Climbing BEN NEVIS 6 Months Pregnant

[@stpetie7686]

She went up the thing while 6 mos. pregnant and he did a fair percentage of the climb with 2 packs. Damn! That's going to be a tough kid.

[@jonbroadsword7572]

Chivalry is not dead -- this is the backpacking version of Rodney holding your purse for you. 😁

[@ms7fam433]

Your videos make Scotland very enticing to hike. Thanks for taking us along.

[@sbc1t]

Welcome anytime

[@andyjohnson6270]

I can promise you that on a good day, when the sun comes out and there’s still some snow around, the views out to the sea lochs are fantastic. Nevertheless, congrats to all 3 of you.🎉

[@amysthe-wise-one8493]

First off, lemme give props (and hoisting some water!) to R for taking on the extra pack to make it to the top since you're walking Llama speed right now (and for good reasons) and also being such a good sport about it. The view might not be spectacular at that moment but the journey to get there certainly was.

[@martinmoss317]

I carried my 2yr old in a backpack baby carrier on a hot day up Ben Nevis. We ran out of water and my wife and I drank straight from the waterfall. About 4hrs up, 3hrs down. The beer in the pub at the base of the mountain was just the best!

[@ChrisSunHwa]

Yay!!! Mom and I were hoping you'd video this! Thank you, Dixie! I love Rodney's sweet-yet-ornery grin when you finally gave in and let him carry your bag! 🥰

[@michaelburke248]

Hi Dexie and family, Thanks for your Scottish adventure. Best of luck to you all, from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@LJThorson-gs3wx]

Beautiful hike! All that walking is going to hopefully give you the easiest delivery 🎉 get some rest and put your feet up. How about producing a sketch book for all of us to purchase? College fund for kido?❤

[@marleenvos4126]

Awesome you made it to the top! Thank you for sharing this Scottish Adventure!

[@danthebrave1701]

Thanks for coming to Scotland ,its amazing to think we've walked the same walk.

[@jocky2]

What a fantastic couple you are, have a little rest now young lady .

[@greeno6064]

Hi Dixie, just like your previous WHW trail videos I am absolutely amazed at your courage and dedication to the cause. An amazing woman and an amazing human being. Absolute congregations on both the WHW and Nevis. You absolutely smashed it. x

[@jonathanswayer2884]

That Rodney, what a chivalrous fella. 😆

[@kenkrausse3624]

Dixie gonna be a mommy. Yippee congratulations and salutations ❤❤❤😊

[@user-hp8fn1wd7t]

The Rockpile is a good reference to that climb. Whoever made those trails are incredible. Great to see you out there and heathy.

[@mountainmantararua8824]

A sterling effort, at six months pregnant. I take my hat off to you. The music was so right for this video, it went with the brooding hills. Long may you walk the hills, ATB Cheers from the mountains of NZ ☺☺

[@AndrewParkOutdoors]

Well good on ya gal ! Theres nowhere to hide for a pee and thats the busiest ive ever seen it too. Few years back i had to call a chopper for a chap who fell off the zig zags path, he was doing the 3 peaks challenge in 24 hours and nodded off while walking 😅 welcome to Munro bagging, scottish style, type 2 fun 😂

[@Philliben1991]

Kinda depressing cos I just realised it's 19 years ago I climbed Ben Nevis. Where does the time go! I went up via the CMD arete rather than the tourist path. I had an expedition sized pack cos I'd spent the previous few days walked across Rannoch moor. It was a hot day in September. Can Mor Dearg must be the steepest mountain in the world! It was hellish getting up on to the ridge but the views from the arete were fantastic. The north face of Ben Nevis is magnificent as are the views across the Mamores and further south. After I summited Ben Nevis I descended down the tourist path and I think I literally crawled down the last thousand feet. I was absolutely exhausted, the hardest thing I've ever done. When I got to the bottom I realised I had the worst sunburn of all time and since I started university a couple of days later I had a bright red face on my student card for the next 4 years! 🤣🤣 Shame you guys didn't get views. Enjoyed your whole trip along the WHW.

[@AmblingMan]

well done on the series, I think you now have a pretty good idea what hiking in the UK is like :)

[@papajeff5486]

“Now, it comes out.” Heh, heh,heh…thank you for sharing…from east Tennessee.

[@petereastwood7868]

That’s fantastic Scottish Pic-nic weather: Mist, wind and lashing rain!

[@binitasaha3053]

The HW logo at 00:43 🤍🤍🤍

[@emeraldcoastbarb1161]

Great call! I missed that one. It’s been fun finding them in her videos. The one on the sign was 👍🏻

[@jimmyjenkins9240]

I always look for that logo. When I saw it today, I said, “ Aaron, you are a clever guy!”. I also thought the same thing when the music crescendo, Dixie and Rodney simultaneously reached the pinnacle.

[@stubt7890]

This video was SO MUCH nostalgia for me!! In August 2003 I went to Edinburgh and rented a bicycle. It was an unusually hot summer for Scotland that year. I rode around the country for 10 days, ending up in Ft. William and climbing Ben Nevis. It was 80° and sunny at the bottom but they had told me in town it would be cold at the top so I brought every clothing item I had in my backpack, but I was still freezing at the top! One of the best feelings ever was climbing that iconic little mound in the clouds and fog. I thought I was in great shape, I hiked with my dog all the time at home in Pennsylvania and I had just ridden a bicycle for 10 days..... but the day after Ben Nevis I could literally NOT go down stairs, or even down the little slopes in the Closes when I got back to Edinburgh. My legs were trashed! It took three days before I could go down a set of steps forwards! 🤣 Congrats to you all for doing it!!

[@stevejohnston1272]

EPIC! Thanks for bringing us....Dix!

[@davidgreen5938]

CONGRATULATIONS! May God bless you and your family! Enjoy your new adventure...

[@JimBobele]

"A lot of suck to embrace" ... That made my day 🤣 I embraced this kind of weather two times when climbing Ben Nevis. Rain, wind, fog, no views ... Nevertheless touching the monument at the summit is priceless. And you did it, your first scottish munroe. Only a few more to go... Happy hiking

[@28105wsking]

🙏Love is helping each other! Love is letting someone help you. Baby has a good example to follow. 🙏🌻

[@PaulsGarden-e5m]

I am so proud of you. I did it in 2002 so I take my hat of to you. And being 6 mos. pregnant again I so proud of you. Well done.

[@vannemocilac274]

Glad you accepted assistance. We all need assistance at times. I hiked up Lassen Peak when I was five months along. Legs did fine but it was hard to breathe from the altitude I guess. Safe travels home!

[@patriciaheflin4518]

Rodney is a good guy to carry your pack. Six months pregnant is enough to carry. Congrats on making it to the top!! Happy trails! 👣

[@TweetyPAK7]

That was beautiful despite the rain! (But I didn't have to hike it!) Wow. The whole trip has been amazing. Thank you both (and Aaron) for sharing such an interesting trail. I want to go to Scotland!

[@melonydodson8725]

Oh my gosh, STUNNING footage. Absolutely gorgeous. And I am amazed and so inspired (as I'm sure many women are) by you continuing to hike and pursuing your passion while pregnant! Also...good to know that this trail be extremely crowded if I ever get to Scotland and decide to hike it, lol!

[@musingwithreba9667]

Wow, the views are fantastic! You can see for inches! 😂 Looks like a great climb. I'm amazed at how many people were on the trail. Was that on a weekend, or during the week? That's a lot of people!😮

[@michellebachmeier4183]

The bathroom thing was me heading down Mount Washington. I figured, it is either on me or on the ground so I gave up caring if people saw. Gotta do what ya gotta do.

[@addisonfinley7746]

Doing the WHW in a couple of weeks and planning to climb Ben Nevis at the end of it as you both did. Your videos have been invaluable for showing me what to expect! Thank you!

[@markstokes1401]

Beautiful views. Wondering who laid the steps to make this climb.

[@ksully6551]

You are reminding me of seeing a woman hiking with a newborn in Scotland, very freshly hatched, looked like less than 2 weeks, I'm thinning you'll be getting out there with your new peanut in a few months too.

[@KathyW5]

I finally had to hang up downhill skiing when I was 6 months pregnant and a kid plowed into the back of me sending me rolling partway down the hill. Well the new larger ski pants weren't fitting so well anymore, so that fall was a good alarm clock. You go, Dixie. I was only going downhill, not climbing up, so many kudos to you.

[@ori9761]

You were right about the 'real bad' bit at the top alot of people have ended their hike there in the fog / snow not in a good way unfortunately.

[@EddieJoe55]

I believe you already know that your videos are very enjoyable for we your fans to watch based on the number of views-why the rest of the viewers fail to hit that “LIKE” button astounds me!! But I’d like to speak to the young man, or young woman that exhibits the most amazing video-editing knack to find the most amusing pleasurable locations to place your “HW~~” logo!!! It’s delightful searching for the logo-when it’s not so obvious given the background or unsuspecting location. BTW-I have learn to trust your judgement Dixie when approaching a cliff”’s edge-especially while carrying someone so precious that is along for the free ride! Always plant your foot on the ground with certainty, please! Marvelous videos dear girl, and a grand appreciate to your husband for his ever-watchful eye on you during this challenging hiking endeavor!

[@user-fk8rb8ue5h]

Well done. All the best from Yorkshire, England.

[@alangauld6079]

I'm really lucky, I've climbed the Ben 3 times and every time I had a view. First was a backpacking trip in 1979 where we camped at the half-way lochan then summited for dawn and had a cloud inversion with all of the high mountains peeking through the layer of cloud. 2nd was on the wedding of Prince Charles and Diana (and a huge street party on the summit! plus Brocken spectres as a bonus) and the third was on the day of Live-Aid. But statistically, your trip was the norm... I do hope you took the side-trip through the upper glen to the Falls of Steall though - a great short hike with the UKs 3rd highest waterfall and a surprise adventure as a reward.

[@kyiawing9078]

No way! I was there two days ago. Congrats on the summit 🎉

[@TheMduzenski]

Just want to say I LOVE all your videos. The music is always awesome too!

[@HomemadeWanderlust]

Thank you so much!

[@Midimoho]

I absolutely love this trip! Please share from all your trips what your top five would be. I would love to see a video on that!

[@S0Eric]

I absolutely love your cinematography. And it warms my heart to see that you and Rodney are happy together. He seems very kind and easygoing.

[@caraleamark9081]

You are the BOMB young woman…you have been my inspiration since about 2014. If ever you come to Australia I WANT to meet you 💜

[@Alexmontis3843]

I am glad you made it. But I am sorry that you did not see the view; I went in the summer and camped at a campsite before the first bridge. I heard lots of news of people falling because of the fog, which is why I was hoping you would have good weather. Apart from that, I am glad you climbed.

[@islandquay]

I can't believe how close you are - it's really strange to think that you are on the same continent as I am! Well done Dixie, you are an inspiration - glad you got down safely and so sorry you didn't see the amazing views. Take care and lots of hugs for the coming months.

[@emilygesner2036]

The crowded mountain reminds me of Mt. Washington in NH 😂.

[@atilahassan9450]

Hi Dixie what an epic video of climbing Ben Nevis. I did that climb a few years ago now and only managed to get to the lake as there was too much snow on the peak to go any further but watching you climb it got me really wanting to do it all again in the summer time keep up the wonderful video's you do. Your west highland way video was amazing too

[@HomemadeWanderlust]

Thank you and I hope you get back out there soon! 🩵

[@Redstone-1963]

Yessss...finally you made it to the summit! 🙂

[@WanderFreeWithBarb]

Huge well done, such an inspiration. it is a looooong climb. Incredible! I have been up 3 times and the third I weather watched for weeks to get a clear/non cloud day

[@danielb5801]

We had booked the WHW and GGW back-to-back but Covid stopped that trip, Live events have kept us from rebooking but i hope to make it at some point in our life.

[@ladikmk]

Jessica, you were literally carrying two packs up Ben Nevis to start - one in the front and one on your back. Rodney, you did good!

[@jensk.6951]

It looks exactly the same as it did 12 years ago when I was up there. That's why Ben Nevis is called Ben Nevis: never visible! Unfortunately, on average there are 300 days of fog per year, but I think if you're ever in the area, you should go up there. If you still have some time, take a look at the north-west of the country.

[@mawdeeps7691]

cant believe your back in the uk you have inspired my girlfried to join me hiking if you have a few hours Id recommend the breacon beacons horseshoe route its a famous little route that has some great views of wales

[@katsura44]

Well done! Your baby will be beautiful :)

[@davidwilliams3856]

Dixie, you are a legend ! Sending you love, from the Land Of The Brits.

[@lindahopson5003]

Ahh but it was about the climb not the view. Awesome guys!

[@tiger2too18]

The fog kept the midges at bay. You are already carrying something of your husbands - in your womb! Stay safe and enjoy the experience. Hiked BN as a scout I my teens. We saw folks going up in heels and a pack a Mack no adequate equipment / provisions in case of bad weather etc

[@2oldgalsadventure225]

Way to go! Carrying that baby up that mountain was quite the challenge. If you do drive to the AZ Trail a nice little walk in Las Vegas, New Mexico is the Hermit Peak trail. 4 miles up with 4000 feet elevation gain like Ben Nevis. You will most likely get a good view since we don’t have humidity or a lot of rain. May or June the best time, because the snow will be gone and the PM thunderstorms will have not started. If it’s a wetish year there is a spring at the top to refill water bottles.

[@JacqInTheWild]

This reminds me of my hike up in 2016. Foggy and cold at the top.

[@bernardlyons2422]

Sooner you than me in that weather 😅 Well done.

[@yoru6grad]

Omg so happy for you ! Been following you for a long time ! Congrats to your pregnancy and still being a girl boss on the trail !

[@barbaraclark9423]

Looks beautiful despite the weather!

[@bonulver]

Hi Dixie, long time fan, first time commenting. Congratulations to you and your partner. I know you have a thick skin but I am still sorry you get petty or catastrophising comments despite sharing your journeys with us, clearly showing everyone your integrity, and what you're made of, for years now. You deserve so much better 💗 Well done on this climb, and wonderful trip. Lot's of love from an Australian hiking in New Zealand ✨️

[@hikingadventureswithshanba1365]

I’ve hiked a few mountains in Washington ,where I live, and over 50% of the time it’s all foggy.

[@user-sj4sq8ec8c]

You are an inspiration to everyone who follows you. I enjoy your sense of humor.

[@lauraelliott6909]

Aah, what a lovely day. Reminds me of the views I had from Mt. Moosilauke. 😊 In all seriousness, congrats to you 3 on your climb.

[@nickname6747]

That's it, Dixie, you're a Munro bagger now. 1 down, 281 to go! 😉 You'll have to go back to the top another time via the CMD arête to see the views and bag another summit. Thanks for uploading. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏔👍

[@stphns1737]

I have had four babies. And I am an avid hiker. Even with your husband carrying your pack, you are awesome!!!

[@thomasheaney2087]

Excellent, thanks

[@timadams6801]

Reminds me of new England...highest point there in that region 6.288ft..mount Washington

[@sandrapaterson1750]

Amazing!!!

[@bobmcelroy7289]

All I can say, same thing I said when you were around the 100 mile wilderness on your original AT hike....Young lady, you got what we older folks call...GUMPTION! Period. Nuff said!

[@Nynke_K]

Okay, after 32 years I have to concede this to my risk-avoidant dad: we probably wouldn't have enjoyed going all the way to the top on that one rainy day when we could have (I was 12, my siblings were smaller). It does look like a mountain to bring your shewee on! And good on you for letting Rodney carry your pack for a while - after all, you've been carrying an internal pack that's half his for months now! 😅

[@ursinidaho]

Nice video Dixie!

[@redrunner]

I have gone Ben Navis a number of times as part of Three Peaks Challenge. That Ben Navis, Scafell pike and Snowdon with in 24 hours. Which I have done. Quicks team was Army's who had a helicopter to transport them between peaks.

[@FreddyEnergizer]

lol the few times I was here the Trig point was just above the snow :P

[@EatCarbs]

Great job.. thanks for the video

[@donnat9893]

Rodney carries your pack in front and you are carrying the baby, good team work!

[@petermartin4126]

You did Scotland better than the tourist board here. BN 6 months pregnant…respect. You are definitely a Scottish lassie. Come back soon…

[@tomellis3218]

All that way up & all those pee breaks to make the summit even in the fog …. Well it is still all worth it. ❤😊

[@sarahdickinson6950]

Brilliant well done, can you list what clothing equipment etc you used please

[@susietopspin]

Beast mode activated. Happy trails.🤟🏻🥾🏔

[@rnb8328]

Beautiful out there!

[@helenvwalker7919]

Congratulations!!!

[@montyollie]

Those crazy stairs! I wonder who made those stone stairs and when and how long it took!

[@pyronymph-868]

Please get checked out. My first baby was born at 33 weeks and I had been in preterm labor for weeks without knowing it. That cramping could be preterm labor.😢

[@HomemadeWanderlust]

I had a doc appointment 3 days later and all is well :)

[@christinetakahashi4462]

I think my favourite video of the whole walk. The top was all moody, atmospheric and awesome even in the clouds. How long did it take to get up?

[@HomemadeWanderlust]

Thank you! About 6 hours or so

[@johnrodgers2018]

wow , you are one tough lady. Fair play Dixie!

[@ofthenearfuture]

The foreshadowing in the beginning haha ugh. Sorry the weather has been terrible, the sun and summer has really eluded the UK this year :( But the climate, the wind and rain, is really something else in Scotland!

[@Yaketyyak21]

Well done.👏👏👏🤗

[@bernielamont825]

Hey Jess, when did you guys turn off the WHW and get on the AT in PA? (referring to all the rocks!)

[@pamelamann9293]

Congrats!

[@dhession64]

You can tell the child it's been to the top of Ben Nevis and didn't have to walk a step lol

[@amykelly2391]

Considering you're carrying his baby, it's more than okay to let him carry your pack! 😄 I think he still has the easier end of that bargain. Thank you for the video, I loved seeing you get that done!

[@HomemadeWanderlust]

Good point 😜😂

[@ericrobinson2996]

Shame you didn't get more video of the Scottish Gum Newt. 😎

[@robertuffman3041]

these have been some awesome sites.