Misty Mountain Solo Winter Wild Camping in the Lake District
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- čas přidán 14. 02. 2023
- Solo Winter Camping in my Hilleberg Allak 2
Headed up to the Langdales after work for a winter chill out in the mountains.
Many thanks for watching - Dave
If you enjoyed this video you might like to check out the video of my freezing winter camp at the same place a year earlier.
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one of my faves this one! ATB Dave lad 👍 (yes i watched it again 😊 )
Enjoyed that Dave the low cloud made it very atmospheric. It certainly is a beautiful part of the country 👍👍
When it comes to forgetting things Dave, I think that I would take first prize. Last year I drove for 1 hour to the start of a one day tramp, when I arrived I lifted the hatch back to get my pack and there was nothing there. so I drove back home and got it. It was sitting on the deck waiting for me. So Three hours later, I set off. No matter how good we are at planning, we can still forget things. Enjoyed the video Cheers from the mountains of NZ 😀😀
No way 🤦🏻♂️. Well. That makes me feel a bit better. Only a bit tho 😁. ATB 👍
Always good to get out!!
Enjoyed that one!!!
Enjoyed that and have subscribed so we do not miss the next one.
Thanks for sharing.
Steve & karen
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Big thanks guys 😎👍
Dave!!! My absolute favourite of all the Lake District.
Fab video. Thanks!
Cheers Kelvin 😎👍
Fantastic footage as always Dave, thank you! I would love to see a bonus video of your winter pack load-out at some point if you had the time!
Looking forward to the next one already 💪 🔥
Brilliant video, Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it Steve 👍
Another great vlog Dave ,cheers for sharing
Big thanks Harry 👍
Incredible video, I loved seeing that tarn frozen over!
Big thanks Jonny 👍
I took the family to Langdales over the weekend- terrific climb up to the tarn- you’re our inspiration Dave 👍
Big thanks Dave 🙏🏻
The view of bowfell is great from there , I find at dawn and dusk the feeling in the mountains is special if the weathers on ur side
Know what you mean Bill 👍
Lovely camp again and I didn't have to put me long Johns on to watch it 🤣🤣 xx
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Always enjoy your videos, Dave! Keep 'em coming :) Time away from the rat race is good for the soul, as is wandering the fells. We await the next adventure! :)
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Really enjoyed this video Dave. It’s fascinating to watch you on your solo jaunts. Two things: the peace and all the gorgeous views. Fabulous. Look forward to next walk/camp 🙂🙂🙂
Big thanks Janet 🙏🏻
Nice midweek bonus for us all Dave. Typical Lakes weather but rewarded with some fantastic views in the morning. To have the place to yourself must be a great feeling. Loved the chilled vibe on this video..thanks again for all you do for us👍
Cheers Simon. Glad you enjoyed it 🏔️⛺️👍
Very atmospheric, the view from the tent, with the clouds drifting by, mint 👍
Cheers Paul 😎👍
Another belter Dave! Time out on the mountains is invaluable. It's great that you're juggling things around and finding the time to do it ☺️
Stay safe and well mate,
Adge
Cheers Al 🙏🏻
Watched that Langdales Winter Wild Camp again Dave. Brilliant to look back and compare the same route you took up to Three Tarns and same pitch area but in totally different conditions. Never tire of watching your vids. Love them all.
Big thanks and much appreciated Isobel 🙏🏻
Thank you for another brilliant video. The Langdales are my most favourite place on Earth. Stunning views! Hope you really enjoyed yourself. Take care and look forward to your next adventure 🙏🏻
Big thanks Penny 🙏🏻
Great video, dave.love the way you make it feels like you're walking with you 😉
Cheers Gary 👍
Splendid
Great vid dave can't wait to get back up to the lake soon been out of action recently due to injury and hospital very recently not good for the head space but thanks to you gives me hope and inspiration to get out there when I'm fit and well cheers
Nice one Terry. Hope you’re feeling better soon 👍🏔️🙏🏻
Clagged in or not, still awesome. Good to see you back home in the Langdales again. And yep, the Band is a brute - even coming down!
Cheers Ste. Yeah, forgot to mention coming down, too 😬
brilliant views Dave.. great video as usual.. nothing like a meal and a few glasses of wine 🍷 or 🍻 ATB from across the pond.. ( Canada )
Nice one Kenny 😁👍
As ever, a joy to watch.
Beautiful scenic shots.
Good to.see.someone happy in their hobby.
Cheers
Nice one David 🙏🏻
Great video as always mate 🥰 the footage on the way up is amazing 😍 great spot for a pitch, and loving the allak, I'll definitely be getting a hilleberg either the allak or the staika 👍 that rucksack looks huge on you 🤣🤣🤣 loved the vid mate, that's why we do it 👌 shame about the clag, but still stunning, catch you soon, atb Paul 🙏🏕️🏕️🏕️😁
Haha. Nice one pal. I can certainly recommend the Allak ⛺️👍
Hi Dave, Another great video! I was up there on the 27th Jan, looked similar weather to you had. I had a cracking day over pike o'blisco and the crinkles with a beer in front of the fire in the old ghyll. 👍
Nice one John 👍
That was a beautiful morning view. Always enjoyable Dave thanks 👍. Be well my friend ✌️
Thanks Norman 👍
Beautiful views and a great video, we staying up in the langdale valley in September, so it’s great to see what we will experience 😊
Nice one Karen 😎👍
Your videos lend themselves so well to modern big telly’s Dave, ace to see you out in your happy place. The colour blue sure suits you sir, ohhh blue puffy sir, up a mountain sir ohhh suits you 😉
😆. Thank you sir 🙏🏻😁👍
Love the top wine tip. :)
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Brilliant video as always, I love the langdales 👌
Big thanks as always Ravenna 👍
Still a nice night in the hills Dave. Actually loved the conditions. Moody. Not rain! ....looked ...well. like the Lakes 👍....oh. And that bottle looks ideal. I used a plastic bottle for my wine last time but that's a definite upgrade
Yeah, know what you mean John. Glad you enjoyed it 👍
@0:03 Been to Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel many times...I used to deliver produce to them and many places around the lakes...Going there driving in towards Great Langdale was always a real treat on the eyes for me...
That’s brilliant Mark 👍
I actually enjoyed this video even though it was mainly in the clag..it got me thinking about when I would be out on my own either camping or photographing...my happy places...loved the big reveal of the wine lol...Best wishes
Haha 🍷. Cheers Andy 👍
Clouds, mist, fog and clag.
I like it all. And I don't mind a drizzle either,
so long as I don't get wet and cold. (LOL)
Haha. Know what you mean 😁
Another great video. My favourite was your winter one at three tarns, my wife is pleased you have brought hotpot and not just sandwiches she's a nurse and goes mad when you only have a sandwich in freezing temps😁❄️❄️
Haha. Thanks guys 🥪 😁👍
Best bit about this video was when you walked up to the tent for the first time when the door was open. Anyone who wild camps knows looking into your tent looks soooo inviting and welcoming. The rest of the video wasn’t too bad either 👍🏼
Know what you mean Gary 😁⛺️👍
Another great video Dave.
I have two lists for my stuff. One I use to tick off when I pack my stuff at home and the other for when I leave my car.
Very wise T. I’d probably forget the list 🤦🏻♂️😁
@@TheSoloSummiteer 😂😂😂
Well Dave that was another great camp. Great fun hanging out with ya. I really like that area , I can see why you go there a lot. I would too. I will see you on the next adventure. Have a great one my friend.
Dwayne
Cheers Dwayne 😎👍
The Lake District looking at its best. A bit of slog up to the top but really worth it for the scenery. Cheers Dave.
Absolutely Stan 👍
The Band is a slog, you're right...and you walk a lot faster than me! You've got a fair turn of speed on when pitching the tent too! 😆😉 I love the wine tip someone gave you. I immediately started thinking, have I got a water bottle big enough to carry a whole bottle of wine... imagine requesting one in a gear shop that's the right size?! 😉 It is frustrating when it gets clagged in but I must admit it's always quite atmospheric and somehow quite tranquil. I haven't been up Bowfell that way for ages - you've jogged me to go back there. Stunning photo of the view first thing - one of those photos which will always trigger a memory. And don't laugh (well, you can do if you want!) but another tip for your cracked fingertips/hands... moisturise! As always, thanks for sharing your trips, Dave, really enjoy the video and the relaxed natter in the tent, and I agree entirely - I'd rather be up there in whatever weather than anywhere else. I hope that was a dark chocolate roll!
Haha. Big thanks Irene. Not sure if I have any room left in my rucksack for a bottle of moisturiser 🧴 😁👍
@@TheSoloSummiteer 😂😂 well, you look as if you’re carrying a flat bed truck anyway! Joking aside though, I think it’s meant to be something you do at home 😂. And you don’t want the cracks to get infected… I sound like a fuss pot! 😎😂
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Brilliant watch again Dave beautiful scenery, and the tip in one of your videos about lanyards for mittons is a game changer for me I suffer from raynauds so purchased some and superb for checking routes on me phone easy off easy back on cheers for that Dave 👍👍
Brilliant Mark. Happy to help 👍
Hi Dave, I said to decant the wine into a wine platy.... you said it was sacrilege!🤣🤣
Best tip I can give you on this video, is leave the wine at home!😲 It's bloody heavy and lowers the metabolic rate... therefore making you colder than you need be, dehydrates you and it's more likely you'll need a pee in the night. 🤔
Plenty more tips for you if you want them😂
Enjoyed the video, tek care
Cheers Alistair 👍
It is sacrilege. But leaving it at home is even worse. No more tips. Please 😜🤣🍷👍😁. ATB 😁
Great video mate ☺️
Have to agree the path up to bowfell was really tough also in 35 degree heat 🥵 we took a detour round the climbers traverse and on to the great slab, awesome walk.
Great pitch and great video 👍 atb
Nice one Craig. Climbers traverse is a cool route 😎👍
The Band is indeed a right slog! Really rewarding when not tops out at three tarns though. Perfect spot for a breather.
Aye 👍
Looks like it was worth getting out even though it was claggy on the top, especially on the walk down. You're right about those cakes, there's no such thing as one!!
Haha. Absolutely not, Liz 😁👍
Congratulations on 1M views on your channel. Keep up the great work.
Big thanks Jessica 🙏🏻
Shame about all the clag Dave, still great to get out in amongst the mountains, great area in the Langdales, was thinking about going up there to camp, so I can get to the summit of bowfell the next morning, great video mate, atb Mick 👍
Cheers MIck 👍
I don’t mind a claggy camp Dave especially when it opens up , very atmospheric indeed. I bet you sleep well with a bottle of wine onboard lol atb Dave
@@BorderRambler haha. Slept a bit better than usual Dave 😁🍷👍
heading up to the Lakes for a week later this month. Langdales will definitely be on the menu. Taking my Allak 3 - fortunately my partner carries the poles and pegs. Tent makers need to make them in half sizes so that you've got a of bit extra room. 1.5 person for a single person tent, 2.5 person for a 2 person tent etc. Unless you want the feeling that you're back in the womb! Thanks for the great content :)
Haha. Know what you mean. Cheers Dean 👍
My favourite place in the Lakes, went to that exact spot last year February 25th.. day before my birthday and it was thick with snow. Going again this year hopefully on 27th, take the Monday off work so its quiet(er). Wanted to show you a photo of my dog halfway up the band looking over to pike o blisco but can’t upload photos on here.
Anyway i agree the band is a right old slog and i find it a bugger coming down too coz have to keep mutt on lead… farmers a bugger and threatens to shoot your dog but coming down there with dog on lead is hard.
As usual though great video. Atb
Cheers Phil. Yeah coming down not great with. ATB 👍
Okay Dave, my main inspiration from this one? Go back to a previous pitch I’ve enjoyed. Never done it before! Done 25 camps in the lakes, all in different spots. Especially relevant given my last three camps have been problematic / nightmareish!
I always take a soft canteen bottle with me. Purely to decant my piss 😂
Haha. Nice one Simon. I rarely go back myself but sometimes it just makes things easier when you just need to chill.
Haha. The old piss decanting route. I know it well 😆👍
I did wonder at the beginning why your straps were hanging below your rucsac. I once forgot fuel for my stove, had to survive on 2 Mars bars and a flapjack! Thanks for sharing.
Haha. Sometimes we just have to get by on what we have. All builds experience 👍
Thanks!
Much appreciated Hooch 🙏🏻
Anther good 'un Dave despite the clothing loss. We are going to the Langdales tomorrow for a couple of days staying at my son's timeshare at the Langdale Estate. We went into the hotel about 3 weeks ago when I uploaded my 2nd ever you tube vlog of our trip to Rydal Cave. Not to your high standard and never will be I haven't the time lol. Might take the grandkids to Cathedral Cave and record that. Looking forward to the next one.
That’s brilliant. Have a great time you guys 😎👍
Great video Dave. Certainly is a slog going up The Band . I've done it a couple of times but only with a day pack. Big respect to you carrying a camping rucksack. Have you ever gone up Bow fell via The Great Slab? Cracking route in dry conditions. I noticed you have been using Expedition foods dehydrated meals. Have you tried Summit to eat and Real Turmat? They're proper tasty too. Missus and I use Base Camp online. Really good and sometimes have offers . Keep up the great work mate . Throughly enjoyable viewing
Cheers Steve. I’ve done the climbers traverse to Bowfell. Thanks for the heads up on the meals. I’ll check them out. ATB 👍
Think it was crinkle gill where your famous nose shots were? Totally agree with you concerning the band, bit of a slog but awesome mate, I went up to bowfell in hot weather last summer, it was tough 😂, everytime I see your tent I get excited, definitely getting one soon, love the wine bag 😂😂😂😂😂, if I drank that much I would fall into the tarn, great film as usual pal, all the best mate
Haha. Big thanks HS 👍. What are the nose shots?
@@TheSoloSummiteer funny camera angle sometimes when you where hiking up the gill, showing underneath your nose
@@Marksnowden1 oh😬. Oh yeah 🤦🏻♂️😆👍
Hi Dave, got to this one late but enjoyed it nevertheless 👌🏻..special place the Langdales. Glad to see you got your buff back, crazy how you get attached to the little things in your kit I’m the same😂
The changeable weather this time of year in the lakes can be tough can’t they…I’ve just had to abort the 2nd night of a two nighter round Fairfeild the cross winds were insane so I called it & walked in…killer after all the planning but safely 1st. Enjoyed a great night one in the Priests hole cave though…have you been over that way? Another great area for views round the horseshoe 👌🏻
Take care buddy & thanks for sharing 👍🏻
Sounds cool J 😎. ATB 👍
Hi Dave, regarding the hands and cold, have you thought about a pair of ‘Sealskinz’ gloves. The ‘photographers’ gloves have a peel back flap on the thumb and forefinger to peel back and expose the digits in order to control camera etc. built in magnets hold the flaps back. The fingers can still get cold but it minimises exposure as rest of hand stays warm and allows for the extra finger control. Valoret gloves are an alternative make but more expensive.
Just a thought. Hope you are well. Looking forward to your next one. Cheers, Ian
Thanks for the info Ian. Much appreciated 👍
Love your uploads. They give me a fix while I wait for the nicer months.
Can you give a link for the game changing wine pouch please?
Cheers. It’s a Platypus Duolock 1 litre 👍
Well hello from the Isle of Man then.. I’ll wave next time 😅
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another great video Mr Solo! Gutted about you losing your buff 😥 nice to be able to get out and have a bit of head clearing time. That photo you took from the tent 👌🏻👌🏻 just wondering what you do for a job being able to leave midday on a Friday (i'm only jealous) :) x
Cheers Nic. I can only leave on Friday if I do extra hours in the week. I’m an engineer. Glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻
@@TheSoloSummiteer well it's nice that you're able to accrue the hours, certainly lovely to get an early finish on a Friday! :)
Elon wants to colonise Mars 23:42 Dave “hold my Jetboil”
Haha. That was the sunrise on the mist. Gave it that pink hue 😎👍
Always enjoy your vids👍.I was out at the weekend managed to dodge the clag with a move from borrowdale over to hartsop was the maiden voyage of my new niak and it was brilliant.im in the langdales in a cpl weeks looking forward to it.where did you get the wine bottle from looks a bit more robust than the 1 I use and I'd hate to spill mine or get a leak lol
Cheers Craig. Got it from Gaynor Sports in Ambleside 👍. Have a great trip 🏔️
@@TheSoloSummiteer cheers👍
Moisturiser and luekotape if your fingers/hands crack up, as you describe; eczema does the same for me. Thanks for uploading, Dave. 🏴⛰👍
Cheers Nick 👍
I once drove 4hrs for a camp got out the car and realised I'd forgot me boots, I drove in trainers and left the boots outside at home , done tbe walk and camp in Nike white trainers. Luckily, it stayed dry.
No way, John. At least you salvaged it. Nice one 👍
Great video as always , any details on the wine carrier
Cheers Paul👍. It’s just a plastic reusable water (wine) carrier 🍷 😁
Lovely! I'm surprised that you don't hank your guy lines when you [pack your tent away - saves having them muddled up !
Thanks Angela. I can’t be bothered. I just sort them out when I get back 👍
Cool vid Dave what’s the best place to park overnight in that area?
Cheers Dave. I use the NT car parks 👍
I'm OLD and enjoy watching your channel from my couch in front of fire. Were you concerned about one tent line rubbing on rocks and fraying?
Don’t worry. I know what you mean. I was aware of it and it was fine. ATB 👍
Nice vid as usual Dave. By the way i have just put an X mid 2 person with mesh inner on eBay that i have never used. If you are interested i can do you a good deal. Its a lot more room than the Duomid and its got 2 porches and 2 doors and its lightweight and handles the wind well too.
Nice one Olan. I appreciate the offer but I’ve already got 5 tents on the go 🤦🏻♂️😁. ATB bud 🙏🏻
When my fingers start cracking in cold weather I find O’Keeffe’s Working Hands really helps, not sponsored I buy my own.
Cheers Tony 👍
I tell you what it is Dave, I've got your marvel buff , I picked it up on way up The Band I spoke to you on way up as you where on way down on Saturday morning , I was the numpty who told you i had kipped on scaffell in a winter storm without tent
That’s great. At least a sheep didn’t eat it 🐑😁👍
@@TheSoloSummiteer I can get it back to you somehow
That would be brilliant but I don’t want you to be out of pocket. Would you mind posting it and I would pay the postage?
@@TheSoloSummiteer don't worry about it Dave, it won't cost much and the pleasure will be mine to see it back in your videos as it is an unusual buff
Would you be able to message me on Instagram or email to thesolosummiteer@yahoo.com 👍
Dave new to wild camping. I have wanted to do three tarns Bowfell after seeing it in a wainwright book. Did you park your car a the hotel and was there a charge
Thanks
Kenneth. I parked at the NT car park at Dungeon Ghyll 👍
@@TheSoloSummiteer thank you and thank for the inspirational videos
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Looking at Your last impressions I ask myself why anyone would want to leave this place. And still we did.
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I'll watch later. I'm off to a live chat with TBP. See Yer
👍 TBP? 🤔
@@TheSoloSummiteer The Behavior Panel ( three Americans, - that's why they're missing the "u" - , one Brit) talking this time about the case of missing Nicola Bulley
@@medievalladybird394 ahhh. Ok 👍
Dave, what's the dark coloured Berghaus jacket I see you wearing at 10:50?
Berghaus Mens Pravitale 2.0 Fleece Jacket 👍
How are you finding the hilly
Love it 😎⛺️👍
What’s that wine plastic carrier, need. one
Platypus Duolock soft bottle 1 litre
@@TheSoloSummiteer thank you
So, was one of the herdies wearing Your buff?
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If you drive up on a Friday afternoon after work and camp on the mountain Friday night, do you usually drive back home on the Saturday afternoon?
Are you not tempted to camp out on the Saturday night too, having driven all the way to the Lake District?
I did that quite a few times in the summer. I’m usually pretty knackered after one night after a trip to the mountains and very little sleep so just head home, sort all my kit out then back to work on Monday.
@@TheSoloSummiteer ….yeah, that makes sense.
The lakes are around 7hrs drive for me though, each way, so I have to make more of a trip of it.
A bigger tent is always better for winter camping
Yeah, defo 👍
Must get tiring holding your phone everywhere and not actually enjoying been outdoors
I do enjoy the outdoors. I love it 👍
I've done the band four times Dave, I thought it was just me that found it tough and never ending!!
No John. First bit is a slog. Up or down 😬
My knees filled up with fluid to protect them one day coming down and same thing with my walking partner. Its a funny incline and really rocky isn't it after halfway down.
Great video mate! Can’t believe you’ve been out 5 times already this year, I’m making too many excuses I haven’t been out yet.. 🤣 looking forward to the next vid..🎥🏕️
Haha. Good luck. Get yourself out there ⛺️🏔️👍
Great vid as ever mate.
And yes. It’s a slog. Big time. Managed it with the kids last year and tbf to them they did wonderfully well. But they (and I) were at their limit towards the end. 🤣💪🏕️
Aye. Know what you mean 🥵😁👍