The Place of The Gaels - Scottish Winter Climbing | Rab Equipment

Scottish Winters are such a strong inspiration behind the heritage of Rab Equipment, the birth place of Rab Carrington.
Rab has always been inextricably linked to Scotland. It is our founder's place of birth and while he built his company in the heart of industrial Sheffield, it is Scotland that has always inspired our work. Scottish Winter, more taxing and forbidding than the alpine playgrounds of Europe and a spartan training for greater objectives around the globe has always driven our passion for producing hard-wearing, long-lasting mountain clothing. It was this source of inspiration that we most wanted to share when we brought some of our US Team to Scotland in January 2017. The weather was a little more temperamental than we'd hoped, but they persevered, finding in the people, the landscapes and the climbing, the spark of magic that makes Scotland so special.
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[@2112Tix]

You climb the Scottish mountains and your soul is enriched forever.

[@markmars1587]

Absolutely awesome production with amazing people. Next trip is Scotland.

[@maxasaurus3008]

His buddy stuck his hand in his pocket and climbed up one-handed!?? EPIC!

[@bigjr9004]

I've got tears rolling down my face as I drink my whisky. And it's a Tuesday evening. And I've got work in the morning. But this film kept me going. It's truly inspiring to watch this. Alasla, Katerkorm, Alps, etc are amazing. Scotland has its place. x

[@eoallan1]

Oh man I cannot WAIT to get out of lockdown and into the hills again

[@johnfletcher9907]

amen brother

[@scottfife1857]

I had the privilege to climb in Scotland in 2012 as part of the BMC's Winter meet, and this film does a fine job of capturing the essence of that experience. The host climbers, including Greg Boswell, were magnificent hosts, and simply outstanding people all around. Nothing depicted in this film is an exaggeration! Kudos to RAB and the film makers and my thanks for letting me revisit what was truly the highlight of my forty plus years of climbing, and perfectly captured in the line, "...memories of this kind are etched into your soul, and fill your heart to bursting."

[@aldenpellett8856]

Great short film! Love the music, the storytelling and the awesome climbing! Sipping a wee bit of good single malt while watching just added to it!

[@mr.b6903]

This is a seriously well made video. Like wow

[@QTCV]

Absolutely a stunner of stokness for the mountains

[@RabEquipment]

Very true 🤙

[@kendunn6672]

Great movie and a big thanks to all involved.

[@peterheasman8883]

Brilliant film and brings back many good memories

[@autr3553]

Ive never been mountaineering, ice climbing or really even hiking in the mountains, but I grew up snowboarding. Ive always felt a strong connection to the mountains however. Big respect to all who mountaineer!

[@spruceg00se]

Nice to hear that our friends across the pond love Scotland too!

[@richardinman5913]

The mountains are my spiritual home - beautifully depicted in this film.

[@blitztim6416]

I'm intrigued by the Scottish Highlands. I'm just learning about the mountains. Looks wonderful. Worth a visit.

[@arranwalker]

A film that does great credit to the ethos of the times we spend in mountains and companionship of fellow walkers, climbers and skiers. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⛷🧗‍♀️🚵‍♂️

[@PiersStorey]

Being privileged to have worked the land as a young shepherd in Scotland and remembering my times in the bothy. Now a passionate climber the spirit of this film reminds me of times gone and adventures yet to come.

[@scottm9617]

I just climbed the mighty Buachaille in my Rab gear. As a passionate Scot this video really impressed me. It’s also interesting to read about your founder being from here. I’m new into the mountains, and on buachaille only bagged my third and fourth Munro. But now I’m hooked, on the mountains and the brand.

[@gabornyers7091]

Brilliant!Loved the Narrator!Reminded me in Ben Nevis Distillery:)Cannot wait to back to the Mountains!Great Job everyone!!!!!

[@M.Vardy82]

Outstanding little film, thanks to all involved in creating this masterpiece.

[@uilleamgalgael6510]

Lovely to see Myrtle Simpson but sad to know she lost Hugh, her beloved partner and fellow adventurer of 60 years, later in 2020. Climbed in New Zealand as well. If this had been shot in Feb 2021 (Covid permitting) with minus 23ºC & 70cm snow being recorded then....probably would have been snowed in and socially distancing!! Nice wee vid Rab. Alba Gu Bràth & Cùm Slàn my kith and kin.

[@tomasminx509]

It’s absolutely stunning film! I love it! Thank you RAB!

[@RabEquipment]

Thanks for the love Tomas 🤙

[@Joey-me1mn]

Type of mates I need. Cracking video

[@blingblingno12]

Awesome video guys. Hail to the mountains & bothys !

[@thomasdoran2852]

I think when this was filmed I was in the Cairngorms around the same time, maybe with a wee bit less snow. Nearly welled up thinking about the fun we had just learning the basics of winter mountaineering I couldn't wait to get back in 2021 and climb a face of rock and ice. I can't wait to make more memories like those.

[@JordanGreenPNW]

Such a great film, I want to make something like this one day.

[@24tnoble]

I have shared this video while it was on Vimeo with so many of my friends and family who are not climbers and everyone has loved it. It truly is a great piece of work that can be enjoyed by all!

[@RabEquipment]

You're the best! Thanks 🤙

[@seancasey7202]

What a great adventure and week! Got my vicarious Scotland fix in - really enjoyed it. And loved the narrator and Spud's interludes! :)

[@bigboaby555]

great video , think it captures Scotland quite well considering there wasn't much snow at the time

[@duneideann9241]

Wow great film 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Weekendwanderer87]

More videos like this please 👍👍👍

[@w0ffleir0npr0ducti0n]

This was a great film.

[@JP-rv2jc]

Love this film! Now I'm totally hyped to visit scotland again in winter for some ice and mixed climbing

[@summittaedae2323]

I do love hiking in Scotland it’s the nicest country in the world. Okay I’m bias but ice climbers are another breed of human. I couldn’t do it.

[@chloebayston7176]

Loved this video! Feeling very inspired 😍

[@qawi272]

How did this movie end up with only like 1k views? Like they had a whole team and stuff...and even a premiere...strange stuff

[@Sammmmmmmmmmmm.]

Sick! Great film

[@howler6490]

1st rule is NOT "always be optimistic"...it is "always know where the nearest pub is."

[@richardburton-melling5731]

Amazing! What are the yellow waterproof trousers called ? Please

[@RabEquipment]

Could you let us know what time the feature and we will have a look and confirm? 🤙

[@mark140]

Icy walls

[@robbiekerr523]

😍

[@gdoldays9964]

I'm Scottish, born & bred. And I enjoy the great outdoors and especially the gift of winter climbing. I found 85% of this film was so cringe, and hard to watch. Like it was put together by those fake Scottish folk that greet tourists off the ships... If only your film making was as great as your gear, you'd be winning Oscars.

[@highlandhillwalkin]

Spud the piper almost killed me and a work mate, we were off loading roof trusses at a job in Lairg many years ago...he's more dangerous than winter climbing...watch yourselves :D

[@SnoringVids]

You make beautiful short videos but people want to see the gear used and explained. I just purchased a Lowe alpine bag and there's no information/videos produced by you on it. Would be awesome to see you up your marketing game cause the gear is great.

[@RabEquipment]

Hi Aryn, Check out the Lowe Alpine Channel to see Lowe Alpine Specific videos 👍

[@neelmistry]

Wonderful storytelling. I just wished the montage of smiling faces at the end had at least 1 person that looked like me. Brown Skin, Black hair. I too love the Highlands and have hiked much of it. #DiversityInTheOutdoors

[@jamesyboy4626]

Well there wasn't, does anytime a group of people want to do something they need to go and find a black guy to bring along with them smh make your own film and add whatever faces you want at the end. If you were with them your face would have been at the end.

[@neelmistry]

@@jamesyboy4626 OK, I will.

[@jamesyboy4626]

@@neelmistry Great, I'd love to see it, this stigma isn't just held by white people it's also held by the black people too, possibly more so it would be good if you get your own group together and get out there and start blogging or make a short film about it, it could be you and anyone you like, forget about everything else do what comes naturally and be creative and it will show. I honestly wish you all the best and will hold you to this so expect me back year after year.

[@jimrob27]

Kev Shields said what...? Is that English!? :)

[@johntuttle9544]

Yea, I know what you mean about hardship in the mountains I split a tip on my v4 projie yesterday and got a sunburn. Ouch. lol. Otherwise, great video but I wish that dude in the skirt would stop squeezing that poor cat between segments. Maybe try some oldies like Eminem? I think he's a Scottish lad.

[@jamesyboy4626]

Supposedly true about Em, was shocked to hear that and that battle rap began in Scotland, it was probably something like poetry slam but, battle rap was born from it.

[@useruknok]

We talk about Scotland alpinism, open a whiskey bottle

[@domhnallmorris]

This film is the biggest load of guff out there. There is nothing Gàidhealach about it, Spud is no great piper, and the narrative is twee rubbish.

[@thomasmoran1211]

Not hating but 'Simul Soloing' has to be my least favorite phrase to date.

[@jamesl.5297]

“Simil soloing” is the most obnoxious term I’ve ever heard for hiking.

[@cameronduff9820]

To be fair Curved Ridge is a Mod so to describe it as soloing at least makes some sense. Some teams definitely rope up in places

[@Charliened1]

bloody americans

[@newbeginnings8566]

Born in Scotland - many, many generations of family... This is how I remember Scotland before I left.... Won't be coming back until the SNP have been neutralised...

[@jamesyboy4626]

Good riddance then, there's no opposition, we'll never vote Tory and the Labour party stabbed us in the back and paid the price. I've only noticed improvement anyway since SNP took control.