FREEZING Helvellyn Solo Bivi Camp At Over 3000ft

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  • Опубликовано: 5 май 2021
  • Lake District - Headed up to the summit of Helvellyn, Englands 3rd highest mountain at 3114ft, for a solo bivi camp in my Alpkit Hunka XL bivi bag. Considering its the most popular mountain in Britain it was wonderful to have the place to myself for the night. An amazing cold night of solitude on the mountain, with very little wind and clear skies above. Fantastic views down to Red Tarn and along Striding Edge. A nine mile round trip from Thirlmere with 3000ft of ascent.
    Many thanks for watching - Dave
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Комментарии • 455

  • @mrnobodieswildcampingadventure
    @mrnobodieswildcampingadventure Год назад +1

    'Hope you've enjoyed it?' Absolutely inspiring! Loved every minute watching!

  • @krisshensley9388
    @krisshensley9388 2 года назад +4

    This was exceptional! Thank you for taking us to a place most of us may never visit. The summit was almost "other-worldly". So, so magical ... and it is obvious that you had a grand time. It's heart-warming to see such an appreciation of Nature. Your followers are very blessed by you sharing what you (and we) love. Hope you are doing well. All the best.

    • @TheSoloSummiteer
      @TheSoloSummiteer  2 года назад

      Really appreciate your kind words Kriss 🙏🏻.

  • @clecklass
    @clecklass 3 года назад +14

    Loads of us need to be up there for our mental health after the pandemic.

  • @CareerVidz
    @CareerVidz 3 года назад +6

    BRILLIANT video! I've been up Helvellyn a few times, and it's a cracking place to be on your own. Thanks for uploading!

  • @jamesf8864
    @jamesf8864 3 года назад +12

    That sunrise looked life-changingly beautiful ❤️ Cracking adventure as ever. Thanks for sharing it with us all!

  • @i-Wander
    @i-Wander 2 года назад +1

    Great video. I've been here twice - really nice view. I wish I can see the sunrise/sunset one day.

  • @davemitchell8756
    @davemitchell8756 3 года назад +5

    3000 ft brew with a view, mountaintastic it certainly was 👍👏👏👏

  • @neilt7191
    @neilt7191 3 года назад +9

    Excellent Bivi on "Sunrise Mountain" Dave . They call it Sunrise Mountain because apparently more people watch the sunrise from Helvellyn than any other mountain in the Lake District .
    It is a fair schlep back through the trees to the car Dave too . All in all though , another great overnighter in the 5 billion star hotel . Nice 1 .

  • @jamieb741
    @jamieb741 2 года назад +1

    Utube just recommended your video to me , great bivvy camp.
    Also your red tarn camp too , just reminds me of how much I'm missing the lake district.
    Need to be back early next year, I'm in North Essex.
    But just 5 miles from Constable country in Suffolk.

  • @emmiebl6605
    @emmiebl6605 2 года назад +1

    I've done that Browncove route many a time....including in the snow - which was pretty hair-raising! Amazing spot for a bivvy and so nice to see it without loads of other people. I'd just watched your snowy swirral edge descent video so the contrast couldn't be greater!

    • @TheSoloSummiteer
      @TheSoloSummiteer  2 года назад +1

      Big thanks Emmie. Glad you enjoyed it 😎👍

  • @walkwithme4975
    @walkwithme4975 3 года назад +6

    I have lived in Keswick for 22 years and I never stop being amazed at how beautiful it is, excellent video - thank you.

    • @TheSoloSummiteer
      @TheSoloSummiteer  3 года назад +1

      Love Keswick 😎👍

    • @2icelollys1goat
      @2icelollys1goat 3 года назад +2

      I went there (Keswick) yday for the first time. I remember my reaction to Brencathra as we passed it on the bus from Penrith. I couldn't take my eyes off it; its sheer height and breadth was magnificent.

    • @walkwithme4975
      @walkwithme4975 3 года назад +1

      @@2icelollys1goat I hope you had a lovely day. Blencathra is impressive :)

  • @kennybrydges9084
    @kennybrydges9084 2 года назад +1

    Watched this again... Brilliant Dave ;-)

  • @mariosci6391
    @mariosci6391 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for sharing! Good memories..

  • @jamesf8864
    @jamesf8864 3 года назад +17

    The aeroplanes you saw will be Ospreys. Fantastic bits of kit, and eerily quiet for their size!

    • @JammyDodger45
      @JammyDodger45 3 года назад +1

      Great to look at but feck going in the back of one.
      They're noisy, uncomfortable and seemingly designed to shake your filings out.
      Give me a Chinook any day!

    • @stuartmorgan9327
      @stuartmorgan9327 3 года назад

      I was going to say the same. To my knowledge we don't own any so probably US.

    • @jamesf8864
      @jamesf8864 3 года назад

      @@stuartmorgan9327 They've been flying over my parents' house in Cumbria for a few years now, so I'm not sure.

    • @stuartmorgan9327
      @stuartmorgan9327 3 года назад +1

      @@jamesf8864 apparently we bought two for special forces so not sure if it’s them or a US base nearby.

    • @jamesf8864
      @jamesf8864 3 года назад

      @@stuartmorgan9327 Interesting!

  • @acedecs
    @acedecs 3 года назад +1

    Amazing. Love it.

  • @wendylinsdell3681
    @wendylinsdell3681 3 года назад +2

    A lovely video again Dave , look forward to the next one .

  • @bimblingbackpacker7379
    @bimblingbackpacker7379 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful shots there was up there not long ago and camped at Grisedale tarn 👍🏻

  • @AggyGoesOutdoors
    @AggyGoesOutdoors 3 года назад +1

    Breath-taking views, I really need to get myself to the Lake district soon.

  • @aydinzorlutuna1171
    @aydinzorlutuna1171 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for another superb video and for sharing the experience, especially for those of us that still can’t get back out there yet. 👍🏼

  • @graehamquilliam7019
    @graehamquilliam7019 3 года назад +1

    Cracking video Dave. You picked a great day for it.

  • @JRLNeal
    @JRLNeal 3 года назад +1

    Absolutely lovely video Dave. Great adventure and very smooth camera work. Very much appreciated.

  • @MountainManJohnFilms
    @MountainManJohnFilms 3 года назад +1

    Lovely job! What a sunrise 🌅

  • @milestogochannel
    @milestogochannel 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful capture TSS. loved it.

  • @garaochiltree4566
    @garaochiltree4566 3 года назад +1

    Really enjoed that! Thank you.

  • @aidyf4215
    @aidyf4215 3 года назад +2

    The Lakes & Snowdonia are world class, can’t wait to come home again 🇦🇺Brought back lots of happy memories, looking forward to your next video 👍🏼

  • @nigelbramley4188
    @nigelbramley4188 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for taking me up there as I've always wanted to do the peaks in the Lakes. Never conquered my fear of heights but you've inspired me to get help.

  • @martinhornsey1126
    @martinhornsey1126 3 года назад +1

    Superb dave 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @steveb1972
    @steveb1972 3 года назад +2

    Just wonderful 😊

  • @alexdokic5567
    @alexdokic5567 3 года назад +1

    What a nice film to go to bed on , if all goes to plan I'll be walking Scarfell pike via Eskdale in July, just hope the weather is kind!

  • @HikerBobOfficial
    @HikerBobOfficial 2 года назад +1

    Can't believe this is the 1st time I've seen this one! Top stuff 👏

    • @TheSoloSummiteer
      @TheSoloSummiteer  2 года назад

      Nice one Bob. Glad you enjoyed it 😎👍. ATB Dave

  • @johnchristopher3955
    @johnchristopher3955 3 года назад +1

    Belting Dave, familiar route up Helvellyn and you captured it with great camera work👍👍

  • @Marcin79W
    @Marcin79W 2 года назад +1

    Waking up outdoors is one of the most amazing feelings out there... Thank you for the video.

  • @nicholasmaycock267
    @nicholasmaycock267 3 года назад +1

    Was up there yesterday, really clear with fantastic views all round.

  • @Outside.In.Florida
    @Outside.In.Florida 3 года назад +1

    Awesome video. It’s great that you like about 2 hours from the mountains. It would take me about 10 hours to get to my closest mountains to me. I love the video and the views were stunning! Thanks for sharing.

  • @peterfishley3951
    @peterfishley3951 3 года назад +1

    Fantastic to watch and enjoy so much.

  • @kimdeakin7678
    @kimdeakin7678 3 года назад +1

    Fantastic love the lakes

  • @billwinship3734
    @billwinship3734 3 года назад +1

    Fantastic, who needs to go abroad with places like this to explore.

  • @michaelblack9813
    @michaelblack9813 3 года назад +1

    Wowzer Dave,
    Mountainfantastic M8. Fandabbydozy and superlicious there me ol'Darwen shiner. Loved it.
    Up there this Monday (hopefully) with Boyzone, i.e. the lads from work.
    ATB and keep 'em coming Dave.
    Mick😀🙏

  • @craigpalmer347
    @craigpalmer347 3 года назад +1

    Great vid my favourite place 👍👍

  • @jasonmaddison6148
    @jasonmaddison6148 3 года назад +1

    good vid fella, lovley up there we camped down a bit to gridale tarn .

  • @trevor2361
    @trevor2361 3 года назад +1

    really enjoyed that, thanks.

  • @russcookson7074
    @russcookson7074 3 года назад +1

    Amazing video, really enjoyed it, thanks for sharing your walks.

  • @MrDazP1adv3ntures
    @MrDazP1adv3ntures 3 года назад +1

    Great stuff and well edited there. I have had some fantastic walks up on that summit over the years and it looked like you picked a perfect day for it. ( and night )

  • @sjp6839
    @sjp6839 3 года назад +1

    Amazing and stunning views

  • @heatherandthehounds
    @heatherandthehounds 3 года назад +1

    Looks like a great little spot for a bivvy 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @jonathanclarke8837
    @jonathanclarke8837 3 года назад +1

    My favourite video yet! How awesome to have Helvellyn summit to yourself! Will watch this again and again! Great video as always!

    • @TheSoloSummiteer
      @TheSoloSummiteer  3 года назад

      Thanks so much Jonathan. Really appreciate that 🙏

  • @karenmacleod6816
    @karenmacleod6816 3 года назад +2

    Another truly beautiful video! I found I could suddenly take some deep breaths and sense the tranquility of these peaks.

  • @CharlesP69
    @CharlesP69 3 года назад +1

    Incredible footage. Just stunning scenery. Thank you for sharing these amazing videos 🙏

  • @DonQuickZote
    @DonQuickZote 3 года назад +1

    Stunning video.

  • @johnakyle5908
    @johnakyle5908 3 года назад +4

    The lakes , like the Highlands, where I live, do get their fair share of rain, but when the sun's out its the best scenery in the country . 👌
    It's great to be out and about again, enjoy your videos very much .

  • @TheKeefusoutdoors
    @TheKeefusoutdoors 3 года назад +1

    Great video mate. I've camped up at Red Tarn but not the summit. Definitely one for the list

  • @gary1164
    @gary1164 3 года назад +1

    Another sublime trip and right up there with last weeks. Keep up the fantastic work !! All the best.

  • @lakelanddream5486
    @lakelanddream5486 3 года назад +1

    That is something else!!

  • @CockneyKez
    @CockneyKez 3 года назад +1

    Stunning....absolutely stunning!

  • @BUSHMANandBLUE
    @BUSHMANandBLUE 3 года назад +4

    Awesome Dave! A pleasure to spend it with you although that was the boniest pitch ever! But I bet no one else has ever camped there!
    Good stuff!
    Al

    • @TheSoloSummiteer
      @TheSoloSummiteer  3 года назад +1

      big thanks Al 🙏Was a wonderful trip. Really enjoyed it 😎👍

    • @BUSHMANandBLUE
      @BUSHMANandBLUE 3 года назад +1

      @@TheSoloSummiteer I’m in the lakes Thursday and Friday for my birthday and taking my partner! Hopefully she will enjoy it 🙈🥰

    • @TheSoloSummiteer
      @TheSoloSummiteer  3 года назад

      Nice one. I’m sure she will 😎

  • @Gooner-1971
    @Gooner-1971 3 года назад +2

    Awesome content mate, thank you so much. Takes me back to the days when I was fitter and able to visit a few of these wonderful places, and inspires me to get there again…

  • @RobsAdventures
    @RobsAdventures 3 года назад +2

    Great video Dave. Really enjoyed that one. Great weather for it and stunning clear views. Just awesome. 👍

  • @steveoutdoors6522
    @steveoutdoors6522 3 года назад +2

    Thanks for video really enjoyed it the sunrise 🌄 was fantastic

  • @normhanson981
    @normhanson981 3 года назад +1

    Incredible views , thanks Dave.

  • @markdavies217
    @markdavies217 3 года назад +1

    Absolutely spectacular scenery & presentation, thank you 😊

  • @harrylinsdell8114
    @harrylinsdell8114 3 года назад +2

    Absolutely amazing views, great vlog yet again, like everyone else says thanks for sharing and the effort you put in

  • @WanderingJay
    @WanderingJay 3 года назад +1

    what a night in the mountains!! fantastic!! ATB WJ

  • @stephenfletcher6464
    @stephenfletcher6464 3 года назад +1

    brilliant video

  • @slazbury15
    @slazbury15 3 года назад +4

    Fantastic as always Dave big thanks.

  • @NNICKKK
    @NNICKKK 3 года назад +1

    Perfection. Awesome video, fast becoming a favourite channel!

  • @martyngarner7961
    @martyngarner7961 3 года назад +1

    fantastic video mate

  • @paulhoulden
    @paulhoulden 3 года назад +1

    i was up the other week when you was and what lovely warm weather with the odd patch of snow, then wednesday this week i hiked up White side and Raise in full winter gear to ski down, crazy!!

    • @TheSoloSummiteer
      @TheSoloSummiteer  3 года назад +1

      awesome. wish I’d have been there 👍😎

    • @paulhoulden
      @paulhoulden 3 года назад +1

      @@TheSoloSummiteer I live all the way down in South Lincs, I had to get up this week at least for the snow in may!

    • @TheSoloSummiteer
      @TheSoloSummiteer  3 года назад

      @@paulhoulden that’s brilliant 😎👍. I’m only a couple of hours away but was working so couldn’t make it.

  • @delsterwislon522
    @delsterwislon522 3 года назад +1

    What an amazing hike. Stunning views and such a great feeling. 👍👍👍

  • @torquesteer2657
    @torquesteer2657 3 года назад +1

    Cracking vid bud, enjoyed that 👍🏻

  • @Brock_in_the_North
    @Brock_in_the_North 3 года назад +2

    Been all over the lakes, I've not wild camped but I bet the langdales, more specifically Pavey Ark would be an amazing place to wild camp. That summit offers some amazing views of the lakes. Waking up to that view off Pavey Ark would be incredible

  • @allieandmaria
    @allieandmaria 3 года назад +1

    My favourite route! 💕 👍🏽

  • @Ponk07
    @Ponk07 2 года назад +2

    Really appreciating your channel, Dave. Nicely put together and very relaxing to watch. I like how you take the time to identify the various peaks and tarns in the background for your viewers.

    • @TheSoloSummiteer
      @TheSoloSummiteer  2 года назад

      Really appreciate your feedback John. Glad you enjoyed it and ATB - Dave

  • @rachelmarvellous-marmoset706
    @rachelmarvellous-marmoset706 3 года назад +4

    Thank you, looking forward to watching ☺️

  • @ackosadventures2486
    @ackosadventures2486 3 года назад +3

    Stunning video must feel so special having the summit all to yourself 👍👍

  • @welshlad6427
    @welshlad6427 3 года назад +2

    Absolutely brilliant. ❤️

  • @stuart6347
    @stuart6347 3 года назад +1

    Brilliant as always mate. Some serious views there!

  • @jimmarshall9945
    @jimmarshall9945 3 года назад +1

    Great stuff Dave, 👍 looks wonderful to see the hill's in the Lake District without anyone on them,.... Superb 👌

  • @wildhypnotist
    @wildhypnotist 3 года назад +1

    Absolutely loved the video. Glorious sunset and sunrise. I'm hoping to do the same route soon. Thank for sharing.

  • @hsaurid
    @hsaurid 3 года назад +1

    Dave, wonderful video, really liked how you described each segment of the trek - I felt like I was there with you, step by step. I’ll have to wait a bit to get out, as we are going into three weeks of very restrictive lockdown. I’m very appreciative of your efforts and the work you put into each of these hikes. Thank you so much! Take care, stay healthy, and all the best!

  • @jamieleishman2592
    @jamieleishman2592 3 года назад +1

    Lovely sunrise, another great post.

  • @CS-vr7uo
    @CS-vr7uo 3 года назад +8

    Loved this. What a privilege to be the only one up there on such a still night..incredible

  • @999mrkhaled
    @999mrkhaled 3 года назад +1

    I just wonder what people r watching if they’re not watching this stunning hike

  • @BuzzardThree
    @BuzzardThree 3 года назад +1

    Simply superb.

  • @dickmint1
    @dickmint1 3 года назад +5

    You experience some cracking sunrise's and sunsets Dave,I take my hat off to you doing that adventure after work,always look forward your adventures Dave stay safe Jim

  • @jacqueline7118
    @jacqueline7118 3 года назад +1

    Wow, beautiful scenery. I can see why you love the views! Thanks for sharing. :) :)

  • @itsmescottp
    @itsmescottp 3 года назад +1

    Sweet, man! Looked a good one that Dave. 👌🏻

  • @NPJohn100
    @NPJohn100 3 года назад +1

    Stunning

  • @EventyrsorenDenmark
    @EventyrsorenDenmark 3 года назад +3

    Great One.Really enjoyed it Very Much.

  • @jongraham2679
    @jongraham2679 3 года назад +1

    Brilliant video really well edited them views WOW one of my faves up on helvellyn amazing place .

  • @HardyTempestsWildCampsandWalks
    @HardyTempestsWildCampsandWalks 3 года назад +1

    That was all rather wonderful. Cheers. Hardy

  • @rachelmarvellous-marmoset706
    @rachelmarvellous-marmoset706 3 года назад +4

    Superb video, thank you. Absolutely stunning views, the sun set and sun rise were glorious ⛅ Good one re the plane and electric mountain bikes. Looks like a beautiful part of the world 😊

  • @antheablackmore5838
    @antheablackmore5838 3 года назад +1

    What a fabulous video ! Had me in tears with that sunrise….so much beauty and spirituality all for free….what a gift …thank you

  • @Diirtyhary
    @Diirtyhary 3 года назад +1

    What a top video Dave, really loved that one I went up that route last week and it was a slog with a day pack fair play m8 another great video....mountaintastic 👍

  • @timsturdy6009
    @timsturdy6009 3 года назад +1

    Fantastic, loved the video and big respect for the LNT!

  • @backpacksandbruises
    @backpacksandbruises 3 года назад +1

    I really enjoyed this video, stunning views, the total seclusion (we did helvellyn with a crowd) was amazing. New sub👍

  • @davidreay47
    @davidreay47 3 года назад +4

    Another high quality video superbly shot as always. Watching from Sri Lanka and now officially homesick and longing for some adventure.

  • @lostintransit5822
    @lostintransit5822 2 года назад +1

    Another cracking video! Working my way through them, I call them Davewrights lol, nearly done them all!
    Love the videos, heading up Helvellyn in the morning on the ebike.

    • @TheSoloSummiteer
      @TheSoloSummiteer  2 года назад +1

      Haha. Davewrights. Brilliant 😁👍. Enjoy Helvellyn tomorrow 😎⛰👍

  • @howard1980
    @howard1980 3 года назад +2

    The weather Gods were definitely in your favour, Loved the sunrise and sun set. Biving gives you more freedom when it comes to camping. Awesome video Dave

  • @drytool
    @drytool 3 года назад +1

    Fantastic cinematography, brother!

  • @benson5468
    @benson5468 3 года назад +1

    Sir a fantastic video great I really mean it your channel will only get bigger thanks for posting bren