Scotland's Hardest Summit: Knowing When To Bail on the Inn Pinn

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Күн бұрын

An evening stroll up to what is technically Scotland's hardest Munro summit or at least the one that requires some climbing to get to the summit. An improving weather forecast gave us hope but did we make it..... The Inaccessible Pinnacle on the Cuillin Ridge on Skye is a basalt column of moderate difficulty. Last time I was here it was warm, sunny and dry with no wind... today was a little different!
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00:00 Introduction
00:21 201 miles away
01:42 arriving at base of the Cuillin Mountains
03:06 route up and start of steep climbing
04:09 first summit
05:28 Second summit
07:03 climbing the inn pinn
07:59 retreating off the inaccessible pinnacle skye
09:01 time to head back down

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@iainmore3961 Жыл бұрын

I am glad i did that when I was in my early 20's.

@vatsmith8759 2 ай бұрын

Indeed, my first Munro fifty years ago, I doubt I could do it now!

@jacobjonsson8335 Жыл бұрын

I love the argument about turning back because it not being fun. True inspiration for how to behave.

@IanTupmanOutdoors Жыл бұрын

A good mountaineering decision by you both 👍 A good place to bale Murray. Any higher and down-climbing becomes a little trickier. The 360 clips of you on the ridge are superb! Stay safe guys 😊

@robertpeters5278 Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to whatever you do tomorrow.

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

stay tuned - the following day was an absolute belter and one of the best days I have had on the mountain :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

@graemestrachan7580 Жыл бұрын

If you look hard enough up there you should still be able to see my teeth marks from a trip years ago.

@Eightball69 Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

haha - I wondered why the basalt was even more grippy up there - the teeth marks explain it all ;)

@davidgivenadventures Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@crcolinrae Жыл бұрын

And your skid marks😂

@richardburton-melling5731 Жыл бұрын

It was a very pleasant surprise to see you both on the hill I thought you might end up in the clouds

@BoredManOutdoors Жыл бұрын

By gum it looked cold up there..🥶.... I hope day two was better for you both.

@4seasonbackpacking Жыл бұрын

I went up the Cuillin Ridge very long time ago now. Thanks for the Video.

@davidcalder8210 Жыл бұрын

Well done guys a very smart decision your experience made the right call 👍

@debskeith Жыл бұрын

Well done for getting as far as you did…..bit too scary for me that one😳

@harrylinsdell8114 Жыл бұрын

Did well to get as far as yous did

@MountainManJohnFilms Жыл бұрын

Well. It's the way it goes....that's the mountain game. Some awesome visuals though Murray. Loved it...👌

@heathercampbell6906 Жыл бұрын

hi murray it was nice you jerry both really good but a had to close my eye love it 👍👍

@stephendaniels9685 Жыл бұрын

A wonderful peak Murray , and as ever a top notch video, had me gripped to the rock with you in that wind and mist , great respect 🫡

@annemay8379 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic, atmospheric and spookily vertiginous- another brilliant video , thanks Murray. Your decision to abort the climb, was an excellent example of your skills and knowledge of the mountains. We can always trust you and Gerry to do the right thing. 🥾🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⛰️👍❤️

@jacquelinemcgowan8164 Жыл бұрын

Better safe than sorry, another day eh, always a pleasure to watch, thank you for sharing.

@valeriar6671 Жыл бұрын

I'm not gonna lie, this video is as close as I'm ever going to get to the Inn Pinn 😆Good call, I'm now looking forward to the next episode 🙂

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

some "better" views on next week video I promise ;) #staytuned Thanks for watching ATB Murray

@DirtyWindshieldSeries Жыл бұрын

Epic Video! Loved the 78/80 Jersey too! The Best Ever!

@alisonlyons4691 Жыл бұрын

Jeez the 360 camera nearly has me falling off the sofa. Its good to show that turning back is nothing to be ashamed of. You live to climb another day. Thank you both.....Alioban

@bri7530 Жыл бұрын

great call ..itl be there another day

@yvonnefarrell1029 Жыл бұрын

Good call, guys. I cannnot believe you made it that far, in those clouds. Thanks for keeping yourselves safe and God bless.

@andrewkingdom Жыл бұрын

Brilliant the mountain will always as they say be still there for next time better to be safe superb really enjoyed that vlog

@lorifromtemeculaca426 Жыл бұрын

Speechless lads!!!

@theScottexan Жыл бұрын

I'd like to have £10 for every time Gerry said, "blowin' a hoolie" in this excellent video. 😉😉😉👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Another good one, Murray. Great perspectives, even if it was claggy. Can't wait to see where you two head to next while on Skye!

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

tune in next week to see The Cuillin in a slightly different light to this video ;) incoming - a rather exceptional day in the mountains :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

@erinmcgrathejm4985 Жыл бұрын

Probably the top understatement made by Murray: “Although the 360 degree camera does distort it a bit.” Looking forward to the rest of the adventure.

@gmac7947 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant Gerry & MURRAY 🧗

@drewburrows8220 Жыл бұрын

10\10 for good decision making. Well edited vid. Thanks for sharing.

@stuartguy4479 Жыл бұрын

Less experienced and knowledgeable people would have pressed on to their own peril, right decision gents. Great video again 👍🏻

@duncantaylor9584 Жыл бұрын

My God, am on the edge oe'a chair hangin on, this yin should've came way a warning for the feerto heights 😮😂, jist Wow ,thank you n Gerry for this Murray, with ×+ Respect❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤

@thevalleywalker Жыл бұрын

Cracking episode and I am sure it was the right thing to turn back - loved the footage with the 360 Murray.. really plays havoc with my vertigo..lol. Loved the view on the downward journey as you looked into the Bay... the campsite looks to have got a lot bigger since I stayed there in 2009. regarsd Al

@pb2125 Жыл бұрын

Never mind the hills , loving the retro Scotland top 👍

@sueelphick9060 Жыл бұрын

Great video guys that mountain looked super scary .... even if you did say 360 made it look worse .... looking forward to the next days adventure with you both😊😊😊😊😊.Thanks for sharing as usual 😊

@lilithcastle1743 Жыл бұрын

Nice 😊 thank you ❤️

@alcapone6946 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video Murray. The positives are coming home to your family and having an excuse to go back in better conditions to nail the pin! I can't get over the steering lock though.... I must truly live in the back of beyond 😅

@joanhuggett5164 Жыл бұрын

Great filming, Murray; had us in the thick of it. The summit looked to be a metre away, but... "only half way". So happy that you bailed out; what would we do without Murray and Gerry.

@lyndseywilson9462 Жыл бұрын

Good call, always frustrating when you have done that distance and altitude. Still recall my ascent of In Pinn with some mates and a guide. Weather wasnt promising whole route up and we were fully prepped to retreat but window of calm and views just opened up on Sgurr Dearg and we seized the window successfully. I didnt get a chance to really enjoy the scramble. Too busy assisting the lass freaking out on the rope in front of me. We all cracked it though. Very memorable. Thanks for reminding me with all your banter. Fantastic

@Flash_of_the_peat_hill Жыл бұрын

Only just had a chance to watch this one as we had no signal in Shetland but I loved it! I appreciate the gratuitous footwear shot Murray! I laughed so hard that tea came out of my nose and went all over my lovely La Sportiva Boulders.

@bertifrasilmeye995 Жыл бұрын

Hi, the Scotland top was my highlight !

@o.bsoutdoors3871 Жыл бұрын

Wow, serious stuff, the 360 footage of you both climbing the pinnacle actually made us feel a bit sick😬. Smart mountaineering decisions👍. Always a pleasure to see you and Gerry get together and do what you both do best. We will look forward to the rest of the adventure😊👊👍

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! The following days adventure made up for this one - one of the best days I have had on the mountain for a long time :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

@bethlowell7336 Жыл бұрын

Smart,heads-up climbing. Glad you gave up. I was getting very nervous watching you. The sun will come out and you can try it again. Cheers

@VinK-gf1un Жыл бұрын

As Don Willans used to say: the mountain will still be there tomorrow, just make sure that you are.

@roydini1 Жыл бұрын

I have a pair of those La Sportivas too! Love 'em!!

@lostintransit5822 Жыл бұрын

There are old climbers and bold climbers but no old bold climbers 😂😂love Jerrys defender!

@tonystrange7224 Жыл бұрын

The right call without doubt. The Mountain will always be there for another day and another Scotch Egg. Still a great video Murray, very atmospheric. And loved the retro 70s style Scotland football shirt, with the AC/DC badge 😀. As always stay safe.

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

thanks Tony - the retro shirt is indeed an AC DC Umbro top in homage to their Gig at the Glasgow appollo in 1978 on their Powerage tour (I think 0:) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

@michallowther4160 Жыл бұрын

Really interesting video. I did the Inn Pinn in 2007 with my son .we are decent scramblers but fr this we needed some real climbing expertise so we hired the late great Martin Moran. Weather wise, our day was a carbon copy of yours....fine for about 1500’ but deteriorating as we arrived at the Inn Pinn to full clag, strong winds and about 15 degrees colder than at sea level. I was rather hoping that Martin would call it off but he decided to give it a go. I was in the middle of the rope. In the conditions, I was so terrified that I can remember nothing of the climb as I shivered my way up . This was followed by possibly the ugliest abseil the Inn Pinn has ever seen. Throughout the proceedings , Martin was fantastic. Just wish The weather had allowed us to see what we had achieved. Keep the video’s coming Murray.

@cjd2615 Жыл бұрын

Oh… is that what they call ‘Scottish mist’? So eerie and beautiful, I imagine the mist helps deflect the vertigo!

@BMrider75 Жыл бұрын

A normal day up on the main ridge... When you've got sunshine and fantastic views, THAT'S an abnormal one ! I'd cached food and water at the summit of Sgurr Derrag, and bivvied there overnight on my two day solo full main ridge traverse. Snuggled in my sleeping bag, I watched the Sun set and finally got to see the Green Flash ! Good camera work Murray, thanks.

@Kev_Russ Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to getting maself up there. Hopefully when I eventually do it will be in better weather. Good call chaps. 👏 A wise choice from wise heads. 😉

@andyventures6574 Жыл бұрын

Looked a cracker, loved the shots from Gerry looking down you you

@simonrangeley Жыл бұрын

The joys of the Isle of Mists.

@Hikingjoe383 Жыл бұрын

Great video

@Hikingjoe383 Жыл бұрын

Started a channel myself but a very long way to go in every way, but love the mountains.

@DAoutdoors Жыл бұрын

Hi guys, cracking video as always, I think definitely the right call to not continue with the in pinn. Looked a bit dicey in those conditions, even though you are the Scottish Hillary and Tensing. I will let you decide which one is which! 🤣 Thanks for sharing your adventure and look forward to seeing what’s in store for day two. All the best, Dave 😀🥾⛰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@suebrown3465 Жыл бұрын

Good call! Two different atmospheres above and below I know the camera distorts the images but..that's pretty scary looking That was a big Scotch egg and they always look good! Until the next video..take care 🇨🇦❤️⛰️

@juliebarker-4245 Жыл бұрын

All I can say is better safe than sorry with this one. This is one better done on a more hospitable day. You both made the right decision to abandon this. Stay safe and ATB Murray.

@andygolborne5747 Жыл бұрын

My fist trip to the Inn Pinn was in similar conditions - beautiful in the valley with clouds on the summits. Never having been on the Cuillin before, and armed with more confidence than ability we headed up and into the mist. Up and up; reached ridge and followed a path along until we saw the Inn Pinn looming ahead. Then climbed the front - up the "v diff" which was a wet soapy rock scary horror of a lead with pretty much zero protection until near the top. But, hey, only a v. diff. No wind, though. Got to top, seconded up my partner and we abbed off. Hurrah. Excellent fun. Then the proper fun started - trying to get back down in the clag. Retrace your steps - how hard can it be??? Had 2 goes and lost paths, ending up on steep scree. Then managed to tag on to the back of a guided group after pretty much shouting for help when we heard people passing in the mist. Dropping out under the roof of clouds not too long later it became apparent where we'd gone wrong, but it was a proper lesson in how to not be safe in an unfamiliar environment. In the mist. Amazing place though and have been back a few times since.

@chrisphillips916 Жыл бұрын

Well done, good choice! I'm too stubborn and fat headed to ever turn back so it's best I don't take these challenges on. That is bitter experience speaking. But you're a great example and a bigger man than me. And congrats on the first crooklock for the steering wheel I've seen since my wee Grandad died 22 years ago, you can't be too careful with all that crime on Skye 😂

@karenproctor9642 Жыл бұрын

Good call. There is always another day.

@stewdickson Жыл бұрын

Can't buy wisdom like that gents, good call. Also, I think Alpecin would be interested in sponsoring Gerry's chest hair!

@scrimmy45 Жыл бұрын

I think you made the correct decision to downclimb given those conditions. I was fortunate to get dry, calm , hot weather when I did it. The overhead camera is very misleading in my opinion - yes , it's steep and narrow but the camera makes it look worse than it is.

@jbairdexp Жыл бұрын

I've only had to turn back from the hills a couple of times, but I've never regretted it. 🙂 Looks like you made a sensible decision. Gives you an excuse to return! :-)

@SuperLewis05 11 ай бұрын

Hi mate. I tell everyone I see with one this fact. My campervan was stolen but recovered. That steering lock you have. I had . If I hadn't got it back I wouldn't have known that all they do it cut steering wheel either side and take it off. I now have disk lock

@brettmeikle Жыл бұрын

I got up the Pin in April 2011, during one of the hardest (or at least longest) winters in years. Waterfalls frozen at the coast for example. It was a perfect day, with snow flurries (I'm claiming a winter ascent 😏) and a pair of golden eagles to welcome us. Hoots, fae Tasmania!

@LarryBees Жыл бұрын

at least with the clag you dont see the endless drops on both sides . Good decision 😁

@davids9549 Жыл бұрын

I bailed out before even trying, having got a sight of it from a neighbouring peak. Knowing I'll never get there is somehow comforting, because it takes the pressure off climbing all the Munros!

@anthonysmithyman372 Жыл бұрын

Ooooh Clach Glas next? scared me big style when I did it..

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

tune in next week ;) (one of the best days I have had on a mountain - hope you enjoy it next wee k :)) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

@timrosenburgh8597 Жыл бұрын

Typical weather forecast, always wrong. You both definitely took the right decision to turn back. I'm supprised that you tried it in that clag, but fair play for having a go. It's better to be safe than sorry. Hopefully next time. Look forward to the next one. Stay safe. Atb Tim.

@cumbriancamper Жыл бұрын

The inaccessible pinnacle is accessible👌👍🐶

@ryanjones2627 Жыл бұрын

Murray, I've seen what looks like a Garmin Inreach sat device on your pack in a few videos, wondered if youve ever had the opportunity to use it out in your routes? I know you often hike in some remote locations with poor signal and wondered if you could elaborate on useful or smart things you do to remain safe in these types of environments.

@gediminasgribauskas4714 Жыл бұрын

nice 360 views on pinnacle

@coops1964 Жыл бұрын

My word, that looked incredibly dangerous. I think you were right to turn back. Great informative video though for others to learn from.

@garryhobson4562 Жыл бұрын

Save it for a better day, when you can catch those splendid views.

@kodiak64 Жыл бұрын

When are you going to do An Teallach? In winter ;-)

@LundysWildcampBushcraft Жыл бұрын

That looked like a tuff climb Murray pity the conditions didn't improve bet the view's are spectacular up there can I ask a question what's the best jacket you have used for the outdoors ?? atvb Jimmy 😎😎👍👍

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jimmy Re the jacket - the one in this vidoe is a revolution race model, but have also owned lots from rab to mountain equipment. Lot to choose from and it depends on what sort of jacket you are after . I like all the above brands though and they have all given me decent gear over the years :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

@LundysWildcampBushcraft Жыл бұрын

@@ScotlandsMountains thanks for the reply Murray really enjoying your video's mate 😎😎👍👍

@merkyw4187 Жыл бұрын

Skye :) I spent 4 days in horrendous weather last week, did no peaks and ye both took an intelligent decision not to continue for sure ..looking forward to part 2 :) Even in summer I'd say its way to scary for me. Question though.. I'm presuming from your video you can access the pin without having to cross collys ledge ? Thk god for that. M ☘️

@anthonysmithyman372 Жыл бұрын

Yeah Collies ledge is underneath a separate mountain called Sgurr Mic Chonnich above Coire Lagan. The route taken in this video was from the base of the Glenbrittle hut via the Sgurr Dearg ridge. There are probably 3 or 4 ways to get to the pinnacle 👍

@merkyw4187 Жыл бұрын

@anthonysmithyman372 thk you I didn't know... there's hope for me now lol

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

exactly what Anthony says below Merky - a few different ways to access the Inn Pinn :) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

@teresaharris-travelbybooks5564 Жыл бұрын

Amazing. How did you film that?

@ScotlandsMountains Жыл бұрын

Hi - parts were done with the 360 camera that makes the selfie stick disappear (don't ask me how - its like black magic to me!!lol) Thanks for watching ATB Murray

@Stephen-pp8gm Жыл бұрын

Taking the kids a wild camp om Friday is there anywhere you would recommend close enough to Glasgow n accessable by public transport?

@TG-pd3ft Жыл бұрын

Try MWIS for a good specialist mountain forecast

@TuckRob Жыл бұрын

It's a great shame about the weather when you've invested time and travel but no shame in sensible retreat. I mean most of us would require a general anaesthetic to summit the Inn Pin.