Mistakes Were Made | The Narnain Chronicles : Beinn Narnain
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- čas přidán 3. 10. 2023
- A Trip up a very popular mountain in the Arrochar Alps - Beinn Narnain, and how mistakes were made on prior trips to the same area. If anything experience may make you wiser and you learn more from your mistakes than your success's - something I certainly did many moons previously on my first few trips up Beinn Narnain.....
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Wonderful video as always Murray and I believe a massive thank you should go out to Mrs Murray for allowing you to bring us, your viewers, so much regular content. So from me, thank you Mrs Murray, for sharing your husband with us. We do appreciate it 🙂
Thanks Tony - much appreciated:)
Scotland is a wonderful 😍 , I am proud to live in SCOTLAND 🏴♥️
Narnain was my 1st on March 25 2017 on a glorious blue sky late winter/early spring day right up the Spearhead thanks to my brother's penchant for doing things the less easy way. Got halfway up and thought this is for me. Thanks for the advice on making mistakes. I made a navigation error on a Corbett on Mull recently. Felt daft and a bit mortified. Learned the lesson about why it happened and will make sure I don't do that again. One of our group helped me immensely by saying even the most experienced folk get temporarily misplaced at least once a year.
Very fond of Benny Narnia. You can get the bus there from Glasgow and get the bus back from just outside the decent wee pub in Arrochar, so it's my go to hill for a wee mental health trip
Brilliant,thank you for sharing ❤🏴❤
Brilliant, Murray. So glad the Mrs. is understanding. I love to watch the mist float past the mountains. So beautiful.
Twas a day to watch the clouds float (or fly by!! Lol
Thanks for watching
Murray
Gosh, your story of the thunderstorm really evoked how terrified I was on top of The Cobbler in a thunderstorm. Had kind of resigned myself to getting struck by lightening - as I was tied to the top of it and my climbing partner was stuck - and just felt like a bit of a numpty. As you said Murray: lesson learned, I definitely don't want to repeat that experience!
Not a place I’d like to be in a thunderstorm either 😖 hope you got down ok and not too traumatised !
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Murray
@@ScotlandsMountains Ah, yes, all safe in the end, just rather wet. Will definitely run for cover in advance any time there is hint of thunderstorms in the future. It just came so quickly seemingly from nowhere!
I certainly appreciate your dedication to CZcams. And I appreciate your wife’s willingness to release you from family obligations to produce the quality content that you do! Cheers and ATB!
Thanks Erin :)
Late to this video this week .....Loved it ...and all the Stories. Your wife deserves our thanks for allowing you out to give us our Mountain fixes with you 😊😊😊😊.Thankyou Mrs Wilkie 🤗🤗🤗
Thanks Sue, I'll let Mrs Wilkie know :)
Thanks for watching
ATB
Murray
I’m loving these vlogs Murray. The way you describe the weather is brilliant, you only ever hear a Scot say “claggy” and I know exactly what you mean!! I had a good walk to Ben Ime from The Cobbler a few years ago, I got to the summit and it was shrouded in cloud but I decided to stay and have my lunch, just as I finished, the clouds cleared and rewarded me with some amazing views. Sadly, I don’t work in Glasgow as much as I used to and don’t get a chance to enjoy the mountains as much as I’d like. Your films are replaying some amazing memories though, thank you.
I'm pretty sure that the vast majority of us here are pretty grateful for your commitment and for your wife's understanding and patience! As for mistakes and Sod's Law, yeah... it's all part of having "fun" on the hills 😆 Thank you for another great video with great commentary 👌
Thank you 🙏 very much appreciated
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Murray
Another great mountain hike.
I have a similar family situation. My wife enjoys walks in nature, but not up mountains! I love the mountains, but live down in Essex, so I make do with annual trips to go hiking in the mountains.
Most of what I know of your beautiful country I have gleamed
from you n Gerry, so many thanks to you both.
I cant get oot for one reason or another at the moment Murray, so I am very grateful for your continuing contributions... Mrs B (35yrs) almost pushes me oot the door these days.. 😅.... Thank you for sharing... 👍
Haha - I think Mrs Boots might feel the same sometimes and gets a good nights sleep 😴 when I’m away lol
Thanks for watching and commenting as always Jim
Murray
Great video 🗻. So wonderful to have a such a great balance of family time and hiking/camping in the wonderful Scottish mountains ⛰️
Very enjoyable nuts and bolts video this week Murray. Thunderstorms are not my most favourite experience being in so would never like to be caught outside in one thats for sure. ATB and look forward to the next video.
Great trip Murray. You reminded me of a couple of misguided routes Ive done too, even as a qualified mountain instructor !. One rushed solo trip included dropping the wrong side off Sgurr na Lapaich in Affric looking for Loch Mullardoch when I was actually in Glen Strathfarrar. Couldnt work out where the loch had gone. wot a muppet, but as you say, good lesson learnt.
Beinn Narnain was my second one back in 21 and had the exact same conditions as you, claggy and nothing to see. Of course I done it via the Narnain boulders and followed the crowds as you do as a beginner. Liking the trousers you wear, I got in touch with RVRC and ordered the exact same colour and the red and black ones today in fact as I was really impressed with the quality of the baselayers I ordered last year. Great company and decent gear. Looking forward to the new season, climbing Cairngorm and Ben Macdui next weekend which will be my 50th! All the best Murray and I look forward to your next one as always. Cheers
The trousers are good - i like their range and also the nice bright colours -so many reasons to have brighter coloured clothing in the hills :)
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ATB
Murray
I was up Narnain a few mths ago with some family members, was originally planning to do the Cobbler but the weather turned horrendous so we decided to head up Narnain instead and leave the Cobbler for a better day. We descended the way you went up and it literally was a river at the bottom as we were traipsing off. Cold, wet and no views whatsoever but still a good day lol.
Your campervan looks in good nick and cosy.must be great to come back there after a day in the mountains
Thanks Harry - I must admit it’s super nice getting back to the van when it’s been a windy or wet walk - always nice to warm up and have a cuppa
Thanks for watching as ever
Murray
Definitely Sodslaw with the clouds clearing as you're heading down lol
Happened to me when i camped on top of Suilven. A horrible weather night and morning, so decided to pack up and have breakfast at bottom.
Half was down it cleared to blue skies lol
Always seems to happen !! Lol
remember the old cobbler/narnain path well when I started out years ago
We do appreciate all the effort and sacrifice you put into these vids. They have certainly spurred us on at times. I'm a similar age to you and with the hiking/mountain biking, due to working in emergency health and seeing what I see, I live for every moment I am able to get outdoors and all the benefits that brings. My first adult traverse across the north Cairngorms in the early 90s saw me thinking I'd hit Ben Macdui but actually been way off on another munro top as I found out when back at the car
Great presentation as always. Thanks
Great Video Murray. I forgot about that slab path....that was my 1st route too 1990!!! Sweatbox if I remember. I use zig zags now to get to Ime 1st and double back to Narnairn but you do miss the spearhead as I head back down zig zags. Your production and commitment is not lost on your followers. You are the CZcams equivalent of the classic Vango f10 tent. Original, never bettered, experienced........and iconically brightly coloured 😂 ATB mate.
Thanks Del - very much appreciated - hope you continue to enjoy the videos , i try my best :)
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ATB
Murray
Another great video Murray.
I didn't realise that you got up so early to edit the video's and i thank you for that.
You have definitely got a very understanding wife.
Yeah i wouldn't to be stuck in the clag for a long time.
Catch you on the next one mate.
Thanks Tim , sometimes it is easier to get up before the rest of the family to get the editing done , then it allows some family time :) (well that’s the idea - doesn’t always happen like that !!lol)
Thanks for watching
Murray
Thank you Murray (Cuddles Bananaman 😁) lovely video as usual, it's a strange experience when you are up a hill and can hear folk talking but cannae see anyone, quite surreal. Easy to make mistakes especially when starting, experience definitely counts. Beautiful Arrochar views thank you. Hope all you folk are ok and safe up there, seen some of the torrential rains and flooding on the news...keep earning those brownie points...
Thanks John , I was on annual leave last week and had to pick my adventures carefully due to the flooding. Glad to say I had a fine multiday adventure on one of Scotland long distance trails - might be a longer vlog at Xmas by the time I get round to editing it though!!lol
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ATB
Murray
@@ScotlandsMountainsGlad you had a nice time off and glad you avoided the worst of it, look forward to seeing that one later on in the year...editing...I know how time consuming it can be...
I hope you know how much we appreciate the effort you put into these videos - didn't realise they involved such early starts for editing though 😮 still glad you do it! ❤
Thank you - very much appreciated
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ATB
Murray
Thanks for sharing Murray. Your videos are always a tonic that I and I'm sure many others look forward to watching and appreciating. You're some man.
Thanks Duncan , hope you enjoy watching them , appreciated your nice comment :)
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ATB
Murray
The main mistake in this video was the sheer lack of scotch eggs. Or even just a singular scotch egg.
Brilliant as always, spectacular views and great anecdotes as always. Feels like watching these videos is an eye-spy of what garments you'll be wearing!
Also Murray, is your duvet jacket down or synthetic?
The Scotch egg was had later in the day ;) lol
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ATB
Murray
When my wife and I first met 22 years ago, we bought Cameron McNeish's munro book and off we went. Narnain was one of the first. We set off late in a winters day, and worried about darkness took a right at the boulders to climb the face rather than go round the back and up the path. It was so steep and slippy I had mud and grass in my fingernails! I hate heights, and will never forget that climb! 😂
That was one of my first guide books as well , think it was Colin Baxter who provided the photos , an excellent book :)
Sounds like a bit of an epic adventure you had on your first trip - did it put you off the mountains?
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ATB
Murray
@@ScotlandsMountains nah we went on to have many more crazy adventures but stopped when the kiddies came along. Need to get back into it! Now we have the van there's no excuse! I keep seeing inspiration from your videos Murray, especially those rare cloud inversions!
Lovely video as always.. you always make the effort to bring us along too.. much appreciated.. my kids spent their childhood up mountains then a time came when they didn’t want to do it anymore but now they are older they appreciate the experiences they had.. thank you again Murray love these vids
I think your videos should count as a public service, they probably help a lot of peoples mental health and wellbeing. Thankyou.
What a way to enjoy sitting having your breakfast on site at work before your shift starts at 8.00am ... fantastic murray .. loved that atmospheric wee jaunt , class
Thanks , hope the shift went well (and you enjoyed the video :))
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ATB
Murray
Great video of an overlooked hill. Your tales are both entertaining and educational. The mists always clear when you leave the summit! As for the patience of your wife and family, we are very grateful.
Thanks Alasdair, I agree that I am also grateful for my better halves patience with my mountain addiction!!lol :)
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ATB
Murray
I haven't been on Narnian since the late 1980s, and can't remember much apert from forest, drizzle and midges!
Was it Napoleon who is supposed to have said "we learn more from losing hard battles than winning easy ones"? That sums up my attitude to making mistakes on hills. I remember the days of desperately trying to keep the map dry while even more desperately trying to remember what I read about the route in a Munro coffee table book the night before! Summit fever and Munro bagging are terrible things, and Sod's Law is a proven fact :)
I think that’s correct for life in general (in my humble experience) i always learn from my mistakes and try not to make the same ones again and again (doesn’t always happen though!!lol)
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ATB
Murray
Always enjoy your video's Murray and your storytelling pity about the clag i have a very understanding wife when it comes to my wildcamping and sitting on the computer for days editing video's atvb Jimmy 😎😎👍👍
Glad I am not the only one lol not sure what I would do if I couldnt do this side of things :)
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ATB
Murray
Ah that scientific phenomenon sods law, gets us every time!😂⛰️🙈.
You and your wife must be doing something right, 27 years together and still going strong👍. We certainly appreciate all the effort you put into making videos, not just out in the hills, but also the hours of work at home. Your videos are always a joy to watch and a much looked forward to event in our household 😊👍
Thanks Folks - very much appreciate it - hope you continue to enjoy the videos , your comments are very much appreciated :)
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ATB
Murray
Good stuff, Murray. No shame in admitting mistakes... educational value is priceless. Helping climbers to think twice before wrong turns and making beelines could be lifesaving.
The scenery in your films is always beautiful to me and it's great getting to know you a little more too.
Thanks Joan - much appreciated
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ATB
Murray
Great video once again Murray, thank you. As always, the filming on the trip is truly excellent especially considering this was a solo trip. I wouldn’t have the patience to set up the camera, film walking/talking then go back to collect it. And then your editing is the icing on the cake.
I do enjoy joining you on these hikes, long may you continue.
By the way the van looks something special.
Thank you - very much appreciated
I had to bail out of narnain in winter when a snowstorm rolled in, coupled with soft snow on the ground and that scramble was enough for me😅 eventually managed to bag that and beinn ime on a much better day. Cracking video as always
Always a good excuse to come back and visit again - I can imagine that path being a bit spicey under a coating of snow !
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Murray
@@ScotlandsMountains its a cracking area so dont need too much persuasion to return!
Weather was claggier the day I did it with my son. Did Ime too. If your missus is anything like my husband, she probably enjoys a break from mountain talk! He encourages my hill walking for less 'rabbitting on about hills'.
I'll need to try that tactic asap !!lol
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ATB
Murray
The way you explored the topic of mistakes made in previous adventures is very interesting and creative, indeed. Totally worth the work you have in shooting and editing these videos. Thank you! Your family must be very proud of this enterprise of yours, as well. Keep going!
Thank Mario - very much appreciated
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ATB
Murray
I was on the top of Am Socach when lightning hit the top next to the one I was on and even from 200 metres away the heat and the
Vibration nearly knocked me over so I was off like a scalded cat down the hill at a pace even Usain Bolt would have been proud of.
When I did Beinn Narnain there was 40mph winds and guts of 50 with driving rain and one of the stupidest things I've ever done
And I've not gone back since🫣.
Great video Murray and I hope the Wife had a big bunch of flowers when you got home😁.
Wow - that would have been very scary - hope you got down ok - nothing like Mother Nature to show her power to make us feel so little !
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Murray
Great video as ever Murray. Concrete blocks were bases for Cable Railway used for construction of small dam on Allt Sugach. Not sure when it was buikt/removed. My first climb of Cobbler was back in 1976 and remember following those blocks on a steep straight climb from sea level.
Thanks Paul , would be nice if the railway was still there - might save the legs a little on the ascent :) lol
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ATB
Murray
Another great video. Love listening to your stories 👍
Thanks Graham - much appreciated
Beinn Narnain - Summit feature: rock outcrop by trig point.
That was a nice hike
You should tell more stories of your past adventures..they’re very interesting
Getting stuck in a thunderstorm on a mountain without protection is pretty creepy
Until your next hike..take care 🇨🇦❤️
Thanks Sue - i have enough stories to fill a book lol :)
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ATB
Murray
Loved this for loads of reasons, Murray. 1) About 20 odd years ago I was one of several leaders taking our scout group up the Cobbler on a sunny day. Eventually we said 'wow that's a busy mountain over there!': oh yes we had taken the wrong turn and did Narnain instead! (the association has wisely brought in safety legislation since then!). 2) Farther back in the 70s a mate and I had stayed in the youth hostel at Ardgarten and tried to do the Cobbler but I don't think we ever hit the good path, got caught out by darkness and snow falling and knee deep in snow at one point. Clueless! 3) That first boulder you sat on was where our group stopped for lunch a few years ago.I painted that same view down the loch when it was clearer (and not mirror imaged, lol) and has our members dotted about in the foreground. PS I only ever got up the Cobbler a couple of years ago -and threaded the needle!! I can now die happy, lol! Thanks a million. Atb...Terry
Haha - glad i am not the only person to have made this mistake and i reckon there will be many more people out there who have done the same !!lol
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ATB
Murray
As you say we all learn from mistakes...as a motorcycle racing photographer I've spent 40 years earning brownie points lol...just a pity the clouds came down on your adventure...many thanks and best wishes
Always trying to gain brownie points lol !! Alway seem to be in deficit though!!
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ATB
Murray
Always trying to gain brownie points lol !! Alway seem to be in deficit though!!
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ATB
Murray
Me and sod's law are best mates! lol
hi murray good point wee made a mistake one of the walks last year but robert wick thinking it turned out ok looks great but looks cold love yr stories it dose help brilliant video 👍👍
Yeah I understand the feelings Murray. I also have a very understanding wife of 28 years 😊👍
It certainly helps for sure :)
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ATB
Murray
Am in the same boat Murray. The other half likes adventures, but low level. She thinks am away aw the time tho. Once a month if am lucky. 😉 Never been on a Mountain in a thunderstorm yet. Oooft think I'd keek ma pants. 😬😂
I know the feeling - trying to keep the balance right is very tricky TBH :( in terms of thunderstorms - I reckon I probably did leave a stain somewhere !!lol
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ATB
Murray
Just found your channel. Amazing stuff keep it going👏💪
Thanks 🙏 and welcome to the channel - hope you enjoy some of the videos over here :)
No offence mate but you look like a minion from Despicable me in your gear 🤣
Love the videos! Keep up the good work :D
Thats exactly who i model myself on !!lol
I thought the concrete blocks were bases for some sort of cable car to do with mining 🤔
Think I read it on walk highlands when planning the route, I went up that same way.
Good luck 🍀
They're the bases of the aerial ropeway that was used to build the hydro scheme
@@stevecartwright5842 Ah yes Steve, thanks for the update 👍🏻
Used to be a hillwalker, had a few hilleberg tents from the Akto to Tarra. Coming to the hills in a car that you can run back to if the weather gets bad is let me see.......ah yes cheating.
"Narnia" too I guess :-)
In NZ we have Hut Bagging, we have about 950 huts dotted around the back country and a few folk have made it to them all! May I ask why you double pat the Munro peak? I've seen others do this too, tradition? 😊
Ah , no particular reason for the double pat , just like welcoming an old friend I suppose lol
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Murray
Yes Sods law is like that 🙄
You wear the yellow rr jacket alot and it looks nice and lightweight, can you remember what its called and is it waterproof
Hi Phil , cannot remember the name off the op of my head , but it is not waterproof, just a nice outer shell, i like the bright colours and try and keep the kit as bright as possible for numerous reasons (I’ll see if i can find the name of the jacket when i am home later)
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ATB
Murray
We love your videos and all your efforts to make them 🥰
However, we hated the mirrored/ image flips. So disorientating. We had to stop watching.
Please, no mirrored shots in the future. You're way better than that 😉😇
crackin atmosphear