Winter in the Mamores.

Apologies - not an Olive and Mabel video. Although they do feature...
It's just that I headed to the mountains recently and it was such a good day that I wanted to post it. Some of you might like to see it anyway.
Besides, if I do a solo expedition, then I always make sure to tell them about it when I get back.
This was in the Mamores, just east of Ben Nevis. Four peaks: Sgùrr Eilde Mòr, Binnein Beag, Binnein Mòr and Na Gruagaichean.
Also, fear not, the camera makes things look more precipitous than they are. No danger at all on this outing, using crampons on thin but hard-packed snow. Just the usual danger of my fingertips falling off with the cold.

[@mrandrewcotter]

For those asking, the halo at 7.30 is a brocken spectre. Quite often seen in the mountains when the sun is behind and above you, casting your shadow on to clouds below. Often seen as well from an aeroplane just above the clouds.

[@maremacd]

Was that ridge you were walking along as narrow as it appeared?😮

[@JenMaxon]

Yeah - beautiful effect. Thank you for showing it. I feel cold though, just watching that

[@mrandrewcotter]

@@maremacd No. Cameras have that effect.

[@QUICKBOOKS1]

@@mrandrewcotter Good. I was worried, too.

[@kathym3502]

Marvellous! Thank you for sharing

[@autumberday]

Never apologize for sharing such a beautiful landscape. For those of us who struggle to walk any great distance, I am always grateful when someone gives me the opportunity to see something I could never see myself, so thank you.

[@IlGattonero13]

Thanks for bringing us along on your spectacular trek. How marvelous to experience the breathtaking views (and even the heebie-jeebies from the heights and steep drops) from the comfort of my chair. A vertical, midwinter hike like this is something I could never undertake, yet I got a taste of it through your generosity and skill. And the cameo by the girls was delightful. We were all duly impressed, even if they weren’t. Happy New Year, Mr. Cotter, and thanks again.

[@mrandrewcotter]

Thank you.

[@jackiemahan4643]

Love your comment!

[@passing4human598]

This was such a lovely comment. Just wanted to say that.

[@SpreadSunshineEverywhereYouGo]

Well written comment. I couldn't agree more with your very heartfelt & eloquent words. Have wonderful day everyone!!!

[@MSDOGS1976]

Beautiful hike. At 70 years of age I wouldn’t have the guts to attempt it. Thanks for taking us along.

[@valnarehood834]

Wow! Maximum respect, Mr. C! I'm a postal carrier in the U.S., came home feeling like an ice cube, so I didn't think I'd enjoy a winter outing video today. But, oh my goodness... the scenes you captured were so beautiful I was nearly moved to tears!. You're a lucky man to have Olive and Mabel to warm you up! Thank you for sharing, I'm very much obliged.

[@stuartosborne6263]

I assume they will be releasing their Home Alone video tomorrow.

[@catsrus2890]

😂🤣

[@QUICKBOOKS1]

Probably as "Lady-Lake" as Olive when she was watching the Phone during the Solo Hike on Mabel's Birthday.

[@moonstoneway2694]

So, no fear of heights for you then? 😊 Thanks for the gorgeous wintry views of your solo hike! Olive and Mabel obviously had important matters to tend to at home. I hope 2024 is great for you all.

[@mrandrewcotter]

Thank you. And like anybody else I do have fear of heights in certain situations, but this really was just a walk.

[@nancywebb1845]

Thank you for taking us along on your adventure. What beautiful country and amazing views. I see that Olive and Mabel opted to stay home in front of the fire.

[@daveg-j1866]

Scottish mountains, and dogs, and the voice of my favourite sports commentator? Yes please

[@jessiep2931]

Wow, Magnificent scenery. Thank you for bringing us along with you. That looked like quite a hike/climb. I’m glad the girls were home with their squeak toys ❤

[@ThePjl110]

Thank you, Andrew, for showing us what we would never otherwise 'see'. You're an amazing outdoorsman!

[@kristinmckinney7388]

Truly breathtaking! So pristine and otherworldly. The cameos of Olive and Mabel warmed my heart. Thank you, Mr. Cotter!

[@lorifromtemeculaca426]

The round rainbow @ 7:30 was gorgeous! So GLAD the pups stayed home for this wee wander, wow!!!

[@fuzzywuzzy5749]

I was going to say! No way I'd take my Furs up on a ridge like that. I'd have a heart attack worrying about them!

[@SimplyGobsmacked]

Thank you, Mr. Andrew Cotter, for taking me places I can't go anymore.

[@doberski6855]

Stunning views, amazing scenery and just enough Olive and Mabel to make it funny as hell! Glad those two were sleeping on a couch or dog bed in a warm house while you were trekking around in that cold weather. Always fun to get a video from you sir! Thanks.

[@sharonhoxie5889]

Not enough of Olive and Mabel for me😢😢

[@QUICKBOOKS1]

That was beautiful, too.

[@fidelogos7098]

I'm thankful there are people like you to show the world and its beauty to people like I am. I hole up in my house with warm socks, hot cocoa, and Netflix until spring. I'm also glad to see the pups there at the end. Let's hope you don't do these climbs all alone? Thanks, Andrew.

[@mrandrewcotter]

This one was alone. Didn't see another person for 10 hours. Ideal...

[@ruth.greening]

Was going to post a comment about the less well travelled path, ie not a tourist destination! ​@@mrandrewcotter, but here seems as appropriate as anywhere! Too much like hard work for your average tourist!

[@ppo2424]

The missus knows your route though right?​@@mrandrewcotter

[@QUICKBOOKS1]

Don't forget KZbin. That was beautiful.

[@QUICKBOOKS1]

Same!

[@diannkittok1629]

Beautiful. Thanks for taking me along.

[@katmusswoodwind]

Oh wow - that shot of the sun straddling the soace both above and below - incredible ! (At 2:37 )

[@annieryan5894]

Mamore means Grandma in Gaelic ❤

[@venicawood3894]

That was TERRIFYING!! There's no way I'd do that. You're so brave Mr. Cotter. Do look after yourself.

[@charlottemccaig578]

Its been a challenging week for me as well. Today, for instance, I had to hold my washine machine in place while it was spinning an uneven load! Whew, exhausting! Seriously, you make that look far too easy. I was getting short of breath just watching (but I am worn out from the whole washer thing) and want to thank you for sharing the incredible views.

[@piewacket1178]

There is something indescribly satisying about hearing the crunch of snow and seing bootprints appear on pristine landscape.

[@girle5584]

Gorgeous, glorious and grand but very, very scary for a lady getting up there in years. Good on you for your mini adventures. I'm sure it rejuvenates the soul.

[@anitas5817]

This is truly spectacular. And terrifying (I’m afraid of heights). What an amazing landscape. Thank you for sharing.

[@dredre1696]

Watched this three times; spiritual as all get out. Wildly sweet trek. Got the good chills. Thank you.

[@barbarawiddowson635]

It's almost like a different world up there.I swear I could feel the icy breath of the mountains sitting in my arm chair! Thank you Mr Cotter for bringing an experience that I would never have achieved even 40 years ago.

[@Foxglove690]

Thank you for this - I am breathless with awe over these irreplaceable places. We absolutely must save our beautiful planet, our only home.

[@davidnierzwick2775]

Just beautiful 🤩

[@PAfarmboy]

Wonderful scenery. I had no idea there were mountains like that is Scotland. Thanks for sharing.

[@mrandrewcotter]

Plenty mountains like that. Now, getting the right weather... that's a different matter.

[@QUICKBOOKS1]

Same. I live on the Prairies in Canada.

[@lynne3603]

The beautiful sunrise, the stunning scenery, the crispness of the snow. I could almost taste the sharp freshness of the air. And the addded bonus of appearances from Mabel and Olive. Thank you, thank you. ❤

[@beckyc.5743]

Incredibly beautiful. Thank you for sharing

[@maryannoconnor959]

Thank you Mr. Cotter for sharing your experience. You bring calm to chaos, and a smile when I think of the new fallen snow crunching under foot. I could never attempt - nor barely imagine this trek on my own. You are an extremely kind and generous person. Olive and Mable must be so proud of you! 🐾❤🐾

[@moragf8175]

I'm sure that the girls will forgive you a solo outing. What gorgeous views of our stunning country.

[@lisamckay5058]

Also, the scenery is gorgeous. Thank you for sharing this. I've really enjoyed it as I sit in my nice, warm kitchen, with my dogs. We're having tea and conversation about brave and wonderful people who hike in the winter.

[@markh.6687]

The dogs: "So, besides all that brave and wonderful people stuff, when do we get a biscuit or three?"

[@lisamckay5058]

@@markh.6687 Mabel and Olive get ALL the biscuits!

[@QUICKBOOKS1]

@@lisamckay5058 I hope they made a Hot Cup Of Coffee for Andrew.

[@markh.6687]

Quite a hike/climb you took there, Mr. Cotter. Some of views were quite scary at those heights; kept thinking "Andrew, please stay way back from those edges with those winds!" Great to see Olive and Mable apparently in fine form safe at home as well; perhaps the route was going to be too much for them.

[@tdmills1766]

Absolutely stunning. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@Judy-wv4mx]

What a beautiful hike. I'm so glad you took us along and still showed Oliver and Mabel. Thanks Andrew!

[@douglaslutz5518]

Thank you Andrew for bringing us along on this beautiful trek. Amazing views. Hope the dogs enjoyed the video as much as I did!

[@labradormcgraw]

Beautiful. ❄️🌨️ Shame the girls weren’t interested, but at least it gave you time to yourself. 👍

[@meganmcnelis7136]

Incredible! Beautiful footage.

[@user-ch1ls6sg1y]

Such beautiful landscape and colors of the sky and snow and stone. Thank you. I'm hoping to visit Great Britain from the east coast of the US next year. Doubt I will see the sunrises from such heights...too old and lazy...thanks for sharing them with me.

[@zuzuspetals8323]

That is God’s country, indeed! Thank you, Mr. Andrew Cotter, for sharing the journey with us. Three minutes in, and I am filled with awe and wonder. Love to you and the girls.

[@zuzuspetals8323]

p.s. I give you twelve gold stars for courage and a bunch more for magnanimity, in filming and sharing this. Never, ever, would I have experienced this without you. Yowzers! You are a brave one! Cheers.

[@BREEZEMAYES]

Breathtaking landscape.

[@catsrus2890]

Loved the final ridge shots over the water. So funny..."10 minutes of your life you're not getting back... and could have heard that noise for 9 hours in the mountains"😂🤣

[@annes3198]

Stunning scenery.

[@chiapagringa]

I absolutely love hiking, and I love the winter. Thank you for showing us how you enjoy winter in your part of the world. I bet you slept well that night.

[@kateharvie993]

Food for the soul, thank you.

[@cathythompson6872]

Beautiful scenery. That crunchy snow even sounds cold. Thx for taking us along.

[@penelopesheehan5927]

Oh, my . Thank you for this view of this beautiful land, and for a look at the soft little heads of Olive and Mabel.

[@Sally-qu3kz]

For someone who wouldn’t be physically able to do this thank you for showing us these wonderful sites.

[@helensmith4054]

Stunning. Thank you. Watching after being up in the night comforting our doggy during a summer thunderstorm here in Australia.

[@user-id8ej6nq3y]

What a stunning video of your adventure! Absolutely beautiful ! The wind and crunch of the snow underfoot, show how much you love these mountains. Thank you for these beautiful pictures. Stay warm and give the pups some cuddles from me. ❤

[@melanieopperman6688]

I can only imagine how spectacular those views must be. Thank you for a glimpse of the breathtaking beauty of nature.

[@user-oq7qi9ej7d]

Not quite a “ walk in the park”. Great to feel the chill f49m fh3cwind. And glad you got home too!!

[@Tuntee]

oh my gosh I'll take your word for it but that did look dangerous. so so beautiful thought thank you for sharing!

[@alisonkusaba4891]

Gorgeous views! Great cinematography! Wow, you were up so high, made me weak in the knees! Stay safe out there! Always enjoy seeing cute Olive and Mabel!

[@caltom1427]

Stunning scenery. Thank you for hiking, recording, and sharing!

[@AndyOB]

Stunning day you got Andrew.A serious snow dump on them mountains especially Nevis.I was up Am Bodach last Sat 6th starting from Kinlochleven. Was surprised to not see anyone or tracks taking on the Ring of Steall route.😎👍

[@jacquelinecurtis]

Oh Wow!! How beautiful is this. Thank you for sharing

[@juliedubberley1192]

Absolutely STUNNING!! No doubt about it Scotland was first in the que when they were handing out scenery ❤❤

[@Historian212]

Queue

[@richardhallyburton]

True. Pity they forgot to provide it with a lid :D

[@juliedubberley1192]

@@richardhallyburton 🤣

[@lovelyskull3483]

The scenery is so beautiful it doesn’t seem real. Thank you🇨🇦

[@susanfraser6371]

Incredible beauty. Thank you for bringing us along!

[@michellefrencham6377]

Nature. Showing off. Thank you for the winter wonder in mountainous terrain. It felt like I was there. In Freezing temp despite outside being warm and humid in suburban Australia. More of these walks in nature Mr Cotter.

[@ottarsdatter]

Bottom of my stomach dropped to the floor as you trotted insouciantly along the ridge, apparently leaning out for a better shot. No wonder Olive and Mabel elected to stay home and play the music of their people: squeak, squeak, squeeeksqueeeek, squeak.

[@QUICKBOOKS1]

Yes!

[@amyholman354]

Spectacular views. It seemed precarious at one point. I like the crunching snow and sound of wind, the drifting clouds below the peaks. And a Rainbow Ferris wheel, as well.

[@iamsandrewsmith]

Amazing and astounding. I will send you the bill for the maxillofacial surgery that I will need from my jaw hitting the floor so many times.

[@novagardener2785]

Thank you for taking us along on your amazing hike. The pictures of the mountains were stunningly beautiful . Such a treat!

[@martinburke8314]

I love the sound of walking on virgin snow!

[@apricotcookie4850]

Thanks for sharing this beautiful experience. Although the girls would have wanted to join you, it was the right decision to keep them safe at home this time. Scotland is so beautiful, and your appreciation of Nature is contagious! For a few moments, you transport us to a magical world. Thank you, and hugs and kisses to Olive and Mabel.

[@billiebergmann8835]

Stunning! Thx for sharing

[@TerrisQuest]

Thank you for taking us with! I agree with others, not for me to actually do, but love experiencing it thru your videos! Thanks for sharing❤

[@marklong930]

You live in a beautiful part of the world, Mr Cotter. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@TaraB1134]

Wow! Mr. Cotter, this video brought me to tears. The empty spaciousness is something I will never get to see and I deeply appreciate you sharing this video. What an incredible journey.❤

[@carolz5090]

I know JUST how you feel Mr. Cotter! In Washington, DC today we had some snow flurries…I may even have to scrape my windshield before heading off to the gym😬😱

[@glynisbrown3110]

Stunning 😮just stunning

[@LKBRICKS1993]

Excellent video.

[@patriciafeeley7997]

Just stunning !

[@sallyharvey9818]

Wonderful. Takes me back 20yrs, and a broken spectre, just perfect. Taking a dog would add a whole other dimension. You’d have to think about what would you do if they got injured or couldn’t manage the terrain. Carrying an adult lab would be quite an undertaking. Hope other dog owners think this through as you have done.

[@shellimv]

Thank you for the amazing journey that I can take from the comfort of my warm kitchen. I shiver from western South Dakota where we have recently endured temps well below -0F. Grateful you did not take the dogs!

[@murdo1111]

Thank you for such a stunning video. I was on Binnein Mor and Na Gruaigeachan in the summer last year and loved it, though it was a right old trek back to the car in Kinlochleven. Binnein Beag looked tiny from the summit of its neighbour. This year the plan is to return and bag the other two, and the gap between the two looks pretty enormous. A glorious part of the country, though, and shown to wonderful effect. I love Olive and Mabel but I'd certainly love more Munro films. All the best Murdo

[@timdowney6721]

Surely you gave Olive & Mabel their customary sausage, cheese, and chicken bits. After all their hard work advising on the route planning, then guarding the house all on their own, they’re entitled. Wonderful views all around.

[@QUICKBOOKS1]

And, manning the phone in case they needed to call 911.

[@Mowser63]

@@QUICKBOOKS1999 here in the UK 😉

[@QUICKBOOKS1]

@@Mowser63 Sounds good! It looks like they both stayed awake, though. (Sorry Olive.).

[@SteveMikre44]

Absolutely stunning...

[@rosiecrossland2645]

Thank you for sharing ….. beautiful

[@johnm8085]

Scotland is so beautiful . Stunning scenery and video .

[@lleblanc5613]

Just beautiful! I am so grateful that you are sharing this beauty with us. ❤

[@user-qk2bz8gr9w]

Wow! Thank you, Andrew, for taking us on this awe-inspiring trek with you. It is something I am not physically able to do but my heart was just bursting at the beauty of the mountains, sky, and wind whipped whisps of snow. I am thankful you know what you are doing, some parts of those ridges looked (to this amateur) like you could be walking on air, if the snow wasn't there. I am also grateful the pups were warm and cozy at home with their squeaky toys! Love and appreciation to you, Olive, and Mable. Stay warm and safe!

[@juliebrooks3180]

Absolutely breathtaking scenery. It's like being on another planet.

[@markh.6687]

"Andrew looked through his helmet facepiece, watching the clouds of frozen methane slowly drift across the face of the red drawf star as the planet grew colder and colder...."

[@lorifromtemeculaca426]

Those sun rays @ 10:00 !!!

[@susanbanks7333]

Wow! Breathtaking!

[@ruthfraser7907]

How stunningly beautiful !!! Thank you for sharing this. It is spectacular scenery. You and the dogs have very good energy.

[@anneclancy9373]

Thank you for the beautiful video. Really amazing scenery.

[@patmac77]

Stunning !!! ❤

[@karenlogan8217]

Thank you for taking us to the mountains Andrew. It was *exhausting* and very beautiful ❤

[@loisblais3431]

Thank you so much for taking us along on this epic walk about. Such beauty. Above the clouds on top of the world. I enjoyed hearing your boots crunch in the snow and hear the wind whip around. The air must have been so fresh. Yes I missed the lassies for sure, but the terrain was too dangerous for such intrepid explorers. 😂. Sending my appreciation and hugs from Canada.

[@kathleenorr9237]

Thanks for having us along..gorgeous views up there and the skies were awesome

[@gailcollins5866]

Oh wow! Thank you for doing that hike so I don’t have to😊 stunning but very scary!

[@RedwoodsAndRain]

Spectacular views!

[@mirkatu3249]

Spectacular! We missed the pups on your hike, but are glad they were nice and warm at home. 🙂

[@mafish7962]

Thank you Andrew for sharing your climb and the wild beauty of Scotland! 🐶🐶❤️

[@iang4662]

Stunning

[@davidnierzwick2775]

😁👍