BLIZZARD CONDITIONS 🥶❄️💨 - Solo Winter Camping in the Mountains
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- Опубліковано 17 жов 2024
- Solo winter wild camping in the Lake District mountains in my Hilleberg Allak 2. My second night in the mountains.
Many thanks for watching - Dave
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Best sequel since Godfather II. A great watch, many thanks Dave 👍
Haha 😁. Nice one Matt 😎👍
Really loved this one Dave while sitting warmly round my log burner. 🙂
Nice one Bernard. Sounds cosy 👍. ATB
Man, you gear is top notch. The top layer jacket and shell are doing a fantastic job at protecting your core. Of course, your hilleberg saves your life in those conditions. Great camp.
Nice one. Many thanks 🙏🏻
I've just re watched this, after a very wet summer I'm looking forward to a cold and white winter in the lakes! Awesome exciting weather! 👏
Yeah. Know what you mean. “Summer” has pretty much been a non event. Lets hope we get a good winter rather than just more rain. ATB 👍
Perhaps your best back to back videos ever, which is saying a lot as your standard is so high. Your work is greatly appreciated - please keep it going.
Really appreciate that David. Very best wishes 🙏🏻
I love that tent ❤
Me too Colin ⛺️🙏🏻
Brilliant video Dave loved it Great bit at 7:00 mins in deffo reminded me of when i watched the moon landing all those years ago fantastic filming, you just keep getting better, i had to say this before i got past the moon walk section, so ill now carry on watching the rest of the video🧑🚀
Nice one Derek. Haha. The moon walk. Know what you mean 😁👍. Glad you enjoyed it. ATB
Yet another brilliant video, Dave, well done. To really share the experience I’m sat with the heating off and the windows open in my boxer shorts and my feet in a bucket of cold water. I can’t replicate the wind though.
For what little I know, I am surprised that you had no extra food with you. If on the way down towards the car, you got into trouble and had to sit it out with let’s say a broken ankle, you be in big trouble. In fact excess fatigue and hunger can lead to disorientation in itself and a dangerous scenario. Anyway, thank you very much for going through the experience for us and recording it the way you did because that an itself is a major task. Stay safe and keep on sumiteering.
Haha. Nice one John. I can imagine the scene. You sat there freezing in front of the telly 🥶😁👍.
As for the food. I know what you mean but I did give it a lot of thought. There were risks involved in the whole trip as in any trip of this nature. The lack of food was a known risk that I mitigated for by being very careful on the descent. A debilitating injury in that environment could be very serious, even with food. Trust me, I am very conscious of the risks associated with my trips and make every effort to minimise them or at least consider them and be aware. That’s why I emphasised at the end for less experienced people not to attempt such a trip. Anyway, all was good in the end. Glad you enjoyed the video and hopefully you’ve thawed out by now. ATB 😁👍
Yes Dave. I get all that and your clear advice about the risks involved were very well made.
Conditions, superb. Equipment, superb. Attitude, superb.
Big thanks George 🙏🏻
Another awesome post. Can't think of a better way to pass a few hours sat in the winter sunshine
Nice one Gaz. Glad you enjoyed it. ATB 👍
Wow 🤩 the views on that route! I really need to get to that section of the Lakes this year. Thanks for sharing the experience with us! ❤
Hey cheers Anne. I’ve done plenty of videos around there so check them out and get something planned. It does get quite busy in the summer with people attracted to the beautiful pools. Glad you enjoyed it 😃👍
Brilliant mate. Crazy conditions coming back down. I hate poor visibility!
Keep smashing it bud
Big thanks Andy 😎👍
Brilliant video Dave 😊. I’m always amazed how easy you make it look in such challenging conditions - true testament to your knowledge and experience. Thanks for sharing 😊👍🏼
Much appreciated Craig. Glad you enjoyed it. ATB 🙏🏻
Well what can I say I’ve been watching your channel for about 4 years now I think and I really enjoy everything you put into them and advice for anyone wishing to get out there top job 👍🏻
Big thanks Dave 🙏🏻
Awesome!👍 That looked really full-on.
Many thanks Francis 🙏🏻
Really enjoyed this two parter, I’ve walked around this area quite a few times, but I don’t think I would do it in winter, I would be scared of falling down a deep hole under the ice! As you know, it can be very boggy, but definitely a wild and lonely part of the Lake District! Watching this made be turn the heating up😂 All the best, stay safe and warm!
Haha. Know what you mean Alex. Was a cold one for sure 🥶. ATB
Thank you man, another great video!
Really appreciate this one, especially since I just sold my Nammatj 2 GT and bought the Allak 2. Great to see that it's just as solid as the Nammatj 💪👏🌨🌬🌪👍
Cheers John. I absolutely love my Allak ⛺️⛰️👌🏻👍
Dave video filming of scenery always pleasure watch and camping content. 😊
Do you ever get bored ? .......What ! LMAO.You can't beat the sound of silence.
Hat's off to you Dave, Some great tips for inexperienced backpackers in your vid.
Also great epic drone shots and views M8.
Well done M8ty. YOD😊
Michael.
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Big thanks Michael 🙏🏻
Excellent UA-camr. 10/10
Wow, thanks James 🙏🏻
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Really appreciate that 🙏🏻
Amazing stuff yet again Dave and so cool to see your experience put to the test in some demanding conditions. Stunning views from Eskdale, love it. Looking forward to the next one 💪
Cheers Johnathan. Glad you enjoyed it. ATB 👍
I'd of loved to of been there with you Dave almost like a alpine expedition on a small scale.. fantastic part 2👌👌👌
Glad you enjoyed it Dave. Best wishes 🙏🏻
Fantastic video again. Thank you for the time and effort you put into making and editing these
Glad you enjoyed it. Much appreciated 🙏🏻
Absolute belter 🤩 great video, just love em thank you! Huge inspiration. BW, Sarah
Big thanks Sarah. Glad you enjoyed it 😎🏔️⛺️👍
Really enjoyed part 1 … Part 2 certainly didn’t disappoint … Truly Amazing video.
Have you ever thought about using the little yellow squashy ear defenders to cut out the noise … I use them when I’m camping ⛺️ if not just so I can can block out the dogs snoring when their in the tent with me. I have the Allak 3 and also the Soulo, brilliant bits of kit.
Big thanks Francis🙏🏻. Regarding earplugs I prefer not to use them especially when the conditions get rough. I like to be able to hear what’s going on just just so I can take action if necessary. ATB 👍
Put me right off that route up Slight Side. We have unfinished business on that fell, approaching it from Scafell Linda fell and cracked her head. Thankfully no real damage other than a cut on her forehead which has left a small scar, but she went into shock and I had a scary couple of hours getting her down to the car. Our first accident in 40yrs of hill-walking together - so it can happen to anyone. Your safety tips are very worthwhile, having the knowledge is one thing, remembering to use it is another. Great trip that, epic views. Thanks for sharing. ATB, Roger
I remember you telling me about that previously Roger. Sounds really nasty. Absolutely, accidents can happen to anyone. Glad you enjoyed the video. Best wishes 🙏🏻
I would of been frightened to death of losing my tent in that wind. Great part 2 Dave thanks for sharing.
Great video Dave one of your toughest I would say especially on very low supplies couldn’t believe how deep the snow was. 👍👍
Aye. Was a tough one. Glad you enjoyed it. ATB 😎👍
Outstanding Dave lad. Superb video that encapsulates the beauty and the beast that is wild camping in the Lakes in winter, especially when coupled with your previous video. Excellent example of tent striking technique in windy weather, and great use of the axe and poles as additional anchor security. Also great idea to take advantage of the shelter close by to “get your ship together”😂
Haha. Cheers Garry. Glad you enjoyed it 😁👍
superb again Dave ..iv not done anything down in that area apart from Crinkle Crags when I was heading home from Crib Goch ..its a lovely area and should really explore it more but its hard having Glencoe a cpl hours drive for me ..
keep doing you mate ..class 👌
🙏🏻. Yeah, I get it. It’s definitely worth a look tho 👍ATB
Great video! Love the amount of effort that must go into filming something like this so cohesively for us to view! I must say I feel like I needed to see you reach your car and munch your sandwich, the satisfaction that must have been 😅
Haha. Thanks Jasmine. It’s funny, when I got back to the car my water, milk and sandwiches were frozen solid in the car. So I still had nothing to eat or drink 🤦🏻♂️🤣. I should have filmed it but I was too tired by then. Glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻
Agree with most comments ,a fantastic watch
Great video!
Wonderful x I just don't know how you camped up there in those conditions. Your experience and expertise is amazing. Well done x
Thank you Patricia. So glad you enjoyed it. Very best wishes 🙏🏻
Of many great videos from you, this was one of the most valuable. Tons of learning for those less experienced, like myself. Tnx a million!
Much appreciated Ralf. Glad it was helpful. Big thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Hi Dave, bloody brilliant mate, what an adventure with some stunning views. You can't beat the Eskdale area you really can't. Thanks for sharing it with us mate as always, all the best, Dave
Much appreciated Dave. Glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻
Great effort Dave.. 👏👏
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Fairly new to your channel and you are essential viewing in my opinion. Absolutely brilliant. Great videos and you seem a really likeable person too.
Much appreciated Michael 🙏🏻
You are right Dave, you did make this look easy.
At the same time acknowledging how tough it was & how much it was taking out of you.
Love how you are always in control and can adapt to every situation with a plan.
Great lesson for everyone in packing away your kit & tent in the wind. Again...looked so easy...but bet its not😂
Your love of the mountains shone through in this 2 parter.
To just sit there, alone in that setting, with those views must be so rewarding.
Brilliant film again Dave...was really looking forward to it...and it didn't disappoint.
Take it easy in the mountains mate and thanks for bringing this to us.👍
Big thanks as always Simon. It’s always great to read your comments. Very best wishes 🙏🏻
Do not do what your not comfortable doing just for viewers! We love your videos anyway! I was listening to what you said a couple of videos ago about what viewers want. You just do you! Take care my friend!
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Thanks Dave, watching from a warm and cosy armchair.
Glad you enjoyed it Graham 👍
An superb conclusion to an epic adventure. Once again you show how important it is to put safety first. Quality footage from your pitch, the views were totally stunning. Many many thanks and best wishes.
Really appreciate that Andy. Great to hear from you as always 🙏🏻
One word. Superb!
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Great vid Dave, bloody hell that looked a challenging and cold one.
Tell me about it 🥶😁👍
Brilliant watching this, amazing adventure, glad you made it and kept safe
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I thinks it’s fair to say you make the best winter snow camp videos Dave!
Really appreciate that Dave 🙏🏻
Brilliant Dave absolutely awesome enjoyed both of these videos, always look forward to watching your content
Big thanks Stephen 🙏🏻
really loved this mate , the views were spectacular , I'm starting my journey with wild camping this year with my son , but I hope 1 day I will have the knowledge , experience and the right gear , keep the videos coming 👍
Nice one Stuart. Good luck with your camping adventures with your son. Best wishes 🙏🏻
I’ll watch this later. 1st part of as brilliant
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Absolutely cracking couple of films. Thank you very much for taking the time to do this. Filming, depth of knowledge and the views were a joy to watch and listen to as always. Thanks again
Much appreciated Paul. Big thanks 🙏🏻
Just amazing that @ 2400ft your weather and views are what I have to hike to at 10,250 at home. I have been out 3 times this winter and have loved every time. Best part of winter hiking high? No humans! :o) Just peace and quite!
Wow. Cool. Glad you enjoyed it. Where is home, the US 🇺🇸? 🙏🏻
Pretty intense night out there Dave. I like the way you explain what you're doing with regards tent setup and takedown. Very useful advice for less experienced folk.
Many thanks Feargus. Just trying to help if I can 🙏🏻
Jings.. I was that cold watchin this I hud tae go put ma bunnet n gloves oan..!!! 😂
Abs brilliant trip m8... Stunning scenery +some great chat.!!!
Luved the comfortable silence bit..!!!!
+the windy tent dismantle.!
Look forward tae yer nxt trip.. 🙏❤️🙏
Nice one Robert. Glad you enjoyed it. ATB 👍
Proper trip this Dave! Really enjoyed being up there as i couldnt sneak a snow camp in this year 😢
Hope youre keeping well mate,
Adge.
Big thanks Al 👍
Another peach of a film Dave.When I've dropped my tent correctly and packed it away in high winds the sense of satisfaction is off the charts. I could never do what you did on these two camps.Kudos to you.
Cheers Mike. Yes, I know exactly what you mean. Same when pitching. I tend to just take my time and enjoy it 🙏🏻. ATB
That was a cracking video Dave….some sound advice there. Did something similar in Torridon a few years ago, was up for a couple days and ended up staying for4 to rattle off a few more Munros…. Great stuff Dave, ATB Jim.👌👍
Nice one Jimbo. Hope you’re on the mend. All the best pal 🏴 🙏🏻
@@TheSoloSummiteer hi Dave, unfortunately not yet….. but it was great to sit with a glass of wine and really enjoy your video. It brought back memories when I was down the Lakes last year. ATB Dave.❤️👍
Awesome 2 parter - very suspenseful waiting for 2nd episode. Loved your humility in ep1 and tenacity ep2. Thanks for taking us on your journey Dave 👌
Really appreciate that Rich 🙏🏻
Thanks Dave for part 2 fantastic video again, thanks for the great views only time I'd see them in them conditions, bit to sketchy for me them conditions, could get use to these 2 parters, great determination never give up attitude 👍
Cheers Mark. Yeah, it was a tough one for sure. Glad you enjoyed it and very best wishes 🙏🏻
I really loved this 2-part adventure and it looks like everyone else did as well. As always, that scenery is breathtaking and I appreciate the effort you put in on our behalf. Stay safe and thank you as always!
Thanks so much Dee 🙏🏻
Hi Dave, Another excellent video, too cold for me to camp in that weather...keep up the good work.
Serious respect.. quality... probs not too many places you can go in UK and not see anyone for 2days... awesome..❤
Absolutely John. Especially the Lake District. Big thanks 🙏🏻
This was epic! 2 parter with a cliffhanger in the middle.
Would like to build up to more winter treks as our dog is made for the snow and cold. Really inspiring me to learn more!
Cheers. Glad you enjoyed it. ATB 👍
Hilleberg tents are great but getting them back into the narrow bags they come with in the wind and rain is a pain in the arse. I've got an MSR as well and their wide opening bags are brilliant.
The Allak bag is fine Simon. Just a bit tricky in that wind 💨 🥶😁
Top man 👍. I can only wish 🤣🤣.
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Outstanding work my friend! This looks amazing! Absolutely amazing!
Really appreciate that 🙏🏻
Enjoyed every second of this perfect wow just the silence the colour of that amazing tent with the white back drop .seeing no one for 2 days it ticks everybox and helpfull to see yourself put the tent down in that wind its a education to watch thanks
Much appreciated Mark👍. ATB 🙏🏻
Awesome Dave. What amazing views in the morning. I wish I lived a bit closer to the Lakes. Great video as always pal. 👍
Much appreciated. Thank you 🙏🏻
Great post Solo! My friends and will be doing The Lake District......in the summer, brrrrr brave man.
Love & respect brother. 🙏
Hope they have a great trip. Big thanks 🙏🏻
Great work Dave, superb shots of the sunset colouring the snowy fells. You could feel the cold in the tent pack sequence. A good illustration of how knowledge, planning and the correct gear all matter in extreme weather. Thanks for taking us on another lakes camp 👍👍👍👏👏👏👏
Cheers Dave. Yeah, it’s really not a place for messing about in those conditions. Glad you enjoyed it. ATB
the goats back in the LD
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5 star video. Superb 👌🏻
Thank you so much 😀
Brilliant Dave, just chilled watching on the TV. The backdrop of the fells, the black rocks, poking through in between the whiteness of the snow, makes for amazing scenery. Seems like long days Dave, do you have a book to while your time away. Loved the sound of silence ! Till you take me on the next journey!!!!! Take care mate 👏👏👏👊
Nice one Baz🙏🏻. Glad you enjoyed it. I don’t take books, no. Just bask in the environment. Ahhhh 🙏🏻
I loved the film, great part 2. Near the end , on the decent, the 'sound of silence' with that amazing scenery, brilliant. Your photos at the end really put a smile on my face and topped up my wellbeing cup. Thanks for taking the time to do the camp but also you obviously invest time in the edit. Looking at the comments, I believe we all are grateful. Still not seen you at Darwen Sainsbury's 🤣🤣 ATB and Cheers Sel
Haha. Cheers guys🙏🏻. You bound to bump into me in Sainsbury’s soon. I’m never out of the bloody place 🤦🏻♂️😁👍. ATB
Really enjoy your videos Dave, the locations, camera work, music and helpful advice. You’re also such a genuine and down to earth fella to go with it. I am from Morecambe so need to get to the Lake District more often with it being a stones throw away. It’s such a beautiful place.
Much appreciated Iain. Yeah, you really should get up there. ATB
Brilliant mate. Two parter really works well. As always, the most reliable source of information in the Lake District mountains 👏
Awesome, thank you my friend 🙏🏻
Cracking adventure Dave! Loved every minute. Many thanks.
Big thanks Neil 🙏🏻
a wonderful epic adventure. Dave i have come to the conclusion that you are the luckiest youtuber. you camp out in winter and only get 30mph winds. other youtubers are sat in their tents shouting at camera about the wind speed approaching mach 1 and when the gusts go over mach 1, you hear the sonic boom when the wind hits the tent. you have a knack of just getting the best of the weather. top marks, great video, almost feels we are there with you.
Haha. Brilliant Gary. So lucky to avoid those 100mph winds and collapsing tents 🤣👍. ATB
Thank you for the upload ,brilliant views, will be there again in May, my favourite place, in all weathers , take care
Nice one Edward. Have a great trip 😎👍
Brilliant vid Dave, loved the two part version 👍🏻 absolutely wild/gorgeous conditions
Big thanks Ste 🙏🏻
Top one Dave! Part 2 was brilliant! Well played!
Glad you enjoyed it 👍
Great effort and gives us a real sense of just how remote it is, spot on that 💪👌
if your wanting frozen milk, when the "kettle boils" you put it in the water upside down, in a few mins you should have enough for a cuppa.
Did that 🫖😁👍
Great vid, thanks!
Glad you liked it 👍
Great video Dave, really enjoyed this 2 parter👌🏻👍🏻 could have been interesting not being able to get off the mountain due to poor weather, with no gas and food 😱😱
Nice one Paul. Yeah, knowledge and experience the key 🙏🏻
Superb Dave you the man !!!! Filming whilst taking that unit down in those conditions 💪😎 looking forward to the next one mate two part job superb 👌😉
Big thanks Neil 🙏🏻
My first watch of your channel, wow!so informative and descriptive. Thank you for sharing your two days here. At 63 and not fit, I won't be attempting this one in winter! Lived-in the lakes for 15 years and did a fair bit of hiking, going back on retirement in 2 years. Will be following you for advice and tips for the adventure to come. Thank you!
Nice on Paul. Glad you enjoyed it. Take care and thanks for watching 👍
Brilliant 2nd night. Great 2 parter Dave 😊
Nice one Robert 🙏🏻
Waow, gripping! I love these videos, real exciting adventures in remote mountains in winter. I find your explanations really interesting and the scenery and drone shots stunning! Thank you!
Thanks Liz. Much appreciated 🙏🏻
Excellent 2 part video. Glad you got your target camp on Slight Side. As always informative and honest about how hard winter camping can be, although you present as a real pro.
Big thanks Bill 🙏🏻
Great use of music in those first few minutes. Fabulous scenery yet again, and some pretty confrontational weather to deal with there. Your film making is really good, Dave. The Allak seems to work really well for you, and it took a fair bit of snow there! Loving those snow stakes BTW. ATB, James.
Nice one James. Much appreciated. Glad you enjoyed it. ATB
Amazing, what dreams are made of ⛺️
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Fantastic videos Dave, please keep doing them. Love following along with you, vicariously 👌🏼
Much appreciated James 🙏🏻
Part Deux? I will enjoy this after work today! 😊. I really enjoyed part one!
Enjoy Sam 👍
Fantastic Dave,best channel for hiking the fells and mountains,i love that part of the Scafell massif because no one is ever there.If your that way in the summer theres a beautiful spot for a night by oliver gill.
Cheers
Nice one David. Duly noted 🤫👍
That looked like a really hard difficult one, great video though, thanks for taking us with you on that one, well done mate
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Last week I was so glad you decided to do another night… nails!!couldn’t wait for part 2… once again More amazing footage of your journey… every video just gets better, Do your thing Dave, you’re a top gent on a mission. Thanks for another leg up in life, I needed it.
Really appreciate that David. Take care and very best wishes 🙏🏻
Brilliant video Dave, I enjoyed every minute. It was interesting how you explained about packing up in those cold and very windy conditions.
Big thanks as always Greg 🙏🏻
It may have been windy, but wow it was beautiful.
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I loved every moment of your adventure Dave. Thank you.
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