Hi Chris having done that route straight up Ben Narnain from Arrochar it is a right old slog..there is a slightly different route to the chimney we took to climb the spearhead but still none the less you have to be extremely careful..which ever route there's some proper hands on climbing mate & it's one to take seriously.. The right decision though to turn back, it's a good trate to have in the mountains to know you're limits & to know when it's no longer safe for you're self..amazing summits though mate, we climbed narnain then along to beinn ime & camped there.. Second night we went along to ben vane which is no easy route either.. Proper mountains them up there Chris but I'm sure next time you attempt it you'll be prepared more for what's to come & what to expect.. Stay safe pal.. Andy.

@theheightoflife

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew... THANK YOU so much for watching my video 😃🙏🏼 Not my usual content like but thought id stick it up anyway to show how its not all a smooth ride lol. That is very helpful thanks so much!! I dont mind a scramble and have done some hairy ones over the years lol, but not with a camping pack on, felt a bit weary with the added weight, being on my own on a new mountain and didnt like the fact I kept slipping back down. Thought 'what if its worse further up and how would I get back down etc'. Just didnt feel happy so glad you agree with my decision. I will return there very soon and do the summits just as a day hike, sus out the area a bit more then head back with the tent another time. Maybe camp on or near Beinn Ime hopefully. My usual spots I know pretty well really over the years from day hikes etc or at least the area so think I tried to throw to much in my first time there haha. Really appreciate you taking the time to watch and leaving me a great and helpful comment 😃👍🏻👍🏻 Take care pal and hope you enjoy the coming weekend 😊 ATB... Chris

Wow, Scotland just looks breathtaking! Always always look after yourself and keep yourself safe. Only you can make that call and you definitely made the right call that day. Always amazes me how quick the cloud can roll in, mental isn’t it?! I’ve missed watching your vids so I’m glad I can catch up. Xx

@theheightoflife

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Karen!! Yeah Scotland was amazing and still had another 3 great days wondering about there after this, just didnt film snd especially after my media mod broke 😒 Yeah like I said to a few others, ive done much worse scrambles before but just wasnt happy with this one and didnt like the fact I kept slipping down from my body height, nothing to place your feet or hands onto. But, ill be back for sure!! Sorry this video was a bit of a different one lol but if you get time check out my St Sunday Crag summit camp, that was a great camp that 👌🏻👌🏻 THANK YOU so much for watching, your time is always appreciated and I really hope you start to feel better soon. Take care Karen.... Chris ✌🏼 💚 Xx

Mate no way did you fail, those mountains are still going to be there when you come back. Always keep yourself right and don't leave it too late to make a sensible decision especially when doing solo stuff. You could have pushed on and got yourself in trouble. This is still a great video thanks for sharing.

@theheightoflife

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Gus!! Glad you agree with the decision I made and yeah I didnt know how far that gully would go up. Didnt want to manage to get up and it got worse or anything. Just didnt like it that I was sliding back down even though ive done worse scrambles I just didnt feel happy. I am 100% going back to these summits on a day hike. Sus out the route and area a bit more then I shall be back again with the tent for sure! Glad you still enjoyed it and thank you as always for watching and leaving me the comment 😃👍🏻👍🏻 Take it easy mate... Chris ✌🏼

Good choice. Mountains won't go anywhere. Loved the studio setting.. perfect light!

@theheightoflife

2 жыл бұрын

Hey!! Thanks so much for watching and leaving me a comment 😃🙏🏼 Glad you liked the introduction part too and I got the lighting right haha. Just headed over to your channel and gave you a sub (thought I had subbed before 🤷🏻‍♂️) and will check out some of your vids over the next couple of days 😃👍🏻 Take care... Chris ✌🏼

Good afternoon Chris, really enjoyed sharing a tea and watching your video, absolutely would have turned back too. You and you alone know what's right, live and learn. We have tapped out on a few occasions, no shame 👍❤ saves the mountain rescue an avoidable call out . Scotland is spectacular, another level of peaks from the Lakes and North Wales 😀 👏 ⛰🏔🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Have your heard anything back about your media mod?🧐 Stunning hiking Chris, really loved the veiws you shared ❤ unnerving in a new place when you lose visibility too, you did the right thing, no need to feel bad Chris 😀 😊 Thanks for sharing your amazing adventure with us, have a great week, Ceri and Kat ☕ ❤ 🗺 🧭

@theheightoflife

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Ceri & Kat and glad you agreed with my decision. Like I said to a few people I have done much worse scrambles before but just didnt feel happy with this one and didnt like it that I kept sliding down. I will be back to hit these summits on a day hike for sure, sus out the area and route a little more then go back with the tent. Scotland is gorgeous for sure, still had another 3 days of wondering about but didnt film anything after this hike just enjoyed it there. Plus the wind would have ruined my footage anyway lol. I litterally had my new media mod come through the post last week so should be able to be back using that now. As long as it keeps working 🙄 Glad you liked it in any case and thanks as always for watching and leaving me an awesome comment! Take care both... Chris ✌🏼😊❤😃

You did the right safest thing to come back down. No point in putting yourself in danger x

@theheightoflife

2 жыл бұрын

Hey! Thanks so much for watching and glad you agree with my decision. Like I said to a few others I have done much worse scrambles before over the years but just didnt feel happy and didnt like it that I kept sliding back down. Best to be sensible in the mountains. Thanks again really appreciate your time 🙏🏼🙏🏼😊😊 Take care... Chris ✌🏼 x

Absolutely made the right decision. Those mountains ain't going nowhere. Glad you got down safely. Good call 💗🥾

@theheightoflife

2 жыл бұрын

Ahh thanks! 🙏🏼 Glad you agree with my thoughts. Was just there and thought if im not happy with it then its best not too. I shall be back though for sure.......! Thanks so much for watching and leaving me the comment 😁😁 ATB... Chris ✌🏼 💚

Hi Chris, great new video buddy. I love Scotland so I enjoyed this video a lot. Great filming and wonderful presentation too 😉😊

@theheightoflife

2 жыл бұрын

Hiya!! 👋🏻 Ahh thank you so much!! I know it wasnt my usual completed camp video haha but thought id put something together anyway to show how things dont always go to plan. I spent a good few days there after this but no filming and now I have plans to go back too for sure. I really am happy you enjoyed the video and appreciate your very kind words so much 🙏🏼🙏🏼 I wish you a great weekend ahead... Take care and stay safe 💚 Chris ✌🏼

Well done buddy, wise decision for sure. I would just drop back down out of the clag, find a tidy flat spot and enjoy the rest of the evening with a great view. I would never go up high in mountains I don't know on my own. Love my wild camping. Brilliant video Chris and cracking views from there bud. Awesome. Catch you soon👍

@theheightoflife

2 жыл бұрын

Hi mate... yeah as I said if id have had a day pack on id have just carried on. But didnt like the fact I kept slipping back down and found out from someone who has done the route a few times is gets worse and more hands on. So glad I thought sensibly. Haha I was actually going to just camp on the hill where the clouds came in, looking back I prob should have. But at the time I was annoyed I didnt get to the summit I wanted and felt like I was doing it more for a video and not to enjoy it at the time. I did have another 3 days there and really enjoyed it just didnt film anymore, especially after my media mod breaking and having no wind protection. I still need to catch up on some of your Scotland vids! Thanks for watching and your comments mate 🙏🏼😊👍🏻 Chris ✌🏼

You know best Chris, on the day, whether it is wise to retreat. No shame in that. Beinn Narnain was my first Munro, thirty years ago (can't believe it.....seems like yesterday). It was my first taste of Scotland and I remember feeling absolutely knackered walking from sea level. ATB, Chris.

@theheightoflife

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah suppose you're right there, I didn't like the fact I kept sliding down, didnt feel happy and suppose if you dont feel happy then its best not to do it. Annoying but just means I will be back 😜💪🏼 Wow really!? Thats awesome 👌🏻 bet you loved it getting up there for fhe first time 😃 Thanks so much for watching. Take care... Chris ✌🏼

Good lad! I’m glad you speak sense but at the same time embrace the adventure. Keep it up! Once you hit 1000 you’ll be flying. 👍

@theheightoflife

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate... Ive done MUCH worse scrambles / knife edge ridge walks etc over the years but not with a camping pack on. Plus didnt like the fact I kept slipping back down the gully. Was a bit of a bummer and looking back I should have just stayed on the hill where the clouds were coming in. But just wasnt 'feeling it' at the time after not getting to my planned summit. Oh well you live an learn haha. Thanks boss would be cool if I got to 1K subs one day 😃👍🏻👍🏻 Thanks so much for watching 🙏🏼😊

The landscape is amazing 👏🏽 😍

@theheightoflife

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much man! 🙏🏼👍🏻😊💯💚💚

What a stunning hike Chris! Wowwwww!

@theheightoflife

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! I shall be back next year for sure. Already have definite plans now to do the Arrochar Alps just on day hikes to sus out the area more then go back with the tent another time. Im going to head up into the Highlands too and spend a week or something there hopefully. Thanks for watching 🙏🏼😊

@maggi666

2 жыл бұрын

@@theheightoflife My pleasure! Enjoy 😊

Another nice video, thank you. I did the Cobbler, followed by Ben Donich then Cnoc Coinnich on a lovely sunny day over 50 years ago when I was fit and young, bivvied down by the loch at night. I re-did the Cobbler a couple of years ago, it was very hot and I was wrecked. Always worth the effort though.

@theheightoflife

2 жыл бұрын

Ahh cool! I am definitely going back there to do the Cobbler, Ben Narnain and Ben Ime as day hikes and sus out the area a bit more. Then head off to the Highlands. I was a bit annoyed with the gully and having my camping pack on but really didnt like the fact that I kept slipping back down, found out off someone that had done this route multiple times that it gets worse too and more hands on so glad I was sensible. Ive done waaaaay worse scrambles but not solo with this size and weight pack on in very slippy conditions. If I had of had my day pack on id have just moved forward. I will be back though and the Hilleberg will be on one of those summits for sure in the future! Thanks so much for watching and leaving me a comment as always 🙏🏼😊😃

Hey mate, I remember you telling me you had issues up in Scotland 😳 it's ALWAYS the right decision to head back if you are in anyway not feeling comfortable, and it's never a fail every day is a school day pal 😁👍 I definitely plan on heading to Scotland soon, it's such a beautiful place, keep up the good work buddy, atb Paul 🙏🏕️🏕️🏕️😁

@theheightoflife

2 жыл бұрын

Hi mate! Yeah it was kinda annoying, ive done much worse scrambles before but didnt know how far this was going to be, what it was like further up and didnt like the fact I kept sliding down. Just didnt feel happy. Definitely better to be safe and sensible in the mountains if you're unsure etc. I will be back to do a day hike on those summits, sus the area out and then return once again with the tent and a plan! Thanks so much for watching pal 🙏🏼🙏🏼 Take it easy... Chris ✌🏼💚🏕⛰👌🏻

You did the right thing Chris. No need in taking unnecessary risks, especially when there aren't many people around. I think I'd have found a nice pitch on the way down though. The beauty of Scotland is that you can camp in most places without the fear of being moved on. I think I'd have taken advantage of that. Great video though 👍

@theheightoflife

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate glad you agree with the decision 🙏🏼 That exact thought was in my head when I wa standing on that mound lower down when the clouds come in. Still had great views and was litterally going to camp on that. Wish I had of now, but was kinda pissed off a little as wanted to be on one if those summits. Think I was in a little modd with myself 🤣 Thanks for watching as always pal 🤜🏻💚🤛🏻 Chris ✌🏼

Hi Chris, I believe you did the right thing as you said you haven’t been there before and didn’t know the area so yeah bailing was the right thing to do in my opinion 😁 fantastic looking place to camp by the looks of it Scotland is beautiful, ATB Mark 😁👌👍

@theheightoflife

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark! Yeah I think id have got on with it if it were just a day hike but didnt like it that I kept slipping or feel happy with that pack on. Just one of those things I suppose but gotta be sensible in the mountains. I will be back very soon though to do those summits on a day hike and sus the area / route out a bit more to return with the tent 💯💪🏼 Scotland is gorgeous cant wait to go back! 😍😍 Thanks so much for watching 🙏🏼 ATB... Chris ✌🏼

Sorry it didn’t work out but you made the right decision- always safety first. And it was worth it for the incredible views!

@theheightoflife

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin! Yeah just didnt like it that I kept sliding back down, especially with the big pack on. Definitely going back on a day hike to sus it out and the potential other route I got told about then ill be back a further time with the tent for a re-run 😜 Views were incredible though! Thanks mate... ATB... Chris ✌🏼

You was totally correct in not attempting that gully especially with that big back pack. It's much better to be wise than foolish. Cracking video though and great views once those clouds went.

@theheightoflife

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you agreed with my decision, as someone else said, the mountains arent going anywhere 😃👍🏻⛰

Bailin’ ain’t failin’ mate. If it doesn’t feel right go another night 🤟 you did the right thing 👍

@theheightoflife

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate glad you agreed with my decision, definitely didnt feel happy with the scramble, ive done worse but not with a camping pack on and didnt like the fact I kept slipping down. I shall be back 100%!! THANK YOU so much for taking the time to watch and leaving me a comment, really do appreciate it 😊😃💚 ATB... Chris ✌🏼

Ah such a bummer mate but as everyone is saying, you just can't take chances especially in areas you don't know. The hills will still be there next time and it will make the reward all the sweeter! I don't know that part of Scotland terribly well (I'm from Aberdeenshire but stay in NW England now) but I know enough to know that living to fight another day is always the best approach! I don't know the gully you referred to, but the consequences of a slip up there of any kind and having to arrange a rescue (if you can!) doesn't bear thinking about! You'll smash the next one back north! Looking forward to it already! 💪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@theheightoflife

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much mate!! Yeah I just didnt like it that I kept sliding back down. Ive done much worse scrambles before but I wasnt happy with this one and the conditions. Will definitely go back there very soon for sure and hit the two summits, sus out the area snd the potential other route then go back a further time with the tent for a re-run for sure! Definitely better to avoid any events if you can. Cheers as always for watching and leaving me the comment bud 😃👍🏻🙏🏼😊✌🏼 Take it easy... Chris

The mountains aren't going anywhere mate, sometimes you just need to take the L and leave it for another day. Been a few times now me and the girlfriend have had to make the frustrating decision to bail on a climb or a camp because it just doesn't seem safe or sensible. Live to fight another day, especially being on your own there's always that added risk of something happening and nobody being there to help. Also, if you get the chance get yourself planned up to do the West Highland Way, I just completed it a couple of weeks ago, brilliant experience and will definitely make you fall in love with Scotland 😍

@theheightoflife

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris glad you agree with my decision and have had similar experiences yourself. I have done much worse scrambles than this gully before but really didnt like the fact I kept sliding back down. Didnt feel happy, like you said the mountains arent going anywhere. The West Highland Way is actually already on my list! Haha... hoping to get it done next year sometime 😁👍🏻 Glad you enjoyed doing it looks like so much fun 😃 Take it easy and ATB bud... Chris ✌🏼 Oh and THANK YOU for taking the time to watch and leave me a comment 🙏🏼

You have a wonderful day. Take care

@theheightoflife

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You have a wonderful day also 😊👍🏻

Hi Chris I dont think it was a fail or even anything went wrong because you left the mountain in the same condition you went. Its difficult sometimes to acknowledge what the best decisions might be especially if your looking forward to something but you didnt force a camp for the sake of doing it and you showed great maturity in weighing up the situation and giving yourself time to make a decision. This was just a recce for a future camp and some good hill work for the legs, good job buddy.

@theheightoflife

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah suppose you're right there mate! Was just annoyed I couldn't do my plan, even though I know they dont always happen lol, and didnt like the fact I kept slipping. Found out from someone who has done that route a few times it gets worse and a lot more hands on further up too before it levels out. Which wouldn't normally bother me on a day hike but haven't done much scrambling with a camping pack on. Yeah was gonna camp on that area where the clouds were coming in but felt like I was more doing it for a video not for myself in the end. I prob would have had a good night but theres obviously a reason I didn't want to at the time. Ill definitely be back to do the summits onna day hike, sus out the area a bit more then go back with the tent another time. Cheers for watching mate 🙏🏼😊👍🏻 ATB... Chris ✌🏼

Yeah don't blame you Chris. Sod trying to navigate a gulley that bad when you don't know the area and visibility is absolutely kekkkkk fair play. Look forward to seeing the return 👊🏽😎

@theheightoflife

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate... Yeah when you're in those mountains if you're not happy with what you're doing or a route its best not to do it I dont think. Especially there on your own in somewhere completely new. I shall be back though for sure and the other days Inwas there I didnt bother filming but found some great plans for next time 😉😁✌🏼 Take it easy and thanks for watching 😃🤜🏻🤛🏻

Hey Chris👋 absolutely you made the right decision, no question. It's all an adventure, until it isn't, and these places are to be treated with respect. Especially when you were on your own. We really respect you for making that call, it came across on the video you were conflicted about it and it must have been a hard decision to make given it was your first time in Scotland and you would have really wanted to press on and explore, but it's always there for another day when you feel sure of your route etc. We were up in Scotland a month or so ago and we underestimated the time it would take to hike up Beinn Bhreac, it was only a Graham but as you say there were no paths so it made it really hard going on uneven ground, and not the place to turn an ankle! We made it back down with just enough light but it did teach us a lesson on hiking in Scotland. We still really enjoyed this video as always, a bit different, and our fails make the wins all the sweeter!😊👏. Hope you have had a great weekend, Shell and Pete

@theheightoflife

2 жыл бұрын

Hey!! Sorry for the long reply, another one where KZread gave me no notification 🙄 Yeah thanks for agreeing with my decision, as I said if I had of just had a day pack on id have continued up no worries, ive done much worse scrambles before, but not with a camping pack on. Didnt like the fact there were no notches or anything to put your hands or feet on and I kept slipping back down. I found out from someone else who has done the route a few times that it gets worse too and propper hands on so glad I was sensible. Which is definitely what you need to be in the mountains. I shall be back 100% I have quite a few plans now in Scotland but I shall do some day hikes to sus the areas out more first then go back with the tent. Especially high up on summits, MUCH easier to wing it lower down. I still had a good few days there after but didnt film. Thank you very much for watching as always 😀 😊 🙏🏼 Take care both... Chris ✌🏼 💚

Sensible advice Chris 👌

@theheightoflife

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers pal and thanks for watching 🙏🏼✌🏼💚🏕⛰

so much ☁️ up there

@theheightoflife

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes there were a lot of clouds that came in ☁️☁️

@EURAMBLER

2 жыл бұрын

@@theheightoflife stay safe 🙏

@theheightoflife

2 жыл бұрын

@@EURAMBLER Thank you... You also my friend 🙏🏼😊

Good upload 👌 👍

@theheightoflife

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🙏🏼🙏🏼😊😊

@EURAMBLER

2 жыл бұрын

@@theheightoflife no worries 👍 feel free to visit my channel too

@theheightoflife

2 жыл бұрын

@@EURAMBLER I will of course!! I gave you a subscribe and will check out some of your videos over the weekend for sure 😃😃👍🏻👍🏻

@EURAMBLER

2 жыл бұрын

@@theheightoflife thanks 😊 🙏

Wild and rugged, I would have turned back too 👍

@theheightoflife

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment and im glad you agree with my thoughts. Even though I jave done much worse scrambles before over the years I just didnt feel happy with this one. Always best to be safe and sensible in the mountains ⛰ 👍🏻 Take care my friend... Chris ✌🏼

We are all different Chris and Myself I have never been much of a summit camper or a Scotland summit bagger either although have been up a few. I would have been happy to camp low down. I have travelled all over Scotland and hiked long trails and I remember ascending from sea level with a full pack and thought I'm not making s habit of that when everywhere is fantastic. Love the videos. 👍🍻

@theheightoflife

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Yes we are indeed... I love summit camps but I usually know the area pretty decent, or at least round the area im going. Think I tried to throw to much in haha. Ibwas actually just going to camp lower down maybe on that mound I was on when the clouds came in. But just felt a bit like Id let myself down (at the time) and was doing it more for a video then rather than to enjoy it. Would have prob worked out to be a good night anyway who knows, but I will return, now with plans too! Still had an amazing time in Scotland and the West Highland Way is on my list hopefully for next year. Thanks so much for watching and leaving me a very nice comment. Really do always appreciate your time 🙏🏼🙏🏼👍🏻🤣 Take it easy Dave. ATB... Chris ✌🏼

@DaveGoodman1959

2 жыл бұрын

@@theheightoflife cheers Chris 👍

That's not a fail mate. You made the correct decision. Some don't make that decision and end up in trouble. You showed your experience. Well done 👏 👍🍺 "Always go home at the end of your shift"

@theheightoflife

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Peter! Thanks mate glad you agreed with my decision 👍🏻 Like I said to a few others I have sone much worse scrambles before but just didnt feel happy with this one, and didnt like it that I kept sliding back down to. Best to be sensible in the mountains, but I shall return to these summits and now with a plan! Thanks for watching as always Peter your time is always appreciated pal 🙏🏼😊👍🏻💯 ATB... Chris ✌🏼

@Class1Adventures

2 жыл бұрын

@@theheightoflife No worries mate. 👍

Looks like a wise decision Chris. Always go with your gut instinct and turn back if it doesn’t feel right. Those Scottish mountains certainly looked epic though. The mist rolling in and out was very atmospheric

@theheightoflife

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I think so too mate, just didnt like the fact that I kept sliding down, wouldn't want to do that further up the gully lol. It was so lovely there though and even though I didnt film the other days I have definitely found some plans for next time so I shall be much more prepared. The mountand mist was very atmospheric indeed 😊 👌🏻 Thanks for watching and the comment Anthony. Hope you're well... Chris ✌🏼

Beinn Ime gives a nicer view for wild camping, in my opinion, if you are back up this way again. It plateaus out a little before the summit and gives plenty of flat ground to choose from. All the best.

@theheightoflife

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Ahhh that is brilliant thank you so much!! I definitely have plans to return, maybe hit the summits on a day hike and find myself a little plan then go back with the tent. Beinn Ime sounds like a good shout then for sure. Thank you so much for watching and leaving me the comment, your time is honestly really appreciated 🙏🏼 ATB.... Chris ✌🏼

Chris a good thing about these videos is it can teach valuable lessons to those new to wild camping or those who don't know the area. Before I go to an area I look on Google earth to see if there are other tracks to a particular spot made by humans or sheep. O/S maps never show such tracks so it's always worth a look. I would have taken off my backpack and attempted to scramble up an look for an alternative route but is easy to say sitting on the couch watching your video on TV. I wonder if crampons may have made a difference? Your goal was to reach the summit but much of the scenery at that elevation was awesome and a suitable spot anywhere would have done me. Stay safe and until your next adventure atb Taff 🤠👊

Turning back is always the correct decision if it don’t feel right Chris👍. I had a similar dilemma on my ascent to Ben Narnain last September. Nearly turned back due to strong winds but made it in the end. I’m guessing the gully you mentioned was on the Spearhead ascent? ATB Dave

@theheightoflife

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 🙏🏼 Yeah I saw that video! They were some pretty bad winds indeed. Yeah just didnt like the fact I kept sliding down it and think it was around there yeah that rings a bell. Thanks for watching and the comment mate 🙏🏼😊👍🏻⛰ Take it easy.... Chris ✌🏼

In situations like this there is always that battle of should I, or shouldn't I and usually the latter wins. Sometimes you just don't feel it and need to restock and have a think. If the decision was right for you, then it's the correct decision, it's that simple. Maybe you could have set up camp down by the loch there or somewhere close by and still have a couple of days wild camping, was that not an option for you? The mountains will be there next time, so hopefully you'll get to go. I hope to go myself next year, probably April/ May, all being well. Cheers Chris, happy hiking!

@theheightoflife

2 жыл бұрын

Hi mate... yeah as I said if id have had a day pack on id have just carried on. But didnt like the fact I kept slipping back down and found out from someone who has done the route a few times is gets worse and more hands on. So glad I thought sensibly. Haha I was actually going to just camp on the hill where the clouds came in, looking back I prob should have. But at the time I was annoyed I didnt get to the summit I wanted and felt like I was doing it more for a video and not to enjoy it at the time. I did have another 3 days there and really enjoyed it just didnt film anymore, especially after my media mod breaking and having no wind protection. Thanks for watching and your comments mate 🙏🏼😊👍🏻 Chris

Always better to be safer than sorry mate, wise decision 👏🍻

@theheightoflife

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah very true, glad people seem to be agreeing with my decision 😃👍🏻 Thanks pal 🙏🏼😊👍🏻🏕⛰

Better safe than sorry, tackle it another day

@theheightoflife

2 жыл бұрын

That was my line of thinking, glad you agree! 😊👍🏻🙏🏼

Definately made the correct decision there Chris...Ignore your Gut at your peril.....If you are not familiar with the terrain and especialy scrambling then it can be much more dificult to descend and more dangerous the higher you go....i made these mistakes many time in my younger years but i have got much wiser as i have aged and not got any where near the amount of endurance i had in my 30s. Great views though, thanks for your entertainment.

@theheightoflife

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! So glad you agree 🙏🏼 Definitely best to go with your instinct, and if you're not happy with your route ir anything on it then its best not to do it. Especially in an unfamiliar area on your own etc. Yeah thats what I was thinking I didnt know if it would get worse the more elevation I did. I shall be back though 💯% Thanks for watching and leaving me the comment 😃😊👍🏻 Glad you enjoyed it... ATB... Chris ✌🏼

I always try to cross reference metoffice every few hours or so as you can see last minute updates, but when you get so high up nothing is reliable lol, i see so many videos on here of wild campers waking up to whiteouts, its almost the norm haha

The only true failure would be not to explore at all - Sir Ernest Shackleton

@theheightoflife

2 жыл бұрын

Love this 👏🏻😊

Disappointing when it does n’t work out Chris, but better to stay alive for another day. Also camping in rain and fog is not much fun better off somewhere else

@theheightoflife

2 жыл бұрын

It sure is but definitely better to not push on if you aren't happy with your route or something. I just didnt like the fact that I kept sliding back down, wouldn't have wanted that to happen further up haha. Was annoyed cus I didnt get to the summits I wanted to camp on so camping down on that mound I was on wouldn't have felt the same. Then with the weather coming in I thought ill just go down. Had a great few more days there though after this one 👍🏻 Thanks so much for watching and the comment 😀 😊

Oi oi, how are we Chris?

@theheightoflife

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Shaun!!! I was actually thinking about you the other day and watched your disappearing drone video again haha. Not to bad thanks been off since 1st Nov as had a bad back injury, had two MRI scans privately though on Monday so hopefully will find out more answers within the week and can progress further. How are you? Hope you're all good maaaaate!! 🤜🏻💚🤛🏻

@Shaun-Wilson

2 жыл бұрын

@@theheightoflife yea man I'm great thanks, life has been stupidly busy this year hence my lack of presence on here and insta. Looking to maybe get back into it again next year though. Yea I've just been going through your channel and seen that. What a shitter! Hope you get well soon mate. We still need to sort that camp out 🙂👍

@theheightoflife

2 жыл бұрын

@@Shaun-Wilson Ahh yeah was wondering if you were all good but remember you saying earlier in the year that 'life' was taking over a bit n that. Really glad you're all good though mukka!! Im definitely, 100% up for a camp mate, anywhere you like. I can meet you in the Peaks, fly up to the Lakes or anywhere im easy 😃🏕🏕 Thanks man appreciate the well wishes 🙏🏼