‘We go where other doggo’s fear to tread’
'Rebel/Stella & Rogue’ all three K9 Belgian Malinois, trained by myself
Conducting searches in the mountains and wilderness of the Scottish Highlands for hikers, wild campers or mountaineers that have disappeared without trace for months or sadly over years that are still missing to this very day
Independent Volunteer Search Team with no ulterior motives
Not funded or sponsored by any individual or organisation
We do not pretend to be Search and Rescue, or Search and Recovery, and are in no way in competition with any official organisation such as mountain rescue
Our one and only aim is to assist in locating the missing so as to enable the families and loved ones of these missing persons some closure
We do not ask nor seek financial support or expect any acclaim
The wilderness is our home
Owner ex Royal Marine, ex British Army and ex Police Dog handler
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This is an older video I hope you see this comment. What pegs did you say you use? Thanks
Got cold up in the valley fairly quick Bill. But wow it's summer now but you wouldn't think it. Have you been back since? It's been an extensive journey you searching up there. But as you said it's been a fantastic process on many levels. Re-the tent it looks a cracker - big enough but not to sprawling. I trust you're well out there and Stella is holding up. All the best old mate. Mark
Which other symptoms you notices please tell !!
@@pravinbhaifultariya1509 It happened so suddenly, no real warning signs BUT I must admit the parrot sounded a little raspy when breathing about two months before the illness started but that went away. I searched online into parrots with this fungal infection and it appears some parrots have the fungal infection lying dormant in their system ready to suddenly appear for no apparent reason. Sadly there is no real cure, vets can only suggest oxygen but of course that’s not a long term solution
It's surprising just how many people have gone missing in the Scottish Highlands. There is a reason i always let someone know my route when i walk alone. But i have also invested in a Garmin satellite device for my next walking trip to the Highlands
@@ianwatson194 A great decision regarding the personal locator beacon, I wish more people would carry one. The outstanding cases of people missing in the Scottish Highlands all seem to have a strange mixture of twists and turns that led to their disappearance. There is a lot more going on that I just can’t put my finger on. Bodies found in areas that have been searched multiple times both with dogs, helicopters and ground search teams. It just doesn’t add up. I know some conspiracy groups will say ufo’s, foul play or some kind of portals, I don’t think it’s anything as crazy as that but I do believe it’s more than hikers just getting lost.
where are you from
Amazing place… i fished there on that lake on the fly rod.. most therapeutic place i have ever been.
@@dannyconnorjones7234 Lucky you, I have been there twice, once during storms, and once during blizzards. Have to admit it’s a stunning and peaceful area though
A lovely drive, too bad about the overcast weather.
About to buy a pair of these how are they holding up?
Good boots, best for the colder months, too warm for summer for sure
Alrighty its been awhile since i last commented on your videos, as always hope everything is more then fine with your dogs, i have a friend who is going hiking in Morocco complete novis to hiking, im telling him to get a sat phone or personal location beecon but he's telling me there all to expensive £500.. any suggestion
Hi, hope your all well, nice to hear from you again As for Personal Locater beacons, you can find an ACR plb for under £300 if you search online. It’s the one I use and it has great reviews, too many cost too much and have some kind of subscription service attached to their use. The ACR is simply push, leave on and await rescue, that’s all you need when things turn bad. Hope that helps, Bill
@K9Outdoors as always I'm greatful for you taking the time out to respond to my question iv forwarded your advice onto my friend, he's a good man so I couldn't stress enough to him Getting Lost or a broken leg in the Scottish Highlands is Bad enough / near death sentence Without a sat phone or p.l.b Never mind a two day hike up a mountain in Morocco with lil planning!.. keep up the work/ content 👌
Holy moaly u must be oxygen starved just being near em ........ Long time subscribed Eamonn Aviemore
Thank you Eamonn for your long time subscription , you must be a glutton for punishment lol. Yep the dogs are like that every morning, or if they know we are off to Scotland in the car, Stella is as bad as the other two. Thankfully it calms down after what I have timed at 7 mins. Atb Bill
There's a video at the homepage of Hilleberg: how to replace a zipper. Why not apply one more?
How did we all miss that ? Sadly I sold my Anaris because the dogs were putting holes in the mesh inner. Still believe it’s a great tent though. Bill
Get the spendyberg repair kit , put extra zipper thingy in from the top , 10 minuets job , sorted
Great to hear there is a solution, sadly I had to sell the tent because I have a third dog and it was a squeeze for me and just two dogs. I am sure people will read your advice and do the mod 👍
Something seems very off, why on earth wouldn't they stay with him especially regarding his age and health.
The question is simply ‘do you believe the story’ ? Because I did at first but came across so many contradictions and variations that warning flags were coming up day by day. For example; 1. What was Neil going to do for 5 days alone at the loch, taking into account his age, he’s known to wander and get lost plus he has health issues? 2. If he’s known to wander then why would anyone leave him alone for 5 days? 3. The two friends have not spoken to anyone except the police, they didn’t turn up for the Hike for Neil Meet, why? 4. Why put posters up showing someone ten years younger of age when the family had recent photographs of Neil? 5. Why say Neil is a regular mountain walker and wild camper when in reality Neil had trouble walking the 5 miles to Loch Dochard? 6. Why state the weather was bad those days when in reality the weather was warm and sunny, it only turned on the day the alarm was raised? 7. Since when have people on a five day hiking/camping break decide to leave their dry tent, walk out into torrential rain, turn back at this first sign of rain, walk uphill in this pouring rain, then conduct a search in really bad weather, walk back to their car, completing an estimated 11 miles over 4 to 5 hours, to raise the alarm BUT bypassing a farm only a mile from Loch Dochard that is clearly sign posted. Then walk by several lodges/houses, again where they could raise the alarm, to arrive at their car at Victoria Bridge Car Park, to then drive to the nearby hotel to finally raise the alarm. It just doesn’t make sense at all. Trust me there is so much more I could say but I would be writing on here for days So the only other alternative is to question the story
A fantastic full view all the way Bill chat at the end and all. In your element mate up there as is Rebel, Rogue and Stella - lover her she's getting on that's true. But as you say the best life for sure and I've watched much of it. It's been a pleasure. Re-the negative vibes I only get honest and good vibes from you. No, we cannot please everyone. So keep on doing what you're doing - we appreciate it and I'm sure the family does too. Well, good going as always. All the best. Mark
Thank you Mark for the good vibes and kind compliments. Sadly haven’t been out and about for a month or so because Stella has really slowed down, waiting to see how she goes, if she will improve or if it’s time to let her go. Hope your well? Atb Bill
@@K9OutdoorsSearchTeam A pleasure always Bill. Ah, that so sad mate-I love Stella bro - watcher her for some years now. I hope you find a way forward.
So beautiful such gorgeous dogs they're markings on their face is absolutely beautiful kudos to these dogs thank you for sharing ❤️
Thanks for your kind comment, and you are welcome 🙏
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Cute doges i love them
Nice video, good music. The Hilleberg site says the tarp weighs 1lb 10oz, but you have that it weighs 1.1 lb. Can you confirm the weight? Thanks!
Thanks. Yes it would be around the 1lb 10 oz mark if you include the I believe 6 very small and thin Hilleberg tarp pegs that is included in that weight but to be honest they would be useless in most terrain conditions, I always use 9 inch Easton pegs that will take almost anything thrown at them. Bill
So, when you start talking, do the dogs stare at you? Otis has yet to figure it out that I ain't talking to him...Daddy is just going a little crazy! lol Oh my, dogs and snow...love it!! Rainbow or Armageddon...I know which way I'd be heading! lol There are a few health issues creeping in with Otis, but I've just got to let him live life to the fullest...just take it one day at a time and fill each one with great times outdoors and plenty of love. All my positivity being sent your way!! Keep up being the great person you are!!
You’re too kind with your words Bruce. As for my dogs thinking I may be a little crazy well I know for sure they know I’m beyond help. I must be crazy for searching over the past 12 months with so little support from the people i am actually trying to help. I just have to be careful with what words I use with the dogs, no C A T word, no food, who wants a walk or the dreaded treats word, otherwise it’s chaos. Otis looks well in the vids I see, we all sadly age, I have learnt to enjoy the ‘now’ and not to worry too much about the future, Stella is proof of that, I thought I was losing her a good three years ago. Right back to work, more mud and swamp to check. Atb the four oldies lol
@@K9OutdoorsSearchTeam Indeed, I know what lack of support feels like...experienced many years in the classroom trying to help young people succeed only to be told my efforts were unappreciated and informed in some cases unwanted!
Good luck 👍
Thank you
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Just got one of these was looking for reviews online for months before and found very few. Looking forward to trying it out this weekend. Cheers for the video!
Your welcome Jake. You will be happy with the tent, it withstood crazy winds on its first night out, winds that changed direction and that were hitting us side on. Really quick to set up and peg out, it’s a warm cosy tent too. For two it’s perfect, for one a palace. Couple small niggles, tie ups for doors are a bit fiddly, bottom door near feet would be great if it had a mesh panel too. I got a Onetigris footprint that’s super light just to protect the floor. Atb Bill
@@K9OutdoorsSearchTeam Thanks for your reply Bill! Good to hear the tent has done you well. I totally agree that mesh for the bottom door would be ideal. Can I ask you what size foot print you purchased and did you have to tailor it to size? I am heading out tomorrow for a night to trial the tent, will use an old tarp for the footprint for a night .. Beautiful dogs by the way, nice videos 👍🏻
Whisky 🥃 chocolate 🍪 biscuits with a book sounds brilliant . 3 happy dogs too. The fire is so cosy
You appreciate the little things after getting caught out in bad weather, the fire made it perfect
Once we are out and about, and especially if Otis is off lead, it is hard to cool his jets for sure. Always a good call to take weather conditions into consideration. Seems nice and cozy back at the hut and good to know that Stella is doing good. Poor Rouge, always the butt of the jokes. LOL Do understand the need to be stern at times, and some don't understand as I have been given this disappointed look when some have seen it happen, but Otis knows and listens immediately, and that's what matters. He's the best I have in my life at present. All the best to a wonderful week!
Just can’t predict the weather now a days, sunshine one day, snowing the next, always cautious because so many have got lost in the area over the years and sadly lost their lives from falls or getting lost in poor visibility. Dogs are good, they really switch on when things get nasty, seem to sense the urgency. Rogues always to blame, got to have a fall guy or in her case fall girl. Otis is all you need Bruce, best companion, never judges, always by your side 👍 You two take care, will catch up on vids when I get back. Atb Bill and three mangy hounds
Hi, Bill it's been sometime. Great to see you all still out there searching and living it wild. Well, what a treat that was - transport for all your gear. Must have felt like the best start. Really pleased to see slow old Stella out - I've been watching that girl for some years now. And good that Rogue ate later on. I like your new jacket - warm but as they say, 'be bold go cold.' I have to say the mountains were looking beautiful and the hut cozy as. You sound well. All the best. Mark
Hi Mark, hope your well and still running up the Hereford hills. We have been very busy here, so much research and history to check on the missing person case that we are involved in, then there is the planning and trying to avoid bad weather, it never stops, didn’t realise how much work goes into it, but enjoying it a lot. Yes very lucky with the lift of kit to the hut, especially after a 7 hour drive, didn’t fancy carting some 300 pounds for two miles. Dogs are doing great, especially Stella bless her, don’t know how is she is still going to be honest. Will catch up on your vids when we are back. All the best, Bill
@@K9OutdoorsSearchTeam Alright Bill, yeah getting on - working on getting stronger. It's been tricky. Good to hear of the search work and the lessons. It should be of use even if you don't find the Neil. Yeah, sweet with the lift - take that eh? Re-Stella love to see her still out. No rush with me - I'm always here but thanks old buddy. Peace
Out camping last year I tried putting a blanket over Otis and he would have nothing to do with it, even with it being rather cold. I think the biggest battle that I see with many dog owners in my neighbourhood is consistency...it is something that has worked like magic with Otis as he knows pretty much what I am expecting without even being asked. Sure wish you'd see some sign of something. Wishing you all the best always!!
Think this could be a lifetime mission Bruce, hate giving up. As for the monsters, to be honest they are really good but it took a lot of hard work to get there. I always fret they might get cold at night but every morning I wake up in the tent I always find them eager to go and looking fine. Thanks for your support, it’s appreciated. Atb Bill and the three furballs.
Best of luck with your search , i hope you prevail . I feel you will .
Thank you. Your support is appreciated. Bill
Morning
Have the friends not been interviewed by the police? That would verify if he told them to go on. 5 days wild camping at an unfit 71 yrs of age seems a dodgy story to me, particularly with different versions of events from family.
All we can get from the family member concerned is the police have spoken to the friends and the police are happy with their statements. Yes unfit, had a bleed on the brain several years earlier, on medication, suffers from Asperger’s, had a foot with possible arthritis. Then is supposed to have gone out for a morning stroll before a days worth of rain, without hiking poles or waterproofs, on terrain that is just big, marsh and full of holes. Doesn’t add up to us. Bill
Great to see Stella still leading the way & going strong.
I can’t believe Stella is still doing these treks, where she finds the strength I don’t know
What a day indeed!! Seems that the wind has died down somewhat too. Looks like the dogs are out for the evening. I know they are somewhat like Otis, never walking in a straight line and cover the same territory two or three times over! lol Keep up the great effort and I do hope you all have yourselves a relaxing weekend.
It’s all go here Bruce, can’t predict the weather, sunny one day, snowing the next. Please airlift food and whisky asap. Bill
Looks wonderful. Love the dogs 😊.
Thank you. Dogs are yours, I need some peace lol
Bill, have you listened to ‘The Missing’ podcast about Neil Skinner?
Yes I have Christina, sadly a lot that is stated in the podcast is assumptions with no proof
I'm in scotland, if i or any of my family go missing i will be contacting you immediately. Very selfless of you to go out looking for people. This case raises red flags to me.
Thank you, hopefully you remain safe and well. The case has so many issues and so many have said it just doesn’t feel right. It doesn’t help when the people you’re helping start obstructing because that definitely raises red flags. Take care, atb Bill.
I was walking the west highland way when he disappeared I am glad for the update I hope someone finds him.
Thank you Neil. Hopefully sooner or later more facts will come to light, until then I will continue searching the higher areas just in case. Bill
I see it was laundry day! LOL How's Stella making out? Indeed, there will always be some that think that there are ulterior motives for everything. You just keep doing what brings fulfillment to your own life. I just know it sure would make me feel good knowing that people like you would take your own time to just get out and take a look. Take good care out there and all the best always!
Thanks Bruce, your kind words are appreciated. Sadly at times the people you believe you are helping are in reality for ‘different’ reasons not wanting your help nor showing you the respect you were expecting. I was very naive when I started this searching, I didn’t realise how complex the story would become. You can only give your best and hope some good people out there will see the good intentions I had. Take care my friend, atb Bill , wonky ear Rebel, scatty brain Rogue, and still ‘barely’ going Stella 👍
All the best to some great success. We had rain for six days straight, but got lucky now with a couple days of sun in a row...just hope I haven't jinxed it! lol Oh my, Otis has to have every meal while laying on his bed...took me a long time to figure that one out to try to get him to eat when I first got him. Otis was probably thinking that it was certainly taking him a long time to train me! LOL Take good care now!
I think Rogue is starting to play me, won’t eat her dinner unless I treat her like a spoilt child. I’m becoming a slave to my monsters
@@K9OutdoorsSearchTeam When I had Darryl, my parents gave me a little sign that reads, "The dog and his housekeeper live here!' LOL
I enjoy your chatty videos. Am looking forward to the next one.
You are the one fan then lol
Clashgour school. Can't have had many pupils. Where did the teacher live.
I believe it only had three pupils, at a guess I would think it would be someone living at the lodges nearby that taught the children
Three-person, or one person and three dogs!! lol The last time I got down to get in to a tent like this I wasn't so sure I'd ever be able to get back up!! lol Look at that marvelous location...and snow still way up top...awesome! Speaking of snow, we've some to look forward to on Thursday! Take good care now!
Thanks Bruce, hope you and Otis are well? This was the first time I had set this tent up, didn’t really know what it would be like, we had hiked a good 8 miles, sadly I had to carry a 55 pound pack so I didn’t have any time to compose myself hence it was just an initial assessment. Nice spot too, surrounded by mountains, minutes after this video we were off searching in a nearby valley. Atb Bill and the three vagrants lol
You could sleep in it in the wilderness. Maybe even at night.
Seems a great tent! I use the Vango Nitro, Meteor and Xenon tunnel tents but this with a 10,000mm HH floor is really good.
That very night we were hit with 50 mph plus winds, sleet, snow and ice rain, tent performed flawlessly. Think it’s a tent that’s been overlooked by many
@@K9OutdoorsSearchTeam It’s solid design and if it has good poles it will stand up to a lot. For the money it’s a good buy.
I just added a extra zipper to my Anaris. I bought the repair package and added one extra on each side.. and i can say the tent it not much heavier than before. :) it works very good. Love the tent, but hated the one ziper thing from Hilleberg.
Sadly I sold mine, loved the tent and still think it’s perfect for wild camping BUT it’s not dog friendly, one of my dogs put its toe through the mesh, obviously couldn’t see the fine mesh. Shame because it was lightweight, and so easy to set up. And yes the one zipper was a right pain. Bill
how do you manage food wise when unexpectedly get stuck , especially with the 3 dogs
I always plan for the worst scenario, carry in extra food, make the portions larger so if we get stuck somewhere then I can split the food to make it last. The down side is pack weight is crazy at the start. But better safe than sorry. Atb Bill
@@K9OutdoorsSearchTeam Thank you for answering my question,
Something about tarps. The simplicity, the modularity. Not suitable for all conditions of course but when you can get away with one they are the best. All that space and protection.
I wish I could use them more in Scotland but the weather and winds are so unpredictable even during the summer days plus Scotland has a terrible midge issue during Spring and Summer
@@K9OutdoorsSearchTeam yeah I'm actually from Aberdeen but moved to Sweden. Swapped the midge for the mosquito 😂. I prefer the Trailstar these days. Best of both worlds. With an inner during summer.
Clashgour hut was the school at one time. Not many pupils I suspect.
I know, crazy when you think about it, but it served its purpose well so I have heard. And the kids of today moan about walking to the bus stop, imagine fighting your way to this little hut in winter weather or fighting off the midges in summer lol
Passed that way on my way to Seana Braigh.
It’s a lovely area, feels remote, every time I have visited I have either had storms or blizzards
I've owned a pair of Meindl boots for over 30yrs. I agree with you. During the summer months here in Nebraska they would be warm. But they hold up to almost anything. They have tremendous ankle support and comfort. I really like my Dovre boots and here in the USA they cost quite a bit more so I appreciate being able to get them in Europe. Thanks and keep up the great work. If you want to be disappointed buy a pair of the equivalent of them from the USA too narrow and cold.
Good to hear a positive review of the boots because after my first post over a year ago I received several negative replies regarding how bad their Dovre boots had been. I have nothing but praise for them, never let me down.
I love my meindl boots.
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