Stac Pollaidh | Assynt | Bivvy Adventures | Scotland
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
- Stac Pollaidh - This wee gem of rock in Assynt packs a huge punch for its size!! Probably our coldest bivvy to date. You can see the frost on our bivvy bags but that didn't matter...what an experience!!
Stac Pollaidh is one of the best known and most popular mountains in Scotland, its steep pinnacled ridge often likened to a porcupine. The true summit is at the west end; although most of the difficulties on the ridge can be avoided, there is a final sting in the tail in the shape of a very short but difficult and exposed scramble up the final tower. This has to be reversed on the descent, making the actual summit perhaps the most technically difficult to reach on the British mainland. It is harder than the summit block of The Cobbler, and many non-baggers will give it a miss. Walk Highlands LINK - www.walkhighla...
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Look, I know the star of this film’s the scenery but notwithstanding, this is a beautifully made film. Thank you. If you ever needed a definition of what: ‘Less is more,’ means your film admirably demonstrates. No need for a ceaseless commentary or verbiage; you just let the landscape speak for itself. And I, for one, am very grateful as this film shows real talent.
Hey Martyn, thank you so very much. It’s really nice to hear of someone actually hitting the nail squarely on the head with reference to the style of video we try to make. Outstanding message.. Lisa & Dave 😃🙏🫡
To use your closing words on the video .... Awesome....... Absolutely tremendous....... A great video as always.. Thankyou
Hahaha thanks very much Chris. 😀🙏
Loved this video-Thankyou
It was so lovely to see Stac Pollaidh and the beautiful and stunning Suilven in which I will walk in a few weeks and cannot wait!
Keep the stunning videos coming
Cheers from me Mark in🏴🤙
Hi Mark, you’re in for a treat. The whole area is superb. Have a super time. 😁👍
Absolutely awesome, got to be one of the best places in Scotland. What a bivvy spot, not a place for sleepwalking !
Hi Scott, Thank you. Glad you ended this wee adventure. 😊🙏
Fantastic Lisa and Dave. Truly stunning scenery . Throughly enjoyed that one. Loving the cheeky little bottles of prossecco I spotted. Nice 🏔🏴👌
😂 … well spotted! Only problem was I had to get out my bag for a pee!! 🍾 🥴🍾
Hi Guys, absolutely fantastic, awesome footage.
Thank you. 👍🏔
Cheers Dave. Thanks for watching as always! 😊🙏
Just sat and watched that again , showing my good Lady some of your adventures.
She loved it 🙏
Get her some boots 🥾 for Xmas!! 😂😁👍
@@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389 haha Gore tex trousers is on that list 😄
Great wee video.
I feel all warm and relaxed inside after watching that 😂😂 👍
😂 cheers Stevie
Super little film thanks for sharing
Thank you. 😄🤙
Beautiful guys, great to see you out again. Atb A
Thanks Andrew. 😊🙏
You certainly had superb conditions for this trip. It's a grand wee hill...punches well above its weight.
Thanks for sharing.
ATB Alistair 👍
Thanks Alistair. Grand indeed. 😊👌
What a great footage !!
So glad I found your Hiking video.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. 😊🤙
Wow wow wow, soooo beautiful! Amazing filming, beautifully put together
Thanks mate… still waiting on Glen Affic hitting your channel!! We need it to plan lol 😂 🙌
This is absolutely tremendous👌stunning footage👍
Thank you for watching. 😊🙌
Wow, I knew this was going to be really good just from the opening shot. Absolutely stunning, your videos are just so good, I really enjoy them and more than once. The go to channel to distract my mind. Thank you for sharing.
Hey Mike, That’s aaaawwwwfffyyy nice to read. Thank you so much! 🙏😊 D&L
Just lovely I was spell bound
Cheers Kevin… really enjoyed this one.. as always lol 😂
Does it get any better, brilliant video.
Thanks Shaun. 😊🙏
That looked excellent, I keen putting Stac Pollaidh off for some reason but will do it soon no doubt 😁 the conditions you got for sunrise/sunset looked fantastic! Look forward to the next one,
Atb, James
Cheers James. Thanks for watching! Yeah definitely do it. It’s a nice short one. 😊🙏
Love it up there. Great vid again and what an amazing evening you got.
Thanks Pete! Take care buddy. 🤙
Impressive! What an adventure.
Thank you Jennifer! 😊🙏
Fantastic - looked cauld though!!
Thanks Les.. yeah this was a bit nippy! 😁🙏
Absolutely stunning 😍 many thanks
Many thanks for… watching!! 😊🙏
Stunning! 🌅
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Assynt is by far, the most beautiful area of the world I've ever visited 👍🏻
Can’t be far off it Matt..That’s for sure!
Excellent as always. Liked the outro with hamish! Atb gordon
Cheers Gordon. 😁🙏🤙
Brrrr. I bet Mrs O enjoyed that hot cuppa. Beautiful video & Stac Pollaidh is definitely on my 'to do' list.
Michael.. Hi .. and Happy New Year! 🙏 Another one for your list ! 😂
@@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389 Happy New Year to you both too. Let's hope it's a healthy one
Almost crying with delight for you. I have climbed Stac Pollaidh many times, in all weather and seasons but never done anything like this. Watching the sun go down over the Summer Isles so atmospheric. Thank you.
Awww Michal that’s a real compliment. Thank you for watching and take care. L&D 😊🙏
Wonderful stuff guys but far too cold for me. SP is certainly a cracking wee mountain and you captured it perfectly.
Agreed it’s a lovely wee thing of beauty. Thanks for watching as always Alan. 😊🙏
I'm sure the video didn't do those views justice. stunning video though and a great part of scotland I love it up there
I don’t think the video can ever fully show how magical or miserable days in the mountains can be. Fully agree with you! This was a super we adventure. Think we’ve managed to capture it reasonably well. Thanks for watching Gareth. 😊🙏🤙
Amazing to be up there
It was another special wee outing! 😊🙏
Wow 👌, great video love watching you guys, trying to catch up on your content ,will catch up one day 😀 superb ,keep them coming will we see anymore on the bike adventures ,it's the kind of adventure I do myself ,love a good bivi
Hi Andrew, Thanks very much, appreciated! 😊🙏 Yeah we hope to get the bikes out very soon. 😊🤞
Just beautiful 😍
Thanks Richard 🤙
Really enjoyed your vlog sir! Cant wait to do this hike soon. Best regards 😄
That’s really good to hear. 😊🙏 It’s a lovely wee bump!
Fantastic guy’s 🙌
Thank you! 😊🙏
Just stunning, great video
Hi Tracey, Thank for watching. Happy to hear you enjoyed it. 😃🙏
Brilliant Lisa & Dave, really enjoyed this. I managed to squeeze a small two person tent onto the same spot where you bivvied and was treated to the Aurora over Suilven that evening. No matter how many times I climb SP it never disappoints.
Hey John, Thanks for messaging and for watching. Yeah, could be tight for a tent which is why we’ve waited to pick our moment to do this. Absolutely agree, SP never disappoints. Thanks again. 😊🙌🤙
That is just fantastic 👍 wow
Cheers for watching Jose. 😊🙌🤙
Superbly captured 👌🏼
Appreciate that, thank you! 😳🙏
Great film. We were in that area at the same time or just after you but didn’t go up there. It’s good to see what it’s like. 👍🏻
Get up their next time Dawn.. thanks an order!! Lol 😂🙏
Hi Dave & Lisa, Wow! SP is local to me and I've been up it loads of times but never had the views that you got. I take my southern softie friends up because it is not too taxing, and they still complain. IMHO the Assynt hills are the finest in Scotland. You've got my juices flowing for tomorrow's day in the hills, thanks. Take care and enjoy the thills. K
What an adventure pal! Been down that road to the Stac a few times but never wandered up. Beautiful, tranquil and you can almost hear the weeks stresses ebb away. Thanks for taking us along . Cheers - Ian
Hiya Ian, Next time you really should pull in and take a quick walk up. This wee bivvy was just after xmas and, yip, helped remove the turkey and tension! Thanks for watching. 😊🙏
Good video
Thank you. 😁🙏🤙
Brilliant guys, what a great place to spend the night. 👌🏼 I can definitely see the appeal to bivvying out, but in winter? Must admit, I prefer a tent to retire to. 😁
Hiya Robin, Yeah the winter may not be for everyone but we really enjoyed the challenge, she did really!! Lol 😂 Thanks for watching. 😊🙏
@@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389 I still need to try it. I bought a bivy bag a while ago. 🏕
Cracking video
Thank you 🙏
Awesome
Cheers William 🤙
Fantastic *****
Thanks James. 😊🤙
Absolutely awesome..
Cheers mate. 👍🫡
You guys have done it again Scotland 🏴 has it all the scenery in that video is incredible you are so lucky and brave in those bivvy s me and wife love your videos can’t wait to go back thankyou Lisa and Dave 💚👍👏👏
Thank you for your kind words. Definitely makes the effort of editing etc worthwhile. The scenery is definitely the star of this show. Take care! 😊🙏
Amazing!!
Thanks Jaxson 🤙
Lovely film folks - such a wonderful mountain - hard to beat Stac Pollaidh and the sunrise you got looked amazing 👍 great job both 👌👌
Cheers Murray. 😊🙏
Topping out into the sunshine, no feeling like it. Cracking video again folks. Love the minimal dialogue style. Keep doing what your doing.
Cheers Johnny. 😄🤙🙌
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Another excellent wee bivvy adventure beautifully filmed and edited - thanks for sharing. Not much evidence of proper Scottish winter conditions but beautiful clarity and light.
Cheers Graham this was the spell between Xmas and new year.. weird weather. You can see the frost on our bivvy bags in some of the shots. It did get mild when the cloud arrived later in the night. Cheers for watching. 😊🙏
@@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389 Certainly looked cold 🥶
Amazing experience on an amazing mountain. Thanks for sharing!
Agreed Graham! 😊🙏
Thank you for sharing this stunning beauty! 🙏
Great conditions with some really sweet images!
I'm still hoping to come to Scotland this year in the spring from France for a roof-tent road-trip....
A very happy 2022 to both of you. 🍻
Thanks Jean-Marc fingers crossed you’re able to get here for that long awaited visit. 😊🙏
This looks incredible (albeit a bit cold!). I can't wait to visit Assynt properly and hike SP, Suilven and more! :)
Both are well worth the effort. Especially if you’ve made the effort to travel.
Magnificent ! Been eyeing Polly for a while, deffo this year. Did you climb out to both ends ??
Hi Stuart, No we didn’t. Two reasons.. it doesn’t look it but the rock on the ascent side was mega frosty and slippy. MrsO is a work in progress with exposure and heights! The second reason was time! Top tip.. get it ticked off your list asap! 😁🙌👌
@@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389 It looks scary from the vids I've seen but a mate says it's fine. That and Suilven are on that list soon.
@@Itsthejourneynotthedestination both are totally doable. You go as far as your comfortable with and that’s good enough. Enjoy them both Stuart .. this year!! 😊🙏