Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
I sometimes wonder why I climb mountains (especially in condition like today!). I don't get the same urge to wake in the middle of the night to go to the Gym or any other exercise for that matter. I look at what science says on why I drove miles the night before to a freezing snow car par, then got up before the birds to head out up a hill in type II conditions !!
In this video, I head into the mountains to explore what’s actually happening to your brain and body during a hike. From the first few steps to the final push to the summit, science shows that every stage of the climb is changing you—physically and mentally. Some interesting science I discovered .....
This is also a good example on why I dont pack away my winter gear until May is out (Ne'er cast a clout till May be oot" - or something along those lines!!). Cramps and axe packed as well as all the winter gear which was required. Stay safe out there
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
Follow me on the below links:)
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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 11/04/2026
I sometimes wonder why I climb mountains (especially in condition like today!). I don't get the same urge to wake in the middle of the night to go to the Gym or any other exercise for that matter. I look at what science says on why I drove miles the night before to a freezing snow car par, then got up before the birds to head out up a hill in type II conditions !!
In this video, I head into the mountains to explore what’s actually happening to your brain and body during a hike. From the first few steps to the final push to the summit, science shows that every stage of the climb is changing you—physically and mentally. Some interesting science I discovered .....
This is also a good example on why I dont pack away my winter gear until May is out (Ne'er cast a clout till May be oot" - or something along those lines!!). Cramps and axe packed as well as all the winter gear which was required. Stay safe out there
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
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 11/04/2026
