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Summit with Sophie
Добавлен 29 сен 2014
Outdoor adventures by foot, bike, horse, paddleboard and more! Based in Swansea, Wales.
Community on the Camino as a SOLO Hiker | Days 8-12
In the third video in my Camino de Santiago series I'm lucky to be joined by one of my friends for a few years, but even luckier to have made incredible friends on the trail already! Hiking as a solo female often offers its own challenges, but most of these are offset by the incredible community on the Camino.
00:00 Intro
00:55 Day 8: Logroño to Nájera
03:27 Day 9: Nájera to Santo Domingo de la Calzada
04:54 Day 10: Santo Domingo de la Calzada to Belorado
08:31 Day 11: Belorado to San Juan de Ortega
11:57 Day 12: San Juan de Ortega to Burgos
00:00 Intro
00:55 Day 8: Logroño to Nájera
03:27 Day 9: Nájera to Santo Domingo de la Calzada
04:54 Day 10: Santo Domingo de la Calzada to Belorado
08:31 Day 11: Belorado to San Juan de Ortega
11:57 Day 12: San Juan de Ortega to Burgos
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What I Learnt in my FIRST WEEK on the Camino! | Days 2-7
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In the second video in my Camino de Santiago series I take you with me on my first week, from Roncesvalles to Logroño. The week was full of new and unexpected experiences! 00:00 Intro 00:50 Day 2: Roncesvalles to Zubiri 04:14 Day 3: Zubiri to Pamplona 06:43 Day 4: Pamplona to Puente La Reina 12:16 Day 5: Puente La Reina to Estella 14:43 Day 6: Estella to Los Arcos 17:19 Day 7: Los Arcos to Logroño
My FIRST DAY on the Camino de Santiago! | Valcarlos Route
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In March 2024 I set off on my Camino de Santiago, walking the Valcarlos Route to Roncesvalles. In this video I'll show you what my experience was like on my very first day :) 00:00 Intro 01:01 Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port 02:03 Valcarlos Route through the Pyrenees 03:29 Village of Valcarlos 04:35 Lots of Road Walking... 06:10 The Big Hill 07:10 Arriving at Roncesvalles 07:40 Outro & Sneak Peak at Re...
Travelling 600 Miles Solo in Spain's Most Underrated Region
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I'm back to face some more of my fears in this 5 day solo adventure around Galicia! This time I'm driving alone in a foreign country for the very first time. In the process, I'll bring you along to some of the most beautiful parts of the region :) 00:00 Intro 00:42 Driving on Day 1 02:09 Rio Mao (River Ravine) 03:51 Vigo 04:53 Cies Islands 09:00 Finisterre & Muxia 12:11 Running & Relaxing 13:55...
Camping ALONE in the Woods as a Solo Female
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I've finally faced my fears of camping on my own! In this video I take you along for the experience and hopefully inspire you to face one of your own fears as well :) 00:00 Intro 00:33 Arriving at the campsite 02:15 Setting up 03:50 Attempting to use the stove 06:01 Unexpected peacock 06:53 Facing my fears!!!! 08:45 The next morning... 09:47 Outro
Is this the best waterfall hike in the UK?! | Four Falls & Elidir Trail, South Wales
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Today I'm showing you how to combine the Four Falls trail with the Elidir trail so that you can see as many South Wales waterfalls in a single day as possible! The route I hiked is here on Komoot: tinyurl.com/3n2rwu6v 00:00 Intro 00:31 Parking 01:14 Four Falls - Waterfall One 02:43 Four Falls - Waterfall Two 03:17 Four Falls - Waterfall Three 04:27 Four Falls - Waterfall Four 05:22 Leaving the ...
Highest Mountain in North Africa in WINTER | Mt Toubkal Morocco
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I'm kicking off 2024 by attempting to climb my highest mountain yet! As per usual, things didn't go well for Alex... We hiked with Aztat Treks, organised through Much Better Adventures!
Our First Adventure Race!! (we were not prepared...)
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Our first time trail running and "mountain biking" (erm) in an organised adventure race! Watch to the end to find out where we placed! Race organised by Questars: questars.co.uk/ Music from Uppbeat: uppbeat.io/t/cruen/we-got-this License code: GLORLLXVKHGZFEBA
Snowdon's Most Challenging Route | Crib Goch
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Guess how many times I say "how are you feeling" and Alex says "WOO".
Hiking 135km on Scotland's Skye Trail
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Next time I go hiking in the mountains and make a vlog I'll bring a wind muffler, don't worry. I didn't put near death experience in the title this time, but I came a lot closer.
Hiking a Haunted Forest in Wales | Pembrey
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Enjoy the shoddy audio and camera quality. Spoiler alert, there's no near death experience. Music: www.bensound.com
Don't fear walking the Camino alone. I did 2 sections in 2019 and 2021 in my sixties. I did occasionally speak to other pilgrims but solitude is wonderful.
When did you go in March, we are looking at a March start date 😁
Hi! I started walking on 19th March and finished on 20th April 😊
@@summitwithsophiethank you that’s very helpful. I am looking forward to more videos from you 😀
Hey! I’m also planning to walk the camino March-April 2025. How is with the accommodation at this time. Are a lot of places closed? And I would love to see a video what to pack this time of the year because not a lot of people at least on youtube go at this time. Thank you for your answer☺️☀️ All the best, Sara
@@sara_violinist Hi Sara! Thanks for watching. I would say accommodation wise it's a great time to go because things are not fully booked and it's very easy to find places to stay! Some things were closed, especially when I started in March, but I would say even at the beginning more things were open than closed so it was never a problem. Just a bit disappointing when we had a freak 32C weather day and all the swimming pools were closed because it was too early in the season 🤣🤣 couple of quick packing tips - there were one or two nights where it got a bit cold and I was glad I had a proper sleeping bag rather than just a liner, so I do recommend bringing one. On the coldest days I wore a long sleeved top, a thin sports jacket, a thin down jacket and a waterproof shell. Definitely had one or two days where all 4 layers were needed but certainly not every day! Hopefully I'll get round to a full packing video soon 😊
Loved this video! I’m taking on Toubkal in September Which company did you book your hike through?
Hi Charlie! Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed the video and hope you have a great time 😁 I booked through Much Better Adventures, but they typically have agreements with local organisations and the trip was actually run by Aztat Treks who are based in Morocco! Everything was great, would highly recommend both companies 😊
Loved your video about the Camino! Your tips and insights were very helpful. I recently walked the Portuguese route and shared my story on my channel
Note to self: Take an umbrella.
🤣🤣 your Camino friends would be able to spot you from a distance at least!
please continue to post more videos. You are very good at documenting your experiences. how about a tour of your hometown in Wales.
@@kotcherd Thank you, that's very kind! I have filmed quite a lot of videos (and will post one in Wales next I think) but been so busy doing more hiking trips and adventures that I haven't had time to edit it 😅😅 I will post as soon as possible 🤞
How many days do you plan to walk before you have. a rest day, Just like the movie you are meeting lots of people.
@@KylieDrummond Thanks for watching! I walked for 12 days, then stopped for 2 rest days, and then walked the final 19 days without any more rest days :)
Looking forward to more 🙂
@@gfree8037 thank you! Glad you've enjoyed 😊
Really enjoying your videos.
Did you have to arrange where you would stay “hostel’s” with a company or did you kind of winged it?
Hi! Definitely would not recommend using an organised company for the Camino, it's a complete waste of money! In my case walking in March we could just walk in the front door of hostels and ask for a bed. If you go in the summer it would be busier so you might need to book in advance online, but you can do it 1-2 days at a time as you go 😊 no need to book the whole thing at the beginning!!
@@summitwithsophie I agree, I reached out to one of the many tour guide and they were giving me a quote of $8,000 for the France route!! I will continue to research and hopefully plan a trip soon. Thank you for your advice.
@@birdman67g21 wow! That's about 4x what my whole trip cost 😅😅 good luck with the planning, you'll have a great time!
@@summitwithsophie Thank you.
Im thinking of walking this route in March 2025 (not sure early or later in the month). Thanks for sharing.
Awesome! I'm sure you'll have a great time, really glad I chose to walk in March so I hope it'll be good for you too 😊
So sweet that your friends decided to take a couple of rest days too 😭 loved this, looking forward to the next chapter!
@@amym8785 Thank you Amy, it's so sweet of you to leave a kind comment as well 🥰
So lovely to relive that time with you guys through your videos <3
It is for me as well 🥹 Makes me nostalgic every time
Can I ask what time of year you were walking?
Of course! I walked March - April 2024. As you saw in the video it was sometimes very cold (as low as 1 degree one day) but into April it even got up to 32 degrees so we had the full range of weather!
I’m so glad you found such lovely friends ❤ looking forward to the next instalment and hoping you come back for the next stage feeling better
I'm also glad I found such lovely friends! 😊😊
So excited for this newest instalment of your big adventure! Seems like you faced some challenges in this one but nice to see your new friendships helping you through :D Can't wait for whatever's next!
Definitely some challenges this time, you can hear that I'm sick at the end 🤣 But the company really was the best 🥰
I’m currently in Logrono following the schedule as you. Thanks for the preview.
Amazing! I hope you have the most incredible time 😊😊
You are brave very nice places
Thank you!
Absolute boss video - cannot wait for the next one :))
Will try to get it to you quickly 😁
Loved your Vlog. Brought back good memories completed the Frances on 15th June. I agree Estelle was a great town.
Glad it brings back good memories! It definitely makes me very nostalgic making the videos 😊
When did you walk it?
I started mid-March 2024 and finished mid-April 2024 😊
Well done 🙌🏼
Thank you!
i am due to go July 2024 in about two weeks thanks for the video and im from Swansea Diolch yn fawr
Have an amazing time! It was truly an incredible experience for me
Very good video beatiful places
Thank you!
There is no "off season".
Very true, Sarria was incredibly busy 🤣 But you knew what I meant, of course
Winter time -- less people.
Buen Camino! It brought back nice memories. (Summer 2019)
Thank you! I hope I'll get a chance to do another soon 🙌
Thank you for sharing your video! It is quite cheerful and motivating. I am looking forward to going there.
Thank you, I hope you have the best time!!
Thank you for this! I've been a glamper for years, but looking to start wild camping with my kids. These are the same fears I share, down to the lighting the stove (I usually work on electric cookers) so this massively helped! I think I know what campsite you were on too, so may have to go there for our first trip.
I also have a MAHOOSIVE dog for comfort too though, but I imagine if it got too real, he'd save himself.
Glad you enjoyed the video! Hopefully the dog would scare people off even if he'd run away if it came to it 🤣
Buen Camino 👋🏽
Gracias!!
Being sick really sucks on the camino. I'm glad to hear that you were feeling better quickly and it did not derail your schedule. One day on my walk few months ago, I had food poisoning and couldn't go to sleep at all that night. Surprisingly, I was able to walk 20km next morning without any problem.
Wow! That's quite impressive. One of my friends got food poisoning in Santiago and he was stuck in bed for about 48 hours running to and from the bathroom. Don't think he'd have been able to do 20km! Not sure what happened to me on the night in this video, I think I just had a weird dizzy spell for some reason 🥲
Yeah ! She's super cool 🤭✌️
Looks like you had an amazing adventure even only in the first week! I feel a bit jealous 😃 Can't wait to see what comes next :)
Next time you can come with me :}
Enjoying your video. Interesting perspective, I live in Phoenix AZ and 30 degrees Celsius sounds wonderful.
Thanks for watching! I'm not sure living in Phoenix would be for me 🤣🤣 I'm so bad in hot weather!!
looove it !!!
Thanks Fynn!!! 😁
such a fantastic journey shared with you ! can’t wait to watch the next weeks :))
Thanks Woodyyyyy
I smiled through most of this ❤️ except the bits where I wanted to hug you. I love watching your adventure unfold x
It's so nice to watch it back 😊😊
A tip when in Spain, for lunch, ask for the "Menu Del Dia". This will cost not much. It is also great if you do not speak the language or do not understand the dialect. There will be a choice of 3 starters and 3 main courses. Then a desert or a coffee and includes water, wine or (My favorite) wine and Gaseosa. Don't overdo it with the wine. No need to empty the bottle. And I often just pick the second starter and the third main course they offer. No idea what I am getting, but that is the nice part of it. You get what the locals eat and learn new food. Do not expect anything fancy. And yes, this works in larger cities as well. Just look for signs that say Menu Del Dia. Just know most will only start lunch at 14:00 or later.
Great tips! I definitely did this at times when I was on the Camino 😊
Aren't you worried about a gun walking up and killing you? Or I mean a knife killing you? Solo camping would give me the creeps. You may want to move those leaves away from the flames. Have fun.
Guns can't walk, Richard 🤣🤣🤣 To be serious though, I'm not really worried about guns in the UK. I am worried about knives, which is why I was scared in the video! I think it's irrational though - most people who get stabbed are stabbed in the city, not in the woods. I like trying to face my fears, and I think the real danger is quite low 😊 Thanks for watching!!
@@summitwithsophie Well, you know guns kill people so I thought maybe guns creep around at night. 😱😂 Seriously, I love camping and walking around late at night. Just me and the stars. I'm more worried about the people than the bears and mountain lions. Sitting on a log in Yosemite at 2:00 AM. is absolute heaven to me. 🤗 Everyone needs to get into the great outdoors and live a little. It's the best stress reliever I can think of! 🙂
Awesome! Are you planning to release new videos (your second and subsequent days on the Camino)?
Yes, I will do! Hopefully next one coming next week. Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed 😊
If you dont mind sharing, what was the cost of the rental car?
Incredibly cheap!!! I paid £53 for the whole week INCLUDING full coverage. Unfortunately the service from the car company I used was not very good, but I saw plenty of other companies renting at similar prices from Santiago de Compostela 😊😊
@@summitwithsophie Good to know. That's less than what we pay for one day where I live. Keep up the good work. Really enjoying all your videos.
@@tejave0ojnc Thank you, that's very kind and I'm glad you enjoyed!
magic adventure
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing. Me and my wife plan to climb this mountain this November ..... We're both in our mid sixties!
Good luck! You will have an amazing time 😊 I hope I'll still be doing things like this in my 60s as well!
Amazing sound waoo
It looks like a lovely route, thanks for sharing 😊
❤ the islands, I'll have to look them up I love the isolated feeling too - nobody knowing where I am Thanks for sharing, Sophie
They're beautiful! Hopefully you get a chance to go 😊 thank you for commenting
May I ask what dates you began and ended your journey? Thanks
Sure! I began the Camino on 19th March and I arrived in Santiago on the 20th April. The whole thing took 33 days but only 31 days of walking, as I took 2 rest days in the middle 😊
@@summitwithsophie Thanks for the reply...I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of your videos.
Amazing
Hugs from Brazil Sophie.
Thank you Stanley!