boot and over trousers. It works fine providing you don't stop walking. The bog up through the wood was worse than the river... lol. Cheers, Charlie.

Muito bem ok🤠👍👏👏

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hello, Many thanks for taking the time to view our recent outing. ATB, Charlie.

Water water everywhere but well worth the soaking.

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Robert, The water was fine but the bog going up through the fire break wasn't great. Now I remember why we normally walk in from the east. Cheers, Charlie.

Hi Charlie amazing video so glad I found you . Could you give me some advice I’m setting up my own channel , can I ask what camera you use ? Also do you use a microphone thanks in advance.

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, I use a GoPro Hero 9 shooting in 4k at 30fps. I don’t use an external mic just to keep things simple. I did have the GoPro media module for a while but reverted back to the camera mic as I didn’t find a big difference. There are certainly a lot more slick channels on KZread but my collection is simply focused on the walk, views and experience which includes worts in all. I’ve no issues with the camera, although I’m not a great fan of the GoPro colour profile, it handles the riggers of the mountain environment through the seasons very well. Hope this gives you some help. Cheers Charlie.

Absolutely amazing Charlie! That inversion was breathtaking! Where is that drone you used to have? Paul

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, I tend not to combine the drone flying with the hill walking to focus on the hills bit I'm planning to taking it along next year providing the conditions allow it. Cheers, Charlie.

I'm guessing u had soacking feet? Why do they put paths down but then not a bridge over a river like that? It makes most people avoid that walk becssue of the river crossing I think, also do u think u would do the Cape wrath trial? I would love to watch you guys do that

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Matthew, No, feet were dry. Providing you have good winter boot, gators and waterproof trousers you can get across providing you don't stop. We have no plans for the CWT but you have to admire the walkers who taking it on. We prefer camping by the car where weight isn't an issue. Cheers, Charlie.

What boots do you use ? ... not a drop inside ? :O Thank you for sharing

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Daniel, Our feet were dry and it's something we've successfully done in the past. I have the Garmont Tower and Mike has a heavier boot by them. The boots really need to be a heavier winter construction with gators and waterproofs worn at the same time for best results. Cheers, Charlie.

Do your feet stay relatively dry when you march quickly across the river?

@alistairthow1384

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry about comment Charlie, you answered my question right at the very end.

@charliemccartney7055

2 жыл бұрын

@@alistairthow1384 Alistair, A good pair of winter boots, gators and waterproof trousers will keep out the water providing you don't stop then..... Cheers, Charlie.