FREEZING 🥶 GALE FORCE WINDS 💨 - Solo Wild Camping in the Lake District
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- čas přidán 20. 04. 2024
- A very windy and freezing solo wild camp in the Lake District at over 800m on Blencathra in my Hilleberg Soulo RL.
Many thanks for watching - Dave
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Glad the wind dropped for long enough to get the drone footage, which was spectacular! Fantastic sunrise and great panoramic views of the mountains; I really liked the contrast with the frosty valleys. Thank you!
Yeah. Great views from up there Liz. 👍
Still the best Dave. Others have come and gone but your films hit the spot every time.
Really appreciate that, Brian. Many thanks 🙏🏻
What an amazing experience for you. So beautiful.
Thank you 🙏🏻
1:42 You know what they say, when youre not yourself, have a Snickers! 😁Great video as usual, cheers for sharing.
Ha ha, nice one glad you enjoyed it 😎👍
that was a great camp, Dave , and what a beautiful view in the morning being able to see such a long way, really nice. I love the views from mountain tops
Dwayne
Cheers Dwayne. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching 👍
Great camp with lovely views again! That sunrise deserves a painting! Thank you! Advice? All I got is don’t stand under a tree durning a lightening storm! 😉
Nice one Dee. And thanks for the advice. I’ll remember that 🤣😁👍
awesome camp , really enjoyed watching , you picked a cracking spot , even though the wind was a pain , I loved the drone footage, some great views , looking forward to the next video
Cheers Stuart. ATB 👍
Hi Dave, fantastic video yet again, atmospheric scenery. It is best to check weather forecast and match it with one's ability and fitness and experience. All the best Dave from Philip.
Absolutely Philip. Thanks for watching 👍
Perfect timing Dave. I was looking for something good to watch 👍🏼
Nice one 😀👍
Dave, another excellent video still my go to channel for inspiration.
Did my own summit camp on Grasmoor 22nd April and experienced that cold northerly wind before descending to cafe in Buttermere the following morning.
Keep the content coming and stay healthy
Sounds like you had a great trip Bill. Glad you’re enjoying my videos and ATB 👍
Another great video Dave, always an inspiration 👍
Big thanks Roger 👍
Fantastic video Dave. The winds lately have just become constant. Hopefully we get some better weather soon. Sun and no wind! Atb, catch up soon
Cheers, Robert👍
Awesome camp Dave. Love the drone footage. I’ve had some decent camps of late so can’t complain 🤣 TFS Steven
Nice one Steven. ATB 👍
Sunset was amazing 🫶🏼
Sunrise was good as well🤣🤣 wait till the end of the vid to comment 🤣🤣
😁👍
Great video Dave. Just a suggestion about the porridge, I use the Quaker sachets and add and mix two teaspoons of Nestle Creamer to the sachet before the boiling water. It's a massive improvement.
Cheers John. I’ll look into that 👍
You are the best in the business at this Dave.
Another great watch...loved it
No drama, no risks taken, you just, as always, call it as it is.
You let the mountains and scenery do your talking and paint your pictures.
The colours of the sky in the evening and morning...sensational.
Hopefully the weather picks up for us all in the next few weeks.
Take it easy mate
👍
Big thanks Simon. Really appreciate that. That’s just how I want it to be. The mountains are the stars, not me. There’s just way too much fabricated drama on CZcams these days and I’m watching less and less other channels. Every video is about a storm or heavy rain and I find them pretty boring, but a lot of people enjoy them and they get tons of views. Just how it is, I guess 🤷♂️. It’s nice to know that people like you still enjoy the way I make my videos despite them being not so attractive to the masses. ATB
@@TheSoloSummiteer It's all about what the person doing the Wild Camping gets out of it.
Your love of the mountains and the environment you are in, shines through in your films.
Has the person who has spent the night in heavy rain, snow or high winds enjoyed their experience?
Probably not...no sleep, cold, no sunsets/sunrises. It may be good viewing for some people but it has a shelf life.
Constantly trying to outdo the last video just for likes or subscriptions..
Each to their own and all that...I know what I prefer to watch...and you are producing it consistently and better than anyone around.
Perhaps title your next camp, " My Hurricane Hell in the jaws of death on Orrest Head" you may just have the next CZcams sensation🤣
@simoneales4566 🤣. There was a video out last year of a bloke who was “pushed to his limits” during a windy camp. Apparently he was praying to god for his life. This guy is supposedly very experienced in the mountains and familiar with the area. I watched it and it was obvious the tent was pitched wrong and whole scenario was a complete farce and set up for drama. He’s gone on to have tens of thousands of subscribers and the video has nearly 2M views. I lost all respect for the guy and don’t watch anymore. This is the way it’s all going.
I know what you mean mate.
Think I've probably watched it😄
I don't pretend to know how having a CZcams channel works but the pressure to constantly produce material must be intense. People obviously approach their filming style in different ways.
You are a reassuring presence in the mountains. Calm and in control...your films reflect this..its a style many people like.
You must take massive pride in the fact that you are an inspiration to thousands of people..that means something.
Anyway...all that matters is that you keep enjoying what you do..if you do that...then we will get the benefits of your great films.👍
Nice one Dave had a bit trouble getting away from the car last time out.left me map so had to go back 🤦🏻these things happen,Lovely Sun rise.
Ha ha, nice one Dave.
Glad to hear it’s not just me that forgets stuff 😁👍
Brilliant video again Dave….you’ll be coming a wind specialist with your recent camps ⛺️that look like a right lose path on the way down. ATB. Jimbow. ❤👌👍
Nice one Jimbo. Glad you enjoyed it pal 👊
Cracking footage using the drone. Loved the sunset and sunrise . I absolutely love your honesty about your fitness level, to me you are super fit but it certainly gives me hope and inspiration. At 57 pushing 58 and after putting weight on over last few years (thankfully I'm losing it, a few stone over last 8 months. My fitness is coming back.
Thanks for taking the time to do the camp, film and edit. It is appreciated. Cheers Sel
Really appreciate that Sel 🙏🏻
I’m not that fit tho. I just struggle on 😁. Anyway, you’re younger than me, so no excuses 😜😁👍. ATB
Fantastic spot Dave… looks like it’s worth the discomfort at 18 minutes in 😁
Yeah. Defo 😁👍
Nice one :) I don’t like getting up for sunrise either. Even though I want to get the nice light for photos, if I stick my head out of the tent in the morning and it’s cloudy I’m usually relieved, because I can stay inside and warm 😅
Exactly Feargus. Same here 😁👍
Hi Dave. Brilliant adventure as always, a great watch to start off the week. You have to love Blencathra, so many routes both up and down. I can’t get my head round why they put barbed wire fence if next to a footpath, it’s just so unnecessary. Thanks for sharing your evening with us.
All the best
Dave 🥾😀⛰🏕️
Nice one, Dave. Glad you enjoyed it. ATB.
Yeah mate not a bagger 💼 😁One of my favourite mountains Blencathra. Re the wind and rain, us wild campers are bleeping sick of it. My last winter camp was two months ago, it was cold but a super morning and no wind on Great Knoutberry in the dales. Atb
🤣👍. Aye. Sick to death of it now 🌧️ 💨🥶 🙄🤦🏻♂️
As always Dave fantastic good to see your drone up too adds loads to your content 👌💪😎
Cheers Neil 👍
North Face do some amazing down tent slippers - one pair of thin socks and those in the tent and your feet will never be cold again - Ive used them in -38 degrees in the Arctic. Toasty.
Thanks for the info, Ben. I do have some Montane down slippers but I forgot to take them 🤦🏻♂️
Another great wild camp Dave. Amazing views and great pitch. Fantastic content.
Big thanks 👍
"Brew with a view!" Fairly new to your channel pal but loving the content so far.👍
Nice one Dudley. Glad you’re enjoying my videos 😎👍. ATB
another wonderful video. epic photography. i have only been to the summit of blencathra once and your video gives me a sense of guilt. in those days of youth i climbed for the sake of it, rather than for being in a beautiful place. need to go back to redress the situation.
Absolutely Gary. Get yourself up there glad you enjoyed. Big thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Can’t believe the Summit Trig stone has been smashed! What a shame 😔
I know 🤦🏻♂️
Hi Dave, great viewing again. Your videos are just lovely 😊
Totally agree with the wind thing. Driving me mad. I also make drone videos for CZcams & it’s been relentless in stopping me filming! 😔
I might pop & see you on 22nd June, if that’s ok, just for a small glass of wine 😉. I’ll be close by. Would love to have a chat for half an hr. If you don’t mind.
Keep the videos coming mate, don’t stop!
Take care
ATB
Dave (dicky bird outdoors)
Nice one Dave. You’re very welcome 🍷 🙏🏻👍. ATB
Opening shot...BANGER 😊. Funny but last Monday was going to do Blencathra via Doddick fell as I think it's underrated and prob ok with pack. ... Last time I was lucky no wind so did the Edge and camped above. But crappy cloud from then on. ...... I didn't do it. I'll tell u why later 😂 Great film mate. Totally a SoloSummiteer classic
Nice one John. It’s a lovely area up there but does get busy. Nice to have it to myself. ATB pal👍
You always put together brilliant content Dave! Class 👏🏼
Camped that exact spot back in September '22. It's brilliant. Bit pathy but nowt you can do about that tbh. The views there are better than the other side 🙂
Hope you're well,
Adge
Nice one Al. Yeah, it’s a busy summit up there. That’s why I went up on a weeknight. Way quieter and had the place to myself. ATB
Great video 👍 Sunset, Sunrise, And you got to use your drone. You always ask for advise in the comment, Don't think you need any! except maybe down booties for the cold feet 😉
Haha. Ive got some down booties but I forgot them 🤦🏻♂️😁. Glad you enjoyed it. ATB
This is going to sound naff and cheesy but hey ho. Thanks so much for this and other videos. I have wanted to get into wild camping for a while, inspired by your videos. Unfortunately health and family issues means that is not possible indefinitely. Watching your terrific videos makes up for this in part and I also find them super relaxing at a stressful time.
That’s very much appreciated. Glad you’re enjoying my videos and hopefully at some point in the future you’ll be able to get out yourself. Look after yourself and big thanks for watching 🙏🏻
"A brew with a view" haven't heard that for a while mate, good to see you out in the lakes again though
Nice one. Many thanks 🫖😁👍
Another excellent video ...brilliant views of the Lake District...but this wind just will not go away..beautiful sunrise and I loved the drone footage with backing music...many thanks for showing the amazing scenery..Best wishes.
Really appreciate that Andy. VBW 🙏🏻
Fantastic video as i always say Dave. Every time i watch one of yours or Andy's videos i tell myself i need to learn some video skills but then when i think about the extra weight and all that running backwards and forwards pollava i just think Naaaah sod that 🤣 I started using those Montbell down slippers last Autumn and through winter and last Thursday was the first tine i didn't take them out with me and really regretted it. They are fluffy clouds of warmth and i very rarely use boots these days and even in trail shoes when its been freezing conditions because my feet have been toasty warm all night they stay warm when i put my trail shoes back on the next morning. They are quite expensive but worth every penny and i keep a pair of plastic decorators shoe covers just in case i need to nip out but if the wind is blowing in the right direction i just piss in my mug and sling it so i don't have to nip out in the freezing cold and rain (You can tell i am council estate scum cant you ) I do draw the line at doing a number 2's in my mug though, well so far anyway .. i am not that common ...Honest🤣
Great to see the Soulo standing proud in 40mph winds too 💪💪💪 Shuuuushhhh dont mention the V word 😉
Haha. Nice one Olan. I bet your morning brew has a bit of a tang to it, in that mug 🥴. Grew up on a couple of council estates meself. Nowt wrong with that 😁. Aye, and the old red Soulo still does the business. Only a red label, too 🤷♂️🤣. ATB pal 🙏🏻
@@TheSoloSummiteer Well i don't drink booze these days Dave, i would rather spend my money on decent gear but i reckon my piss would taste better than some of these overpriced beers they sell in the supermarkets these days 😉
Another excellent video Dave, thank you very much.
Good to see one or two extra angles with a camera going into the tent and walk by the camera and looking forwards to see where you’re going. It makes a bit of a difference. Well done. On top of all that, of course, the drone shots are complete winners. Finally, of course, you spice up the whole video with your wonderful enthusiasm for the great outdoors, and for those of us, who cannot get there you fill the gap.
As always, thanks for the feedback, John. Really appreciate it. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Very Best wishes🙏🏻
Been a while since we had "a brew with a view" - the temptation to say it in my own videos is huge! Love Blencathra, it's like a gatekeeper to the Lakes as you come in from Penrith. We've been up and down it by just about every route I'd say. (but don't come at it from Mungrisdale Common - It's an absolute bog!) Lovely video again, you have the knack of showing the fells off to their best, ATB Roger
Nice one Roger. Glad you enjoyed it. VBW 🙏🏻
Hi Dave , as always stunning scenery and commentary. Love watching your mini adventures.
I was in the lakes last week. . Rain, wind , frost and sunshine . Cant beat it😅😅😅 Thanks again for your vids .
Haha. Fingers crossed for summer coming soon 😁👍
Fantastic video Dave!
Love your “brew with a view” and what a view ❄️☀️🌞
😁🏔️⛺️ 🫖 👍
What a great video Dave really enjoyed it the sunset was amazing and the drone footage was excellent. It’s really tempting me to try wild camping. 👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it. You really should ⛺️👍
Stunning scenery man! Shots and overall atmosphere are amazing!
Thanks a ton 😎👍
Another wonderful video. I’m always moved by your drone footage and accompanying music, you capture it so well. I can’t believe you don’t have so many more subscribers. I was hiking in the Lakes last week and talked to a few people on the trails. I was telling them to watch your videos 😊
Thank you, Judy. That means a lot. I really try to generate emotion with my drone footage and accompany music so I’m glad you can feel this in the video. CZcams is getting more and more difficult with the high drama type of videos (storm camping and heavy rain 🙄) getting the majority of views these days. My videos are of more relaxed nature which is the way I want them to be, so I guess I will always have less views and subscribers. Thanks for spreading the word though, really appreciate it. Very best wishes🙏🏻
Fantastic footage and great spot!
😎👍
Superb views from the summit camp Dave!. Just returned from a family trip to the lakes, so lucky with the weather this weekend. Looked up to Dolly waggon and had memories of your camp up there. Thanks for sharing.
Oh nice one Dave. Glad you had a great trip. ATB
Very good watch informative great position for sunset and sunrise 👍
Glad you enjoyed it 👍
Lightline is the best jacket oot there.!!
Mines kept me cosy 4 years.!!! 🙏❤️🙏
Absolutely, Robert 😎👍
hey Dave, a great video and lovely to see you having a "brew with a view"!😉👌
Hey, thanks Biagio 🙏🏻
Thanks!
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Terrific video as usual Dave. I love the scenic shots, you do it very well to show it all off to it's full potential, glad you managed to get your drone up. And what a cracking sunset and sunrise, bet you were pleased that you set your alarm early in the end? Thanks for a great video, seeing it just makes me want to get out wild camping again asap! 😁
Big thanks Sean. Get yourself out there 😎⛺️🏔️👍
Blencathra! That first opening shot is, shall we say, attention focusing Dave! Looks a great ....but cold.....camp!
Big thanks Kelvin 🙏🏻
Your path back down by the barbed wire fence is the way I took Hayley up to Blencathra. A steep start after sitting in the car for four hours - still don’t think she’s forgiven me. 😂
🤣. You’re a bad man 😆
Another fabulous film, I've been on the summit of Blencathra in the middle of an electric storm, are there still old metal bits of fence up there, I was it's fair to say slightly terrified when I saw them haha
No way Tony. Sounds electrifying ☠️😬😁. Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it. ATB
Another fantastic video Dave. Beautiful sunset and sunrise. Looked like you were really exposed to the elements.
Nice one Peter. Another windy one eh 🤦🏻♂️😁
@@TheSoloSummiteer yeah very windy, wish it would do one. I was camped on Sheffield Pike on Friday night. Windy and very 🥶 cold 😂. Wind dropped off later on and Saturday morning was clear with sunshine 😎
That was a good watch sat in my warm living room. 😊.
It’s been a while since I’ve been up Blencathra, last time was with my Lab, Bruce, who’s sadly gone to doggy Heaven.
You can walk from Threkeld back without going on the road, there’s a path you pickup just below the Blencathra Centre, I’ve done it a few times.
Oh, sorry to hear about Bruce 🙏🏻.
Thanks for the info. I wasn’t familiar with a path back that way. ATB
Great watch Dave ....Beer in my hand enjoying your hike .
me too.. cheers 🍻
🍻 😁👍
Another belter there Dave.. as per👍.
Stiles in Ambleside deffo the best, last time they even threw in a spare sausage for the border collie.. saved me loosing mine🤣🤣
🤣. Quality that Phil 👍
Great one Dave thanks for sharing 👊👍🥃
Another top class video. What’s your future camping plans now you have completed the camp every month for 3yrs Dave
Cheers Rich. Not sure really guess I’ll just keep going for as long as I can ATB.
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18;27 Dave.. the 2 Lakes in the pic one is Derwent what's the other one in the center please? TY.. great video, I've never been up there, maybe one day eh.. Take care man 👍🙏
Cheers Kenny. The other lake is Thirlmere. Glad you enjoyed it as always bud 👊
@@TheSoloSummiteer Thx Dave.. I was thinking Wast Water lol
You are a amazing wild camper atmosphere and footage you bring to your videos is like no other
Really appreciate that Mark. Thank you 🙏🏻
did sharp edge for the first time yesterday. lots of people up there. great walk tho!
Nice one 😎👍. Yeah, that’s why I went up in the week. It’s very popular at weekends.
Great stuff. I am doing the 2 moors way walk this summer over 5 days. ( not wild camping) Its lower level stuff, not mountains but I am after a recommendation for shoes/boots. Any suggestions ?
I was thinking of just doing it in my solomon fell running shoes, but there is no ankle support as such.
Thanks
Great video 🥾⛺️, can I ask you please, what size bag do you have in order to strap foam mat to etc thanks Andy 👍
Cheers Andrew. Thats an Osprey Atmos 50 litre pack 👍
Ģreat watch Dave and stunning views. Brings back fond memories of my Jack Russell Terrier bitch reaching Blencathra summit via Sharp Edge 10 years ago. Hikers with larger dogs were turning back on the Sharp Edge ascent route due to the difficulty of the terrain. Now she is 16 years old and only ventures out on the back lawn at home. Never underestimate a Jack Russell! Thanks for posting.
That’s brilliant, Chris. Love it. Sounds like she’s earned her time on the back lawn after all those adventures in the mountains. ❤️🙏🏻
Your drone shots are incredible is it the dji mini 3 or pro version? Looks 4k so assume it’s one them?
Thank you🙏🏻. Much appreciated. Yes it’s the mini 3 pro 👍
When will these winds stop. April 25th and still freezing cold in the South.
Yeah. Crazy 🥶
Awesome video. Can I ask what stove you used on this camp? Do you rate it?
Thank you. It’s an OEX Heiro. Love it 👍
@@TheSoloSummiteer I thought it looked liked one. Thanks. And thanks for sharing your amazing videos
Hi Dave what rucksack do you use mate
Hi Neil. It’s an Osprey Atmos 50.👍
@@TheSoloSummiteer thanks dave for letting me know ⛰️👊
Hey Dave ♥️
I really enjoyed this video, nice and chilled with such a beautiful sunset, and sunrise, what a reward ❤ Ive never been up Blencathra, but your drone showed it off spectacularly, what a beautiful mountain.
Looking forward to your next one . Im still waiting for you to go up Jacks Rake 🤨
Glad you enjoyed it Keren.
Yeah, you’re not gonna rest until I go up Jacks Rake again are ya 😁👍
This year 🤷♀️🙏 Heres hoping ☺️