Mountains & Menopause | Zig Zags | Glencoe | Scotland
Vložit
- čas přidán 24. 04. 2024
- You may have noticed, and some have asked, that we’ve not been out as much as we used to be. The truth is we’ve had a bit of a time of it! However, we believe we really have turned a corner, together!
I’ve done a new video and edited slightly differently from our normal offering. I let MrsO see it before uploading and she thinks, like me, that even the smallest amount of awareness of the menopause is a very valuable thing. Me, I think if us lads knew more about it life would be very much easier and make way more sense if we just knew what was going on. The minute I informed myself, it all started to get slightly more manageable.
If you follow us you’ll know how much of a big step doing this route is for Lisa. We thought she’d developed a huge fear of heights!
What we were actually experiencing was anxiety brought on by the menopause which had been sneaking up on us for a number of years! And I mean proper stealth, ninja style! 🥷
For the lads, this is very unsettling, especially when you don’t understand what the menopause can do to the ladies. For the ladies, this is life challenging and changing. We’ve had some big ups and downs recently which unfortunately came to a head.
However, once we knew what was going on. We began to fix it!
All credit to this amazing woman for the steps she took, steps which were very tough for her. A very independent and normally resilient woman eventually that needed a little helping hand. One that wasn’t mine!
🎥 Our latest little adventure film is dedicating to MrsO and all the other ladies that are working through the menopause. A little help and understanding goes a long way!!
To the lads and ladies, it will get better! 😊🔆🙏❤️
IT’S A TOUGH MOUNTAIN TO CLIMB BUT TOGETHER IT CAN BE DONE!
--------------
KEEPING SCOTLANDS HILLS CLEAN AND TIDY!
Tak It Hame is Mountaineering Scotland's campaign that says what it means: encouraging the hill walking, climbing and mountaineering community, and others, to remove litter safely from our hills.
Find out more HERE: www.mountaineering.scot/conse...
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
KIT & STUFF
Basecamp Foods - basecampfood.com
Our most asked question..What sleeping system do you use ?
Sleeping Matt - Exped SynMat range
Bivvy bags - The North Face Assault and the Rab Alpine.
Sleeping bags - Alpkit Alpine Dream 1000 (On this winter trip!)
PRODUCT REVIEW - RAB Alpine - otatscotland.co.uk/new-blog-1...
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
On the Adventure Trials - Scotland
Instagram: otatscotland
OTAT Scotland Website: www.otatscotland.co.uk
OTAT Scotland Email: info@otatscotland.co.uk
Please Feel Free To SUBSCRIBE, LIKE & SHARE!
Stand up, lean in and fight those battles.
This applies to everyone who is struggling in life.
Congratulations Lisa
Very true Alistair. Not always easy but has to be the way forward. 😊🤟
Beautifully done and kudos for being so open and highlighting this.
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it. 😊🙏🔆
I had a lump in my throat reading this 🥺 I suffered over a period of about 5 years with ever increasing severe Anxiety amongst other issues caused by the Menopause which made me think I was losing my mind. For me it driving my car and riding my motorbike, to the point I almost gave up completely. I thankfully found out the cause and with some medical help I got my life back. I am so glad Mrs O got the help she needed. Bravo for getting back out there 👌, unfortunately nothing will ever cure my fear of heights 😂 but can enjoy your videos instead. Thank you for raising awareness, it all helps 🎉
The biggest step for MrsO was getting a little help. 🤗 Take care and stay positive. 😊🙏
Excellent video Anxiety and the menopause is a very underestimated issue and we need to raise more recognition and awareness of it ( I know my wife has been very ill but we’re finally getting through it) so well done to you both especially Mrs O the video was excellent ❤
Hi Andrew, it’s tough for the ladies but can be equally tough for the guys, as you’ll be aware. Once recognised though it’s manageable and does get better. Makes you stronger as a couple in the end. 🙏😊🔆
lovely film, what would bother me would be finding the route. it was very very sad to hear yesterday that a father and young son , from our county lost their lives in Glen Coe.God bless them and family and friends. We know what it's like to loose a friend in the Scottish mountains, eleven years ago. it doesn't put us off though, wonderful areas. Hoping to be back in July, may see you both one day.
🙏🙏🙏 .. its sad when this happens but at least it makes us all respect the hills a little more when something happens to people we know. Take care V. 😊❤️🙏
Very well produced folks, heart felt. That descent never gets any easier on the knees (for me at least) ❤
Hi Alan, You got that right! Punishing but the scenery distracts you. Thank you. 😊🔆🙏
Well done both of you and especially to Mrs O, as I have said before, the love you have for each other shines through on your fabulous videos, this one even more so. Thanks for taking us along on your journey.
Thank you so very much. 😊🔆🙏
We've always known that Lisa is a super hero. Watch her scramble up those zig-zags and descend the ridge from Ben Starav. Love seeing her make you sweat Dave. 💪💪💪
Hahah yes she’s a machine! I need to toughen up a little though 😁😂
Hi Guys, just catching up. Well done for getting this message out there. Menopause is a topic we have been discussing at work recently. We have been given the opportunity to learn more and understand the impacts it has on women and those around them. I have a much better understanding. Like most men, I thought it was just bad moods or tears over nothing. The reality actually scared me a little and made me realise just how difficult this transition is, as there's no rule book to get you through it. Lisa, well done for doing this route, you are a star. I'm not sure it is within my fear of height capabilities. Dave, keep supporting MrsO and try going back for the camera once in a while 😁
Hi Graham, it’s a very confusing time for all involved. I wished I’d known a little more about it, would have made a huge difference.
Hahah.. getting the camera keeps her fit! lol 😂
Hi Lisa, Hi Dave. Beautiful video, and well done Lisa, fantastic effort. All the very best to you both for a long and happy future on and off the mountains.
Take care
Dave ❤⛰🥾🏴
Hiya Dave, thank you very much. 😁🙏🔆
Thanks for sharing ,and the film superb as always.
Thank you Shaun 👍🤟
Well done to you both and especially to your wife.A challamge of success will concour and give you strength within...
Thank you so much for messaging. 😊🔆🙏
Wonderful , stand by and support your lady, Love your videos.
Thank you and always support.. 😊🙏🔆
Greetings and love , from the Red Squirrel Campsite, Glencoe x
Hiya Liam, thank you. 😊🔆🙏 Love the Red Squirrel 🐿️ campsite! Brilliant. 😊🤟
Well done to both of you, especially Lisa!
Hi Alan, she is pretty blown away by the messages of support. Thank you 😊🔆🙏
Absolutely brilliant as always Guys. Best wishes to you both.
Thank you Dave 🔆🔆😊👍
Thank you for talking about this! It's something all woman will go through and yet it's still barely discussed. And thank you for making it not just 'a women's issue'. What a wonderful partnership you guys have. 😍xx
Hi Alice, helping to make guys aware is equally important, helps stop the snowball effect! When things get rough it needs one of us to put the breaks on to stop the issue of the day getting out of hand.
Thank you for watching. 😊🔆🙏❤️
For the life on me I can't understand how you've only got 7.5k subs. Said it the other day in one of your vids, magical, just magical.
😊🙏
That’s a tough climb in itself, but it must’ve felt like you hiked it twice setting up all those shots. The end result, as always with your videos, is a joy to watch😍 And thank you, especially Mrs O, for highlighting an often hidden difficulty 🙏❤
Thank you Clive. We’ve learned to see the shot, take it the move on, but yeah filming gets the steps up! 😝
As a guy this was very hidden, until it attacked us. Would definitely have helped if I’d known more, earlier. 👍
Fantastic Film and music . Well done on Lisa for being so open about her struggles. 🥰🥰
Thank you. 🔆🙏😊
Scary brilliant invigorating majestic views just brilliant ❤
Hey RB, thank you so much, really nice to hear you enjoyed it. 😊🔆🙏
This video shows us the beauty and sacredness of Scotland's mountains🥰
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you. 🙂🙏
Great video and a difficult subject well addressed
😊🙏🔆
Wow! I just found your channel! What an amazing video!! Love it!! Congrats! I had fear for you. I'm on the same path with the menopause with others challenges. But everyday, I have to accept it, and I know very soon, I will be back on track.
Take care and stay positive. Brighter days will be back. 😊🙏
Wow! Epic guys, loved it but have to admit, my palms were sweating. Although I love to hike, im terrified of ledges and exposure. Well done Lisa and to you too Dave for understanding. I too am going through the menopause, its no fun. We have been in Glencoe this week, the weather was glorious. We did the Pap, the views were amazing. 😍❤xx
Hey Dawn, a superb and very enjoyable route.
It’s definitely no fun but thankfully not permanent, just feels that way. Take care and stay positive! 🤗 🙏😊
Well done guys epic 👏 big kudos for Lisa ,what a Awesome job you did there mind Amazing lady ,I couldn't of done that ❤
Thank you so much Andrew. 😊🔆🙏🫡
Good on ya. Awareness is key. Me and the missus have been there and done. It was watching you scramble that gave me "hot flashes"!
Thanks for your honesty and willingness to highlight an issue all to often hidden or avoided. Lovely to see a couple raise awareness together, hopefully this will encourage more of us to talk about these things. What an amazing adventure together and such beautiful scenery
Hi Becky, hidden indeed. Misunderstood by most guys and avoided by many ladies, tough to accept challenging times for most.
Recognition of the menopause is the big thing I think, for both lads and ladies. Acceptance and talking has been the turning point for us…. and a little help from the professionals. Often needs a third party to help get ourselves back on track. Take care L&D 😊🙏🔆
Well done guys. You two have a great relationship, that's clear to see from your videos. Glad you're working through this together. You're an inspiration Mrs O x
Thank you Michael. 🙏
Fabulous Lisa👍 and a great video again D🍻👍
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. 😊🔆🙏
@@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389 Always enjoy your vids got to move my channel now...off up Cairngorm's Monday then cape wrath. Take care you two👍👍🍻
Your adventures are always inspiring to watch and your videos so well filmed and edited. The title of this one stood out and it’s brilliant to share the impact that the menopause can have on 50% of us and how it can make usual tasks difficult without love and understanding. Well done to MrsO and long may your Scottish adventures continue and help inspire us to get out and enjoy life to the fullest!
Thank for watching, glad you enjoyed it. A very important subject for those that are affected. 😊🙏🔆
Absolute stunning video as yours always are ,I’d just like to say that my wife is going through the menopause for that year it’s tough at times and can be challenging we get through it with our outdoor adventures lovely music too it’s an inspiring video highlighting Mrs O struggle so I take my hat off to you my wife saw this video with me and it’s was emotional so thankyou for sharing that it’s amazing 🤩 🙏✊👏👏👏👏👏
The outdoors have really helped us. Take care and stay positive. 😊🙏
@@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389 thanks and to you too 👍
Thanks for sharing your experience with us, Mrs O your a star. My wife went through a similar experience on the path alongside the grey mares tail near Moffat. She ended up having butterflies in her stomach for months and eventually had to take medication. Thankfully all is okay now.
Hi Ken, thank you. Glad to hear things are good now. Take care. 😊🔆🙏
Stunning shots
Beautiful. Stunning scenery and a powerful message. A truly wonderful , loving and supportive partnership. Well done Lisa. ... well done both of you ❤💪 👏👏
Thank you Steve. This was a truly special outing. Aren’t they all! 😂😊🙏🔆
You got this Lisa 😊
😊🤟🔆
First of all, what a superb route. Beautifully filmed and edited with the perfect soundtrack 👏Dave, I know how difficult it is when your partner starts the menopause. For me it was like living with an unpredictable monster which could turn on you in a moment. Getting help initially was traumatic as Mrs T's male GP simply told her to 'buck up'! She eventually found an approachable, knowledgeable and understanding female doctor who has helped us both through the past twenty years.
I wish you both well as you navigate the future together and yes, it really does get better. ❤💪💪
Hi Ian, I can identify with everything you’ve said above. I good point is the GP support, it has to be the right fit. We eventually got the right person who was lovely and exactly what Lisa needed. 😊🔆
@@ontheadventuretrails-scotl9389 👌
Well done Lisa great effort🎉
Thank you Paul. 😊👍
Big vid this😊. 🤞🙏✊️👍🏼😊
Hi Fraser, It is indeed. All the best. D&L 🔆🙏
🙏❤
😊🙏🔆