We Underestimated The UK's Highest Mountain - Ben Nevis

[@SilkyRonTheRoad]

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[@timapologun6995]

Hahaha that cut at the beginning to the mountain at 0:14 was so funny! great video

[@SilkyRonTheRoad]

Haha I can tell you that it was not funny in the moment! 😂 Thank you so much! 😊

[@Onestepbeyond89]

Enjoyed the video ! Nothing boring about Ben Nevis it's a great achievement to reach the summit and something to be proud of !! It's a truly unique place that is like no where else in Britain !!

[@SilkyRonTheRoad]

We definitely agree, we were so proud of ourselves! ✨🙏🏼✨

[@Onestepbeyond89]

​@@SilkyRonTheRoad You should be ! I've got a short on my channel from June wow what a day that was 😎

[@SilkyRonTheRoad]

Just saw it and it looks familiar… 😂 I guess in Scotland we can have this weather all year round… 😅

[@DickusCopernicus]

The bored person should try the north face, or the CMG arete, perhaps the Ledge route. Even supposed experienced walkers/climbers get caught out in Scottish hills. The wind coupled with the rain, and the generally unpredictable weather, make Scottish hills dangerous places for the ill prepared and unwary.

[@SilkyRonTheRoad]

We actually recommend that to her! Scotland can be super unpredictable!

[@kod1ac]

Myself and my sister and her husband climbed Ben nevis the same day as them and we got to give them a carpool into town after and they were very nice people!

[@SilkyRonTheRoad]

Ahh hey guys! Thank you for the lift, it was an amazing day! ✨

[@brucecurtis6281]

Always take gloves and a couple of hats, extra chocolate, salami, chocolate and emergency chocolate. This is normal summer weather in the mountains in Scotland. If the sun shines it’s rare.

[@SilkyRonTheRoad]

Haha that sounds like the perfect pack to carry! 🍫

[@jackadoddle]

My mate lives in Fort William . He was a Shinty referee , on the day of a game his warm up was a run up and down the Ben , a hardy highlander 👍

[@SilkyRonTheRoad]

Ooft, what a warmup! 😅 that’s amazing! 🙌🏼

[@martinbeswick3281]

Well done, never underestimate the mountains. General rule of thumb, temperature drops 3 degrees every 1000feet. So the summit of the Ben will be over 12 degrees colder than the start.

[@SilkyRonTheRoad]

Thanks for the tip, that would’ve for sure came in handy that day! 🙏🏼

[@CutterboveSailing]

"I don't want to complain but I want to complain." 🤣 There are a lot of people who have complained their way up and down Nevis, you're free to do so as well! The cold is brutal and often painful, so layering up (and with the right materials) is a literal lifesaver. You completed it and managed to smile - mostly! Good job 🏔

[@SilkyRonTheRoad]

Haha thanks guys! We were definitely happy to have some layers with us! But would definitely take more next time! ✨

[@WanderFreeWithBarb]

Well done! You did not quit! It is definitely a slog. I have made 3 summits, the first one I underestimated it with food and struggled. The 3rd time I weather watched for WEEKS so that I knew i would have a view, was well worth the wait :)

[@SilkyRonTheRoad]

Ahh that’s amazing to hear, I’m sure that it was worth the wait, we would definitely do it again looking back! Type 2 fun I guess! 😋

[@slyspeeder]

Mistake 1: you didn't check the mountain weather. Mistake 2: you didn't layer up quickly enough. You shouldn't have allowed yourselves to get so cold. Mistake 3: you didn't go by the Carn Mor Dearg route which is much more challenging and scrambly Mistake 4: encouraging people to carry the least amount of stuff possible. Too many people go up Britain's highest mountain without being equipped for climbing a mountain.

[@SilkyRonTheRoad]

We actually did check the mountain weather but as you probably know, Scotland can be unpredictable. We were a little late with layering up but it was because we just wanted to get to the top as quickly as possible. As this was our first time we wanted to take the “normal” route but would definitely be open to trying other routes next time. And we were telling people to not take so much stuff like us, we carried 10-15kg of camera gear. For most people this isn’t necessary. 🙏🏼 Thank you for the feedback though. ✨

[@tizdaz5698]

actually, as they mentioned, they did check weather but even then you can only take weather forecast with a pinch of salt (especially in Wales & Scotland). When climbing high mntn's even if its Barbados weather at ground level, ALWAYS go prepared for the worse, because the weather can be total opposite within minutes as you gain altitude, this was there only mistake, but one they will now learn from :)

[@michaelhex]

@@SilkyRonTheRoad Stop prevaricating, you werent prepared, you didnt do your homework, you didnt have the right equipment, and you got lucky with the weather as it can be a lot worse. Just accept you fucked up and walked away. Unprepared people die on Ben Nevis every year.

[@blindasabat67]

This time next year she won't be bored, the ferris wheel and go-kart trak will be at the summit. 😂

[@SilkyRonTheRoad]

😂😂😂

[@scottcjmckelviephotography]

That's because she went up the tourist route of Ben Nevis that she said it was boring. There is also the Carn Mòr Dearg route and those who climb the North Face who do mountain climbing. Been to the summit twice; the first time I climbed it I was lucky to get the clear view at the summit, funny thing is, the grass was frosty in the morning in October, yet the second time I climbed it to the summit in 2006 from 3 quarters the way up it was like that only completely snowed in and that was during June or July summer time. It just shows you it's your luck. Nonetheless, congrats to both of you for reaching the summit, there have apparently been many fatalities of people climbing it, and no wonder, probably standing too close to the edge or whatever else.

[@SilkyRonTheRoad]

We would love to try some of the other routes when we have more time and are better prepared! 😁. A clear day up there must be beautiful! Thank you, we have a video coming of Sunday from The Pap of Glencoe where we had a lot more fun! 😁

[@scottcjmckelviephotography]

@@SilkyRonTheRoad Yes, the other route is actually down past where that small loch bed is farther on, Carn Mòr Dearg. It joins to the summit of Ben Nevis via an arète, it's definitely a scramble across that narrow ridge, with good weather being careful, I'm sure you's could manage it. Look forward to seeing the other one. 🙂

[@SilkyRonTheRoad]

We will for sure add that to the list! Thanks for that! 👌🏼

[@DavidGetling]

In good weather this mountain is little more than a stroll in the park, that little kids and grannies can trot up. I experienced such a day at Easter around 40 years ago. Unfortunately such good weather isn't common in Scotland.

[@SilkyRonTheRoad]

We can imagine that it would be much easier and more enjoyable in better weather. It would definitely be worth it for us to go back and try again on a better day! 😁

[@clapouaglione1135]

Hi guys! I almost gave up during the climb, but training your mind makes all the difference. These 2 crazy guys that morning they made me dive into a frozen lake, which was another way to train your mind. 😄 Take care. Lorenzo 🇮🇹

[@SilkyRonTheRoad]

Haha Lorenzo! How are you? We hope that you are well and we hope that we can visit you at some point for some hiking and cold dips in Italy! 😋 🇮🇹

[@clapouaglione1135]

@@SilkyRonTheRoad very well! Yeeh whenever you want,although in italy they won't be as cold as in scotland😂let me know 😘😘

[@SilkyRonTheRoad]

@@clapouaglione1135 haha we can’t wait! ✨

[@DonaldjohnMacInnes]

Not a place to treat lightly, because if you come to grief, somebody will have to come and get you.

[@SilkyRonTheRoad]

For sure! 👌🏼

[@MrChewy79]

Not sure why anyone is expecting scrambling on the path that’s literally called “the tourist path”. Sophie seemed experienced, so why didn’t she look at the various routes up The Ben that would have offered a more thrilling experience. Strange

[@SilkyRonTheRoad]

I think that it was her first time but I’m sure next time she’ll give one of the other routes a go! 😁

[@johnaiken457]

Climed Ben Nevis many times,the disappointing thing is only once for about ten minutes did the cloud clearl but when it did I could see as far as Mallaig. PS the Golden Eagles are majestic. PS I'd recommend it to anyone

[@SilkyRonTheRoad]

Ahh I’m sure that it was all worth it for those 10 minutes! We would love to experience that someday! 🙌🏼

[@sandbergen183]

Keep going back till you get a few minutes of clear weather, although even at the height of summer I've experienced sub zero temperatures at the summit

[@SilkyRonTheRoad]

We will definitely do that when we get back to Scotland! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ReggiePP123]

Great video! Making me want to climb again 😂

[@SilkyRonTheRoad]

@@ReggiePP123 ahh thank you! What / when was the last climb you did? ✨

[@ReggiePP123]

Ben Nevis too, a couple weeks ago! Where are you off to next?

[@SilkyRonTheRoad]

Amazing! We have a video next Sunday from The Pap of Glencoe and then after that we will be heading to Kazakhstan! 🇰🇿 We can’t wait to see what adventures are out there! 🙌🏼

[@බෙල්ලන්විල_පන්සලේ_ඇතා]

Love from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰🙂❤️ please come back ❤🎉😢

[@SilkyRonTheRoad]

We for sure will someday! Sending Love! ❤️

[@asokaglenn4643]

Hi guy's . be careful have a lovely day . Love you guy's 😘❤😘

[@SilkyRonTheRoad]

We for sure will, you too! Enjoy your day! Sending Love! ❤️

[@russelljoaquin3105]

Greetings from Malang, Indonezia 🇮🇩 Don't you guys miss durians & pecel ? 😁😁

[@SilkyRonTheRoad]

Greetings! 👋🏼 We sure do! We can’t wait to visit again someday! 🫶🏼

[@StreakyP]

Do it for fun.... & when it stops being fun do not be afraid to give up & try again on a better day. That is the best way to enjoy the Scottish mountains. Stuff the macho "we will complete this at any cost" as that is dangerous. I've camped on the top of Ben Nevis (CMD route), I've regularly played on the Cairngorm plateau in February (& in whiteout) & plenty of times we've said "this is crap, lets turn back" & that is nothing to be ashamed of. Because of that we can enjoy it again next year. I'll tell you the macho that really saddens me (that way too regularly happens every year).... University Mountaineering clubs driving up 400miles from down South & having come that far they are not going to be put off regardless of what the weather is doing. WRONG!.... you need to go with the weather & not fight it..... check out the number who came up & the numbers who went home. We want these numbers to match but WAY too often they don't. A quick "thought experiment" for people going into these conditions:- When you stop walking you feel cold. Not every hilltop has mobile coverage. Very few mountains have a refuge on them. Assume you badly twist your ankle and cannot walk. Hunker down & wait for your partner to go & get help.... assume 1.5 hours for them to walk out, assume 1 hour for Mountain rescue to assemble & 2 hours for them to walk back in to get to you... have you got enough kit with you to protect yourself from the conditions for 4.5 hours of not moving & not be dead from hypothermia before they get to you?.... (not a problem with a bothy/bivvy bag, extra sweater, suitable hat & gloves). In the mountains I'd always recommend the philosophical outlook not the macho one. Take Bear Grylls & Ray Mears... drop them both into the middle of a windswept barren wilderness & Bear will show you the fastest, most dynamic, most macho way to get out of there in the quickest time possible... whereas Ray would say "mmmm, seems nice here. I think I may stay for a bit first"..... when it comes to dib dib dib who is the best prepared.

[@SilkyRonTheRoad]

Wow, thank you for this comment! We hope that everyone who sees this video and is planning to climb Ben Nevis see this as it’s a powerful message! Thank you again for sharing! ✨🙏🏼✨

[@angelashannon-ru3bu]

The weather was so unkind to to ❤

[@SilkyRonTheRoad]

It really was! 🙊

[@jasonlowes223]

we were totally unprepared for the Ben. shorts, t shirt and a bottle of water each. the weather was 75 degrees in fort William but up on the summit it was like winter. my feet were in bits when I got down. 2.5 hours up and 1.5 hours down.

[@SilkyRonTheRoad]

Yup, it can totally be like that! Great time too, filming and talking to people slows us down so much! 😅

[@jasonlowes223]

you need total concentration on the way back down because those rocks on the path move slightly under foot, so you are likely to twist an ankle or worse.

[@SilkyRonTheRoad]

@jasonlowes223 you certainly do! Plus it’s always great to slow down and take in the view! 😍

[@themodesttraveler745]

O yes we back on the road again i love it

[@SilkyRonTheRoad]

Woohoo! Plenty more adventures to come! ✨

[@paolow1299]

Every year folk die on the Scottish mountains because they don't respect them .not knocking the young couple they did well .

[@SilkyRonTheRoad]

It’s very true, Scotland’s mountains should be taken seriously, we learned that! 🙌🏼 Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@steviefin]

hundreds of people up the ben every day.no toilets and your drinking right from the stream not even a filter taking a chance m8

[@SilkyRonTheRoad]

That's true but It was running water and a little upstream from the path. All is good till now. 😁

[@Parker_Douglas]

Scottish water is the best in the Uk 🇬🇧 . When we go south it’s putrid I don’t know how people can drink it not to mention the raw sewage.

[@SilkyRonTheRoad]

I must admit we always love coming back to some good Scottish water! After time in Asia, Belgium, Spain or even England, the water feels so much better! ✨

[@theworldisyours5831]

1:55 In all honesty found her interview a bit boring.. Should have deleted it...

[@SilkyRonTheRoad]

😂😂😂

[@davidcoomber4050]

Everyone with a GoPro is making these awful videos

[@SilkyRonTheRoad]

Sorry to hear that you don’t enjoy them, we usually don’t shoot with a GoPro as we are passionate about the capturing process but as the rain got too heavy we had to switch to the GoPro for the second half of the video. 🙏🏼