2 Night Deep Snow Adventure • A Solo Mountain Camping Trip
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
- My first experience of deep snow, and wow was it hard work! But so beautiful. On this trip I learnt how difficult post-holing is, had to decide on an entire new route from scratch due to my original plan being inaccessible due to snow drifts, had two camps around 400m on Arenig Fawr and visited a snowy mountain lake
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"Dispite what the media will have you think, there's a lot of good in this world, a lot of kindness" Thank you for sharing that message. Lovely videos, Claire. :)
Whatever. Stay focused hippy
I am 75 years of age and have been a lifelong hillwalker. At the age of 70 I had FINALLY had it with the misery of wet / freezing feet. I noticed that here in Scotland, stalkers favoured "wellies" in the hills and they swore by them. Not your ordinary hardware shop wellies but top of the range green padded ones typically found in riding / field sports type shops. So I decided to become one of the "green welli brigade." I bought a pair a size too big so that I could wear plenty of socks for extra comfort. I took a pair of scissors to them and cut them down to about 2" above average boot height, so as to avoid the chafing associated with long wellies (at their tops). I have never looked back since using them. They are very comfortable. I only wear them in wet and snowy conditions. I never have the misery of wet feet now. They have excellent vibram type soles. I wish I had discovered this trick 60 years ago !!!!😭 Waterproof boots and waterproof socks are non-existent in my experience.
You need RedWing boots. Worked in them 37 years outside. Trust me......
You, Sir, are an unintended inspiration.
As a swede. Don’t wear willies in snow, especially not large amounts of snow. In other weather they are great. But not snow and ice.
You want boots. With a sole with really good grip (or you will slip and fall on the ice / compared slippery snow) and you want boots you can tie up really well so it’s stable, or you will slip and fall.
If you want them waterproof go with gortex boots.
But waterproof only is a concern while it’s still relatively warm.
If it’s around -10 or lower, then the snow is powder dry. And the air cold enough that the snow on your boots, hat or shoulders doesn’t get warm enough to melt.
It remains powder dry. And wet feet or gloves isn’t a concern, unless you get snow on the inside of them if you fall or something.
Willies are great for loads more weather conditions then people think. But don’t bring them to go skiing in Sweden in winter, it’s not a good idea.
Thanks for this information
@@IQzminus2 Rubber boots (with felt liners) are really good for winter. Dont know why you think otherwise? its the main footwear of the finnish military, and as far as I know the swedish military also uses them in the winter. Dont you think that they know a thing or two about winter? Naturally occurring snow is very rarely so slippery that a good rubber boot wouldn't work - and at that point the boot wouldnt either.
This is the first time I’ve come across somebody who shows how difficult it can be while at the same time showing somebody like me, who isn’t particularly rugged or intense, finding incredible adventures in the wild. Thank you. This has made me feel like I could do it.
I bet ya that claire could be in the worst of moods but still come across as charming. I haven't seen anyone face their fears and embrace the suck quite like she does. She will thank a waterfall for being there for her to enjoy, this world needs a lot more people like Claire the Wild beare.
I love your willingness to adapt your plans for safety, and determination to enjoy the new situation and circumstances ❤
Hello Claire, never seen any of your videos before. I adored this. Your voice is so calming, you are not egotistical, and your film making is very impressive. What did I love most? When you said there are a lot of good people in this world, despite what the media tell us, a lot of kindness. You were surrounded by snow, and I melted when you said that. ❤
Hello :) Aw thanks so much, so glad you liked it. I believe that most people are inherently good, or at least trying their best to be, but we are so bombarded with the bad all the time it can be easy to forget 💚Thanks for watching my lil vid and hope you have a lovely week ~ Claire
Everyone is an adventure 👍
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@@WildBeare Hi Claire love to you both, you are right we are always bombarded with bad/upsetting news, they believe that 3 men robbed a hiker is selling news and not 3 men helped a stranded hiker to safely dose not. X
@ My Cancer Journey I hope you make a full recovery xx ♥️
Life isn't meant to be easy, it's meant to be lived. Sometimes happy, other times rough... But every up and down you learn lessons that make you strong. Then the fun really begins. Thanks for making it fun. Friends from Florida USA 🌴
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How does a complete stranger from USA who does not know UK history / just hoping I can cheat ask you Claire about mtn names, landscape names please?
I'm a nobody. Love helping others as I was a nurse to provide for my family. Nursed in emergency room, home health, nursing home, orthopedic as I casted broken arms n legs, and did surgery nursing.
I find no matter how much kindness I try and do for others, many have paid back five fold.
Clarie why watch news when I can learn about where you hike and camp, I can live your adventures through your narration and crystal clear video. Plus you've got a sense of humor I enjoy.
Thank you for you Claire your videos are truly appreciated
You are not a nobody. 👌
Nobody is nobody
@@Gregg4886 100% nobody thanks for noticing
@monsieurfoupierre I said what I meant, meant what I said, nobody, getting my leg amputated want to make fun of that? Maybe about my youngest son that died. Life is a gift.
@@chrisgonecamping do not know what you mean - I was being nice saying no one is insignificant - I don't understand you being upset - anyway wishing you well
Dear Claire, I'm very, very impressed! What you gifted us with this time really feels like "Great Cinema". What an artist you have become, how inspiring your stories. Thanx!
Thanks so much, so glad you liked it, thank you for watching :D
You blow me away with your appreciation of life and your sheer toughness. I know how hard walking through snow is.
I really enjoy your videos. They just make you want to get out there! Thank you so much.
I drove trucks in the Canadian north so passing on some tips for getting out of snow and mud when alone in the back end of nowhere! Tools needed: collapsible shovel, good quality, and a good quality (lightweigh) collapsible saw with a pretty coarse blade. For snow, remove snow in front or behind the wheels as best as possible. With the saw, cut down branches from available trees, preferably pine or spruce, and cram the branches under the tyres best as possible. Make a short trail of branches. Yes, it takes a bit of preparation, and hopefully, there are donor trees around, but it is incredible how much traction the branches provide. The vehicle just pops out! For mud lay the branches on the mud. Again it works really well. Hope this helps.
Claire I'm so glad you realized that a good tent is worth the extra cost. Having a tent you can depend on makes camping life so much better.
Yehh I feel so safe and secure in it, it really is worth it for this kinda stuff. Although I'm really looking forward to carrying lighter tents in the spring hehe.. bit heavy for me this
It’s totally worth it, Claire.
The hardships you face now are creating amazing memories, and will allow you to share these with friends and family
What doesn't kill you... makes you stronger. Another great adventure. Thanks for sharing :)
Hi Robb, agreed :) thanks so much for watching :D
👍 A well, perhaps over used (throw away?) expression .. the applications and implications thereof are wide to say the very least.
The 'tempering' of steel strengthens it. Over tempering, the very opposite .. a case of the envelope being pushed too far.
'What doesn't kill you makes you stronger'. Yep. However, when it does, it's with an absolute finality from which there is no return.
I Love how you can just adjust your plans when things don't go the way they are supposed to.That is something we can all apply to our everyday life.
Dear Claire, for these kinda conditions you need snowshoes, then you can do it! With the right equipment YOU can do anything. Your thoughtful decisions and cool judgement of the situation ... great! Best examples. Thanks for being around! Keep on going!
I was looking to see if somebody mentioned snowshoes! Exactly right!
Not so obvious in this video, but I have noticed that each time you leave camp you ensure that you leave nothing behind. Growing up in South Africa and having hiked so many miles through the stunningly beautiful, rugged mountain ranged dotted around the country, I am reminded of the National Hiking Way Board's mantra at the time - "Take only photos, leave only footprints".
I was forced indoors many years ago by an Irish skin not taking kindly to an African sun but am hopeful that now living in the UK, I can pick up where I left off - albeit a lot older and not quite so fit :)
You have inspired me Claire. Thank you for that!
“A lot of kind people in this world” is so important fir us all to remember. Nicely put Claire.
Also amazing the difference a week makes having driven through that area after you.
Heyy yeh I can't believe how fast it all disappeared 😄crazy. Thank you for watching my lil viddy :)
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Love your spirit of adventure and pushing your comfort zone, your videos are inspiring 🙂🙏
The pursuit of comfort is what makes us grow old quicker! Taking the car to the shops instead of walking, taking the lift instead of the stairs!! Keep living young 😊
Love your spirit. I have an adventure motorcycle that challenge myself on now. Used to do a lot of backpacking but now most of my camping is off the back of the motorbike far off the beaten path. There definitely is something about being “safe and comfortable” all the time that I don’t like either. Stepping outside your comfort zone and challenging yourself makes life so rewarding. Everyone always asks me about my trips because they’re too worried to step outside their comfort zone. You never lose your comfort zone, it’s always there for you to return to after you’ve stepped outside it. That distinction is something i think a lot of people don’t realize which is why you, me and others enjoy those steps outside so much! Keep up the amazing videos.
There is something very special and genuine about you Claire, incredibly natural in front of the camera and brave to boot. Thanks for the content
Aw thank you so much, thanks for sharing my lil trips with me :)
Claire you never cease to amaze me, always pushing yourself and coming through all your trials and tribulations with that awesome smile on your face, keep taking us with you, good luck and best wishes for all you do in the future
Thank you Mick, tis all (mostly) good fun 😅 hope you're having a nice week :)
Dude...its staged. Adorable you think this shit is authentic though.
@@tbone6924 “dude”, that’s a fancy stage set, where do I buy one? 😂
@@tbone6924 What a nasty nasty comment from a nasty nasty person.
I stumbled upon your videos in UA-cam recommendations and I am delighted. You don't have the pathos and other falsity like in other videos about hikes, where people spend the night "without much". The average hiker will 100% of the time have exactly what you have: tent, sleeping bag, gas stove, etc. Simplicity, your point of view, the beauty of the landscape - this is what makes your videos so attractive. Thanks for the positive. You are incredible. Greetings from Ukraine.
Hello, welcome to my lil channel, so glad you like my videos and thank you for your kind words, means a lot :) Best wishes from UK 💚🌿
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Slava Ukraine !!!!!!
I loved this video and your message at the end. I find solace and peace in the outdoors by myself and it's the only way to quiet my mind, I feel anxiety and depression lift from my soul. I feel at peace when i watch your video's. Thank you.
WildBeare, you & your videos are so unique. I love watching them. I love your inspiration & spirit. Very meditative.
Looking back in my life, i must admit one of my life's greatest blessing has been the kindness of others. Mostly strangers.
Always be the wild, unique, beautiful soul that you are. Thank you for your presence.
Definitely needed snow shoes for that hike! I've yet to do a good overnight in the snow, but plenty of summits in the New Hampshire White Mountains. The difference that snowshoes, microspikes and/or crampons makes is pretty significant. But it was certainly gorgeous out there!
Yeh I really did! I've never used them as I've never encountered this kinda snow before but I have them on my list of stuff to get.. along with a shovel for the car haha! It really was beautiful wasn't it 🤍
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@@WildBeare snow shoes or crampons would be the kit to have in those conditions. Add it to your kit wish list!
Can recommend Kartoolas (spelt incorrectly) USA brand of crampons.
Brilliant video work once again coupled with quite inspiring narrative. Well done
@@WildBeare Sticking the floor mats from your car foot wells under your wheels in snow is a good one if you can get them out. Might wreck them but if its an emergency that is a small price to pay. My father did it in a snow storm and it worked in his old Volvo.
As a Canadian (northern Ontario) I would've taken snow shoes--but I guess you're not anticipating those kind of snow drifts in the British Isles...great video...
I've watched a lot of your vlogs now and i've just realised why; it isn't the just the stunning scenery (thank you for taking us to such beautiful places) it's your relaxed unpretentious style. Your efforts and enthusiasm are appreciated. Kind regards, Simon of Suffolk.
Hi Claire, Over the past couple of weeks I’ve started at the beginning of your journey, watching every video, I love how your confidence grew to be on camera, the quality of the filming and editing gets better as you go along your journey. Your doing fantastic I lovey your channel, so uplifting, stay safe🏕️🧎🏽♀️🦉🦆🐛🪲🦌🐑🐿️ 🥰
Your videos are works of art. Postholing is extremely difficult. You're a fierce adventurer; glad I found this channel. ✌️
Aw thank you so much! Yeh it is.. never experienced it before and didn't even know what postholing was until after this trip, real hard
You’re a beautiful soul Claire. Watching you push your personal boundaries is inspiring….. who wouldn’t want adventure and freedom of choice.? It’s what many yearn for and you show us what we can all do if we so wish x
Thank you Graham 🤗 yehh I feel very glad that I get to do these lil trips. Hope you're having a nice week :)
The bear girl fell from the sky into the snow! 🆗👍🌲🎶🦋🔥🐻🌼💖
Hi Claire, Many Thanks for taking me on this fantastic Adventure, Your such a Brave Lady with the voice of an Angel,
Yes she does have the voice of an angel - I could listen to her all day. Also wisdom and courage.
Hi Claire, with more than 50 years of hiking and camping under my belt. One of the most valuable lessons I learned was the importance of good guide ropes and pegs. The pegs that come with modern tents and tarps are always way to short regardless of the spin surrounding their design benefits. Personally I choose to carry a little more weight in my ropes and peg length, knowing my tent is secure all night and not so noisy. AND I never leave home without my earplugs. Thank you for sharing all your wild adventures.
Hello 🤩 I love your little films ! I love that you invite us along ,say Goodnight🌚 and Good morning 🌞each time and include us on the adventure ! Your Cinematography & editing is most excellent and I also like the music !
I find myself binge watching at least 6 films at a time and know I will feel sad when I have seen them all ,
I love your Humour and how you reason through decisions
and come up with sensible solutions and I love all the time you have gone to,
to think everything through and make these lovely Dreamy & Chilled little Films !
Love ,Peace & Harmony !
For some reasons, it is very motivating. Not only motivates me to get outdoor, but also motivates me to face my own life.
Not that much more nature could throw at you Claire in one trip out yet your smiling all the way through and a very good inspiration to other ladies that want to but don''t or think they can't. Great video.
@arthur lovell, she is inspiring! Greetings from Poland and my channel!
Hi Claire! Making the most of the conditions, shortening your route and still producing another great video adventure is what makes you one of the most talented UA-camrs out there. I feel driven to get outdoors in all the seasons so watching your videos and hearing your storytelling is a great escape during the work week. Well done as always!
Happy that you got back out in one piece. Being out of your comfort zone, and feeling your heart beat and the blood pumping, now that’s what it feels like to really be alive. Great video 👍
Thank you, yep I agree :)
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OMG . Two things …..I just feel this peace and tranquility from the choice of music coupled with the happy tranquil presentation. Also, I am loving the countryside views, so beautiful from an original perspective .
There are a lot of kind people out there in the world. It’s easy to be kind. Love you videos young lady.
I'm many years older than you Claire, but I learn a lot from you and your adventures, you're an inspiration and I wish you lots and lots of fantastic adventures ahead as you continue on this crazy journey we call life...be safe, be healthy and be happy!
Thank you so much, wishing the same to you 🤗💚🌿
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Huge respect Claire x
i literally cant fall asleep without watching one of these now
Getting out of one's comfort zone gives us the best experiences imaginable. Thank you for sharing this trip and hike.
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Wow Claire, what a mission! You really are a modern-day warrior and your outlook is amazing! 💪🏽
Ahh thanks! It was a hard one but I loved it (most of it haha!)
@WildBeare It looked amazing Claire and I don't know how you managed walking through all that waist- high snow with your pack on! I used to love going camping but haven't been able to recently. I haven't got a car which makes things tricky but watching your adventures is brilliant! ⛺️🌞👍🏼
I think the mental health benefits you receive from your trips will far outweigh any downsides of wet feet/lack of sleep etc. I'm a new subscriber and love how you present and package your videos and I believe for those of us that can't have these adventures that you do, your videos really help with our mental health too. Keep filming...love the vids.
Kind People - Hiking and camping seem to be where the kinder people seem to hang. Taking the hard way - this hit home with me. The hard way does not seem to have as many harsh personalities as the easy way. I feel simple is more grounded. I really connected in a deep way with what you were saying. I had kind of teary eyes at the end. I feel life is a lot like that trip. Nothing planned really worked. But in the end the hardship brought beauty and built charioteer. Reminds me a lot of a trip I took after graduating college in December of 1985.
To celebrate my two years of hard work and achievement I packed up the old 1969 Ford F100 pickup. I have a bed length wooden box to store the camping equipment in. I tossed in a near wore out chainsaw, an axe, and a shovel. Off the the middle of my grand parents property I went.
Back in that time we did not have good weather reporting. A cold front was expected but not much precipitation as in rain was expected. I followed a small logging road to the middle of 60 acres which was also surrounded by mature pine forest for a mile or more around. I backed in to a small clearing thru brush. Crawled out of the cab and began to carve out what would become one of my favorite places to be.
I scabbed a couple boards onto some sweet gum trees and laid planks across to make a table about a meter off the ground. I scattered out the cook burner, my new Apex cook kit, a cast iron skillet, etc across the table. The small 2 person Boy Scout Pup tent was pitched and 10 foot away the fire pit was dug. I began the gathering of fire wood. There was plenty of dead standing saplings. The chain saw made super quick work of building a big wood pile. With with the wood pile stocked the time had come for the fire followed by dinner.
During the night the cold front arrived. I was woken by a strange sound on the tent. A hissing sound. I thought maybe some light rain and went back to sleep. Around 4 AM I awoke again. The hissing noise was louder. The moon was very bright maybe even full. I unzipped the tent door to discover 5 or 6 inches of snow had fell and more was still falling. I stoked the fire up good and went back to sleep.
In the morning sunlight I once again crawled out the tent door. What a beautiful sight. Everything was white except for an 8 foot circle around the fire pit where the fire was still burning. Sunlight was glistening from the tree branches which were snow and ice covered. The table between the trees I have built was nothing more that a white block of snow. No pot or pans, no stove, and water bottle showed... just snow.
I stayed for 4 days and 3 nights. I was sad to leave as the snow still existed in small patches all around. The air was crisp and smelled earthy fresh. I would return to the same location many times again. I eventually move a trailer house in about 50 meters away where I lived for about 15 years happily. I wish I still lived there. My home. My memories of one of the best camping trips ever.....
I enjoy seeing you challenge yourself the way you do. It's very inspiring.
I'm going to wait a couple of weeks for this years first night outdoors. And even if it would happen to rain it wouldn't let me down. The Wild One has taught me to see every experience as a good experience 😊
Thank you! 🌿🐻❤️
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Beautiful photography Claire.
Your vids show the ‘real’ experience and that’s precious.
Thank you 🙏
Absolutely love your videos Claire, and I think the message of kindness and the knowledge that it is inherent in people in general is such an important one to portray, to spread the word. Thanks for this video, it is one of many great ones you've created.
I'm a solo canoe tourer and your closing speech is what we do it for, beautiful put mind.
Taking us along on your adventure is always such a blessing, and the reminder to appreciate the beauty and goodness that still exists in our world when we are bombarded with negativity in news helps me get thru life issues.... thank you Claire and stay well! 🤓
YES!!!
Thanks for another adventure!
Great storyteller, creative and videographer. Keep them coming g please Claire.
What wonderful scenery and effort on your part. You’re inspiring. Thanks again.
-Liam 🇦🇺 🤙🏿
Aw yay, thanks so much Liam! Have a great week, best wishes from UK 🌿😃
Wow, what a trip! I admire your braveness and not backing down when things do go as planned. Your cinematography is excellent!! Stay safe!! 💕👍🏻👍🏻
I love wild rugged camping, from my arm chair, it's a wonderful activity.
Such a brave and adventurous woman. Those night time photographs of the sky were absolutely beautiful. Thank you for these wonderful videos.
Yet another stellar video and absolutely amazing adventure Claire! That snowy landscape was just simply gorgeous! And post-holing through waist deep snow is certainly a workout... whew! Loved your message at the end by the way. The hard way is indeed where all of the best rewards are to be found 👍
Thank you for sharing this :) And I hope that the rest of your week is absolutely wonderful my friend!
Stay wild 🐻 And much love 💕 -John
Claire, I am so enjoying the winter camps . You are always attempting something new and navigating around changes successfully regardless of the originally planned outcome. Being able to read a map certainly helps with viewing options. Attitude is everything and you consistently prove this beyond doubt. Have you considered having tire chains on hand? They will make a huge difference in traction. Until the next adventure, have a great week! Oh, and many thanks for your fantastic cinema and inspration. The ending narration was awesome.
I've been following you for a very long time. Without going on and on, I must say this video is likely my favorite and your best yet. I lead a backpacking group here in Oregon, and for the past few months have been introducing newbies to winter camping. I try to instill in them that summer, fall and spring each boast spectacular views - but few things are as breathtaking as sparkling snow and vivid sunrises. When you camp in the winter, you have the chance to see nature from a different perspective that is easy to miss other times of the year. Winter camping gives you a front-row seat to all the season has to offer. You might even get to see winter wildlife. But true, it will test your meddle--as you are so cooly showed us.
Hi Tom 👋 aw yay, so glad you liked it! I wasn't sure how it would come out what with nothing going to plan but it came together ok
That's amazing that you lead a backpacking group :)
There really is something special about winter isn't there.. I look forward to it all year. Although, after a few trips with the heavy winter gear I am more than ready for spring/summer and a lighter load haha
Thank you so much for watching my videos and for your support, means a lot. Hope you're having a great week 🌿 Claire 🐻
It's really cool how you showcased such a sweet adventure in a relatively small radius of walking. Obviously the snow caused this but it's nice to see a you having fun on a slightly smaller patch. Really, cool, sweet and inspiring video once again. Your geniue joy radiates out of your videos and it is a total delight to witness. Thank you for letting us in when you are out and about, Claire. xx
Thank you so much :) I feel like I haven't gotten very far on any of my winter trips, the rucksack is so heavy 😄 I'm looking forward to covering a bit more ground in the spring hopefully, with a lighter load. Hope you have a lovely week 🤍❄
😁 Brilliantly shot and beautifully narrated Claire 🐻 That was certainly wild and a shame the winter conditions didn't last 😢 As well as the sealskinz, that chargeable hand warmer is a game changer for me also 😁👍 Awesome adventure, some of which are the best if not gone to plan 😁 Takecare Claire, brought back memory's of my peak district waist deep in snow antics 🤣😁 x
Heyy Mike! 👋 Yeh those handwarmers are so good aren't they! I'm a real coldy so I even take it to bed with me and I sit here editing at my desk with my handwarmer on my lap and a blanket over me, just like a granny haha! Glad you got to experience the crazy snow fun times too, quite an experience isn't it 😄 Thank you, hope you have a lovely week :) Claire
@WildBeare hiya Claire, sorry for late reply we are not allowed phones inside our workplace 😪 ⚠️📵☢️🚒 But, I love mine, use it more often than not, at home, at work, esspecially when out wildcamping or just a day hike 😁 full charge lasts for ages and it does get really hot on full setting.. 👍😁 Won't be needed soon for pre heating our sleeping bags, . But out comes the midgey headnet and repellent 🤣😁 Have fun and takecare Claire x 🐻
Hi Claire that was Amazing love your videos can't wait for the next one,
As a swede. Yes, walking in deep snow takes so much energy. And it doesn’t even need to be that deep to still require significantly more effort.
It also depends a bit on the snow. If it’s dry or wet. When it’s warmer and close to 0 degrees the snow is wet and heavy, and a lot harder to walk in.
Once you get to around -10 Celsius, the snow is dry, powdery and light and a lot easier to walk in. As it’s either hard layers or dry powder at that point. Still a bit of a hassle for deep snow, but sort of okay to walk in.
Dry snow makes a pretty distinct sound when you walk in it, you can sort of tell the temperature from how the snow sounds when you walk on it. And it sounded pretty warm and like relatively wet-ish snow and it would be relatively miserable to walk in.
Not absolute worst case but pretty close. Worst case is a deep layer of super wet snow that is basically the consistency of a slushy. Knee deep in slushy, I don’t recommend it.
Snow shoes makes a big difference if you want to hike in snow terrain.
Or more commonly cross-country skis.
But yeah without snow shoes or cross-country shoes. You develop a sort of eye to more easier find the paths through the snow that might be slightly easier to walk in. But yeah it’s hard.
Ten times the effort of walking on just regular ground; and going to take loads of time. Even a short distance you walk all the time is hours to take at-least double the time it takes you normally. More depending on how deep it is.
Claire I truly enjoyed this video. You are such an amazing woman and have the attitude of not letting anything get in your way and tell you that you can't do it. Your beautiful heart for the outdoors and the country you travel to is so incredible and you are such an inspiration to us all and to women all over the world. Whenever I feel down I can watch one of your videos and it puts a smile on my face and warms my heart. I just finished a camping trip with my hot tent and wish I would have taken pictures so I could have shared them with you. Take care of yourself and keep enjoying life and your wonderful trips.😊😊
You needed snowshoes, Claire!!!
you're so brave for this 👏🏿👏🏾👏🏼👏🏽👏🏻
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UA-cam has been all over her videos lol 😂
You are one of my heroes, Claire. Sometimes I wonder how you do these things alone that I couldn't even imagine trying. I would be terrified of snapping my ankle or something and not making it back. Thanks for showing us that when we try, we can do hard things!
Well said Claire regarding not listening to the news as there is a lot of kindness out there. If only the news could be about positive things, how much happier would we all feel. I absolutely love your videos. You are a lovely lady, with a wonderful aura - thank you for sharing these amazing adventures with us x
Heyy yes it's crazy isn't it how we are so bombarded with the negative.. very odd. I haven't intentionally watched it for years but when I do accidently catch a bit of it it's always the same old rubbish haha. Thank you so much for the kind words, and for sharing my lil trips with me, means a lot 💚
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You are an amazing young lady . I spent 15 yrs in the army and did a lot of wild camping . Wish I had waterproof socks😂 mind you nothing the army issued was waterproof. Keep it up ❤
Aren't waterproof socks amazing?
Your videos are the best for inspiration to get out there and explore the wilderness. My next trip is in 1.5 weeks. (!!!)
Also, your narration, editing, and story telling are really maturing. Great work!
As inspiring as ever, and again, some beautiful footage. You never fail to want me to just grab my camp gear and get out there.
Thank you so much 🌿💚 Happy trails :)
I love the fact you are up there playing in the same big playground I use, you nearly turned into a snowman! thank you for showing the lovely Arenigs on your blog, you make everywhere you go so magical 😊👍🏽♥️⛺️
I like how you always make the unplanned changes of your trips into something beautiful and adventurous!
The ending thoughts really spoke to me. You put it so wonderfully. I definitely feel that quiet uneasiness from living in comfort too long. I definitely think I need to get out and push myself.
Living in Washington State here in the USA we have to hike and backpacking in the snow if we want to enjoy being outside from October to May or June. I find it a lot of fun for a few reasons, no bugs, no dirt or mud, very few people, and it's very quite when the wind is not blowing. Always enjoy your videos!
It's also the only time it's not raining! haha
@@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism so true....
Well done! You are amazing 🤩
Enjoy the freedom to make your own way,it's always life changing,that's why I've lived out for 33yrs as a homeless hedger🌈🌞🌜🤸🤸🤸,good vid as always
Congratulations Claire, you are now fully prepared for a Canadian Winter camping trip 😀
Love how you like to continue pushing yourself out of your comfort zone and sharing the special moments with us. Some beautiful scenery and footage. You have the most wonderful outlook on life !!
You need to invest in a good pair of snowshoes my dear... Another chilling adventure,,, go Claire... Love from Canada xo...
This Film was a masterpiece. The cut, the scenery, the music and storytelling.
I cannot grasp how you're make it look so easy and beautifully wild. I wish I was able to enjoy wild camping as much as you seem to.
There's a lot of good people in this world, like you Claire...
Really well put together Claire. I've been following your videos a while and they're well edited and full of entertaining content. Always a nice treat to watch a fellow wild camper in their element :) Keep it up! Matt
I love your adventures, you radiate such empowerment!
I'm also a regular solo traveller - you inspire me, offering a challenge to myself and my travels 😊
Best wishes to you and yours, thankyou for demonstrating boldness that we can all aspire to 💪
Heyy fellow adventurer, thanks so much for the kind words :D It's good stuff out there isn't it, nice to hear of another lone female, living your best life 🤍 Happy trails and much love to you and yours too 🤗
Hello from Oklahoma! Great Video! You are quite the tough young lady! It looks like a very interesting area. This trip brought back some memories of things I did when I was a young man. I'm 63 and my knees are gone. Can't do the hiking like I used too. Thank You for all You Do! God Bless!
The most amazing lady ever . Love Claires videos,. A real flair , Claire,wild beare ,take care .
Claire, you are amazing! Such an adventurous free spirit! Awesome!!
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I'm not even 5 minutes in and all I can think is how much I love your spirit. You always have a beautiful smile on your face and you're so positive. Absolutely my kind of person. ❤
Hi Claire, I'm new to wild camping and have been binge watching all your adventures. I have completed my first camp in the Carneddau and despite my fears I absolutely loved it. I have a massive soft spot for Snowdonia. My 4 year old has taken a liking to your videos, he loves you 😂, he often asks me to put your videos on instead of Peppa Pig haha, and I'm not complaining. Hopefully he can join me on some camps once the weather warms up a tad. Keep the videos coming as me and my son love watching your adventures. Neil x
Used to do a lot of camping when i was younger. Your video reminded me of the beautiful night skies. Thank you.
You are an absolute legend and an inspiration 🙌 ❤ Looked a fabulous adventure and you smashed it! 👍🏻👊🏻 Much love, Michael from Sheffield x
Claire, love your videos. To be a videographer whilst doing all the hiking, climbing, carrying, pitching and cooking is remarkable! Looking forward to viewing more of your adventures. My Mother was from Amersham, Northwest of London. Best wishes from Hudson, Florida.
This was outstanding! I’ve had trips like this one where sleep is hard to come by, and everything seems difficult. Oftentimes these are the adventures that are most cherished.
I am 60 now and living the relatively quiet life in a nice little Yorkshire village. In my 20's and 30's I hitch hiked around the UK, most of Europe and across half of the USA. People used to say, 'how can you do that all alone?'
When all that was over I got a job as a weekend minibus taxi driver and people used to say the same thing, 'how can you do that, it's so dangerous'.
But you do don't you. You do the things that others won't, because you're that type of person who isn't phased by a challenge. When I did all my adventures there was no internet or You Tube. Shame!!
People are mostly harmless and friendly enough. If you look that statistics, such a tiny percentage of people have dangerous psychological conditions. It's about 0.01%. Fear is irrational to the danger.
Dear Claire,
a comfortzone is nothing more than a bubble that can easily break! The hardway is more fullfulling and will make you stronger at the end! Love your channel!
Yeap, waterproof socks a brilliant invention/development. I wear them all the time here in the sub-tropics on our doggy walks. Love your work a beautiful balance of kicking photo/videography and narrative. Thank you.
I loved this beautiful video. You have an amazing outlook on life. Thank you for the comment about finding good people everywhere. They are. Thanks again.
Claire, your adventures are the most educational, inspiring, entertaining and honest of all wild camping on UA-cam. You might not even notice this comment amongst over a thousand others. But it's refreshing to watch someone who shares all their failures along with their triumphs. No faking hiking for miles while you car is behind the camera. No getting surprised by weather without having a tent or sleeping bag, but somehow having a gourmet meal. No trying to be tough spending the entire time building an elaborate shelter for a single night. And always thankful for the experiences life and nature provides you.
Thank you for reminding me all the annoyances of summer are worth it!
Hi Claire ,another great video . I know where you’re coming from when you said all the things at the end . I’ve just come back from a week in the Lake District hiking in all Weathers and saw no one for the all that time. I LOVE IT !!! Hate coming home and always planning my next adventure which will be in Ireland in 10 days time . I hate coming back to the Urban life and the Concrete jungle that surrounds it !! My aim when my mother is no longer on this earth is to sell everything and go full time in my VW transporter and have little contact with people.
Look forward to your next adventure.Stay safe & keep smiling 😀👊👊
You inspire me so much Claire! 🙏🏼 Thank you for sharing your amazing life experiences with us all
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I absolutely adore your photos of the night sky .. I'm such a space/moon/stars lover and being in the countryside too, it's just heaven, I love it, thankyou for taking and sharing them ❤