Climbing Ben Nevis in Winter (Mental Health Awareness)

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Abbie Barnes | Spend More Time In The WILD

4 жыл бұрын

In January 2020 Abbie heads back out climb Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the British Isles, this time in winter conditions. They meets up with Richard from Rich Mountain Experiences who sees them safely to the top, but along the way, Abbie realises the importance of partnering with their mental illness, rather than fighting it.
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@lystaylor6416 6 ай бұрын

Seeing Ben Nevis every single day from across loch lihnne as I live on the isle of lismore is breathtaking

@RichmountainexperiencesCoUk 4 жыл бұрын

A great video Abbie, thank you for producing it. Not only is it great for awareness of mental health issues, and ways to deal with them by doing what you love, but also how the mountains can be on relatively benign conditions, especially in light of the slight misadventure those 4 had a day or two back. For those that are planning a trip up Ben Nevis in Winter (And Spring), expect full conditions with deep snow, buried cairns, and often very poor visibility. Make sure you take a map and compass and know how to use them. Never be afraid to turn around and head down if you are way out of your comfort zone. Even with the 400+ ascents I have, sometimes I still make the decision to turn back...Last Saturday for example.

@alanoconnor007 2 жыл бұрын

Good man

@emotivelyy_ Жыл бұрын

How does this have anything to do with mental health issues?

@alexrosenberg4154 4 жыл бұрын

so lovely to see Ben Nevis in the snow well done abbie fantastic

@atticuskilby515 4 жыл бұрын

Bravery is the ability to walk through fear. Thanks for sharing.❤

@wheres_lori 4 жыл бұрын

Such a fantastic adventure! Thanks for taking us with you!

@sicooper4230 4 жыл бұрын

So glad you are with someone on this trip and thanks for a fantastic journey 👍

@pippinpoppov4230 4 жыл бұрын

You’re honestly an inspiration 😊 Thank you for your lovely videos. ❤️

@zaranorth9336 4 жыл бұрын

Another inspiring video, Abbie! Thanks for that! Wow... the lovely art work that Nature left for all to enjoy ... a reward for making the climb in winter! You are truly an inspiration ... to me and so so many others! 😀

@minch333 4 жыл бұрын

So impressive Abbie, amazing film!

@timfarness5136 4 жыл бұрын

I don't know how to express my appreciation for your time and effort to make this wonderful film!

@blairmacewancrosbie8646 4 жыл бұрын

congratulations Abbie! very well done indeed. I'm sure your vlogs are helping a lot of people with mental health issues. keep going......

@grandmamichelle6753 4 жыл бұрын

Good for you Abbie! Pushing your boundaries, with caution. Lovely video!

@davidblair2874 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, Abbey. Lots of useful information and how cool was Richard 😎👍. Having it to yourself was so special, I love that feeling. Well done and thanks for sharing 🙏🏻

@paulfastbikes361 4 жыл бұрын

That was a great video. Richard helped you with your confidence The ice sculptures that nature made where awesome

@walkandcamp 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this Abbie. Another great vid. Looked amazing.

@mrskinflint99 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Abbie - Thanks for sharing. A fabulous experience in some amazing conditions. Nice one !!!

@botulf680 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely magnificent. Thank you!

@r.khannaberry246 2 жыл бұрын

Another Great video adventure! Thank You so much for posting these videos! I thoroughly enjoy watching them!

@Abby-pb4jb 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely magical!!

@pauljones5066 4 жыл бұрын

Really fantastic achievement wow! well done. That Richard looks like a really cool and composed guy, well done to Richard too!

@RichmountainexperiencesCoUk 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul... I try my best :). I have done this route a lot, and never gets boring, so much to see and different every time.

@mikebradford2651 4 жыл бұрын

Well done Abbie, a really good video, thank you.

@fraserthistle4200 4 жыл бұрын

Well done Abbie. I really admire you for taking on such a challenge. Really inspiring and another great video 👍

@michaelpilling9659 4 жыл бұрын

Well done Roo. Thanks to Richard. A very unique experience for me. Never been up The Ben before. Thrilling . Exciting. A fantastic journey. Great film. Congratulations. You are awesome.

@kittyryan4926 4 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy watching your adventures and listening to you speak Abbie. You are such a great storyteller.

@alexmcghie4022 4 жыл бұрын

Well done Abbie, you are so inspiring 😎 so pleased you made it.

@patrickmoore2031 4 жыл бұрын

Well Mountain Goat, that was impressive. It was another world up there. You definitely dipped into the old courage reserves for that one. Glad you made it safe and sound. Cheers🙂

@cornishnige 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Abbie love the scenery well done for completing the climb x

@yorky9585 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid . Richard is knowledgeable and a very interesting guy to hike with 👍. Beautiful pictures and well paced video .

@sentry_rider2573 4 жыл бұрын

First time I've watched your channel. Having suffered with mental health since my early teens this is a great video. I found mountain biking which has been a real change in my life. I've rode up and down Ben nevis along with snowdon pen y fan etc etc. The way I feel when out on my bike is just amazing. Look forward to more of these and thank you 🤟❤️

@WelshGallivanter 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed that, nice one Abbie, well done.

@christophersmith7714 4 жыл бұрын

Loved this one! Incredible snow sculptures! Richard is a good geezer and must have been fun to be with! I'd love to do that climb! Cheers!

@NotAnotherAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

This is so inspiring. Ben Nevis is definitely going on my bucket list!

@summiteater 4 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this video, thanks. Brought back alot of memories of the N3P in june 2019. I definitely want to do a winter visit like you. Thanks

@garyclaytonphotography5708 4 жыл бұрын

Very well done Abbie. Outstanding.

@TheMrsKKB 4 жыл бұрын

Well done Abbie!!! What an amazing challenge and those "ice sculptures" on the cairns were incredible.

@jolenejolene41 4 жыл бұрын

Wow Abbie you absolutely smashed it! ♡

@Caffeine_And_Seawater 4 жыл бұрын

Richard seems like the best sort of Guide. Full of little titbits of knowledge about the place to enhance what already looks like an epic trip, without any ego, which some may have.

@RichmountainexperiencesCoUk 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Ego doesn't come into it, I just enjoy what I do and get more out of taking normal people into their "Adventure Threshold"... It is about them, not me :)

@Duncanforbeshendry 4 жыл бұрын

Rich is the best I have done 88 munros with him great guy and friend , munros are mountains in. Scotland over 3000 ft , if you r worried about any mountain get rich .

@RichmountainexperiencesCoUk 4 жыл бұрын

@@Duncanforbeshendry , and we'll get well into the 100s this year :)

@fredfoster2292 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks and well done - You're an inspiration to me and your videos are great - Keep up the good work 🙂

@davidwatmough4807 Жыл бұрын

You are such an inspiration. Love your videos

@paulguidi6763 3 жыл бұрын

I think you're an amazing lady, you push yourself through the biggest challenges, well done. You've motivated me to get of my backside and set goals. Thank you ❤️

@richnd1974 4 жыл бұрын

Love all your videos, they inspire me to get out there :-)

@MichaelAndersen_DK 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a trek - one to remember for sure. And Richard is awesome!

@angelakm6753 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent Abbie - well done!

@annaspringbear 4 жыл бұрын

This is brilliant. I've never been on a mountain in these conditions, never mind the Ben. Also your vids are helping my gym crosstraining fly by today!

@candiceb8925 4 жыл бұрын

Well done Abbie you are amazing 🙂

@sarahneal6601 3 жыл бұрын

You're an inspiration Abbie. Thank you :)

@ClareCelticHiker 2 жыл бұрын

Loved every minute of this. So cool!

@StoneAgeProductionsAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

Yes Abbie!! So glad I found your channel over this winter.. I have had a rocky ride with my mental health over last two months after having a panic attack while walking to work. Finding another outdoor KZfaqr as in yourself that has spoken openly about the difficulties of mental health has helped me. Only last week since pulling myself form a dark pace in my mind I decried to get back out to do some well over due filming for my channel. I took on the challenge of a solo winter hike across the Cairngorms and an attempt to summit Devil's point. It was the best hiking experience of my life!! While I was out filming I decided to talk the camera/my subscribers a little about what I have been going through and why I haven't been uploading any new video's since Christmas. I plan to go into more detail about mental health in a separate video to reach out and try and help others going through tough times. I have your channel and you to thank for that as I probably would of never opened up and addressed it with my channel's community if it wasn't for you. My hiking video will be out toward the end of this month if you care to watch it?. It would be awesome if you leave a comment! Congratulations on your successful winter summit of Nevis. All the best, Stone Age.

@alexmcghie4022 4 жыл бұрын

I love to hear stories like this, well done.

@StoneAgeProductionsAdventure 4 жыл бұрын

@@alexmcghie4022 Thank you Alex for the support it means a lot.. The video of my epic hiking adventure starts next week (Thursday 20th) if your interested in watching it. Have a great day!

@alexmcghie4022 4 жыл бұрын

@@StoneAgeProductionsAdventure Hi will definitely watch, have a great weekend.

@oswaldalexander253 4 жыл бұрын

Oswald Alexander-Thanks for the walk up the Ben and sharing your experience in winter conditions.

@hfranke07 4 жыл бұрын

You are awesome.... thanks for sharing

@jamiecarruthers1028 Жыл бұрын

This is super inspiring, brilliant work.

@cherylconrad1157 4 жыл бұрын

Good to see you so happy and confident well done

@AndysmGray 4 жыл бұрын

Well done Abbie. Keep challenging yourself. 😉👍👣👣

@alanoconnor007 2 жыл бұрын

Well done Abbie and your cool guide

@leighstephenson6164 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video Abbie, well done girl ☺

@lynnemaclean7201 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. You are so impressive in so many ways 😊

@luannedimaggio7025 4 жыл бұрын

You, I am sure, know how in touch you are with your emotions. Must of us how fight with mental health, do not take the time and care you do to reassure ourselves how much we have achieved. You are making a difference in people's life. Thanks 😊

@Mysteryman93 3 жыл бұрын

My dream is to climb Ben Nevis and this video has given me extra inspiration to make it happen. Once I can travel again from Spain, I will wildcamp in Scotland and make sure I climb this beautiful mountain. Thanks Abbie, I'm going through all your videos, you give amazing tips and advice and you clearly absolutely love what you do. I wish I could just give up everything and just travel around hiking, camping and learning new skills as I go. Thanks again, you're an inspiration.

@014london70 4 жыл бұрын

Well done, that looked amazing!

@clivestrudwick 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Abbie, I really enjoyed watching this video. I have been on the top of Cairngorm in similar weather, it truly is a mystical experience. I had a real reluctance to to come back, but my friends were waiting below. Thanks

@andyw9043 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, well done Abbie, amazed at you fitness, took me 6 hours to get to the top in good weather, but well worth the effort.

@hikingbikingscotland1267 4 жыл бұрын

Another fantastic video Abbie 👌 The Ben is becoming a second home to you, have you ever thought about moving up here lol. Well Done!

@dottyrobson1 4 жыл бұрын

Great watch. Been to Ben Nevis but never In winter. One for the future. Thanks for sharing.

@Aidenyoung261 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to do it in the summer

@vitocorleone7040 2 жыл бұрын

Wow extremely impressive! 🤩 and for such a great cause too 👍

@adymode 4 жыл бұрын

This is the best Ben Nevis trip on youtube. Never seen it so well revealed and those amazing rare ice forms. There are other special less trodden mountains in the area almost as high and magic too, i'm sure you will find in time. :)

@RichmountainexperiencesCoUk 4 жыл бұрын

I think we should head into The Mamores, the best mountain walking in Britain (I have been in the hills for 30+ years)… You'll love it there Abbie.

@thepilgrim1581 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Abbey....... 👍

@markr452 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome really good and a great guide . Brilliant camera quality

@cebsny 4 жыл бұрын

wow, respect Abbie fantastic adventure!

@davidrebecca6361 3 жыл бұрын

Watched this a few times am. So wanting to do this next month. Its just beauty

@user-ol3ki9un1q 7 ай бұрын

Great to relive Ben in winter. Grateful for sharing your experience

@AbbieBarnesWILD 7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@mariaseniuta 4 жыл бұрын

Wow...just wow!

@timdowney6721 4 жыл бұрын

Well done! 👍👍

@More-Space-In-Ear 4 жыл бұрын

Awesomely awesome 😎 👍🏼

@millieplotkin5984 2 жыл бұрын

I just found your videos! When you talked about looking forward to the challenges that might come in 2020, you didn't realize what the world would be in for.

@modestadventurers 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@KEVINNIO1985 4 жыл бұрын

Well done absolutely amazing. My aim is to climb ben nevis this year you have just made it a dream to climb in the winter it looks amazing

@RichmountainexperiencesCoUk 4 жыл бұрын

Make sure you can use a map and compass well, believe in your ability, and don't be afraid to turn around if you feel out of your depth. If you want any tips or advice, just ask :)

@tooyoungtobeold8756 4 жыл бұрын

What a great experience. I fancy that. It made good sense to take an experienced guide with you. No 'boom' at the top? I love the Ben Nevis weather stone.

@davidsanderson1891 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing abbie. You are one strong young Lady totally understand you. Well done. Old dave

@rehab6664 4 жыл бұрын

Hi David Remember me? Amazing to meet here Great job with the Ben Robin...n.carolina

@brianconnor1810 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Lucky your werent doing the walk a day later (today) wild snow blizzards making really dangerous conditions, the gods were looking out for you.☆☆☆☆

@borderterrierpoppyadventures 4 жыл бұрын

I couldn't do this. I have to set different goals. Amazing!

@daniellerandall6486 6 ай бұрын

Well done , such a achievement 😊❤

@TheQNSzzz 4 жыл бұрын

Inspiring as always 😁👍

@garyhertswildcamper8958 4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff Abbie (as ever) Fantastic bit of filming, love the ice formations. I was hoping you might get above the clouds for a clear view. Brought back a lot of memories for me. I'm a 3 times summiter on the Ben, 95,99 and 08. And gotta clear view at the top all 3 times by some incredible quirk of fate. I'm well overdue a return visit. I wanna do one more with my daughter who is 8 years old, so some training required for her first. we're hopefully gonna try the Cullins on Skye later in the year. Thanks for sharing, good to see your subscriptions getting to numbers worthy of your efforts. Gary.

@Adventures_with_Sog 3 жыл бұрын

Well done Abbie 👍🤙

@motorcyclewild5873 4 жыл бұрын

Well done Abbie x

@johnjess7896 Жыл бұрын

Abbie amazing video tremendous achievement well done jj

@girigurung5092 3 жыл бұрын

Respect, I know the feeling. Completed 3 Peaks challenge in November 2019. Unforgiving is the word to describe, climbing at night.

@WillN2Go1 4 жыл бұрын

Another great hike. Thanks Abbie. I love those bits like the rock-ditch crossings. I would've never ever thought about them again but seeing then in your video--zap! I'm right back on that trail. At 19:50 that bit of cliff beyond the cornice? In May 2018 when I was there in foggy conditions, a bit like this (but to my right) just looked like it was just the next cairn to walk to. Frightening to think I might've just walked to it... What's also odd is that Ben-N in January looks a lot like it did in May, only less snow. 22:31 that bit of grey is exactly the bit I saw and registered it as 'another cairn.'

@RichmountainexperiencesCoUk 4 жыл бұрын

I have often seen people walking across the cornice to cut off the corner when visibility is good. Very scary to see... Sometimes cloudy weather reduces this as they have to follow cairns.This video was in early season, and the snow can bury everything, including the cairns, usually just leaving the summit shelter and trig point exposed.

@fjellgutten1603 4 жыл бұрын

You are like one of the coolest and most awesome women ive ever seen! :D Keep up the awesome hiking and thank you for faboulous videos =) I wish more girls were like you instead of sitting on social media all day :P

@burnsyblues 3 жыл бұрын

I agree, a total inspiration and such a good role model to not only girls but all humans!

@vader2757 4 жыл бұрын

I've just watched this it was very impressive you did very well getting up the Ben in winter, its a challenge that would like t do , in Sept. 2018 I did it twice, it was very busy I bet it was nice to have it more or less to yourself. again well done.

@davidrebecca6361 3 жыл бұрын

Ave got all the gear a need if a don't do a winter climb that will bee fine but a will bee on nevis this year then a winter climb next year. A love watching this

@hookyoldyip9313 4 жыл бұрын

Well done young lady ....been up there n it's a hefty hike ...it's almost as hard on the descent ...that's another box ticked 🇬🇧

@sdgreen1960 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing this .....& for not putting music in the background. I have a very serious problem with anxiety which has interfered with my enjoyment of these sort of activities for decades (worst case scenario thinking..I'm sure this tiny slope will avalanche..I know I'm going to slip etc, to the point of physical incapacity), to say nothing of daily life. It's always nice (& wise) to go with someone who knows the ropes if you feel a bit out of your depth

@outdoorsummiteer399 2 жыл бұрын

Well done

@richardthomas3382 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Abbie, like many others, I love your adventures. If you every find yourself in Northern Italy I would love to show you around our local mountains. cheers