The Ben Alder trail is one I definetely want to do although not sure about the uphill hike section just before cottage, maybe consider going back way the same route in, looks like an excellent ride none the less thanks for sharing Ian 😁🤙
@ianshaw611225 күн бұрын
that might just be an excellent call. As an overnighter it would be great call. I hope you give it a try.
@alextopg628Ай бұрын
Is it like this every year ?
@ianshaw6112Ай бұрын
No Unfortunately. it comes and goes very quickly. you have to be in the right place at the right time. Last winter was dreadful. however 2013 we were still boarding in June.
@largeformatlandscapeАй бұрын
I really don't know why D Gully Buttress only gets one star as it's brilliant.. Here's a bit of video after we climbed Hell's Wall - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaO9daWnbdl7jMk - which is definitely Severe!
@ianshaw6112Ай бұрын
No I'm not sure why either. The route quality is very good. It is mostly secure good holds.
@grainneshaw3164Ай бұрын
yeah, it should be a 2 star at least. I watched that short video last night actually. Have you been up north butress?
@largeformatlandscapeАй бұрын
@@grainneshaw3164 Yeah - I took the left hand exit at the top (which was interesting).
@tommybinson22 күн бұрын
Thanks for fine video. Interesting route. My pal and I chickened out of leading Hell's Wall, as we found nowhere there for runners. So we scrambled up left and used the fixed sling above. We lowered each other down to top-rope that pitch. And I remember the exit pitch being exposed, on the ridge's right edge.
@largeformatlandscape22 күн бұрын
@@tommybinson There were definitely few runners. I got four pieces in including one off the belay (and a very dodgy sling on a 5mm spikes to exit). And yeah, final exit pitch is quite thin for a scramble. Definitely Diff, thin and exposed. I've been told a left line on the last pitch might be steeper but more secure.
@krisCHchАй бұрын
Beautiful and breathtaking!
@ianshaw6112Ай бұрын
It really is a very special place.
@fuckinellitsraymoАй бұрын
That route is affectionately known as the Bealach Bawbag route, its a dissapointing slog up to the Bealach and and quite a crappy descent to the Loch and a bogfest alongside it. Much better loop from the chapel at the estate house and and follow the shore of Loch Ericht to Ben Alder Cottage and up to the Bealach Dubh.
@natalieminnisАй бұрын
Looks like it definitely deserves two stars. Hope you enjoyed the apple.
@ianshaw6112Ай бұрын
hahaha, you noticed it in his bag. I'm sure he enjoyed it.
@charlesrobert9527Ай бұрын
That looks like a brilliant combined route. That sky is awesome. Great video.
@ianshaw6112Ай бұрын
Thank you, that was back before the weather broke.
@michaelshaw90292 ай бұрын
Man, that weather.
@highlandbear9862 ай бұрын
Big miles done there, I've done some sections, but not that sizeable loop...excellent video 😊
@ianshaw6112Ай бұрын
Thank you so much. It is very easy doing the miles. It is very easy to get distracted and forget your STILL pedalling up hill lol.
@colinarmst2 ай бұрын
Fantastic video Ian, thanks for sharing. Do you have a .gpx file of your day you could add a link to ?
@charlesrobert95272 ай бұрын
Looks like a really enjoyable ridge. Wowee cloud inversion, so good.
@michaelshaw90292 ай бұрын
It's well worth the walk out, probably Less than a kilometre
@natalieminnis3 ай бұрын
I've been to Rum twice - might have to go again!
@michaelshaw90293 ай бұрын
First time on rum, but definitely want to go back. Fabulous place.
@ianshaw61123 ай бұрын
It really is the best rock. We will definitely be going back.
@chrisusher70973 ай бұрын
brill _ did this corberr yesterday, and did a summit camp. We went the standard route tho haha. Great tunes btw - Travis then Sons of the East, Nice
@user-od9dw2hk5o4 ай бұрын
Did this in the snow and honestly thought was going to die 😂 first mountain climb. Took us 5 hours to get to the summit. 9.5 to get back to the car
@stevehorner83024 ай бұрын
Nice to hear some real bag pipe music
@benvickery4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing, I’m planning on doing this in July for my first ascent of Ben Nevis.
@chrisrice25985 ай бұрын
Inspiring
@grainneshaw31645 ай бұрын
how long did it take to cycle out from the summit
@ianshaw61125 ай бұрын
Just over half an hour, but that's right back to Craignure
@munrodrone78967 ай бұрын
the old wire bridge was a right of passage......shame it has gone!!
@robbielay62337 ай бұрын
Great vid looks so fun
@grainneshaw31647 ай бұрын
great wee video
@charlesrobert95278 ай бұрын
You pick some amazing routes. There can’t have been many that have trod before you. Whilst it didn’t look super technical it certainly looked as if it was greasy and in that sense way more of a challenge. What a little gem. Thanks for sharing.
@adamlea63399 ай бұрын
Looks to have been stormy up there before you visited. Looks like you were cycling at an angle at times along the forest track.
@brettnbeckvalleyvan9 ай бұрын
We had smiles on our faces watching this knowing the thrill you had doing that, can't wait to get back up there roll on January 👍🏻 great video sending love, peace and good energy ❤️🙏🏻
@michaelshaw90299 ай бұрын
Top speed of 46kms to shabby 👌
@charliemacinnes9 ай бұрын
nice
@nickrails10 ай бұрын
Bloody hell, fair play to you both, the exposure on the crux was severe and that slip was scary AF. Takes composure and courage to immediately just crack on after that. I would have definitely taken you up on your offer of roping up.....as a mid level scrambler theres no way I would dare to attempt that without protection. Awesome weather you had as well! Great vid. (Cant help but feel if you titled it 'Close call on Ben Nevis' or some other such clickbaity title you'd get an extra 50k views)
@ianshaw61129 ай бұрын
You might be right. Yeh Olivier is a pretty cool customer. He would never have slipped if he wasn't trying to rush. My advice to all is, stay cool never rush it. Also never go up anything you don't think you can get down from, if your not using ropes. We practice down climbing at our local wall all the time.
@RossFinnie10 ай бұрын
Always wondered what the crossing from the Bealach Dubh to Loch Ossian would be like... and now I know, you rode it so I don't have to, cheers! Do you reckon there's any value in riding this route in the opposite direction and taking the push as an uphill slog to get that nice descent on the other side?
@ianshaw61129 ай бұрын
100%, definitely. Id say the descent to the bothy will be absolutely amazing.
@nickrails10 ай бұрын
Bloody hell that section from 08:58 isnt messing around, proper G3! Was thinking of looking up this route until I saw that section lol. Great video!
@allandonald304110 ай бұрын
Great video, looks like a good route. Really enjoying your vids working through the Glen Coe scrambles. Have you any plans to try No3 Buttress on nam Beith? One thats caught my interest but i dont know anyone whos done it. Anyways, great content lads.
@ianshaw611210 ай бұрын
No, I haven't looked at it yet. maybe we'll look into that next year. Do you know what grade it is?
@grainneshaw31646 ай бұрын
there is a couple of scrambles on stob coire nam bieth. we'll see how the weather is next summer.
@Tezzzaaa10 ай бұрын
Wish the go pro didnt distort the picture so much.
@jimmarshall994511 ай бұрын
Great stuff.... It reminds me when I did the 5 ridges on one sunny day years ago..... I was knackered doing Castle Ridge as it was the last though I didn't follow you're route. 👍
@jamesherd913211 ай бұрын
Brilliant video thanks Buachaille Etive More is my favourite hill I have climbed it but never done curved ridge or what you guyes have done so thanks from an old guy
@alanstewart465611 ай бұрын
Awesome!
@Doadz11 ай бұрын
Awrite there crackin vid, stob coire nan lochan my fave mountain I always ascend the ridge up.. Top of the nan lochan trail then left or western ridge up to the summit bk down the eastern crest to the bealach . Looking at these gullies I fancy upping it a bit.. Would u recommend dorsal arete or summit buttress to start off.. Cheers
@grainneshaw316420 күн бұрын
well defineatly summit butress before trying dorsel fin. needs to be really dry, it had been dry for a while when we done this but it was still damp. Dorsel fin is a moderate, think this was a grade 2.
@natalieminnis11 ай бұрын
It looks like a playground! I'll save it for a dry day though.
@tonypaddler Жыл бұрын
Great video Ian, looked like a great route 🚴♂️👍
@michaelfinn1317 Жыл бұрын
Hi Ian, great video, track looked knarly in places. How long?
@ianshaw611211 ай бұрын
Which part? The walking part is about 5k. The single track was about 7k
@tonypaddler Жыл бұрын
Another great video Ian 🚴♂️👍
@tonypaddler Жыл бұрын
Great video Ian 🚴♂️👍
@ianshaw611211 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@alaninman4474 Жыл бұрын
This video answered my fears! Didn't think it would be easy getting between paths over the pass and you confirmed it You can do a different loop if you head to Ben Alder cottage and climb back up Bealach Breabag but it's a rough climb. The decent from the lochan back towards Culra bothy is lovely though.
@ianshaw611211 ай бұрын
I wanna do that soon. Thanks
@jamesherd9132 Жыл бұрын
Well Done Ian loved your video
@rantmaker6427 Жыл бұрын
Done the whole ridge on a Saturday and the sisters on a Sunday 40 years ago real hot day on the Saturday not to bad on the Sunday came off the sisters down the scree near the Shiel Bridge hotel nice memories also done the forcan ridge and the Saddle man I love that area
@michaelshaw9029 Жыл бұрын
Yeah Kintail is a fabulous area, quite a few scrambles and ridges to do there too. That's the 2nd time along that ridge. I'd like to do it again in perfect low light conditions.
@garyalexander3281 Жыл бұрын
Great to get out in the back of beyond in Scotland, need to plan a big bike ride somewhere before year is out, thanks for the inspiration Ian, beatutiful scenery and all the best.
@michaelshaw9029 Жыл бұрын
I need to get in there. Great looking scenery.
@willtrugeonsmith Жыл бұрын
I remember soloing this 15 years ago. The exposure on the crux is big and the consequences of a slip are terminal. Great video.
@noeonoohno4219 Жыл бұрын
Wow looks amazing
@Alexander-uj5pb Жыл бұрын
Your castle ridge vidoe was much better, much less use of the go pro. However, wonderful videos just the same.
@superdeluxesmell Жыл бұрын
Great work lads. Heroic work climbing that kind of terrain in hiking boots.
@ianshaw6112 Жыл бұрын
thank you, but honestly it isn't as crazy as it might look.