GREAT GABLE Via NAPES NEEDLE & LITTLE HELL GATE SCREE SLOPE

[@Fell214]

You folks are amazing. Our role models.

[@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos]

And you are true fans and we love you guys

[@mrcrumb4302]

Well done, you all smashed it. That’s not an easy traverse. Threading the needle is a commitment. And the scree climb is hard work. Well done centurions.

[@cheers2u3]

Great scrambling! I, along with 7 others, did the same route as you in May 2011. It came up in our FB memories. It's humbling the bond made with those other 7 which is still vibrant to this day. We actually threaded the Needle the other way round. In retrospect, much the easier way to do it. Then our route found us climbing past the the Sphinx... and along side but not on , Little Hell gate. Making the top near Westmoreland cairn via the Arrowhead ridge. All in all, a fantastic walk. I am now 74. So I feel your pain! Well done guys, I expect the memories of that day are just as fresh to you as mine are to me .

[@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos]

Happy days, we had been to the Westmoreland cairn several years before so bypassed that. But regret not getting near the Sphinx head. Another day maybe 😅

[@levidansky613]

wow great Vidio!! I did this hike this weekend!! We did some challenging scrambles up. Just about made it. But really impressed you pensioners did this hike!! I just prey I am healthy and fit to this when I'm in 70+ Well done!! Im 26

[@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos]

Nice one, we all wish we had discovered the Lakes and it's scrambles at your age. Make the most of it, enjoy. Thanks for watching

[@levidansky613]

@FAT BOYS ON TOUR UK Hiking Video's 10 years ago I claimed Snowdon with my Grandad when he was 80! I wonder if that's a recored. He is now 90 but not claimed somthing big since.

[@Thecheekymonkey2]

I sincerely hope when I'm your age I'm still doing this stuff.....amazing and very inspiring

[@capturinglakeland]

Wow, my knees are still shaking. Fantastic video and just an amazing effort by all. 👏👏👏

[@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos]

Thanks, for 4 old farts such as us it was difficult, with hindsight leaving the packs at the base of it would have made it easier. We will.never be back to find out though 🤣

[@damianreid2452]

Remember back in '94, me and my mates went looking for Napes Needle, just out of interest. We went up the way you descended. My huge Berghause rucksack got me wedged in that channel part way up! Didn't even realise at the time that the needle was the big old bit of rock to my left - too close up to recognise it. Also didn't realise 'til later that threading the needle was actually a thing. In any event, it's much easier to go up from the side you lot descended, but I reckon you've figured that out yourselves by now.

[@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos]

Hi Damian, 👋 Yes, it seems a lot go we way we did, but without doubt, going the reverse way would be better and to stow the bags 🎒 to retrieve after would also improve the risk factor. For us at our age, however, it's a one-off adventure that, unlike a lot of the Lakes, will not be repeated again. 🤣

[@damianreid2452]

@@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos We went back and climbed Napes Needle 21 months later. Cracking view from up there but it's deffo more of a climb than a walk.

[@danh2310]

Best napes video on KZbin you get a true feel. I know I'd be bricking it. But this video has gave me the confidence

[@philipburke1708]

Excellent video and respect to you all. Walked up Great Gable yesterday (11th Jan 2022) from Wasdale via Sty Head and came back via Little Hell Gate screen slope down to Moses Trod. It was my first time up Great Gable - sadly, didn't get the views you enjoyed . Your video has made me want to try the route you took; very inspiring. Great work, well done. Phil

[@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos]

Great route you took, shame you didn't get the views but it's your excuse to tackle the great fell again. It has so many varied ways up you could easily spend a week doing them. Thanks for kind comment and for watching our vids, it really is appreciated Phillip

[@Mudanzas]

Wow, ‘knew you all lived to tell the tale, but that’s the first time I’ve ever been tense watching one of your vids Graham as you descended Napes Needle.😊 Loved the thrill and exhilaration you all shared at the bottom. If ever a walk deserved one of your “Fantastics”, it was this one! Massive well done to all 👍🏻

[@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos]

It is the first time I have been actually scared dropping down that. The music drowns out my heart beat and heavy nervous breathing. Bert still has not forgiven me lol

[@AlanMETALMAN]

I think you are right about it being a record, dam fine achievement at any age but for a group of OAPs! That's a slog mind from the Stretcher Box up to Great Gable but I did not know about splitting off and threading the needle and all I can say is WOW!! The hairy bit was indeed hairy, my knees were knocking just watching it! Then up to Great Gable on a route that looked 10 times worse than Mickledore p to Scafell Pike. Great days hiking and what a way to cool off in the tarn, hats off to you all! Enjoyable and full 27.07 watch, cheers Alan

[@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos]

Thanks Alan it nearly killed us, but glad we did it now home with the feet up 🤣

[@adventurouswarrior]

That was awesome. Yesterday I was on both Sca Fell and Scafell Pike and I’m inspired. I did intend to do Great Gable but unfortunately it wore a crown of clouds all day and after already having covered at least 10 miles I was tired. 🙂

[@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos]

The serect of safe hiking and climbing is to to prepared, know your limits, and know when you have had enough. Good decision you made and the fells ain't going anywhere. Not so sure I followed my own advice on this walk, it was really a bit too much for us. Thanks for watching Stephen

[@stevenbeck3248]

Enjoyed the video very much and pleased you brought my best friends Derek & Mary back unharmed. They told me all about it and I definitely would've struggled with the climb (probably because of my short legs). They said they couldn't wait to do it again.

[@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos]

Yeah I bet they did lol

[@malcolmbritton33]

What a great video! You're quite an inspiration. I had a day on the Gable Girdle a few years back with my son, I found it tough and I was a mere stripling in my 50's then! we wisely decided not to thread the needle or summit Gable, ended up at Beck Head admiring the view over to High Stile range. However, watching this has got me thinking.... Thanks a million for your channel!

[@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos]

Wow thanks Malcolm, obviously I can't just say go do it as that may have consequences but if you consider it... best advice I could give is cache your bags within easy retrieval and do it without them. I would do it again with confidence on that basis. Thanks for watching our efforts mate, really appreciate it.

[@malcolmbritton33]

@@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos Yep, I do most of my walking solo these days, so I'm very safe and very cautious, and have no compunction whatsoever about turning away if I have the slightest doubt. Just looks soooo good though! BTW, love the music too!

[@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos]

Its epic but don't tell anyone I send so 🤫

[@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos]

BTW I am up again in September and August if you want a team member to join you, if you fancy doing it

[@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos]

We have a Facebook page if your not already on it

[@rikmoncur]

A round of applause from me. Well done indeed!

[@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos]

Thank you most kindly 👍 We appreciate your comment and hope you enjoy watching our efforrs

[@johnhenfrey5936]

Best video you have possibly ever done Graham. It had me on the edge of my seat, well done to everybody.

[@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos]

Thank you John, It was the most scary drop I have ever done by a long way.

[@Fellmandave1]

Excellent. Lots of fun. Would love to do this route.

[@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos]

Its great fun...now i know what it is like i will definitely be doing it again. I recommend it to you Dave

[@sydsimmonds3652]

It was all going oh so well until Napes Needle came into view, then I had squeaky trousers, and I was only watching. Good to see you let the team walk all over you to get to the top (bottom) of Napes, they must have felt a short lived satisfaction for that. Then came Little Hell Gate scree slope, I only had one eye open on that drop, I got the impression one slip and you'd be back down at the pub. And that wasn't the end of the horrors, oh those pants, not all Lakeland views are photogenic! Well done all of you especially in that heat

[@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos]

Lol, thank you Syd, it is the most scared I have ever been on a drop and I have done a few over the years. It's a good 50ft drop (17m) to a bit of grass and rock and you could easily keep rolling to the bottom of Gable. It's difficult to see on camera but the drop is almost vertical and a narrow V shape, with not many hand holds. Great fun. Thanks for watching

[@sarahhunton7275]

Wow! Amazing! Well done all x

[@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos]

Thank you Sarah, appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment x

[@davidkeel]

Awesome video Graham. I thought it was an old one that KZbin had brought up when I watched it a week ago. Just found out it's a new walking video. . You guys must still be as fit as years gone by. That was an awesome feat and lovely video. !

[@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos]

Thank you David as always. Cheers my friend

[@wainwrightrocks]

Absolutely brilliant as always Graham. What a fantastic route that is. Fair play!

[@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos]

Thanks a lot, we were on our last legs at the end, I needed that dip. Thanks for watching and as usual taking the time to comment. Good man.

[@alanglasgowbassist]

Fantastic video Graham. Looks like a brilliant walk. Well done to you all. Beyond my capabilities.

[@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos]

Beyond ours really Alan, I can confirm adrenaline is brown mate.

[@alanglasgowbassist]

@@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos haha! :-)

[@onthetrail202]

Bunch of legends well done hope we’re having adventures like you one day!

[@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos]

Thanks a lot, and thanks for watching our efforts

[@eddiecaisley5746]

Great stuff Graham and well done to you all. It certainly looked tough, especially in that heat! Cracking video! Cheers. Eddie.

[@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos]

Thanks Eddie, it was gruelling I can tell you

[@trevorburton4429]

What a magnificent achievement. Well done to you all.

[@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos]

Thank you Trevor, it was a case of once we were on it, we had to get down. Easy for fearless younger folk I'm sure but we were scared stiff. Thanks for watching our effort Trevor and for taking the time to comment 👍

[@horsforthhe]

Really impressive. Great work all round. Edge of seat stuff!

[@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos]

Very much so Andrew mate, hopefully see you soon.

[@superseanuk]

Cracking walking guys well done

[@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos]

Thanks Sean, just glad it's over 😂

[@CollierCraig79]

Wow what an inspiring effort from you all well done. One question I have looking back would you have reversed the threading of the needle as it looked like it might have been easier the other way round. Well done again.

[@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos]

Well that is a debate we have had, and talking to others, that may be a better way. We are not convinced due to the drop we would get at the end.

[@grahambroome9919]

More tense than a BBC police drama . Well Done i tried and bottled out

[@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos]

Lol Thanks Graham, we were very close to doing the same. I think it was because we were a team and no one wanted to let the rest down. Believe me it was a close run thing. Thanks for watching our effort

[@scotto7924]

That was a bit sketchy. I would need the rescue team on speed dial.

[@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos]

Clean underwear was needed Scotto mate, defo easier without a rucksack, which needs to be cached/hidden before going over

[@patriciarichards87]

Fab!

[@bobcowley9370]

Blimey! I didn't think you were actually going to do it but you did! Well done on threading the needle and ascending little hell gate! I recall in one of your previous videos, you mentioned about doing Skew Gill, did you ever do it?

[@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos]

It is still to do Bob, going back up in August and September but I think it will be 2022 now and with a much different team.

[@artisansportsman8950]

@ 18.39 just when you realize your up a proper mountain & not on scafell with the crowds

[@kevsmt1955]

Im disappointed I missed this one

[@FatBoysonTourHikingVideos]

Done you a favour, it was gruelling mate, and we all crapped ourselves going over the Needle

[@jimmy.mccutcheon.1961]

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