Author: Renegade Scot
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Recommend you try and watch on the highest setting in large screen. Due to the 4K filming if it struggles playing on Internet Explorer, try playing through YouTube on Google Chrome and should be fine. Trip description and information below. _________________________________________________________________ Decided to try a new location for a spot of hillwalking and bit of summit wild camping if the weather was not too bad. However once at the top of this hill the views of ‘Meall Mor’ are amazing with views to the ‘Aonnach Eagach’ ridge, ‘Bidean – nam Bian’, ‘Am Bodach’ and other peaks in the area. Did keep calling the ‘Meall Mor’ a Corbett, but is actually classed as one of the ‘Grahams’. Was planning on spending the evening up on top of ‘Meall Mor’ but as normal for my trips recently, struggled to find a suitable area. Lots of bog, rock and tussocks everywhere would have made camping for the evening a bit uncomfortable. Searched a round for a while but as it was getting late decided to just head down into Glencoe and pitch up behind the Kingshouse Hotel. Not true wild camping as such so the purist will be turning in there Vangos at the thought. ;) This is a common area for people travelling the West Highland Way or visiting the ski centre across the road to spend the night. It is a great place to stop especially with the warm climbers bar serving good food and the chance of a refreshing pint of lager, beer or something a little bit stronger. As mentioned in the film my wife, Mrs Renegade was not too happy. We often come up to this spot for an overnight camp just to get a night away and enjoy the scenery, if only for one night. Sunsets are spectacular especially if the weather is good and the craic at the bar is often good with the chance to meet and speak with people visiting from all over the world. The local deer population also enjoy the hotel as they come down most mornings and evenings as they often get fed scraps from the kitchen. As such they are fairly relaxed with people about and you can get really close to them for filming and taking pictures. Suppose for the meat lovers out there you can see the quality of the meat before you buy. As one of the best meals available on the menu are the venison burgers. Tent performed great with heavy rain and gusty winds picking up during the night and fairly wild in the morning. Not much to see once I was packed away due to the weather as the GoPro lens just blurs out with the raindrops covering the waterproof case. All in all a great walk with stunning views. Great evening spent in good company and a few drinks. Outings like this don’t get much better. Atb Ray ____________________________________________________ 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' Be aware that all film content and information is copyright and cannot be used for commercial purposes.