Thank you. Getting to watch the time lapse back on this camp was enjoyable for me too, watching the landscape change! Thanks, I'm looking forward to getting out with the tent and camera as soon as this weather becomes a bit better. ATB, James.
A good ending to a great years worth of stunning videos and experiences! Something always magical about the sun, clear blue skies and fresh snowfall, no matter where you might be out walking. Looking forward to seeing what you bring us in 2023!
Beautiful scenery. Love it in the snow. Only got back into hiking a few months ago (scouts & reserve forces many years ago). As yet to do my first overnight trip. Managed to get to the protest rally on 11th. Great turn out an hike to kings tour.
Thanks Andy. It sounds like it's only a matter of time until you're camping again! It was great to see so many people turn out for the rally and group walk. I ran out of time on the day and live over 70 miles away, so wanted to give it a mention in my video at least, to spread some awareness. Thanks for watching 👍 James.
Seems like an area that is highly clicked nowadays, I heard a lot of people talking about the magical Dartmoor... And of course, seeing the "Narnia" setting, got my attention too. This is amazing though, I would love to camp here!
Dartmoor is the Mecca of wild camping in England because it is the only place where wild camping is fully legal. It is a big and interesting area, with lots of history and dramatic weather to offer. Highly recommended! Thanks for watching 😊 James.
Fair play for disabling the social media stuff if it was polluting your enjoyment. The camping is just the same as it was before you started your accounts, so I hope you decide to head out again and get some chill time.
Beautiful colours, especially in the morning. Pretty much perfect conditions with snow and a sunrise and clear views. Well done on hitting 1k subs, that was a very slickly edited video, liked the snowball tent takedown as well! Merry Christmas and see you in 2023.
Thanks Kev. They were really pleasant conditions - quite different to the 1 hour of light morning snow that was predicted! Merry Christmas to you too. 2023 here we come 👊
Enjoyed the video. I’ve camped on West Mill a few times but my only Tor snow camp was Yes Tor a couple of years ago. I was out the night this filmed when I hired out Nuns Cross Farm for the night. The snow made a beautiful back drop. New Sub! Look forward to future videos. ATB. Al.
Thanks Al! I bet Yes Tor gave some dreamy views in the snow. It was really tempting on the day I shot this video. Hiring out Nun's Cross Farm is an interesting idea...that must have been pretty weird! I see you have a channel yourself and I've just subbed you back. I'm going straight for that Nun's Cross vid! Welcome to my channel, and I'll see you around 👍 James.
@@joinmeoutdoors Thanks for the sub, James. As you’ll find out the Nuns Cross Farm video is something a bit different for me due to my love of horror movies and film making. All the best. Al.
Good evening James 👋. Your timing was perfect, I was wondering what to watch then your notification came up 😅. Everywhere apart from where I live seems to of had snow, tbh you are a lot higher up in this video than where I live haha. A great coincidence you found a beer to chill with 😄 😁. I've gotta try one of them puddings, everyone seems to like them, but I'm not much of a dessert sweet tooth kinda guy. Great time lapse and pics, it looked cool, the views in the morning looked awesome too 👌. Great snow bomb 💣, it definitely helped with getting rid of your tent hehe 😜. Great vid as always buddy, see you on your next adventure 🤙🤟. As it's your last video before Christmas, have a merry Christmas 🎄 and a happy new year fella 😊
Hi de Hi, Rich! I ended up not eating the pudding in the end actually. They're good for topping up the calories, but as this walk was only 5 or 6 miles, I'm not sure I'd earned the pudding 😂 Thanks a lot for watching, and I hope you have a great Christmas 😊 James.
Great video, Iv spent a lot of time up on Dartmore in my time, and countless nights it can be an amazing place when it’s not so misty lol I used to love camping in the snow and stormy conditions especially when I was instructing but now seem to like a bit more comfort lol please keep up the videos though Iv only just discovered you channel so far they have been of very good quality and with some great content. Happy Christmas
Thanks a lot for your comment, Mark. What sort of instructing were you doing? I bet you've seen some wild conditions on the moors over the years! I'm glad you've enjoyed my videos so far 😊 Here's to a few more in 2023 👍 Happy Christmas to you too. ATB, James.
Thanks a lot, Pete. You called it 7 months ago, and it has now come true! I've really appreciated your comments and support throughout this year. I do hope we'll be seeing some videos from you next year. James.
@@joinmeoutdoors it wasn't hard to call your success. Due to my 66 years life experience, I am able to judge character. You show intelligence, humour, varied interesting content and a pleasant personality. I hope I'll be able to return to the hills but I'm not optimistic of an early recovery. I've been doing more photography especially of waterfalls, which I love. Live life to the full and look after your knees. ATB, Peter.
Well that's a very generous assessment 😊 If kindness has any bearing on injury recovery times, you'll be as good as new in no time. I'm glad you're still managing to satisfy your hobbies while you let your body rest. I absolutely love that as general life advice, by the way. "Live life to the full and look after your knees" - that should be carved into the front of a town hall somewhere!!
Oh that's a good idea, will have to try that (will have to buy some hand warmers first!). That must mean that the dry bags have some breathability to them, which I haven't really tested before.
I can see how that would work. Something I'm very aware of is that I have a hell of a lot of battery-powered items with me on my camps these days, so being able to heat a water bottle using gas is a handy way of getting energy without yet another battery! 😅
Terrific video, but even better photos of the wild ponies. Superb shots. Do they tolerate human proximity? You seemed to have gotten pretty close! Good tip with the cas cannister in the sleeping bag. Have you ever done any wild camping trips up in Scotland? Enjoy your break. Regards.
Thank you very much. The ponies were irresistible! They were very relaxed and not on edge at all. They looked so at home against that snowy background 😊 I've never camped in Scotland, but would absolutely love to. Perhaps next year! Thanks, same to you. James.
Nice camp and I had no idea that it was legal to camp on Dartmoor so thanks for that info. Please, if you know, keep us updated on the outcome of the protest. Happy Christmas
Yes, unlike Scotland, where the right to roam is abundant, here in England we're confined to (a large chunk of) Dartmoor. There is an official map that identifies where you can and cannot camp, but the permitted area is big. I'll try to include an update on the court case in due course. Thanks for watching 👍 James.
Another great video thanks, it's such a shame that it's always a small minority that f it up for the one that take responsibility when we go out out camping. No matter the outcome of this court case I will continue to wild camp on dartmoor an if I'm found ( good luck ) il accept the consequences not like I'm gona get a 20 year sentence is it
Thanks Aaron, and I agree - it's often the few who spoil it for the many. Dartmoor is a big, open place. It's easy to disappear into it without seeing another soul for hours, and even days! I'm sure you'll be able to enjoy plenty more wild camping there 👍 James.
Taking away the right to camp on Dartmoor. I mean, how can anyone own vast areas of the countryside for themselves, then at will bar everyone else to even walk there. Makes me wonder why I pay taxes at all, if everything is privatized, nothing is public owned. If the only reason we pay taxes is to fund government bodies wages and wars, and nothing back in return. Just make me wonder. If Dartmoor is privatized, or bans wildcamping, we need to raise the roof and start taking back all public land and for the public to say what can and cannot be done on that land. Anyways, good luck and good camp there.
Dartmoor is an odd one in that around 57% of it is private land (reference: Wikipedia), compared to the 37% of it which is common land. That said, I don't see how someone could buy any of that private land without knowing and accepting that it is subject to the bylaws that permit wild camping. It's a bit like moving to Spain and then commanding everyone to stop speaking in Spanish!
@@joinmeoutdoors Well I see that it’s now happened (not really that surprised, if I’m honest) and the verdict has been officially announced this morning! Please could you tell me just which Tors that we’re now NOT allowed to wild camp on!? I’m sure it will all disappear for us given time now, as this will cause a domino effect!.. I’m sure it won’t be long before the Lake District and Scotland will follow suite also with banning wild camping and having the right to be FREE… Deeply saddening times!
It is indeed a sad day. Dartmoor National Park (DNP) are still reacting to the news, so I think we'll need to wait a few weeks for the dust to settle before we find out if all Dartmoor landowners wish to end this valuable activity across the whole of Dartmoor. I'd like to think it's only the Darwalls, but it'll take time to see what the true aftermath is. If only these people saw the value in spending quality time outdoors, and how many thousands of hours of enrichment are enjoyed by peaceful people on Dartmoor each year.
Phew. They're an absolute must-have once it gets to winter. I think I'd need a separate rucksack to carry a synthetic bag big enough to cope with these temps! 😂
That is light for a -10 bag! My Rab Ascent 900 weighs over 1.5 kg. It's rated with a "Limit" temperature of -18°C, but I tend to sleep quite cold, so it does the job for me.
Beautiful ponies seeking out their morning breakfast. Pretty cool awesome photography.
I could have taken another thousand photos of them that morning! ❤️
Great viewing thx. Looks so amazing as the sun comes up.
Thanks Stuart. I was really glad to be able to capture that sunrise across the snow 😍 ATB, James.
Excellent video love the photography and time lapse shots.
I’m sure you’ll do even better in 23, have a good one.
Thank you. Getting to watch the time lapse back on this camp was enjoyable for me too, watching the landscape change! Thanks, I'm looking forward to getting out with the tent and camera as soon as this weather becomes a bit better. ATB, James.
Cracking video and stunning night lapse and photos James. Thanks for sharing. ATB, John.
Thanks John. The moon did a really good job of lighting up the snow through the night! Thanks for giving it a watch 👍 James.
Love the sound of crunching snow beneath your feet. Best wishes for your adventures in the new year.
Yes, that was a sound I hadn't heard for a long time! Thanks a lot, happy new year to you too 🎉 James.
Beautiful winter wonderland my friend i love the morning sunrise
Thanks a lot. I was very happy to see the sun fight through the fog! 😊
Great video, can't beat a winter camp in the snow! 😀
Cheers Stuart! Yeah I'll miss the snow when it's gone!
Count me in I love a good winter video
Beautifuly filmed! Cheers from Canada!
Thank you Kevin, and hello to you in the land of syrup! 😁 James.
A good ending to a great years worth of stunning videos and experiences! Something always magical about the sun, clear blue skies and fresh snowfall, no matter where you might be out walking. Looking forward to seeing what you bring us in 2023!
Thanks a lot, Chris. I'm glad you enjoyed it! Cheers for the support along the way 👍 New snow and a blinding sunrise were just the ticket ❤️
Beautiful scenery. Love it in the snow. Only got back into hiking a few months ago (scouts & reserve forces many years ago). As yet to do my first overnight trip. Managed to get to the protest rally on 11th. Great turn out an hike to kings tour.
Thanks Andy. It sounds like it's only a matter of time until you're camping again! It was great to see so many people turn out for the rally and group walk. I ran out of time on the day and live over 70 miles away, so wanted to give it a mention in my video at least, to spread some awareness. Thanks for watching 👍 James.
I’m quite far from Princetown too, in Bournemouth. Hoping to get out soon
Fair play 👏
Beautiful, you deserve your 1000 and more. Happy Christmas
Thank you very much 😊 Happy Christmas to you too.
Seems like an area that is highly clicked nowadays, I heard a lot of people talking about the magical Dartmoor... And of course, seeing the "Narnia" setting, got my attention too. This is amazing though, I would love to camp here!
Dartmoor is the Mecca of wild camping in England because it is the only place where wild camping is fully legal. It is a big and interesting area, with lots of history and dramatic weather to offer. Highly recommended! Thanks for watching 😊 James.
Nice one I enjoyed that all the best 🎉for next year
Thanks a lot, Craig. Happy Christmas 😊 James.
Great video mate. Loved the pony shots and the landscape looked amazing covered in snow. 👍
Thanks Ash. I could've papped those ponies all day! It's good to hear from you 😊 James.
@@joinmeoutdoors I am taking a break from insta.. disabled my accounts but having watched a few videos tonight i am getting the camping bug back
Fair play for disabling the social media stuff if it was polluting your enjoyment. The camping is just the same as it was before you started your accounts, so I hope you decide to head out again and get some chill time.
Beautiful colours, especially in the morning. Pretty much perfect conditions with snow and a sunrise and clear views. Well done on hitting 1k subs, that was a very slickly edited video, liked the snowball tent takedown as well! Merry Christmas and see you in 2023.
Thanks Kev. They were really pleasant conditions - quite different to the 1 hour of light morning snow that was predicted! Merry Christmas to you too. 2023 here we come 👊
I really like your voice. So pleasant and articulate
Thanks! This must be why people fall asleep when I'm talking to them 🤣
Very inspiring mate, thankyou 👍
Thanks Bernard. I enjoyed this one!
Great video some stunning shots. Have a great Christmas
Thanks Barry! Happy Christmas to you too 🎄 James.
Enjoyed the video. I’ve camped on West Mill a few times but my only Tor snow camp was Yes Tor a couple of years ago.
I was out the night this filmed when I hired out Nuns Cross Farm for the night. The snow made a beautiful back drop.
New Sub! Look forward to future videos. ATB. Al.
Thanks Al! I bet Yes Tor gave some dreamy views in the snow. It was really tempting on the day I shot this video. Hiring out Nun's Cross Farm is an interesting idea...that must have been pretty weird! I see you have a channel yourself and I've just subbed you back. I'm going straight for that Nun's Cross vid! Welcome to my channel, and I'll see you around 👍 James.
@@joinmeoutdoors Thanks for the sub, James. As you’ll find out the Nuns Cross Farm video is something a bit different for me due to my love of horror movies and film making. All the best. Al.
Stunning camp mate.
Merry Christmas 🎅
Cheers Graham 😊 Merry Christmas 🤗🎅
Good evening James 👋.
Your timing was perfect, I was wondering what to watch then your notification came up 😅.
Everywhere apart from where I live seems to of had snow, tbh you are a lot higher up in this video than where I live haha.
A great coincidence you found a beer to chill with 😄 😁. I've gotta try one of them puddings, everyone seems to like them, but I'm not much of a dessert sweet tooth kinda guy.
Great time lapse and pics, it looked cool, the views in the morning looked awesome too 👌.
Great snow bomb 💣, it definitely helped with getting rid of your tent hehe 😜.
Great vid as always buddy, see you on your next adventure 🤙🤟.
As it's your last video before Christmas, have a merry Christmas 🎄 and a happy new year fella 😊
Hi de Hi, Rich! I ended up not eating the pudding in the end actually. They're good for topping up the calories, but as this walk was only 5 or 6 miles, I'm not sure I'd earned the pudding 😂 Thanks a lot for watching, and I hope you have a great Christmas 😊 James.
Great video, Iv spent a lot of time up on Dartmore in my time, and countless nights it can be an amazing place when it’s not so misty lol I used to love camping in the snow and stormy conditions especially when I was instructing but now seem to like a bit more comfort lol please keep up the videos though Iv only just discovered you channel so far they have been of very good quality and with some great content. Happy Christmas
Thanks a lot for your comment, Mark. What sort of instructing were you doing? I bet you've seen some wild conditions on the moors over the years! I'm glad you've enjoyed my videos so far 😊 Here's to a few more in 2023 👍 Happy Christmas to you too. ATB, James.
You might want to put some down socks on Santas Christmas list 😊
You read my mind, David! 😉🎅
Thanks for sharing !
And thank you for watching 🤗 James.
Cheers happy Christmas..
Thanks Derrick. Happy Christmas 👍
Super video, looks so beautiful
Thanks Rich. It was a pretty magical one this one!
Great job James. On course for the thousand subs before year end 🤭💪👍🏻
Thanks a lot, Pete. You called it 7 months ago, and it has now come true! I've really appreciated your comments and support throughout this year. I do hope we'll be seeing some videos from you next year. James.
@@joinmeoutdoors it wasn't hard to call your success. Due to my 66 years life experience, I am able to judge character. You show intelligence, humour, varied interesting content and a pleasant personality. I hope I'll be able to return to the hills but I'm not optimistic of an early recovery. I've been doing more photography especially of waterfalls, which I love.
Live life to the full and look after your knees. ATB, Peter.
Well that's a very generous assessment 😊 If kindness has any bearing on injury recovery times, you'll be as good as new in no time. I'm glad you're still managing to satisfy your hobbies while you let your body rest. I absolutely love that as general life advice, by the way. "Live life to the full and look after your knees" - that should be carved into the front of a town hall somewhere!!
Brilliant watch this mate! 👏🏼
Cheers for giving it a watch, Mark! 👊
Ay-up! Just found your channel - and really enjoyed this video! New sub! Looking forward to seeing more of your content x
Hello, and thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed this one 😊 Welcome to my channel - I'll have to check yours out too 🙏🏻 ATB, James.
Great vid 👍 wasn’t aware of the situation regarding Dartmoor, worrying and I hope the protest works
Thanks Rob. I hope I'll be able to share good news once it all draws to an end. Fingers crossed 🤞 James.
Incredible scenery! Thanks for sharing !
Thanks Michael! It's my pleasure to share these sights 😊 James.
Add a couple of hand warmers into anything damp and put into dry bag. Surprisingly does the job.
Oh that's a good idea, will have to try that (will have to buy some hand warmers first!). That must mean that the dry bags have some breathability to them, which I haven't really tested before.
@@joinmeoutdoors yes to an extent, cheaper ones anyway. Hand warmers in sleeping bag work as well. Always carry them.
I can see how that would work. Something I'm very aware of is that I have a hell of a lot of battery-powered items with me on my camps these days, so being able to heat a water bottle using gas is a handy way of getting energy without yet another battery! 😅
Another brilliant video and some stunning scenery. Merry Christmas to you and yours and have a fantastic new year
Thanks a lot, John, and merry Christmas to you too 😊 James.
Great video as always mate. You're a braver man than I. That weather isn't for the feint hearted.
Thank you 🙏🏻 It was definitely worth the cold for the experience of that scenery 😍 Cheers, James.
Terrific video, but even better photos of the wild ponies. Superb shots. Do they tolerate human proximity? You seemed to have gotten pretty close! Good tip with the cas cannister in the sleeping bag. Have you ever done any wild camping trips up in Scotland? Enjoy your break. Regards.
Thank you very much. The ponies were irresistible! They were very relaxed and not on edge at all. They looked so at home against that snowy background 😊 I've never camped in Scotland, but would absolutely love to. Perhaps next year! Thanks, same to you. James.
Great camp. You can't beat a trip out in the snow.
Cheers Dan. I agree, and look forward to the next one! ATB, James.
Great camp, love the snow. Thank you for sharing 👍
Thanks for watching, Arnstein 🤗
1st 🎉🎉🎉
Just crept in there! 😉🦡😎
Nice camp and I had no idea that it was legal to camp on Dartmoor so thanks for that info. Please, if you know, keep us updated on the outcome of the protest. Happy Christmas
Yes, unlike Scotland, where the right to roam is abundant, here in England we're confined to (a large chunk of) Dartmoor. There is an official map that identifies where you can and cannot camp, but the permitted area is big. I'll try to include an update on the court case in due course. Thanks for watching 👍 James.
Another epic night lapse 👏👏👏👏🥶
Thanks! I spent a fair while out of the tent that night. The moon was crazy bright and lit everything up really well 😍
Spooky that you always find a cheeky IPA when camping. What are the chances 😁
Haha I know right?? 😁
Whoop 🙌🏻🥶
It's a chiller!! ❄️
@@joinmeoutdoors Fabulous video and really magical views
@@MissBeeGood Thanks B! ☺️
Sub 2000! Great video 😊
Wahey! Thanks for the comment and the milestone sub, Max! 😁🥳
Another great video thanks, it's such a shame that it's always a small minority that f it up for the one that take responsibility when we go out out camping. No matter the outcome of this court case I will continue to wild camp on dartmoor an if I'm found ( good luck ) il accept the consequences not like I'm gona get a 20 year sentence is it
Thanks Aaron, and I agree - it's often the few who spoil it for the many. Dartmoor is a big, open place. It's easy to disappear into it without seeing another soul for hours, and even days! I'm sure you'll be able to enjoy plenty more wild camping there 👍 James.
Taking away the right to camp on Dartmoor. I mean, how can anyone own vast areas of the countryside for themselves, then at will bar everyone else to even walk there. Makes me wonder why I pay taxes at all, if everything is privatized, nothing is public owned. If the only reason we pay taxes is to fund government bodies wages and wars, and nothing back in return. Just make me wonder. If Dartmoor is privatized, or bans wildcamping, we need to raise the roof and start taking back all public land and for the public to say what can and cannot be done on that land. Anyways, good luck and good camp there.
Dartmoor is an odd one in that around 57% of it is private land (reference: Wikipedia), compared to the 37% of it which is common land. That said, I don't see how someone could buy any of that private land without knowing and accepting that it is subject to the bylaws that permit wild camping. It's a bit like moving to Spain and then commanding everyone to stop speaking in Spanish!
Were you at the rally on Sunday 11th or courts on 12th?
@@joinmeoutdoors Well I see that it’s now happened (not really that surprised, if I’m honest) and the verdict has been officially announced this morning!
Please could you tell me just which Tors that we’re now NOT allowed to wild camp on!?
I’m sure it will all disappear for us given time now, as this will cause a domino effect!.. I’m sure it won’t be long before the Lake District and Scotland will follow suite also with banning wild camping and having the right to be FREE…
Deeply saddening times!
It is indeed a sad day. Dartmoor National Park (DNP) are still reacting to the news, so I think we'll need to wait a few weeks for the dust to settle before we find out if all Dartmoor landowners wish to end this valuable activity across the whole of Dartmoor. I'd like to think it's only the Darwalls, but it'll take time to see what the true aftermath is. If only these people saw the value in spending quality time outdoors, and how many thousands of hours of enrichment are enjoyed by peaceful people on Dartmoor each year.
Was at Meldon yesterday,utterly bitter,but my down bag saved the day!
Phew. They're an absolute must-have once it gets to winter. I think I'd need a separate rucksack to carry a synthetic bag big enough to cope with these temps! 😂
@@joinmeoutdoors deuter astro 600 -10 bag,good bit of kit,packs down really small,and 1kg 👍
That is light for a -10 bag! My Rab Ascent 900 weighs over 1.5 kg. It's rated with a "Limit" temperature of -18°C, but I tend to sleep quite cold, so it does the job for me.