Failed Summit Attempt | Wild Camping in Wild Winter Weather | Heavy Snow and Sub Zero Temperatures!

[@mobilewintercamp7515]

That was a great view when you opened the tent in the morning. That’s a way to wake up

[@OutdoorIntrigue]

The best way to wake up!! Thanks for watching!! 🙌🏼

[@RS.Outdoors]

Great video and Atb for 2023.

[@OutdoorIntrigue]

Cheers Ray! Happy New Year🥂

[@natashakharitonova]

I loooooved that you've captured the SOUND of the Mountains! Just amazing, really felt like I was there with you! :-)

[@OutdoorIntrigue]

Thanks so much for watching Natasha, glad you enjoyed it! Not always easy with wind noise but pleased with how this came out in the edit ☺️🙏🏼

[@hazellinajane]

Ooh loved this video, just love that windy whistling noise you got on the way back down though am glad to be watching from home than out there amongst it, haha! Looked like a stunning location too and well done on calling it off when needed!

[@OutdoorIntrigue]

Thanks so much for watching, so pleased you enjoyed it! Haha it always feels much better watching from a distance. Was still a great day out in hills and in a beautiful area, just means we get to go back 🙌🏼♥️

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

Nice ❄️👍 Cheers from Norway

[@OutdoorIntrigue]

Thank you! Cheers! 😊

[@michaelhex]

Hi Guys, brilliant video. fantastic views and challenging weather on the final ascent. Thanks for taking us with you on your trip Michael

[@OutdoorIntrigue]

Thanks for watching Michael! Glad you enjoyed it ☺️ despite the brutal weather on day two, it was a really lovely wild camp and a stunning area

[@dancinbear01]

Great video and you made the right call too. Lovely views. Atb 👍

[@OutdoorIntrigue]

Thanks Stephen, appreciate you watching! Always a tough decision to make, but good to practise it and always happy to head back to Loch Quoich too 😍

[@Fellmandave1]

Excellent, well done for filming this. It's a rare combo having a couple that can function and enjoy together those conditions, so we'll done you two. Totally understand the turn back decision, looked brutal up there!

[@OutdoorIntrigue]

Glad you enjoyed it Dave! We are very grateful to have such keen shared passions. There is definitely mutual appreciation when we put out on those conditions. We went back and got to the summit a week or so later in conditions almost as bad 😂 Happy trails!

[@hikebikescotland9121]

loved the views from the campsite... another excellent video as always guys!

[@OutdoorIntrigue]

Not a bad view to wake up too is it? 😍 thanks for watching, appreciate it! Happy New Year 🥳

[@luesveis]

Wow, thanks! Stunning views, and refreshing weather on day two. Cheers from Norway.

[@OutdoorIntrigue]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it! Refreshing is definitely the right word 😂 I’m sure you get similar in Norway, all the best from the Scottish Highlands 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@thelifeofbrian282]

Great video 👌 challenging conditions 😲 correct call 👍 Happy New Year 🥃 atb Brian 👍

[@OutdoorIntrigue]

Thanks for watching Brian, glad you enjoyed it! Always good to practise turning around from time to time. Happy New Year to you too 🥳 ATB Megs & Ben

[@scotsnomad7395]

Absolutely loved it, I have not watched any KZbin camps for ages, really enjoyed seeing you both back out and about, thank you for the inspiration… ATB ❤️

[@OutdoorIntrigue]

Our pleasure!! Appreciate you watching mate. Hope you get back out for a brilliant adventure soon 🙌🏼

[@hikingwithfrank315]

Another fab video Megan & Ben. Very challenging conditions before you even reach the starting point🤣🤣❄️❄️ Lovely part of the country and even more beautiful seeing it all covered in snow. Yeh you just know when it’s time to turn back, no point risking it in those harsh conditions. Happy new year to you both & have a great year in the hills, ATB Frank.👍🥾🏔

[@OutdoorIntrigue]

Hey Frank, happy new year to you too!! It’s a wonderful remote area that, always looks especially good in its winter coat. Definitely good to practice assessing the conditions, light, time etc and turn back if you need to, it can be hard to make that call as you always want to press on. Happy trails, Ben & Megs.

[@WyeExplorer]

Awesome guys. Good to hear it was a fun one and you got back down buzzing. It certainly looked good. Just popping to wish you happy new year. May it be full of more awesome adventures. All the best as always. Mark

[@OutdoorIntrigue]

Happy New Year Mark! Hope you’re doing well and your knee injury is getting better? It was a brilliant trip, missed out on the summit but that’s really just a secondary goal to being out in awesome conditions. Hope 2023 is kind to you and full of adventure. All the best, Megs & Ben

[@WyeExplorer]

@@OutdoorIntrigue Hey, both thanks. I'm alright putting aside my injury. I see a specialist Monday so I'm hopeful I get get back out backpacking soon. It's my shin and an old injury in my ankle. Let's see what unfolds. I can still swim rivers. Take care.

[@ootnboots]

Right call guys, the weather looked very challenging in the morning and i know Gairaich has a steep section . I camped on it in early spring there was a lot less snow then , plenty on the top but on the way down ice in the morning was our hazard. Another good winter camp guys , nice one ..Cheers Stevie

[@OutdoorIntrigue]

Thanks Stevie, glad you enjoyed - appreciate you watching! Conditions were full on, was still a great day out in the hills though. As much as we love our Munro bagging, the summit always comes second to just spending time in the mountains. Loch Quoich in Spring is glorious, we had some great days out on Spidean and Gleouraich earlier this year. All the best and Happy New Year 🥳

[@garynesbitt5078]

Hey guys. Another cracking watch. Very challenging conditions, that climb would have been difficult even without the snow. Definitely better to turn around if your gut says so. There is always another day! Those 10mm poles are a game changer. Not wanting to get too geeky but I think the DAC quoted 9mm are actually 8.65mm. The quoted 10mm are actually 10.25mm, so a considerable difference. I upgraded to the 10mm for my Jannu and it’s surprising how much extra structural strength they provide. Defo worth the weight penalty in harsh weather. ATB. Gary

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hey Gary great to see your input here and sharing of this Pole mm difference... I too am a big fan of the 10mm poles and wouldn't even use the 9mm on my Akto.... ATB Tom . Hey Outdoor Intrigue thank you for another great video and sharing of sensible information as always... ATB Tom

[@OutdoorIntrigue]

Hey Tom, happy new year! Totally agree on the 10mm poles. Happy camping ⛺️ Ben & Megs.

[@OutdoorIntrigue]

Hey Gary, glad you liked the video! That’s interesting on the pole diameter as I did think the difference seemed more than 1mm. It really is mad how much of a difference the pole change makes to the red label tents. I say they are brown label with the black poles 😉. Happy trails for 2023! Ben & Megs

[@Kev_Russ]

And that's why I say roll on spring. 😉 Another epic guys. Kudos for making the journey there in they road conditions like. You both made the right call,looked brutal. Go back in spring. 😉 Aw that snow has prob melted now with oor fickle winters. Happy New year guys.

[@OutdoorIntrigue]

Haha! Still wouldn’t have it any other way 😉 we went back a week later in similar conditions but with day packs and more daylight and managed to get the summit. Still, was a grand wild camp and fun was had by all 🙌🏼 Happy New Year to you too Kev 🥳🥂

[@greenbimoon]

How do you like your la sportiva boots, are you keeping warm toes? Great camp and lovely adventure conditions. Looking forward to more

[@OutdoorIntrigue]

Hey 👋🏼. We love our La Sportiva Aequilibriums for winter, they are light for a technical boot and comfy. We both use them with thick smart wool mountaineering socks, so they stay warm. That does mean you need to size up slightly though. Thanks for watching!! Happy trails!! 🙌🏼❤️

[@kpj5]

Any recommendations on best mid layers for women? Thank you for sharing an incredible adventure ❤

[@OutdoorIntrigue]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it ☺️🙏🏼 I love my Arc’Teryx Atom LT, it’s synthetic so perfect for wet Scottish winters. It’s warm though and not as breathable as a fleece. Polartec is great for breathability and warmth if you’re looking for a fleecy material.

[@TOOBVILLAIN]

Which black waterbottle are you using?

[@OutdoorIntrigue]

It’s a thermos we picked up about 4-5 years ago on a whim in the Green Welly! Been trying out a lighter Thermos 900ml Ultimate one recently though that’s been ace.

[@fatkorn]

She's a good sport letting you drag her up a mountain in the winter, next trip take her camping in Thailand.

[@OutdoorIntrigue]

Lol, I don’t even know where to start with this comment it’s so ridiculous 😂

[@DemiGod..]

An Allak? I'd bring my Tarra and make her carry it as am a sadist as was my dad ; he decided to marry my mum after she managed to push his car out of the snow.

[@OutdoorIntrigue]

😂😂 And the prize for the weirdest comment goes to… 😉