THE DEATH RIDGE - THE AONACH EAGACH RIDGE.

Today I experienced the death ridge in the stunning Glen Coe.
It was an Amazing adventure but also probably the scariest thing I have ever done.

Пікірлер: 257

  • @Sean-me4fv
    @Sean-me4fv11 ай бұрын

    RIP to the three hikers who died there this week

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    11 ай бұрын

    RIP, condolences to there families

  • @geoffroberts201
    @geoffroberts2012 жыл бұрын

    Did this in Winter in 1975 with half a dozen mates from Liverpool University mountaineering club. Covered in snow and ice the view on a crisp frozen morning was absolutely awesome. I remember it as fun but I was young and invincible. On the final descent, scree running like idiots, one lad found a long dead sheep by getting his whole leg stuck through the decayed carcass. Those were the days.

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are a brave man doing it in the snow & ice wow, I just about done it on a clear day haha

  • @geoffroberts201

    @geoffroberts201

    2 жыл бұрын

    We did have the full winter gear for the time. Ropes, crampons ice axes etc. Climbed up to the ridge day one and bivvied in the wind shadow of the ridge then did it next day. Sunrise was tremendous but none of us had cameras. The last and best winter stuff I ever did.

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@geoffroberts201 sounds fantastic mate

  • @holyworrier

    @holyworrier

    2 жыл бұрын

    What are the odds, eh?

  • @peterlewis2255

    @peterlewis2255

    2 жыл бұрын

    Done it in winter a couple of times back in the 1980s, witnessed an accident the second time, just on that first descent. Extraordinarily the victim's companions were able to flag down a passing SAR helicopter on a training mission. We watched them waving at the chopper, and thought "you'll be lucky" - and they were ! Instant casevac with no radio, no mobile phone in those days either. Would have been an hour + to get down to call out the regular MRT, and at least another 2 hours before they could get to scene, probably more. Definitely one of the oddest things I've seen on the hill.

  • @mozdickson
    @mozdickson2 жыл бұрын

    Them mountains are like gigantic bones. The bones of the earth planet. Tough as nails. Thanks for climbing and showing it tae us

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Your very welcome

  • @LondonVisited
    @LondonVisited2 жыл бұрын

    Loved the video and the views were incredible, now subbed to see more - well done ATB Steve

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou mate, I appreciate you 🙏🏼

  • @NorwayHikesTrails
    @NorwayHikesTrails2 жыл бұрын

    Great hike Mikey. Spectacular ridge line, and beautiful views.

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou 🙏🏼

  • @DrawingNo1
    @DrawingNo12 жыл бұрын

    My favorite Munro ridge walk by a long way. Great video btw!

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s an amazing ridge for sure, & Thankyou very much

  • @andylanigan3752
    @andylanigan37522 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed the video,looks different from others in terms of visual impact,Glencoe looked mean, atmospheric.Did climb Meall Dearg from the Kinlochleven side,but settled for a few steps along the ridge before beating a retreat!

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou mate for a novice like myself I do try my best to make the best video I can, Thankyou for watching

  • @willcurrie5936
    @willcurrie59362 жыл бұрын

    Stunning guy's watching all the way from New Zealand 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👌

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou for watching will I appreciate it 🙏🏼🇳🇿

  • @RoadtrippinwithTakacs
    @RoadtrippinwithTakacs11 ай бұрын

    Gorgeous and horrifying all in one. Nicely done. 👍💪

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    11 ай бұрын

    Thankyou I appreciate your kind words

  • @Fantic156
    @Fantic1562 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding. Was on my bucket list to do, but at 62 now, and bust knee ligaments mean I walk flatter trails now. Great video .. ;)

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sorry to hear you couldn’t make the ridge mate, Appreciate you watching

  • @maggiesfarm7970

    @maggiesfarm7970

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me too at 67.

  • @chrissaltmarsh6777
    @chrissaltmarsh67772 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the memories...more than 40 years ago; it was VERY hot that day. Came down the Stone Chute, a scree run. Reminds me how daft I was then.

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    People were telling me to avoid that stone chute like the plague haha, your bravery is unmatched haha

  • @chrissaltmarsh6777

    @chrissaltmarsh6777

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@exploringwithmikey I was young, fit and stupid. It was a wonderful run - the pub was in sight all the way. And I did have some technique as it happens. I love that place, hence the memories. Thanks.

  • @dgronzega8073
    @dgronzega80732 жыл бұрын

    What a great walk about. 💪👍 Thanks for sharing. 😎

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou bud I appreciate you watching

  • @tooyoungtobeold8756
    @tooyoungtobeold87562 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video. The Scottish Highlands are stunning. I would love to do that hike, but sadly, I am not fit/strong enough.

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou mate, The highlands are absolutely breathtaking

  • @anastasiyakonteyeva7540
    @anastasiyakonteyeva75402 жыл бұрын

    Wow. Looks amazing! Well done.

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou

  • @neilab
    @neilab2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for posting did this in winter 1998 was an amazing day

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Your welcome Neil, don’t forget to subscribe to keep up to date, Ben Nevis video coming soon 👀

  • @madeljacky
    @madeljacky2 жыл бұрын

    Thats sum amazing scenery there, we have the Mournes in Northern Ireland, they are good but they arnt a patch on this, its simply stunning.

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou bud

  • @robertducky7619
    @robertducky76192 жыл бұрын

    Great video....fantastic views mate.

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cheers rob, it was beautiful

  • @jennifernelson8310
    @jennifernelson83102 жыл бұрын

    Great ridge that and well done,love the footwear,hehe

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou Jennifer, make sure you subscribe, To see more upcoming adventures 🙏🏼

  • @kevinpalmer7452
    @kevinpalmer74522 жыл бұрын

    That was fantastic proper lads adventure 👍

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou mate, we had a great day

  • @jackbrown2325
    @jackbrown23252 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful country man ! ...great stuff .

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou man

  • @nigelsutton6919
    @nigelsutton69192 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for posting. Brought back some memories from when I did the ridge in 1995 and then completed the Munros in 2003 (No.3011). Have you done Skye yet? The In Pin will take your breath away.

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic well done Nigel, & No I haven’t done it as of yet but I’m always looking for recommendations to try new places 🏔

  • @eioinmclove
    @eioinmclove2 жыл бұрын

    Looks fun in those conditions. Wouldn't want to get caught in bad weather up there though.

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Your right, I’d give it a miss haha

  • @kurtiscarr7188
    @kurtiscarr71882 жыл бұрын

    Awesome inspirational, wish I was fit enough to do that these days

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Go and rest yourself, you never know, you might love it

  • @garyjenkinson7189
    @garyjenkinson71892 жыл бұрын

    Great video, did the ridge in 1998, I've never been so scared on a mountain.

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha bet your glad you done it though

  • @garyjenkinson7189

    @garyjenkinson7189

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@exploringwithmikey I'm glad to say I did it but at the time it was 3 hours of anxiety.

  • @robinjones188
    @robinjones188 Жыл бұрын

    amazing video mikey

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    Жыл бұрын

    Thankyou mate I appreciate it

  • @michellebennett4972
    @michellebennett497211 ай бұрын

    Wow 😍 My first time to the highlands was via a highlands tour group and we stopped off at glen coe. It brought me to tears it was that beautiful. Wish i had somebody to do stuff like you with. Too scared to go alone 😔

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    11 ай бұрын

    Hello Michelle, yes the place is magical, & there will always be someone to go with all you have to do is ask, Thankyou for watching make sure you subscribe now haha

  • @michellebennett4972

    @michellebennett4972

    11 ай бұрын

    I'm coming to Scotland next week actually. Been planning it for weeks now and done nothing but research best munros to tackle, thats how i came across your video. I want to try to Sgor Gaoith. Do you two fancy being my guide 😅. Pretty please 🙏 ❤

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    11 ай бұрын

    Unfortunately we are both busy for the next couple of weeks, next time give us some notice and we will definitely be more than happy to hike alongside you and you can listen to our bullshit stories hahah

  • @evelynj1430
    @evelynj14302 жыл бұрын

    amazing video and two lovely people!!

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou for the kind words Evelyn, we appreciate it

  • @rabrussell7466

    @rabrussell7466

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much Evelyn 🙂

  • @evelynj1430

    @evelynj1430

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@exploringwithmikey ❤️

  • @evelynj1430

    @evelynj1430

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@rabrussell7466 ❤️

  • @Ant-66
    @Ant-662 жыл бұрын

    Made it look easy, nice video.

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Tom

  • @Rock-Steady
    @Rock-Steady2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful scenery

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    🏔🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @bigantplowright5711
    @bigantplowright57112 жыл бұрын

    i traversed the ridge back in 1974 with my dad. Superb!!

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great buddy

  • @filthypeasant261
    @filthypeasant2612 жыл бұрын

    That's a nice ridge :)

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    It sure is 😀

  • @Doadz
    @Doadz10 ай бұрын

    Done the ridge twice makes for a great day out... Good vid guys well done

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    10 ай бұрын

    Thankyou mate & well done to you also

  • @Doadz

    @Doadz

    10 ай бұрын

    @@exploringwithmikey no worries man twice is enough for me 😂

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    10 ай бұрын

    @doadz5449 one and done for me hahaha

  • @jonnyh9388
    @jonnyh93882 жыл бұрын

    Scared the crap out of me when I did it back in 1988 during my IOTC at RAF Cranwell.

  • @alexandertemple-williams728
    @alexandertemple-williams7282 жыл бұрын

    Did that a very long time ago but came down just before the pap and one of my friends behind me dislodge a rock that hit me on my arc . I could not sit down for a few days

  • @jeffreyroberts7438
    @jeffreyroberts74382 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant vid! The thing I always wonder about these vids is getting back down must be as difficult as going up but no one films that…..good luck and stay safe👍

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou Jeff, The getting down part was really tough on the knees, and I’m only 26 so that’s saying something, luckily enough I had poles to help, Thankyou for watching

  • @OutandaboutwithSpencer
    @OutandaboutwithSpencer2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome footage, I’d love to do that. I must say though, that was a big pack for a scramble like that! ATB, Spencer 👍

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Spencer I regret taking the rucksack it was far too big, fell forward a few times, scary stuff

  • @OutandaboutwithSpencer

    @OutandaboutwithSpencer

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@exploringwithmikey live and learn, that’s how we all get experience. Subbed you. 👍

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@OutandaboutwithSpencer Thankyou stay tuned & see more crazy adventures

  • @1951woodygeo

    @1951woodygeo

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@exploringwithmikey I agree especially on the ridge itself a slip left or right with that on your back a long way down .

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@1951woodygeo let’s just say that bag will never be coming along to any ridge ever again haha

  • @ytfeelslikenorthkorea
    @ytfeelslikenorthkorea19 күн бұрын

    Stuc a Chroin almost killed me last year - easy scramble turned evil when I got lost in the cloud with zero visibility and found myself hanging on one hand jam and one tiny foothold. From that moment on, I only go up when visibility is good and I know what I'm doing.

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    19 күн бұрын

    Wow that sounds like fun haha

  • @jezpriest8440
    @jezpriest84402 жыл бұрын

    Quality guys👊👍

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cheers jez

  • @MrSmid888
    @MrSmid88811 ай бұрын

    3 souls found broon breed there today. I fear if bad weather comes in it’s treacherous , my wife and I got poor conditions on Helvelyn. Scary. ✌🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    11 ай бұрын

    Yes very sad news, It’s not for the faint hearted, there is definitely no room for any errors

  • @holyworrier
    @holyworrier2 жыл бұрын

    Well done. Beautiful country. Did I see a lot of basalt exposed on the mountain?

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Scotland is absolutely beautiful, & to be quite honest I haven’t got a clue about the rock, It could have been mate

  • @hallstewart
    @hallstewart7 ай бұрын

    I looked at it for ages. Hired a local guide and we had a wonderful day - great company. My nerves were shot by the second Munro 😅

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    7 ай бұрын

    😂 I had the same feeling, what a day we had though

  • @jimdevlin2138
    @jimdevlin21382 жыл бұрын

    Definately not a route for the faint of heart or chicken of liver, but very rewarding in the pub afterwards, I did it once in winter ( with a very experienced guide) definately squeaky bum time.

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Your right, Definitely squeaky bum time alright haha

  • @JagBetty
    @JagBetty2 жыл бұрын

    My mum and Dad did the ridge a few times and told me of some crazy moments trying to get past other hill walkers…man this gave me nightmares…😮😮

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Jag there is some hair raising parts of the ridge, people in the comments seem to think it’s like a walk in a park 😂

  • @wulliescottishoutdoors
    @wulliescottishoutdoors2 жыл бұрын

    Nice one mate loved the video, gave you a sub will keep an eye out for your videos. Atb Wullie ✊🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou Wullie, one’s coming up soon 👀

  • @michaellyall6528
    @michaellyall652812 күн бұрын

    I took that on a few years ago but didn't complete it, thought I was gonna fall, scariest thing I've done in my life

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    12 күн бұрын

    I agree 😂😂

  • @geneappeal
    @geneappeal2 жыл бұрын

    Very stark and imposing scenery, stunningly beautiful. Are these mountains above the tree line, either in terms of altitude or latitude or were logged like most of Britain was?

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    The place is even more impressive in the flesh, & I’m not to sure about the tree line buddy, I don’t really delve into that kind of thing

  • @simonjones2453

    @simonjones2453

    2 жыл бұрын

    The tops are above the tree line - mostly due to latitude and harsh Atlantic climate! Above 700 m is usually pretty bleak. The valleys have largely been cleared of trees and would have been much more densely forested back in the day

  • @snoosebaum995
    @snoosebaum9952 жыл бұрын

    like an arctic landscape , times they look like not a place for humans , but the sun shines

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful wilderness

  • @HoofinBob
    @HoofinBob2 жыл бұрын

    Flashbacks of our mountain training every Nov-December with the Royal Marines [45]. One year the clagg came in and we stayed up on the ridge overnight tethered together. -10c temp ..oh so much fun...NOT! Happy days.

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow that does not sound like fun!

  • @felicitylovell6940
    @felicitylovell69402 жыл бұрын

    I can barely watch, absolutely terrifying! How to you keep your nerve??

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    The love for the great outdoors, keeps me going

  • @christopherpetty3320
    @christopherpetty33202 жыл бұрын

    went to scotland in 2014. i would love to go back.

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    We here in Scotland welcome you with open arms 💚

  • @Greebstreebling
    @Greebstreebling2 жыл бұрын

    It wasn't known as the death ridge when I did it, don't know why it's called that in this vid. It's long and committing as there's no way off until you get to the end. It's also a long walk off....good training for Alpine Hut walks.

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    I made the name up myself to stand out

  • @indynoir2178

    @indynoir2178

    2 жыл бұрын

    There is a way off the ridge at Meall Dearg before you reach the crazy pinnacles. It's definitely not convenient as your car will be on the other side of the mountain, but this way is known as the "no drama" way to reach the ridge.

  • @exploringwithmikey
    @exploringwithmikey24 күн бұрын

    If everyone could subscribe that would mean the world to me 💚🗻

  • @karenmoakes
    @karenmoakes11 ай бұрын

    Fantastic video, Glencoe is one of our favourite places to go. I must say you don't need to mention / highlight that vile excuse for a human in this beautiful video. The cottage has been there for a couple of hundred years only to be tarnished by him. This is why it keeps getting vandalised, because of his connection to it. The cottage was there way before him. People need to stop publicising that he was ever there. More history to the cottage than just him.

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the comment

  • @redcruben
    @redcruben10 ай бұрын

    Traversed it in 1976 with two mates, one of them tripped on his crampons and narrowly escaped taking a dive from a wider area where we had paused for a break

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    10 ай бұрын

    Wow what a lucky person

  • @jeremydyke7595
    @jeremydyke759511 ай бұрын

    I did the Ridge in 1963, September. It was with the TocH Adventure Training school at Loch Eil, later to become an Outward Bound School.

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    11 ай бұрын

    Amazing how did you get on?

  • @jeremydyke7595

    @jeremydyke7595

    11 ай бұрын

    Very well, thanks. We had an instructor who was always within eyesight, who watched over the difficulties, and bailed off the ridge at the one exit possible, leaving us to descend at the Pap, where transport was waiting. It was not so well trodden in those days, but overall a memorable experience! As, I must say, was the rest of the course, including Sailing Canoeing, Forestry, and physical effort. My whole life so far has been influenced by what I absorbed over that two weeks. I was an Outward Bound Instructor, and have introduced many bods into climbing and hillwalking.@@exploringwithmikey

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    11 ай бұрын

    You my friend sound like a man who lives for the great outdoors

  • @jeremydyke7595

    @jeremydyke7595

    11 ай бұрын

    At my age I have to make the most of any opportunity I get. Unfortunately, circumstances have strictly curtailed my peregrinations, and I am working to get back seriously walking again.@@exploringwithmikey

  • @kinocchio
    @kinocchio10 ай бұрын

    silly question, what do you do if you need a wee?

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    10 ай бұрын

    Wee over the side😂

  • @thetravellingyorkshireman5672
    @thetravellingyorkshireman56722 жыл бұрын

    I was there a few weeks ago, amazing place

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    How did you find it bud?

  • @thetravellingyorkshireman5672

    @thetravellingyorkshireman5672

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@exploringwithmikey sorry I didn’t mean I didn’t the ridge, I went up through the lost vally and ended up coming down the side because I came if the path lol

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@thetravellingyorkshireman5672 fantastic mate, Glen Coe is definitely one of the most beautiful places in Scotland for sure

  • @thetravellingyorkshireman5672

    @thetravellingyorkshireman5672

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@exploringwithmikey it sure is mate, I’ve got some videos on here as well check them out and let me know what you think 😊

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@thetravellingyorkshireman5672 will do buddy

  • @ClydeBuilt
    @ClydeBuilt5 ай бұрын

    Death Ridge 😂😂😂 It is the narrowest ridge on mainland Britain tbf. Good wee video. Glad you didnae die 👍

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    5 ай бұрын

    Many people have died on this ridge mate, so the names quite fitting

  • @ClydeBuilt

    @ClydeBuilt

    5 ай бұрын

    @@exploringwithmikey Aye, I know. It should be called 'Slips, Trips and Falls Ridge' instead.....

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    5 ай бұрын

    😂😂

  • @rodneystacey1155
    @rodneystacey115510 ай бұрын

    I am petrified of heights but got over it in the early 80s, was on all fours at one point. The now wife did not bat an eyelid, but ask her to cross a stream by usingstepping stones and she goes haywire

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    10 ай бұрын

    Haha, it’s a pretty scary ridge to be honest

  • @megalodon6108
    @megalodon61082 жыл бұрын

    would love to do stuff like this but my brain won't allow me to without getting the fear. It will, however, allow me to do a 150ft bungee jump for some odd reason.

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    I love a good bungee jump haha

  • @basharsafa5977

    @basharsafa5977

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m the same dude, it’s no getting away fear. Your there for a few hours. Bungee is over almost instantly @megalodon6108

  • @alexanderlawson1649
    @alexanderlawson16492 жыл бұрын

    Anyone can do the Aonach Eagach, its just a scramble in the summer, of course, in the winter, thats a seriouse matter. I did it about 25 years ago, with next to no experience and a pair of army boots, it was a great day and yes, if I had jumped off some of the drop offs, I would have died. Don't jump off any of the steep bits and it will be fine but make sure you do it on a clear day.

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Your right anyone can potentially do the ridge, If your brave enough

  • @scottmasson3336
    @scottmasson33362 жыл бұрын

    Soloed it in 1975 just after leaving school

  • @BillSikes.
    @BillSikes. Жыл бұрын

    Nice climb, is there paths leading to the summit on these mountains or do you just have to find your own way to the top🤔

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    Жыл бұрын

    Park at the 3 sister carpark then your on your way,thanks for watching

  • @BillSikes.

    @BillSikes.

    Жыл бұрын

    @@exploringwithmikey Thanks mate all the best 🙏👍

  • @johngerardmccarthy9103
    @johngerardmccarthy91032 жыл бұрын

    Jimmy's in he'll ma man.

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Right where he belongs

  • @brissiAU
    @brissiAU2 жыл бұрын

    Check out Federation peak Tasmania, that scares a lot of people, rightly so.

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’ll definitely check it out

  • @GCStalker
    @GCStalker8 ай бұрын

    Not difficult in sunny, dry weather. Avoid if wet, windy or icy. People have fallen into the Clachaig gully in their haste to reach the pub.

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    4 ай бұрын

    🍺

  • @hairymotter5455
    @hairymotter54552 жыл бұрын

    Great place. I did it in a heat wave and got burnt..used a bit of old snow to wash my face and took skin off with it...good times

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Class bud

  • @timdintinger9037
    @timdintinger90372 жыл бұрын

    Aonach eagach a great day out, but some don't prepare for it properly. It's exposed with big drops and only East West exits only along the ridge. But saying that it's a great day out. The Chlachaig gully stay away from it's a bit unpleasant and the deer keds at the bottom are awful.

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Very true Tim, Thanks for your comment

  • @rusticblowfish
    @rusticblowfish2 жыл бұрын

    A most excellent route try it in winter by moon light fantastic

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like fun haha

  • @rusticblowfish

    @rusticblowfish

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@exploringwithmikey the curved ridge on buachille etive mor is another i like

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@rusticblowfish cheers for that mate I’ll check it out

  • @shaunmarshall4504
    @shaunmarshall45042 жыл бұрын

    Really want to do this, how were the hairy parts. Ive heard there are a couple bad bits

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Go for it buddy, There’s a couple bits in the middle but very doable

  • @shaunmarshall4504

    @shaunmarshall4504

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@exploringwithmikey i might do it this year, looking to do the cmd arete next year as well, how did you manage getting back to the car park, did you have 2 cars or did you walk back after

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@shaunmarshall4504 yes mate we had two cars at either end

  • @thebeerjew
    @thebeerjew2 жыл бұрын

    Show them the beer

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Rab loves a 0% beer or Two haha

  • @jamesbeattie2591
    @jamesbeattie259111 ай бұрын

    If you gave me a million quid,I would still never do that.I am terrified of heights.

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    11 ай бұрын

    Sometimes it’s refreshing to face your fears haha

  • @Andrew-hp7tw
    @Andrew-hp7tw3 ай бұрын

    where are you guys from?

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    3 ай бұрын

    We are from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @Sid_Scot
    @Sid_Scot Жыл бұрын

    I'm planning on climbing here to get a shot of where Mel Gibson stands in Braveheart, do you know far up it is roughly?

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    Жыл бұрын

    Roughly 967m high mate, I never knew Mel Gibson went there

  • @Sid_Scot

    @Sid_Scot

    Жыл бұрын

    @@exploringwithmikey 2:17:10 (posted link to film) looking to recreate this shot. It could have been his stunt double in the scene!

  • @Sid_Scot

    @Sid_Scot

    Жыл бұрын

    @@exploringwithmikey kzread.info/dash/bejne/Yq2I28isfJfXgLg.html

  • @stuartwatson9798
    @stuartwatson97982 жыл бұрын

    Bit dodgy is a understatement looks amazing but

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you ever get the chance, Give it a go 🏔

  • @alexandertemple-williams728
    @alexandertemple-williams7282 жыл бұрын

    I expect it was into the clach age for a few beviys

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Myself & Rab both drove home that same day, So no bevvys for us, HAHA

  • @kathybyerly7904
    @kathybyerly790411 ай бұрын

    Stunning beautiful from Oregon usa

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    11 ай бұрын

    Thankyou for watching 💚

  • @adhrit1426
    @adhrit14262 жыл бұрын

    If this is called Death Ridge, then the route to my village in the Himalayas should be called Heaven's Ridge.

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s just a name I have given it myself

  • @TheManOnTheRail
    @TheManOnTheRail2 жыл бұрын

    Have crossed this

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    How was it?

  • @TheManOnTheRail

    @TheManOnTheRail

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@exploringwithmikey I was fine. I recall one very precarious section which for me I went down and up the other side in a matter of minutes, but my climbing buddy got into trouble, and I went back and had to find an alternate route by descending and traversing around and back up. That took us a good hour or so. It was nerve wracking in places for sure.

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheManOnTheRail class, it’s great to hear other people experience on the ridge

  • @mountainhiker6531
    @mountainhiker653111 ай бұрын

    Very dangerous ..as of August 2023, 3 hikers reportedly fell from the ridge and died . Can t imagine how 3 can fall at same time

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    11 ай бұрын

    I have heard they were all attached by a guide with rope, but you can’t always believe what people tell you, regardless RIP TO THOSE WHO LOST THERE LIVES

  • @scrimmy45

    @scrimmy45

    9 ай бұрын

    There are various ways 3 people can fall at the same time - just give it some thought and you should be able to work it out.

  • @circomnia9984
    @circomnia99842 жыл бұрын

    Lol, that's not a ridge!! That's a bloody highway!! Places like the Matterhorn summit ridge is what a real ridge looks like. This looks more like an interesting mountainbike route!!

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Give it a try & then get back to me and let me know if it’s a ridge or not haha

  • @circomnia9984

    @circomnia9984

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@exploringwithmikey Have you ever seen the Matterhorn summit ridge? There are even higher and sharper ridges than that!! Some ridges you can't even walk on, because it's literally like a knife's edge!! People walk on the side of it, holding on to the ridge!! Can you give me a timestamp of your video where you think the sharpest part of the ridge is? Just curious, because I did not see any really dodgy part. Maybe you didn't film the really sharpest part, because you had to focus on climbing? That's a possibility of course, but you should have filmed that part with the drone then, before or after you transversed it?

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@circomnia9984 to be honest I never even filmed the pinnacle ( scary bit) it’s bang on In the middle of the ridge, I’ll have to go back and put my GoPro on a head strap

  • @circomnia9984

    @circomnia9984

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@exploringwithmikey Ah well see, that makes more sense. Please do that next time you go out there. That would make for a much more interesting video, plus prove idiots like me wrong!! 😁

  • @simonjones2453

    @simonjones2453

    2 жыл бұрын

    Its not really comparing like for like. The Matterhorn summit is a mountaineering route usually attempted by experienced climbers. The Aonach Eagach is a scramble that doesn't require ropes in the summer and is doable for hillwalkers with a good head for heights. But the risk of a slip in the wrong place is very real, people die either on the ridge or the descent most years. You can bike bits of it, a couple of my mates did a few years ago but again you need to be well within your comfort zone to attempt the exposed sections carrying a mountain bike!

  • @Tee-B
    @Tee-B11 ай бұрын

    3 people died on this yesterday. 6/8/23

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    11 ай бұрын

    Hence why I called it the death ridge, RIP to those who have lost there lives

  • @Tee-B

    @Tee-B

    11 ай бұрын

    @@exploringwithmikey Indeed. You werent wrong pal.

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    11 ай бұрын

    It’s a real shame mate, not for the faint hearted that ridge, if you go BE CAREFUL ❗️

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    11 ай бұрын

    @@maybe-vl9ny I was told by many people when I was up there to avoid the stone shoot like the plague, very dangerous

  • @EireFirst2024
    @EireFirst202411 ай бұрын

    Jimmy Savilles house? House of HORRORS.

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    11 ай бұрын

    It sure was, house of horrors alright

  • @EireFirst2024

    @EireFirst2024

    11 ай бұрын

    Great vids pal 👍

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    11 ай бұрын

    Thankyou buddy make sure to hit that subscribe button 🙏🏼

  • @thechad9943
    @thechad99432 жыл бұрын

    How were the Crazy Pinnacles?

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    They were Amazing but seriously scary, I wish I put my GoPro on my headband when it got to the serious sketch bit in the middle, Next Time! Haha

  • @BillSikes.
    @BillSikes.11 ай бұрын

    People died up there recently, any idea what happened 🤔

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    11 ай бұрын

    Not too sure mate

  • @drandrewclarke
    @drandrewclarke2 жыл бұрын

    excellent filming my friend. what part of Wales is this? Snowdonia?

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou my friend, & This is beautiful Scotland ( Glen Coe)

  • @drandrewclarke

    @drandrewclarke

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@exploringwithmikey but you are speaking in a welsh accent??

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@drandrewclarke Haha many people say that to me, It’s ment to be a Dundee accent, I was raised in Birmingham that’s where it gets mixed up

  • @drandrewclarke

    @drandrewclarke

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@exploringwithmikey pulling yer leg man. half of me is from Stirling

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@drandrewclarke 😂 brilliant, Stirling, lovely place

  • @AnitaDil
    @AnitaDil11 ай бұрын

    A few people just died on this ridge..anybody that goes up there and thinks they’re a hero is abysmally wrong.

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    11 ай бұрын

    Correct

  • @keithtanner2806
    @keithtanner28062 жыл бұрын

    You didn’t show the most dangerous section, the descent.

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    The boring part haha

  • @1951woodygeo
    @1951woodygeo2 жыл бұрын

    Did you no see any Golden Eagles up there pal .

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Alright George, no mate, there was non soaring the sky’s unfortunately

  • @1951woodygeo

    @1951woodygeo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Pity that me and my mate went up Etive Moir and saw one soaring above us . What a sight beautiful bird mate .

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@1951woodygeo that would have been amazing mate

  • @1951woodygeo

    @1951woodygeo

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@exploringwithmikey Yeah it was mate, I always say always expect the unexpected when up in the highlands .

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@1951woodygeo very true words mate

  • @gordonbrown2204
    @gordonbrown22042 жыл бұрын

    Its not that dangerous, done it a few times. Easy stuff.

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nice 1

  • @catman8670
    @catman86702 жыл бұрын

    One slip, a gust of wind, better grow wings

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Its a good thing I had a can of Red Bull haha

  • @davidmcinnes9180
    @davidmcinnes918011 ай бұрын

    What absolute bullshit. I used to run the ridge with ease.

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    11 ай бұрын

    Good for you!

  • @Down_Time_Productions
    @Down_Time_Productions2 жыл бұрын

    What is so scary about that? And, by the way, STOP STACKING ROCKS!

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’ll do what ever I want and a little punk like you isn’t going to do nothing about it

  • @AdventureLite
    @AdventureLite2 жыл бұрын

    Good effort- well done for facing your fears!

  • @exploringwithmikey

    @exploringwithmikey

    2 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate it buddy

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