Author: Renegade Scot
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Decided to try and get to the top of as many of the Eastern Mamore summits as I could in one day. Also managed to have a night out wild camping as well as trying out my new 'Yuneec Typhoon' drone in the morning. Still not sure if the drone is something I will continue with or if it is worthwhile all the effort for the amount of film shots you can get. So will try again and decide if this is something I plan on making a feature of in my films. Aerial Munro footage is stunning especially some of the films made by other well known YouTube filmmakers capturing the Scottish mountains. However I am not sure if I want to embark on the extra work and effort required to be honest. The total of this walk was around 25km and around 2100m of ascent. This doesn’t include all the ups and downs taken to film the trip as this was my most ambitious film to date due to the terrain and distances needing to be covered. Although I have managed to get my wild camping kit down to about 8kg the extra 5kg of drone equipment was brutal and made for a physically long and tiring day. However the weather in Scotland was stunning with a surreal blue sky made up for all the sweat and pain as you will see in the footage, but has made for a very memorable trip. Did manage to get to the summit of five Munro’s, not four as shown in my film. The fifth was Sgurr Eilde More and decided to do it in the morning as I was leaving for home. Filmed this ascent but decided to avoid including in my film as it would look out of place as I had actually started to walk home and had already filmed the end segment. However after about 10 minutes decided to turn around and get it done as I was already there and legs felt pretty good for the challenge. Traversed the route in reverse to most by starting with Stob Coire a’Chairn and finishing at Sgurr Eilde Mor so I could camp and spend the night at the Coire an Lochain. In total I managed to complete five Munro's from my list.. Stob Coire a'Chairn, 981m An Gearanach, 982m Na Grugaichean, 1056m Binnein Mor, 1130m Sgurr Eilde Mor, 1010m ___________________________________________ Despite their modest height, walking and climbing in the Scottish mountains may be made treacherous by their latitude and exposure to Atlantic weather systems. Even in summer, conditions can be atrocious; thick fog, strong winds, driving rain and freezing summit temperatures are commonplace. The content shown in my films are just my own opinions, thoughts and as a way to record my trips. Walking and hiking in the Scottish mountains & hills can be dangerous and is done entirely at your own risk. Hazards you may encounter include: Open moorland Terrain, few distinct landmarks, difficult navigation. Crags and steep drops near summits. Boggy areas. River/Stream levels can increase markedly in one day. Snow and ice on summits even in early summer. Sudden changes in weather conditions. Temperature decreases by 1 degree C for every 100m of ascent. Note: You are responsible for your own safety. Are you fit enough to complete your chosen walk in the available time? Ensure you have the correct clothing for the changeable Scottish weather. Know where you are going on the walk and follow the route on your map. At the very least carry a map & compass, survival bag, torch, whistle and small first aid kit. Ensure you have enough food plus emergency rations. Cold temperatures will reduce the life of your batteries. In severe winter conditions you must carry an ice axe. You are also recommended to carry crampons. Learn and know how to use your equipment. _________________________________________________________________ Filmed entirely with 'GoPro Hero 4' in 4K - 'Removu M1+A1' - Yuneec Typhoon G Be aware that all film content and information is copyright and cannot be used for commercial or public purposes.