First Snow Wild Camp of The Year Scotland - Ettrick Hills Nov 17'

[@hedgerowsandzeros]

Looked a cold one! Great vid. Watched it a couple of years ago back originally. Roll on winter 😊

[@mikelazure7462]

Some real "everyday magic" you've captured here. Thanks for sharing, made me jealous in the best way possible.

[@pietrogazzera5733]

Beautiful video, beautiful place, beautiful music. Well done!

[@garnforaratch]

Hi Pietro, So glad you enjoyed, we had been waiting for winter to arrive, and we were'nt disappointed. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment...Regards Roger & Diane

[@sarahmercer3520]

So beautiful, you capture it so well. Certainly looked bloody freezing

[@garnforaratch]

Thanks Sarah.. was a bit on the chilly side.. sadly its all melting as we speak :( :( best wishes for over the festive period.. R&D :) :)

[@sarahmercer3520]

garn fora ratch thank you, you too xx

[@WyeExplorer]

End to end that was beautiful guys. I think the right words would be emotive, stirring and for sure brisk and darn right nippy. Good going - you got that view in the end. Have a great week. Mark

[@garnforaratch]

Hiya Mark, Glad you found it stirring, and enjoyed watching. We sure had a great time just looking at all the shapes and textures the wind had created with the snow, the wonders of nature. Once out of the wind it wasn't to bad, but the windchill was of the scale. Yeah, we were blessed in the end with a wonderful view across the whole of the moffat hills, worth staying out just for that. The early morning light in winter is something to behold, very special. Hope your having a great festive season and we wish you all the very best for 2018 and the adventures yet to be had. Take Care...Roger & Diane

[@shahbazgoraya7271]

Beautiful

[@garnforaratch]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@hillwalker66]

Fantastic Camp... my favourite kind .. plenty of the white stuff and cold, Terrific views as well TFS..ATB Daron.

[@garnforaratch]

Hi Daron, Cheers for watching and commenting! We too like to camp in the white stuff, no midges either...lol. We were amazed when it virtually blew-out in minutes, a very memorable camp for us both. Take Care...Roger & Diane :):)

[@williamhogarth9438]

Another great vidio ,the content is second to none.Keep up the good work cheers.

[@garnforaratch]

Thank you William ... :):)

[@thebuspasscamper3999]

Lovely film R & D your dead right bugger all on the telly worth watching Saturday or any other day if it comes to that, , fantastic lapses coupled with excellent music again, looked a good old slog through the snow but it paid off big time, have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS & a HAPPY NEW YEAR, ATB, George

[@garnforaratch]

Hiya George, Like big kids we were, had to get out in it. Saturday night telly is enough to drive a bloke to drink is'nt it, so we took a tipple up the hill in the snow...lol. The bothy was very hard to walk away from, it was toasty warm. 'Yuletide Greetings' to you and your family and here's to a healthy and prosperous 2018!! ATB R&D

[@PumpkinVillage]

Beautiful Forrest, a windy slog and a nice pitch. Just got our first good snow here in Vermont. Hung out in the hammock last night and it got down to 0F. Love winter camping! No bugs. Take care and happy holidays, Al &Sue

[@garnforaratch]

Cheers Al.. yes we love winter camping too.. couldn't wait to get out in it.. slowly melting as we speak sadly.. best wishes for over the festive period.. ATB.. R&D :) :)

[@alanguthrie8415]

Just one thing too say RaD fantastic man great vid ⛺️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@garnforaratch]

Cheers Alan.. TFW pal.. hope you are well.. best wishes for over the festive period.. ATB.. R&D :) :)

[@thewanderingfalcon]

This was great! I love going out in the snow like this, its such a different experience. Thanks, cheers

[@garnforaratch]

TFW pal.. was the first snow of the season so we couldn't wait to get out.. loved every minute.. glad you enjoyed.. ATB.. R&D :) :)

[@mikeharris7885]

A Stika! I have recently bought one but not many vids on using them or how to use the space inside. There must be a reason why some people like a 'dome' tent and some go for a tunnel 'Nammatj' type tent - about the same headroom? Thanks Ex RAF Kinloss MRT.

[@DRAUSSENsein]

*_Beautiful the first snow, great landscapes and a fantastic sky, what colors, I like it very much! I always admire the people who spend the night outside in winter because it is always too cold for me. Hats off and thumbs up!!!!! Greetings from Germany, Angela_*

[@garnforaratch]

Thank you Angela.. we like winter because of the challenge and it makes you appreciate your home comforts more.. as I have mentioned in other comments sadly the snow is melting as we speak :( :(.. best wishes for over the festive period.. R&D :) :)

[@DRAUSSENsein]

*_That's true, what you don't have on the road, you learn to appreciate at home, a very nice approach... Thank you for your Christmas wishes, which I will gladly return. Merry Christmas and many greetings, Angela_*

[@AndrewBeavers]

Great stuff as usual guys..cant beat camping out in the white stuff.bit wild but some cracking moody sky's too. Have a great xmas R&D & atb for the new year & looking forward to plenty more in 2018.tfs..Andy.

[@garnforaratch]

Cheers Andy.. Aye we couldn't wait to get out in it.. it certainly does make you appreciate your home comforts.. but great fun.. ATB for the New Year pal.. and I am sure we'll see plenty more from you.. R&D :) :)

[@catherineweaver9302]

Phew, that was a chilly one you two...grand viewing whilst Im sat inside 4 boring walls..Yeah, those multi fuel stoves are great in that weather...Got the MSR version..guaranteed to work in worst conditions when nought else will. Have a good Xmas....

[@garnforaratch]

Hello.. glad it cheered you up.. well we couldn't miss the snow.. I am sure you'll be out and about over the festive period.. ENJOY.. atb.. R&D :):)

[@catherineweaver9302]

Yep, up Thrunton Woods the other night...nice...

[@Yorkshirewanderer]

Nice one guys, that looked like an epic camp. Some beautiful scenes on the way in coming through the snowy forest, so peaceful. I was cold just watching you. Hope you both are well and have a lovely Christmas, ATB Ben

[@garnforaratch]

Hiya Ben, The shelterd forest was beautiful, we knew it was a tad windy on the tops. As we drove down to the valley head we could see the cloud whizzing across. Once in the tent and out of the wind it wasn't to bad, the windchill was bitterly cold. Same to you bud, hope you and the family have a cracker of a festive holiday...Take Care...ATB R&D

[@milesfromanywhere.]

Fantastic guys...its amazing how the snow totally changes the landscape, that place looked more Arctic than anywhere else lol. Can't beat a nice cosy tent, that looked a great little pitch with good views. Really enjoyed watching, Atb Dave 👍

[@garnforaratch]

Cheers Dave.. hope your well pal.. we just couldn't wait to get out.. first snow and all that.. hope to see you back out soon.. ATB.. R&D :) :)

[@PinetreeLine]

Wow!! Incredible video! Made me feel right at home with all that snow. So many great shots! Great editing & music! Thank you my friend! Doug

[@garnforaratch]

Hi Doug, Thanks for watching and the kind words...What is it with snow? We're all big kids really aren't we, it has a magical quality for sure. Irons out all the contours, and makes everything pristine...Take Care...Yuletide Greetings...R&D :):)

[@outdoorslifestyle2900]

Another stunning trip out in the hills and deep snow too!! Was loving it then the red tent appeared and the love increased lol. Awesome scenery and loved the light and the skies the next morning. Cheers for sharing guys and merry Christmas and all the best for 2018. Take care Steve

[@garnforaratch]

Cheers Steve.. TFW pal.. hope Santa has been good to you.. ATB for the New Year R&D :) :)

[@Adventure-Cornish]

Just like a winter wonderland in the trees. Pity the sun didn't come out in the morning. Thanks for sharing ATB Mike #StayCornish😬

[@martinabbott8998]

As always absolutely stunning footage always enjoy your videos 👍

[@garnforaratch]

Ah thank you Martin.. much appreciated.. glad you enjoyed.. best wishes for over the festive period.. ATB.. R&D :) :)

[@abgot777]

Amazing footage. Beautiful scenery. So nice to see you two enjoying yourselves. ...great channel you got here, been watching your videos and loving it... keep up with great work... with love Martin

[@garnforaratch]

Hi Martin, Glad your enjoying our adventures, like you we are fans of the outdoors. Great way to chill and recharge the batteries. We have been stopped going out due to the virus, but things are slowly getting to a stage where we can get out again. Look forward to your next upload...Take Care... Your friends in the UK ...Roger & Diane :):)

[@gerrymcveigh]

A beautiful film giving a real feel for the breathtaking scenery and differences in weather. Loved the shots in the forest and up along the wall and the music was cool. Lovely stuff :-)

[@garnforaratch]

Hi Gerry, Cheers for watching and commenting. Yeah, the Scottish weather can be very unpredictable, in the valley it was very calm, once on the ridge...phew. The forest was magical with the snow laden trees, beautiful. The wind had blown some weird and wonderful patterns along the length of the wall, also the fence had a waffle effect. Nice to be able to capture it for our vlog, hope you had a great xmas, and best wishes for 2018...Regards Roger & Diane

[@Dorset_Phil]

It's always such a treat to watch your vids, so breathtaking. Have a great Xmas.

[@garnforaratch]

Hiya Philip, Glad you enjoy watching our wee adventures, we certainly enjoy getting out and into the wilder places. Have a great festive season and all the very best for 2018...Regards Roger & Diane

[@mawebb88]

Great adventure. Shows what is can be like in Scotland at its extreme. ATB

[@garnforaratch]

Hi Mike, Great to be out in these challenging conditions, winter camping can be great fun. Scotland can get very extreme indeed, this wasn't to bad to be honest. Cheers for watching...ATB R&D

[@SurvivorMetalMan]

Now that looked like a great time! Beautiful area!

[@garnforaratch]

We had been waiting for these conditions...'boom' it was on! The snow never last's long these days, so we had to get out sharpish. A beautiful area indeed, we are very fond of this region. Thanks for watching and taking time-out to comment...Regards Roger & Diane

[@AndyWardle]

Great snowy stuff ratches. Loved the deliberate fall. 😉 I’m dying to get oot in the snaa. Hopefully soon. Looked dead cold like. All the gear right idea. Hard leaving fires and bothies. Grand to see scratch production again. Hope to see more soon. Atb guys.

[@garnforaratch]

Could'nt wait to get out in it, been keeping an eye on the weather, and bingo it was all systems go! Oh, that bothy was cosy, two scottish lads had a fire roaring, very tempting. Aye it was a tad nippy, again the windchill was bloomin serious. Diane took great pleasure in my fall, and has even slowed it down for more effect, i was looking for sympathy...lol. You'll get your snow mate, early days, can snow in April like. Take Care you two, and good luck with your new home...ATB R&D :):)

[@AndyWardle]

garn fora ratch cheers you two. Hope to see you soon in 2018. Have a good Xmas. And noo year. 🎊

[@jlynn732]

Beautiful.. thankyou for making this film

[@garnforaratch]

No worries.. TFW.. ATB from the ratchers

[@UTEavdelingen-OutdoorsNorway]

Nice vid with spectacular scenery. We like the details at 8:20 🙂 - beautiful with red tent in the snow. Wish you a Merry Christmas 🎄 Atb Tove and Kaja

[@garnforaratch]

Thank you ladies.. nice to hear from you.. so glad you enjoyed.. best wishes for over the festive period.. ATB.. R&D :) :)

[@Kernowclimber]

Nice one guys! Love those wintry skies. Keep er lit! M&S

[@markbennett8904]

Amazing Video cheers mate

[@garnforaratch]

Thank you pal.. so glad you enjoyed our wee ratch.. ATB.. R&D :) :)

[@AndysmGray]

First of all, hope the leg is ok after that tumble Roger. Stunning views all around. It's like the land that time forgot. Loved the forest shots with the snow capped trees. That looked a bloody hard slog through the snow with those packs on. Machines the both of you. If you did get that breakfast, it was well earned that's for sure. Loving your work Roger & Diane. Great editing and always a pleasure to watch. Here they come 👍👍👍........atb Andy 😉

[@garnforaratch]

Hi Andy, The legs okay, just my pride thats a wee bit dented...Diane has even put my fall in slow-mo to give you guy's the full effect...who needs enemy's...lol. We expected there to be snow up there but not so much, the forest was definately a highlight, could have been in Alaska or Canada, it was beautiful. We took a different route out, so sadly missed the breakfast, the view across to White Coomb was calling, it was awesome in the morning. These are the hill day's you dream about, nature showing you whose boss, makes you feel alive though, out of the comfort zone, for a short time....Cheers for watching...We wish you and your family a 'Great Festive Season' and all the very best for 2018! Take Care...R&D :):)

[@AndysmGray]

garn fora ratch Thank you R&D. Jean and I wish you both a fab festive season also. Take care. 😉👍🌲

[@JagerScot-01]

Brilliant Rodger. That sniper took you right out mate. Hard going in the snow mate especially when the ground is soft underneath. Have a nice xmas .Cheers.

[@garnforaratch]

Ha Ha.. I went down alright.. good laugh though.. snow melting as we speak down here.. was hoping it would last over Xmas.. best wishes too.. ATB.. R&D :) :)

[@stevesdaysoff2759]

great video, would like to try winter camping like the it looks great. steve

[@garnforaratch]

Thanks Steve.. it certainly make's you appreciate your home comforts.. all the best for over the festive period :) :) R&D

[@leonachrispye1591]

Great video snow just makes it more magical. glad it wasn't a serious tumble think you just wanted to do a snow angel really ;-) look forward to watching more videos ATB Leona and chris

[@garnforaratch]

Oh, the snow makes it a totally different landscape, so pristine and beautiful. Snow angel...lol! Hidden ankle breakers and silly ol' me goes straight into one, Diane has edited it in slo-mo to give you the viewer a giggle, i went down like a bag of you know what...ha,ha. Cheers for watching...Have a great festive holiday...ATB R&D

[@leonachrispye1591]

they are the devil hidden rocks ;-) merry Christmas to you both

[@Raymi43J]

Great video, hopefully I will be out soon, keep them coming atb.

[@garnforaratch]

Thanks pal.. much appreciated.. enjoy your camp when you get out.. ATB.. R&D :) :)

[@DensumRanger]

Criky I'm surprised at the depth of snow R&D it looked very cold, like a freezer when you open the door & there's a mist Lol, I use my windburner stove as a heater, was that you catching a rest when you hit the snow Rodger Lol, a good full on winter camp film atb Derek

[@garnforaratch]

Thanks Derek.. was a bit chilly.. but we couldn't wait to get out in it.. sadly its melting away now :(:( wishing you all the best for over the festive period.. ATB .. R&D :) :)

[@anthonypayne1]

“Better than Saturday night tele?” Without a doubt! Impressive film again R & D, looked a cold one. Saw you take a tumble there hope you’re OK. Merry Christmas to you both, ATB Anthony.

[@garnforaratch]

Thanks Anthony.. yes Roger was fine after his slip.. thought it would be entertaining for you all ..lol.. yes it was a cold one.. but we had fun.. we both wish you well over the festive period.. ATB.. R&D :) :)

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Absolutely fantastic! We had snow when we were in the Lakes last weekend but nothing like that, it looked Baltic. I use poles when hiking for balence but it goes to show, you can still fall in conditions like that. Take care and a very Merry Christmas to you both! Cheers Alan

[@garnforaratch]

Hiya Alan, We had a blast on this one (artic blast)...lol. Aye we really enjoyed getting out in some challenging conditions, good test for us and our kit. Whilst carrying a full winter pack poles are sensible for the balance, going up hill and down dale. The snow is great but there are bloomin great holes lurking under it, just waiting for daft gits like us to step into them, and i did :). Diane took great pleasure in slowing it down to give you the viewers a giggle at my expense...revenge will be mine! Cheers for watching... Wishing you and your family a 'great festive season'...ATB R&D :):)

[@OUTDOORJULES]

Happy new year to you both... beautiful footage. me and sinc watching still yet to get up there the views are spectacular in winter.wishing you lots of happy adventures in 2018 x

[@garnforaratch]

Hi Julie.. cheers for watching.. so glad you both enjoyed.. I am sure you'll get up there soon.. hope your OK and lets keep our fingers crossed for more snow soon.. ATB.. R&D :) :)

[@sonofamountain2862]

Amazing!!

[@garnforaratch]

Thank you.. much appreciated pal.. Merry Christmas.. :) :) ATB.. R&D

[@Brendymac1]

Awesome camp

[@garnforaratch]

Cheers pal.. 😉

[@widgybushcraft7998]

Truly beautiful

[@garnforaratch]

Thank you.. much appreciated.. so glad you enjoyed.. ATB R&D:):)

[@jorvikoutdoors]

What a great vid..well done for braving the weather..looked cold but beautiful atb Lee

[@garnforaratch]

Cheers Lee.. TFW pal.. much appreciated.. well done on your 100 sub's.. Merry Christmas.. ATB.. R&D :) :)

[@lindadavison1418]

Great vid, amazing conditions, well done 👍🏻

[@garnforaratch]

Thanks Linda.. was a bit chilly.. but we had fun.. take care.. ATB.. R&D :) :)

[@ScotsWildcamper]

Great editing and time-lapses Diana , Roger great vlogging. I stuck in for awhile but it seems the snows away. I'm guessing they'll be no new tents in 2018 lol i won't be getting anymore ( i think ). Lovely video as usual , just the right balance for me anyway of cinematic and personal. Have a epic 2018 and stay safe.

[@garnforaratch]

Cheers Eddie.. aye we are a good team..Diane does a grand job.. although it takes her forever.. lol.. need to finish off watching your epic at Over Phawhope.. whiter than white up there at the minute we had more snow on Boxing Day.. ATB for New Year.. R&D :) :)

[@Wildcamping101]

Cracking video guys. Love winter. Watched a few snowy camps this evening. Making me want to get back out. Great work as always 👍🏼 atb... Craig

[@garnforaratch]

Cheers Craig.. aye there's been some cracking vids on lately.. especially Austin and Lucy's adventure.. that was very gripping.. should see you out again soon then eh !! best wishes for over the festive period.. R&D :) :)

[@Wildcamping101]

garn fora ratch yep, that was a great vid! Hopefully out again soon. Same to you guys. Have a great Christmas! 👍🏼

[@red1outdoors]

cor blimey that looked cold, thank goodness for the hot plate of mince and tatties I was eating while watching!

[@garnforaratch]

Mince & Tatties...proper nosh! Aye, it was a tad nippy on the hill tops, not weather for dawdling as we say up north. Still enjoy the first snows of winter though, and can't wait to get out there. Cheers for watching...'Yuletide Greetings' to you and yours...ATB R&D :):)

[@thegeordiefellwalker8878]

two proper winter warriors , very energy sapping conditions but look at the rewards. did you have to kip in your down jackets ?. also do you carry mini spikes in case needed. another belter . atb r&d. p.s nice bottle of ginger wine would have went down well.

[@garnforaratch]

Dunno about winter warriors...lol, we could just as easily parked up in front of the fire in the bothy..ha,ha. We usually just wear our down jackets whilst in and out of the tent, and hanging around camp, if it gets really bitter they can boost your warmth in the bag though. We always have crampons in winter on the higher steeper routes, but those Kahtoola micro spikes are canny, and light in your pack too. The snow was still fresh so none were needed. Ginger wine would have been nice aye, the favoured tipple for the ratchers at the moment is Jack Daniels Tenesee Honey and the fire one, very warming. ATB R&D :):)

[@snowymatrix]

Great video watching now. I hope the snow holds out until the 27th because I'm heading up north for some adventure, mate! 👍🤗

[@garnforaratch]

Cheers pal...Hope you get the snow your looking for and have a great adventure. ATB R&D :):)

[@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389]

Great little outing.. :-)

[@garnforaratch]

Just a wee overnighter...we both had a blast! Thankfully we got some views in the morning, a lot of tent-time at this time of year though...Cheers for watching! :):)

[@Dazck9s]

Hi Dog & Do, first of all congratulations on 1k subs you deserve it, I'm quarter of the way there lol.. Secondly great video love the snow scenes I love that type of camp as you know lol thirdly I hope to see you gets soon atb Daz

[@Dazck9s]

Lol that's ment to be Rog

[@Dazck9s]

And Di bloody new phone

[@garnforaratch]

Hi Darren.. TFW pal.. finally got some snow..lol.. and we couldn't wait to get out in it.. sadly it's melting as we speak.. :( :( yes hope to meet up soon.. best wishes for over the festive period.. R&D :) :)

[@pshearduk]

Ooooh a chilly one 🙃 were you using your Soulo btw? Two people can fit in a Soulo? atb

[@garnforaratch]

Yeah a tad chilly, but great fun all the same. We we're using the Staika on this one Paul, two in a Soulo would be cozy.

[@cyclingadventureswithspeed1697]

Very nice film, enjoyed, where do you source the music, really nice, just subscribed.

[@garnforaratch]

Ahh thank you.. very kind.. so glad you enjoyed.. all music from You Tube.. ATB R&D :) :)

[@ScottishWanderer]

Awesome video as always hope you got your breakfast in the bothy atb stuart

[@garnforaratch]

Cheers Stuart.. no we ended up taking a different route out so missed the breakfast :(.. best wishes for over the festive period.. ATB.. R&D :) :)

[@markredfox73]

Ooooh bit nippy like.Got to give you 2 credit for garn out in that and pitching up high..Hardcore stuff like.Love the scenic shots in the snow,something magical about it especially in a forest. How cold did it the temp actually drop to during the night? Hoping to pass my driving test very soon (if they dont cancel the test again) so next year could have a lot more adventures with having a car so John wont have to drive all the time .Have a good Christmas and new year period All the best to both of you.

[@garnforaratch]

Hiya Mark, Not sure how cold it actually was, did'nt have any kit to give us that info, although the wind was very raw, we've got a anemometer somewhere in a draw, must ratch it oot. Walking out of the bothy was tough marra, the lads in there had a belter of a fire on, we just popped in to say how-do. Once in the tent and out of the wind it's not so bad, that wall came in handy as it bore the brunt of it. Good luck on the driving test, that will open your horizons for you. Have a grand xmas and new year...looking forward to your next outing...ATB R&D :):)

[@fraserconnell21]

Hey, where are the ratchers upto now???

[@2FeetForward]

Hi guys , we were out on this night and it was a real cold one. You got some lovely images of the cold on this one and that second track was brilliant .Who was it by? Atb. A+L

[@garnforaratch]

Hi guys..TFW.. aye it was a cold one.. although we couldn't wait to get out with it being the first snow of the season.. the tune was Zack Hemsey The Way.. just sounded alright.. never heard of him before !! lol.. ATB.. R&D :) :)

[@2FeetForward]

Thanks guys 👍

[@DestinationEarth]

Despite looking so cold, the snow really does look beautiful on all those trees! Looks like you both have really full packs! Must have made it a challenging walk with all that weight. I also have a travel channel I think you would enjoy! Check it out and let me know what you think!

[@garnforaratch]

Hi Josh, We will certainly check out your channel too, cheers for watching and taking the time-out to comment. Lugging heavy packs goes with the territory in winter, there are so many essential items you must take to stay safe. The trees all laden with snow were beautiful, a highlight of this trip. The cold wasn't to bad once in the tent, the wind-chill was the worst thing. All the very best...Roger & Diane :):)

[@TacBlades]

Wow epic camp, I know what it's like, in thoes conditions even simple tasks take a lot of energy. What stove were you using?

[@garnforaratch]

Yeah, the snow is energy sapping, what in summer is a pleasant walk becomes an epic adventure. Waited for age's to get some snow, and we both really enjoyed this overnighter. The stove is a Primus Omnifuel, burning coleman fuel, it works really well in sub-zero conditions unlike gas etc. Cheers for watching...Happy Xmas...Regards Roger & Diane

[@DJAAdventures]

Great video as always, what's that song at the start of the video and where did you get it from ?! :)

[@garnforaratch]

Cheers pal TFW.. the song was Monsters by Martin Hall got it of KZbin.. glad you enjoyed.. ATB.. R&D :) :)

[@DJAAdventures]

Thanks ! Looking forward to the next vid :)

[@philoffhistree]

I would have camped in the forest earlier on, much better spot