SCAFELL PIKE Solo Summit Camp - surviving a freezing night alone on England’s highest mountain
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- Solo winter summit camp in my Hilleberg Allak 2 on England’s highest mountain; Scafell Pike.
Had an amazing night on my favourite mountain at the weekend. Dragged my 18kg rucksack with full winter gear to 3140ft just below the summit of Scafell Pike. An amazing night of solitude on England’s highest mountain. Stunningly beautiful but brutal winter mountain conditions in the morning.
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Brilliant
Another great video Dave. Thanks from Dave
Sat watching in my dining room with the heating on full blast and I'm still shivering, I wish I had the balls for a proper winter camp!
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This is magical. I'm hooked.
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Thats what you call a proper winter camp Dave, I could feel your joy on the top with that amazing sunrise, just brilliant.
Best regards
Gary.
Glad you enjoyed it Gary. Big thanks 🙏🏻
You know more than most of us and you still say “.. if you’ve got any advice for me..” humility is my favourite human characteristic 👏🗻
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The mountain equipment lightline is brilliant. I've had the same jacket for about 2 years, never let me down. Super light and keeps you toasty! Great video as always Dave, what a camp! 🏔👍
Couldn't agree more Simon. Glad you enjoyed the video 👍
Sunday night viewing has not been this good since I was a kid, fabulous camp Dave. As always the edit was first class, capturing every element and highlighting the constant dangers. I unfortunately once had a heart attack coming down Skiddaw in fine weather, so fully understand your principles of respecting those wonderful mountains in any condition 👊🏔👍
Bloody hell Michael. Hope you’re ok. Take care and ATB 🙏🏻
Great vid ive done skafell pike 4 times once had it all to myself that was a magic moment to have England's tallest mountain to yourself How Meany can say that
Yeah. Stunning 🙏🏻
The pillow looks very good, comfortable!
Sorry Dave just finished watching incredible scenes on the summit in the morning.
This one looks epic dave, looking forward to this cheers mate💯👍
Long time-went up there with my bike to lean on . Not too bad in summer! Great area in the 60s.
I have done that path many times, I think the tourist path was originally a pack trail for moving goods over the mountains. My fave route in the lakes up that path past angle tarn and on to sca fell pike.
"MSR BLIZZARD" FUNNY AF 😆 top film as per usual
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Nice day for Dave good work buddy
Me and my mates went up Mickeldore route by accident on our first time. Really tough scrambling with a rucksack on 😅
Aye. I’ve been up that way a couple of times with camping gear. It’s a slog 🥵
Just bought myself one of those Flextail jobs - genius! Even cheaper than Amazon to buy direct, thanks Dave!
Nice one Matt 👍
Another epic vid Dave!
Just so beautiful and amazing views.
Felt like I was there.
My dream to experience it.
Cheers Graham
Big thanks Graham. It was pretty special indeed. Glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻
Amazing mate - epic vid - shame no drone footage 🤣🤣🍺
Tell me about it 😆👍
Awesome as ever Dave.
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Well !! What can I say Dave. This has to be one of the best videos ever. My partner Jill and I admire your determination. Some of that footage shows Antarctic conditions. True entertainment. One request though, please tell us day and date during your introduction as it's good to put a timeline to your adventures. Thanks Dave. Kind regards John and Jill.
Big thanks guys. Really appreciate that 🙏🏻
Stunning this one Dave perfect conditions and a good test of the shelter. How are you finding it mate? Some nice scenes there and it just makes me want to get back out lol. Anyways hope all is well, ATB Steve
Cheers Steve. Yeah loving the Allak 😎⛺️👍
Love your videos… what Osprey ruck sack do you use? I need an upgrade!! Keep em coming…👍
Cheers 👍. Osprey Atmos 65 here
@@TheSoloSummiteerwhat boots are you wearing
Bloody hell Dave, that was an absolute masterpiece! The conditions in the morning were everything we hope for on these outings. I loved the shots on the summit in the morning! We are so fortunate to be around in this era where the technology is light and compact enough for us to capture moments like these. Cracking job 👏👏👏 ATB, James.
Much appreciated James. Thank you 🙏🏻
Brilliant as always mate, can’t believe that was an hour, flew by 👍🏼👍🏼
Take care bud.
Liam
Big thanks, man 🙏🏻
New sub. Excellent video.
Thanks and welcome Matthew 👍😎
Excellent video! Having England's highest peak to yourself is an added bonus.
Absolutely Mal 🙏🏻
Well said about those who say ‘it’s only the Lake District!!’ Words can’t describe how good this video is!!!
Big thanks UP. Means a lot 🙏🏻
You are truly in your element up there and it shows on your face.
Stunning camp! Thanks for taking us along, your effort is very much appreciated❤
You should add a link where we could donate you a coffee or pint as a thankyou 👍
Big thanks and much appreciated 🙏🏻
I adore your videos!
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Top stuff pal some proper conditions & temperatures there..fantastic stuff & the Palace looked & coped great by look of it..take care pal & see thi soon.
Cheers bud. Was a real adventure for sure. Catch up soon pal 🙏🏻
Total admiration Dave. I almost went over several times in the summer coming down with boots on so in snow and ice with a massive pack, wow. The views were incredible and so few times does it clear up top amazing. Well done what a camp and what a video. ATB Steve
Big thanks Steve. Glad you enjoyed it 👍😎
@@TheSoloSummiteer Amazing video Dave and as always looking forward to your next one!
Cracking, as always, thanks for taking the time to do it and also all the time editing etc... I will make efforts to get in touch on other means, to get a donation (not much) but may pay for some diesel etc... Hopefully our paths cross in Darwen Sainsbury's . Cheers Sel
Big thanks Sel 🙏🏻
Wow......awe inspiring stuff. We as Brits sometimes lose the absolute beauty we live amongst sometimes.
Big thanks Marc. It’s a beautiful place indeed 🙏🏻
Brilliant! Thank you! Stunning with the snowfall. The sky was spectacular. That’s what I love about the Lakes, no light pollution and stunning night sky. I’m out every night I’m there as it’s incredible. Hope you stayed toastie warm! Look forward to your next video. 🙏🏻
Thank you Penny 🙏🏻
Use pee in a bottle as a hot water bottle. No point wasting all that energy you've used warming it up inside yer bladder.
*I have only done this once, but then I rarely camp both in these conditions or wild.
Absolutely. I’ve done that too 👍
Really great video. Thank you for making and sharing 👍👍👍
Nice to see a genuine vid rather than the Tubers that just want to go out in sponsered gear for the clickbait
Much appreciated 👍
Just a Quick one Dave I so a break in the weather over the weekend would Scarfell via Lords rake been an absolute no go if so I think you might of saved my life looking at those conditions great video Dave that was as Raw and as beautiful as it gets all the best mate
Cheers Trev. I imagine it would have been difficult in those conditions with all that powder snow. ATB 👍
Just amazing that your country has no trees, which would offer you a little cover from them winds you are always finding! I camp out at tree line in my winter trips at 10,250! nothing like camping in the winter months! Love your crushing winter trips in the freeze of England!
Much appreciated. Glad you enjoyed it and best wishes 🙏🏻
Just watched a very happy bloke up a mountain. Brilliant stuff Dave the film quality is brilliant and those sunrise scenes were scrumptious. Don't stop and ta❤️ PS Getting under my duvet now!
Haha. Don’t blame you Malcolm 🥶. ATB
I love the way you talk about the mountains and the Lake District. It’s my favourite place in the U.K. and I love walking in the fells. Keep up the great work, the way you shoot and stitch your videos together is perfect. Onwards and upwards mate!
Big thanks DW. Much appreciated 🙏🏻. ATB
Watching from Sunny Adelaide in Australia. Loved your video…I miss the Lakes immensely. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe!
Much appreciated Jim. ATB 🙏🏻
Just brilliant , what an epic adventure once again taking us up to Scafell pike in winter just amazing even with the time and all the right gear i wouldn't attempt it (yet ) without the training and experience built up first doing smaller trips .very inspiring Dave stay safe Brilliant
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I spent 2 nights (at home - Lol), watching your video Dave; just one word - Awesome! Such fantastic views and clear weather in the morning! But my knuckles were white not from the Windchill but your escapades coming down off the Mountain! Take care! 🏔❄️☃️🌬👣⛺️🍷👍😎
Big thanks Rogar. Glad you enjoyed it. ATB
Loved the first pumping at the summit the next morning.
You can't buy that feeling.
Although I think I'd of taken a nice cup of tea with me.,....
Big thanks🙏🏻. Think the brew would have been blown out of my cup 💨 🫖 😁
Another dynamite film Dave, thank you! That footage in the morning is just 🔥. Total legend
Big thanks John 🙏🏻
Sensational Dave! What a brilliant watch.
Hope you're keeping well and staying busy 😊
Adge
Big thanks Al 🙏🏻
Another great video 😊👍 the opening shots are epic.
I had to get a hot water bottle and blanket for this one 🥶... Definitely parky outside!
Cheers Sam. Haha. Very 🥶👍
Fantastic video👌 what a brilliant camp ⛺️
Top video Dave thank you !!! Best part for me is when you give thumbs-up and show your excitement for such an enchanting place. Thanks again for your commitment and delivering another great video. THANK YOU !!
Big thanks Carlo. Much appreciated 🙏🏻
18kg ? Wow well done you . . . Do you have a kit list for the stuff you took along with you on the trip ? Anything that you may have left behind with hindsight ?
I had pretty much everything I needed but forgot my phone charging lead.
I'd love to do something like this but it takes years of experience and knowledge to do so...I watch you instead...Top work Sir...Another great camp in God's country...🙂👍
Cheers Mark. I’ve only been doing it for six years but I’ve packed a lot in, in a relatively short space of time. Always learning 🙏🏻
I really appreciate the trouble you’ve taken to get to places and photograph and video some outstanding landscapes . Many very vivid reminders of places visited in younger days but alas can only watch on RUclips while caring for my partner with Alzheimer’s..
You may well have many cares in your audience enjoying the images you bring to their homes.Well done and thanks .
Big thanks for your comments Paul. Really appreciated. Take care - Dave 🙏🏻
That was awesome but I was so worried for you in those conditions. However, you did it and you must have a fantastic sense of achievement after that. Well done it must take real guts. 👏
Thank you Joyce. Yeah I loved it. Was really tough but I did enjoy it. Take care - Dave
From the fabulous opening shot to the advise in the artic cold. Just blown away by this Dave. Top of the shop were the shots of sunrise with the colours and sunlit spindrift panning down to the lake and Great Gable. 👍👍👏👏👏. One thing that struck me, when the door was facing the wind and snow, doesn’t the new tent have a second door on the opposite side??. Great work as always.
Big thanks Dave 🙏🏻. Yeah, I took some footage out of the other door later. You can see me panning over the tent. ATB Dave
Great Camp! 👍 I was up in the Lakes early last week for a camp. It’s been just absolutely stunning up there! So nice to get out in the snow!
Yeah. Beautiful up there recently 🙏🏻
Yes Dave!! Been looking forward to this one after seeing your Instagram posts 🥶😁 and awesome to see a very, very familiar route and area too. Wow!!
Conditions were mental but superb at the same time... brilliant! What a camp man, what... a.... camp!!
Been a good few years since I've been up Scafell Pike bit this has made me wana go back asap! Maybe even with the Soulo 😝
Such tremendous views 👏🏻 hope that lad was alright who hit his face 🙏🏼
Definitely a great tent for winter camps and fair play for lugging it all up haha.
Bet the stars were amazing I love a cold clear night sky = Perfection.
I got one of the tiny pump 2 X too really impressed with it find it better than the other one. Cool pillow too 👍🏻
Mate I said to Andy Beavers the other day I got woke up the other night with water dripping on my head in my Soulo, wondered what it was for a sec then realised it was loads of condensation on the inside and as the wind was banging against the fly sheet it was dripping on me. Was only about -7° outside but think I was breathing extra heavy 😂😂 like you said one of those things but all worth it.
Dayum man that was a bit of a brutal morning 😳 but looked like you were loving it 🥶 and views from the summit were INSANE!!
Superb effort as always and THANK YOU for sharing!!
ATB bud..
Chris 🙏🏼❤️😊👍🏻
Big thanks as always Chris. Glad you enjoyed it bud 🙏🏻
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Hello Dave. Just a quick question with regard to your tent. Do you separate your poles from the tent and stuff the tent in a stuff sack or have you left everything in the original bag.
I keep them separate Peter. Shows it better in my next video 👍
Blessed by the mountain gods with that camp Dave, class mate, 🏔️🌨️👌, atb Mick 👍
Absolutely MIck. Glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻
Great viewing. Born and bred there but left in my mid 20's. 40 yrs on and it brought back so many memories. Thanks for sharing.
That’s brilliant Kev. ATB 😎👍
Just watched this epic video my friend, brilliant. I think this was the same time that I was in the Lakes - Jan 15/16 - I made the 5 hour trip from Norfolk and spent probably the best 3 days I've ever had, snow and sun, fabulous weather. Your video reminds me why the Lakes is heaven on earth !!
Keep them coming.
Big thanks Nigel. It really was a stunning time to be there 🙏🏻
Less than 1000 metres above sea level and still feels like youre on top of the world 🤙
Absolutely 🙏🏻
Just re-watched this one. Stunning! Defo a fave video on your channel. Thanks as always for your videos Dave 👍👏
It was an amazing trip. A tough one but very enjoyable and memorable. Glad you enjoyed it Matt 😎👍
Great film Dave, Working over seas at the min and just watching this makes you realise, we have some of the best views in the world.
Absolutely Steve 🙏🏻
I camped in my Soulo without a footprint on Sat night at Angle Tarn, probably -12° with windchill. Tent inner was fine, but sleeping bag was damp with condensation. Gonna make a footprint from a tarp to see if that helps. Didn't vent tent to full capacity as the wind was that brutally cold.
Great video ,that view from the summit with the sun coming up was breathtaking to watch . You certainly know your stuff. Liked and subscribed 👍
Awesome, thank you!
I have a similar pillow for home and it is designed for side sleepers. You rotate it so the bump goes in the crook of your neck. It’s a game changer great camp as always. Thanks 🙏
If you take like 30-100 x 5 second pictures in RAW format, widefield you can then stack them in DeepSkyStacker, and then stretch them afterwards for amazing pictures of the stars! If you have the foreground take a 30 second exposure of that for and overlay it.
Sorry I questioned if you were alone / had a camera operator. It wasn't my ignorance of tripods - but down to how expert you are switching hands with the selfie stick. I can see that now. It is so smooth. Nice work!
No worries Nick. Cheers. It’s all in the wrist 😁👍
@@TheSoloSummiteer Another advantage of these little electric pumps is that you're not filling those inflatables with lots of saturated water vapour from your lungs. p.s. is a sleeping pad what the rest of us non-adventurers call a pillow :)
Need a proper ? Mate ,what tent for winters 300 quid 2 spend ,!!!!booties in da snow ,your let your boots get frozen put Yr boots in jacket when Yr walking in those fancy socks bud ,🙂👀🙏no disrespect is this a test
You must be mad, I bet you’ll be glad to get back to work 😂
Haha. Yes. And no. ATB bud 😁👍
You would be mad not to want to do it ,away in another world
Nice one with the flextail code, already got their pump but been looking for another pillow. Ordered one 👍🏻
Great watch as always that Dave. Proper winter conditions. Could feel the cold. I desperately need to get out before winter is over. Maybe this Saturday? Really enjoyed that mate. 👍🏼🥶👌🏼 take it easy. Craig
Big thanks pal 🙏🏻
Thanks. I really enjoyed that 👍🏻
Bloody hell Dave that was hardcore , my finger ends were hurting just watching 😂 absolutely stunning mate but hard work filming stuff etc . I think this one will stick in your memory for a long time , Beautiful morning we’ll apart from the that bloody wind eh atb Dave 🥶🥶🥶⛺️👍
Cheers Dave. My hands were sore for about 2 days afterwards. Still worth it though 🙏🏻. Tfw and ATB 👍
Woooo....that look COLD Dave..........for once, glad I wasn't there!!
Great video, fantastic conditions. Really enjoyed that 😊👍⛺⛰️❄️
This one is definitely one of your best videos. Really enjoyed it.
Totally agree about taking the lake district serious, I said the same to my partner today afyer her first wild camp with me last night and said the same.e toy daughter last week during her first camp. R.e.s.p.e.c.t.
Also, you seem much happier in this video in comparison a few other recent uploads and that is great to see. Keep up your great work and will hopefully bump into you one day on the tops.🙌
Thanks a ton! 🙏🏻
Well done Dave that was an exceptional adventure. Your advice about building up your experience is very important, no novice should try this without a lot of well learned skills. I was getting concerned when you wandered around on the summit away from your tent, and was wondering if sudden conditions would make it that you couldn’t find your way back! I really appreciate the effort you make to get this filmed, on your own, and then edit the footage to make it such a watchable piece. I noticed you don’t record any VoiceOver, because when you were on the summit, and the wind was making live voice recording almost impossible, that might of been a good time to record a comment in post production. I am glad you mentioned the drone because a 17 kg pack in those conditions was quite an achievement and to carry the drone and battery (ies) up and down without having to use them is quite a sacrifice.
Keep up the fantastic work, Dave, and stay safe
Really appreciate that John. Big thanks 🙏🏻
Brilliant video Dave, simply brilliant.
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2 hours to summit carrying 18 kgs........world class.
Cheers. I was knackered 😁
Jesus mate, that is some serious graft, not only hiking up to the top of Englands highest mountain with all that camping gear on your back, but with the icy conditions as well, well done man. Well deserved beer after that trip for sure. Amazing video as always. so inspiring to make me get out and camp. This’ll be one camp you’ll never forget, there’s not many people can say they’ve had Scafell Pike all to themselves. Thanks for sharing mate. Look forward to the next one.
Much appreciated Rick 🙏🏻
Superb Dave,my favourite mountain range aswell.
EPIC BROTHER! Well done!
Fantastic Dave. When you have some great gear, it's just awesome to be up there and feel warm, alive and in the moment. Could see your enjoyment from miles. Such a place huh! ..... You know your Ice axe is perfectly matched to your green top? 🤣🤣. Loved it 😋.....that shot looking up to Broad stand looks great in those conditions. Reminds me of Skye , Am Bastier or something
Cheers bud. Glad you enjoyed it 🏔️🙏🏻
Excellent video as always Dave, funny how I commented on your Skiddaw video earlier in the week, about climbing Scarfell pike and experiencing -17c at the summit last January, then you experience very similar conditions. At least your phone didn't stop working 🤣
Inspired me to go up again, maybe try a camp. Look forward to the next video 👌
Nice one!
Awesome Dave, 10 out of 10 for bottle. I'll be heading for Scafell when conditions allow.Hopefully I'll get some drone shots. I'll think I'll start from Seathwaite farm though. BR John
Nice one John. It’s a great route from Seathwaite 👍. ATB
Extraordinary mountain winter camp sir
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I found your channel last year Dave and it’s been so entertaining, inspirational and informative. Your videos really are superb, thank you for the brilliant content. It’s funny though you saying how you need to build up your experience with mountain camping, I didn’t exactly follow that advice on Monday going for my first ever wild camp just off the summit of Great Gable in the snow and sub zero temperatures 😅 couldn’t resist with the forecast of clear conditions and no wind. I was prepared to come back down to Wasdale if it looked to dodgy when I got up there but it was an incredible experience being there at sunset and sunrise with the unbelievable view of the Scafell range and the Wasdale valley
Wow. Sounds amazing. Well done 👍
I'm going to go out on a limb and say you might have enjoyed that one, Dave!? (Fist pumping and air punching might have just given it away!?) Your videos just get better, awesome! Thanks for uploading. 🏴⛰👍Just rewatched and thought your bit about crampons and mountain rescue was excellently put, very succinct!
Big thanks Nick 🙏🏻
There's no way that pump company haven't paid you, if not, you are brave for doing the promo. You should've held out for more (if you didn't 😉).
Enjoyed the video, a fun adventure, makes me want to do more winter stuff. 😎
Cheers Jim. I’ve never received payment for anything 👍
Well done on completing quite a few of your personal challenges which you have set yourself in some really testing conditions in the bombproof Allak2.
I can see why the Scafells are your favourite summits and when you factor in the peace and solitude you can really appreciate that deep spiritual connection with the mountain and the environment which you are experiencing first hand.
Another 'cracker' Dave.
Stay safe and look after yourself M8.
Michael.😊👊🥾⛺️🗻🙏
Absolutely Michael 🙏🏻. Big thanks 👍
Class video!! Absolute solitude what a dream! Thanks for the upload and sharing the experience.
Big thanks. Glad you enjoyed it. Was a special trip indeed 🙏🏻. ATB
Loved this camp Dave, didn't want it to end...and I don't think you did either😄.
Was waiting all weekend for this video to drop and it didn't disappoint.
Fantastic scenery but tough conditions up there, which you coped with showing your expertise and good humour. Snowy mountain tops look magical but you really nailed it home how tough it can be for the inexperienced or unprepared.
Was working all weekend so was glad to, just for an hour, feel like i'd been in The Lakes..the best place ever.
Great stuff mate👍
Brilliant Simon. So glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻
Brilliant video. You’ve gained a new sub 🤝
Much appreciated 👍😎
Nice video, crisp images. 👍👌What camera were you using? Your Montaine waterproof jacket, how's it preform in the rain? Many thanks
Cheers Aidan. Camera is GoPro 7 and my iPhone. Jacket is good but could do with re proofing. ATB
Really enjoyed this Dave, spectacular! I dont know if it struck you that overnight you were the highest person in England! The warnings about proper preparation, equipment and experience are important! you know what you are doing and appreciate the potential dangers. Looking forward to the next one!
Much appreciated Neil 🙏🏻
Nice one Dave, this was absolutely epic 👏... watched this all the way through 👍... I've just got an allak same colour and still not had chance to get out in it ... there is something epic about winter summit camping .. it's my favourite... see you on the next one 🙏
Cheers Bob. It’s a bit of a lump the old Allak but once you’re pitched up and inside it’s an absolute palace 🙏🏻
Another cracking example of what its all about Dave . There's some new kids on the block when it comes to making quality videos on wildcamping and spending time in the hills , and you sir are definitely one of them . Keep doing what you're doing Dave . Neil .
Big thanks Neil 🙏🏻