Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
Ten years ago I climbed this line for the first time with Gerry, our climb was documented on the TV later the same evening!! It was an amazing day on one of Scotland's classic winter routes.
We head back on this video on what would turn out to be arguably an even finer ascent of the Jewel of a mountain :)
Was it tougher this time — or have we just changed?
If you’ve enjoyed the journey, you can support the channel by buying me a coffee — it genuinely helps more than you know. - buymeacoffee.com/scotlandsmountains
VIDEO FROM 10 YEARS AGO - youtu.be/5ffHpCfVyD8?si=Z4ujhksZLP3Q-Ulc
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A special thanks to Gavin McCloy for use of his composition :
"Scotlands Mountains"
Please click here for this music - https://linktr.ee/gavinmccloypiano
NB -The content within is strictly only reports from my trips out detailing the days we have had. They are not intended as guides or routes to be used by others - rather memories of my trips. Not all videos are shot recently and some are form months or even year ago. Take care and be responsible for your activities. Be safe and prepared and have a great time in the Great Outdoors :) walked in 14/02/2026
00:00 Introduction - 10 year previously
00:36 present day - scotland
03:06 leaving the bikes and walking to Ben Lui
05:43 gearing up for the climb
07:08 starting central gully on Ben Lui
08:30 the difficult section below the cornice
10:16 Summit of Ben Lui
12:25 getting pumped on the route
Ten years ago I climbed this line for the first time with Gerry, our climb was documented on the TV later the same evening!! It was an amazing day on one of Scotland's classic winter routes.
We head back on this video on what would turn out to be arguably an even finer ascent of the Jewel of a mountain :)
Was it tougher this time — or have we just changed?
If you’ve enjoyed the journey, you can support the channel by buying me a coffee — it genuinely helps more than you know. - buymeacoffee.com/scotlandsmountains
VIDEO FROM 10 YEARS AGO - youtu.be/5ffHpCfVyD8?si=Z4ujhksZLP3Q-Ulc
Follow me on the below links:)
Instagram - instagram.com/scotlandsmountains
Twitter - twitter.com/steamingboots
Facebook - facebook.com/steaming.boots.71
Flickr - flickr.com/photos/scotlandsmountains
A special thanks to Gavin McCloy for use of his composition :
"Scotlands Mountains"
Please click here for this music - https://linktr.ee/gavinmccloypiano
NB -The content within is strictly only reports from my trips out detailing the days we have had. They are not intended as guides or routes to be used by others - rather memories of my trips. Not all videos are shot recently and some are form months or even year ago. Take care and be responsible for your activities. Be safe and prepared and have a great time in the Great Outdoors :) walked in 14/02/2026
00:00 Introduction - 10 year previously
00:36 present day - scotland
03:06 leaving the bikes and walking to Ben Lui
05:43 gearing up for the climb
07:08 starting central gully on Ben Lui
08:30 the difficult section below the cornice
10:16 Summit of Ben Lui
12:25 getting pumped on the route
