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  • Freezing Winter Camp on Helvellyn
    In this video we head up to the summit of Helvellyn, the 3rd biggest mountain in England, and camp on the summit in freezing conditions its was ace. I’ll leave a little list of some of the gear I used as didn’t really mention it in the video properly.
    The night before we stayed at the YHA in Grasmere where we camped in the Naturehike Opulas 3 for its first outing. We didn’t arrived until 5:30pm so it was already dark setting up but the tent was great. So much space I loved it.
    We went for one drink in Grasmere at 1792 pub which cost £21 for two double rum and cokes (Dead Man’s Fingers). We don’t drink much it was a treat so was lovely.
    The hike to Helvellyn was from the Thirlmere side and was a lonely way to head up to the summit. Worth checking out if you’re looking for an alternative to Striding Edge which I’ve done many times. It’s testing on the knees but offers great views and the rewards are well worth it.
    The key take from this video is be prepared. Make sure you carry plenty of water so you don’t run out. I always take my Katadyn BeFree water filter every single time I hike so know I can always get water. Although next time I’ll check some water spots out on a map earlier so I don’t have to hike back down.
    It’s colder on the summits and the weather can be more extreme so if you give make sure you have the right kit from clothes, to sleep mat and tent and water.
    Save yourself 10% off Storewide at the Fell Store (www.thefellstore.com) excluding sale items using code KG10 at checkout. This is not affiliated there is no kickback, just a nice discount for our community 🫶🏼
    I’ll look to put together a full kit list for each video maybe with links in future videos and include this.
    Few key pieces of kit:
    Tent: Fjallraven Abisko Lite 3
    Air Mat: Thermarest Xtherm
    Sleeping Bag: Ice Flame Sleeping Bag LT 14F
    Pillow: Exped Mega Pillow
    Bag: Atom Packs Mo50
    Poles: Helvellyn Carbon Z Poles (Harrier Running)
    Shoes: Adidas Terrex Freehiker GTX
    Stove: XBoil ‪@xboil‬
    As always, I’d love to hear from you in the comments and reply to all messages. If you watch the video and take a pic watching and tag me on Instagram @gleavek I’ll reshare and give a shout out. Great to see who watches.
    Shout out to ‪@AndrewBeavers‬ for the heads up on the Halo Moon
    Thanks,
    Kris
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  • @OrchidHunter
    @OrchidHunter 3 місяці тому +2

    Another great video, really enjoyed that even if it made me feel so cold that I put a sweatshirt on ! Great having Kate onboard, always smiling ...... keep up the good work !

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  2 місяці тому

      Thanks for your comment and glad you enjoyed it. It was certainly a cold one but honestly I love it when the conditions are like that 🤙🏼

  • @Garncec
    @Garncec 8 місяців тому +3

    Awesome video guys! Down to earth, warts and all. Finally someone who tells the truth that we all forget stuff! Class!

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  8 місяців тому +1

      Cheers I appreciate that. Always honest on the videos and the only way it should be. I just banked on getting water later into the hike and to be fair didn’t think about it as I was enjoying the hike and filming and when the penny dropped I knew I’d be able to get some…albeit the trudge down to red tarn haha.

  • @fucktheworld1207
    @fucktheworld1207 6 місяців тому +2

    This scouser just subbed, loved the video, can't go wrong with Northern folk 👌🏻👌🏻 you 2 are a buzz 👌🏻👌🏻

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  6 місяців тому +1

      Aah love that thank you. Haha us northerners have to stick together 😂

  • @SteamyG
    @SteamyG 8 місяців тому +2

    Nice video Chris that 3man abisko is for sure plenty of room for two nice see your lady actually enjoys the hobby to and isn’t just being dragged along like some lol

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  8 місяців тому

      Cheers for that and yes she loves it like I do which is nice. The Abisko is a great tent and really enjoyed using it, so glad I upgraded from the 1 man. Although that’s a cracker too but I appreciate the extra space. Nice that the footprint covers the vestibule too which helps.

  • @theadventurepixie
    @theadventurepixie 2 місяці тому

    Great video. 😁

  • @wicksy68
    @wicksy68 8 місяців тому +1

    Epic video, no matter how meticulous we are in preparing for a hike/wild camp we will always forget something. glad it all worked out. 👍👍👍

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  8 місяців тому

      Well said and totally agree. I often get water late as don’t like to carry it uphill but with everything else just forgot about it and realised when on the summit but I won’t make that mistake next time.

  • @kaylouklub
    @kaylouklub 5 місяців тому +1

    My hero 💙 absolute legend going down for that water ❄️🥶🤙🏼

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  5 місяців тому

      Haha I had to after it was my fault for not taking it up. That was a bloody trek! Haha

  • @Olan...
    @Olan... 8 місяців тому +2

    Great video Kris . You and Kate are really brave only taking those light jackets in sub zero temps, thats the kind of fill i use in summer. I was impressed with the fact that Kay colour coded her nail varnish with her hoodie but i think i wouldn't have spoken to her for at least 2 weeks if she spilt the water that you worked so hard for :) Only joking R kid, i wouldn't have spoken to her for 2 months :). Those Abisko tents are great , i just bought the Abisko 2 and i think it's going to replace my Nallo when i am on my own. I fitted a single extra guy line on each side that has 2 sliders on each and attaches to both of the arches so you only need to bring 2 extra tent pegs but it gives you more sideways stability if (when) the wind direction changes . Keep em coming .

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  8 місяців тому

      Will do and thanks for your support. Haha yes she loves her colour and the matching or funky colours too.
      The jackets look like but they’re warm jacket. I had 2 down jackets on. A pretty expensive RAB warm jacket and a montane jacket too so combined really warm and very light. Also the waffle revolution race base layer is warm and light as was my gear warmers long base layer top 👍🏻
      You’ve got great tents there, how do you like the Nallo? The abisko much lighter isn’t it and do like the tents. I looked at the Nallo 2 GT too which looks good.
      I love hearing about a good tent mod and makes sense to do that as they’re sturdy tents anyway. Would love to see the mod.

    • @Olan...
      @Olan... 8 місяців тому

      Oh good :) i didn't realise you was that well layered up Kris. I do like the Nallo, it's my second one . I also have just had vestibule only footprints made fr both tents by Lucy Quinton. I asked her to make hem with an extra 10 cm fap /extention that i can tuck under the inner tent entrance so there will be no chance of any snow getting through and i must say she has done a superb job and she only charges 40 quid and she even puts her own label on and writes the weight. They both weigh around 140 gas which is much better than carrying a full footprint which i dont think you need because the Nallo is 70 denier and the Abisko is 50 i think and i use a sliver space blanket underneath the main tent most times too . I am out next week so i will make a little video of the guy line mods with my very limited videoing skills :) ATB to you both.@@krisgleave

  • @davidbennett3107
    @davidbennett3107 2 місяці тому

    Ledges 🥶🌅

  • @GoodBlokeOutdoors
    @GoodBlokeOutdoors 8 місяців тому +2

    Excellent video mate. Editing on point 👌🏼

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  8 місяців тому

      Cheers Liam appreciate that pal

  • @laurencecook7652
    @laurencecook7652 6 місяців тому +1

    One tip I've come across is carrying a drink bottle cap to help apply pressure to pegs. Not neeeded to use it myself yet but might help in frozen ground.

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  6 місяців тому

      Aah yes good idea. I do have a peg hammer too but never want the extra weight. Might take one this week for a camp to make sure I get the pegs in. On my last one I had to hammer then in with a big stone and pained me denting the pegs 😂

    • @handdarwich5784
      @handdarwich5784 6 місяців тому +1

      ب😊😊😂

  • @BackpackingUK
    @BackpackingUK 8 місяців тому +1

    Great vid Kris, watched it all! It looked freezing in the morning 🥶

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  8 місяців тому

      Cheers Andy. Yeah it was freezing but loved it. Desperately to get out to Snowdonia and do a snow camp asap. You game? Haha

  • @mrnobodieswildcampingadventure
    @mrnobodieswildcampingadventure 6 місяців тому +1

    Great video Chris, not been able to wild camp for 2 months, due to family responsibilities and illness. Now time next week to get out there. Thankyou for sharing and producing the encouragement to get out there!

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  6 місяців тому

      It’s tough when you can’t get out isn’t it but the mountains will always be there and other priorities have to come first at times. Hope you do manage to get out next week…you’ve written it down now so there’s your commitment. Where you heading to?

  • @michaelthistlethwaite9652
    @michaelthistlethwaite9652 8 місяців тому +1

    Good vid mate
    There is water source about 300 m from the summit - brownrigg well I used it last week.

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  8 місяців тому +1

      Aah yes I looked when I got home as someone pointed it out so I’ll know for next time. Thanks for that. At least it warmed me up 😂

  • @tubulzr
    @tubulzr 6 місяців тому +1

    Very nice vid, loved the scenery and atmosphere. Halo moon. Say 'bye Kate'...😂
    The tent looked really good and well suited for 2 persons.
    Perhaps a sleeping bag liner will suffice for such temps when hiking together?

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  6 місяців тому

      Hahaha I always do that…say bye 😂. The tent is great, I know I had issues pitching this time but that was due to it being unclipped in parts inside for some reason. It’s a little low inside but it’s great for gear and good space and vestibule.

  • @dwaynestewart6095
    @dwaynestewart6095 8 місяців тому +1

    Well, Kris, that was an awesome camp, but damn cold. As cold as it was , the wind on that summit must have been brutal. It was great to come along on a great adventure with you. Till the next one , have a great one, my friend.
    Dwayne

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  8 місяців тому +1

      Cheers Dwayne! The wind was really low that day, hardly a breath of wind apart from through the night but really low. I’ve been up there in really windy conditions and that easily drops the temperature a lot lower so we were blessed

  • @AndrewPaulK80
    @AndrewPaulK80 8 місяців тому +1

    Enjoyed that with a hot bru on my couch, bit of a Monday night watch……thanks mate 🙌🏻
    Keep them coming man, as regular as possible 👊🏻

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  8 місяців тому

      Aah thanks for that. Long one this and probably two brews worth 🤪. I’ll try and stick to the Monday uploads rather than Wednesday as think they work better. And will do, I’ll try and get out again this week.

  • @Dennis0923
    @Dennis0923 7 місяців тому +1

    Brilliant, love watching your vids. It has inspired me to do the Cumbrian Way this year 2024

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  7 місяців тому

      Aah brilliant that’s awesome to hear, when you looking to do it? It’s a cracking walk I really enjoyed this one. Definitely advise taking longer and enjoying it. Cheers for the feedback too.

  • @lessismore83009
    @lessismore83009 8 місяців тому +1

    Excellent again, please keep it up. You're keeping corrie off my telly 😂

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  8 місяців тому +1

      Hahaha love that! Thank you

  • @PierreFarrugia
    @PierreFarrugia 8 місяців тому +1

    Amazing place and very good energy 👍

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  8 місяців тому +1

      Thanks Pierre 🫶🏼. It’s great around Helvellyn and one to check out one day for you

  • @adge_ventures4915
    @adge_ventures4915 8 місяців тому +1

    Quality guys! Me and my daughter estimated how long it would take you to get to red tarn and back...... nailed it! Both said just over an hour 🤣
    Fjallraven tents are a class act mate, great choice.
    Take care,
    Adge

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  8 місяців тому +1

      Haha love that! It’s a fair little trek down and up Swirral Edge but do love it on the Edges so all good fun. Awesome you both knew the distance and time. The tent is awesome I really like it and will use it a lot more especially over winter. Thanks for your support

  • @reluctantfellrunner
    @reluctantfellrunner 8 місяців тому +1

    Nice and fresh that one. Best wishes for 2024.

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  8 місяців тому

      Cheers for that and happy new year to you too fella

  • @coraandtheexplorer
    @coraandtheexplorer 8 місяців тому +1

    Enjoyed the video, great fun 👍

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  8 місяців тому +1

      Thank you glad you enjoyed the video

  • @AScottishOdyssey
    @AScottishOdyssey 8 місяців тому +1

    Another great video. Keep up the good work.

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  8 місяців тому

      Thanks as always. Just need the snow now as didn’t manage to get out in it. Gutted

  • @user-zc5we3bi8p
    @user-zc5we3bi8p 8 місяців тому +1

    Awesome guys 👍

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for your support

  • @parluron
    @parluron 8 місяців тому +1

    I’m enjoying the video! A bit different to what’s near me in New Zealand. What a great spot to camp

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for your support. Awesome spot to camp and it’s the 3rd highest summit in England, I do love it up there. Awesome you’ve tuned in from New Zealand 🇳🇿

  • @bernardscott1783
    @bernardscott1783 8 місяців тому +2

    You’re definitely punching there mate.!!!

  • @stevenvater2681
    @stevenvater2681 8 місяців тому +1

    Those pegs are the biz

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  8 місяців тому

      I agree I love them.

  • @BooniesPeaks
    @BooniesPeaks 8 місяців тому +1

    Kris I've only just got round to watching this !! cant believe I missed it. entertaining as always I love that route up the Abisko 3 looks mega proper party tent !!

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  8 місяців тому +1

      Only just spotted this apologies for the delay. Haha it’s an awesome tent as solid and plenty of room too. After all my one man tents it’s nice to have a bit of space and perfect for winter

    • @BooniesPeaks
      @BooniesPeaks 8 місяців тому +1

      @krisgleave is right can you run across it and slide in your knees like at a school disco ?

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  8 місяців тому +1

      @@BooniesPeaks Hahahaha I’ll try next time 🤙🏼😂

    • @mickdownes9433
      @mickdownes9433 2 місяці тому

      There is a spring on west side Whelpside Gill 10 mins from summit 😊

  • @SoloSarahBX
    @SoloSarahBX 8 місяців тому +1

    Why have I only just subbed? Brilliant vid and so important re electrolytes, BW, Sarah

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  8 місяців тому +1

      Aww thanks Sarah. Yes I swear by electrolytes they make a really big difference especially for longer hikes. Made a bit of a mistake on the OMM Race in a recently video where I didnt have enough water and suffered with cramp. I’ll never do that again.

  • @abbeyvetcentre
    @abbeyvetcentre 8 місяців тому +1

    Nice tent, looks very much like the one I sold on eBay 😉 Just subscribed

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  8 місяців тому

      Haha love it! Cheers for the tent it’s great, so glad I bought it and this was its first time out. Thanks again you’re a star

  • @steelynick
    @steelynick 8 місяців тому +1

    Cracking video there Kris, love the longer format. You've made my mind up for me, I've never hiked Helvellyn, so I'm changing from Brecon to try this out next week, keep up the good work 👌

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  8 місяців тому

      Thank for that Nick and really appreciate the feedback especially about the length. I know the long ones aren’t for everyone but I’ll try and keep them moving and do prefer the longer formats myself too.
      Helvellyn is a cracker. I normally go up Striding Edge and down Swirral Edge which is a great circular. Can also tag Catsty Cam too which is a Wainwright. Are you camping too?

    • @steelynick
      @steelynick 8 місяців тому +1

      @@krisgleave Yes I will be, I'm going to copy your route as it will be the first time up there (I've ordered some extra Easton pegs from Valley and Peak as well🫣)

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  8 місяців тому

      @@steelynick aah perfect. You’ll be fine with the pegs might just have to angle them. The ground is tough but once you get them in they’ll go right down. I had 9” stakes, I use the MSR but same thing.
      There’s another spot close to mine but further towards the edge towards striving edge. From where I pitched, if you look towards striding edge it will be in front and to the right. Just down a little dip and you’ll get a view of striding edge and red tarn too.

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  8 місяців тому

      @@steelynick If you need to download the route, go to my Strava but go to the Website not in the app. It’ll let you download it from there. Or if you want me to send you the GPX of my route let me know

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  8 місяців тому

      @@steelynick If you go up from my side, remember the car park. Park at the place on the road about 50m along the road from the actual car park as you can park there for 24hrs for £8 I think it was.

  • @michaelheyes7324
    @michaelheyes7324 8 місяців тому +1

    Fantastic video, really enjoyed that.

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  8 місяців тому +1

      Cheers Michael. Have you got out on your first camp yet?

    • @michaelheyes7324
      @michaelheyes7324 8 місяців тому +1

      @@krisgleave no, not yet.im hoping in the next few weeks. Fantastic video that,

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  8 місяців тому +1

      @michaelheyes7324 Get yourself out there you’ll be hooked then. Cheers fella

    • @michaelheyes7324
      @michaelheyes7324 8 місяців тому +1

      @krisgleave it's imminent bud I'm sure.. 😉

  • @lifesahobby
    @lifesahobby 8 місяців тому +1

    If you left the door open you would let out that water from your breath and not be so cold at night.
    I was camping 30 years before I realised the cold was the dampness trapped in the tent

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  8 місяців тому

      You can’t avoid condensation and frost on the inside in winter whatever you do. The ice you saw was in the vestibule which is a good distance from us so that’s without any inside heat. When it’s warmer on the inside it’s just something that happens.

  • @lifesahobby
    @lifesahobby 8 місяців тому +1

    Nice one .. I remember you from ages ago and somewhere else
    You're looking well man

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  8 місяців тому

      I’m intrigued haha, I wonder where you know me from. Maybe a hiking group? Cheers bud

    • @lifesahobby
      @lifesahobby 8 місяців тому

      @@krisgleave I thought it was from films .
      You could be just a doppleganger of someone I once knew , just a familiar face .
      Great film btw ,

  • @alanmacmillan6957
    @alanmacmillan6957 4 місяці тому +1

    I swear by the trangia base - pots and kettles sit in it and if you hit it or drop something next to it or bump it - stays stable.

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  2 місяці тому

      Yeah I never use the Trangia though. I have one but far too heavy for me, plus it’s just bare fluid and if you know it over you’re in trouble.
      I use the little speedster type stoves, I actually make my own as really easy. They have fireproof material in which soaks up the fluid. So still lights and works the same way but if you tip upside down no fluid will come out as it’s soaked in. Far safer.

  • @RogerByrne
    @RogerByrne 8 місяців тому +1

    Braver than me, I did my first sub zero Sunday down to -7C but had twice as much stuff, about 12kgs, never felt cold once though. Subscribed 👌

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  8 місяців тому +1

      Cheers Roger nice to have you on board. 12kgs isn’t too bad and it sounds like you had the right kit. I think mine was about 9KG without water for this one but that includes filming equipment too with tripod, GoPro, pocket 3 and some other bits. I think my full winter kit I’ll be around 12KG including an axe and things.

    • @RogerByrne
      @RogerByrne 8 місяців тому +1

      @@krisgleave yeah was more like 16.5 with film kit 🙈 soon adds up when you put that in.

  • @simondrake4757
    @simondrake4757 8 місяців тому +1

    New subscriber here. Great video loved it.

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  8 місяців тому

      Thanks Simon glad you enjoyed the video and great to have you onboard. Thank you

  • @chipjones7185
    @chipjones7185 8 місяців тому +1

    Hi, just found you two and this vid, good visuals and commentary. BTW, has anyone mentioned that about 200yds away from the Helvellyn summit is a flowing spring of clear water…..maybe frozen in those conditions? It’s on Harvey maps 1:40000, you will see the stream above ‘Whelp side’, apparently there’s water cress to be found as well! Regards and 👍🍻

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  8 місяців тому

      Hi, thanks for your feedback really appreciate it. Yeah a couple of people have messaged and really appreciate the insight. I didn’t even think to scan OS Maps at the time maybe I should’ve done. It could’ve been frozen but I reckon it may have still been flowing enough. Saying that, some of the flows leading to red tarn were frozen too. I’ll definitely note that one for next time though thank you.

  • @lifesahobby
    @lifesahobby 8 місяців тому +1

    New sub. .

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  8 місяців тому

      Aah thank you, great to have you on board

  • @mariumrajah
    @mariumrajah 8 місяців тому +1

    I walked up this mountain on morning Boxing Day 2012
    It was ~17 degrees wind chill
    That’s cold
    Only I & god know how I got back down
    Be careful ❗️ these fells ain’t No joke

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  8 місяців тому

      It’s a great time at Xmas I love hiking then too and that sounds like a cold one. I’m experienced up in the mountains and always have plenty of gear to keep warm should I need it. Looking forward to getting up on a snowy camp when the snow hits again as just missed it this time.

  • @DJVOutdoors
    @DJVOutdoors 6 місяців тому +1

    Gleavenottrace brilliant 😂

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  6 місяців тому +1

      It was made for me 😂😂😂

  • @doreengleave9072
    @doreengleave9072 8 місяців тому +1

    Your a strong pair

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  8 місяців тому +1

      Aww thank you. We do get on so well and both love hiking and camping together which works well

  • @AaronStorey-vk4rf
    @AaronStorey-vk4rf 8 місяців тому +1

    Y wud ya put yasel thru it in these conditions 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  8 місяців тому

      Because I love hiking my and wild camping and love it in cold conditions especially snow and can’t wait to get out on a snow camp too

  • @antonymoss8274
    @antonymoss8274 8 місяців тому +1

    Gloves?

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  8 місяців тому

      Just had basic gloves on and the Forclaz Waterproof Overmitts. Do usually take my montane prism but not waterproof so the mits are fantastic.

    • @craigmiddleton9373
      @craigmiddleton9373 8 місяців тому

      Great video Kris, what trousers you wearing? Were they warm enough, I’d prefer something like those.

  • @stevenvater2681
    @stevenvater2681 8 місяців тому +1

    Amazed you allowed by national park to wild camp there , very restricted in wales .... (boo hoo)

    • @krisgleave
      @krisgleave  8 місяців тому +1

      This is in the Lake District. It’s the same as everywhere else in the UK. It’s not strictly allowed anywhere but if you follow the wild camping code you’ll be alright. Pitch above the highest fell wall and away from paths. Pitch late and leave early and leave no trace. Or should I say… GLEAVE no trace haha