FREEZING Helvellyn Solo Bivi Camp At Over 3000ft

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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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@mrnobodieswildcampingadventure Год назад

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

@TheSoloSummiteer Год назад

Big thanks 😎

@krisshensley9388 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

Really appreciate your kind words Kriss 🙏🏻.

@clecklass 3 года назад

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

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

Absolutely Paul 🙏🏻

@Marcin79W 2 года назад

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

@walkwithme4975 3 года назад

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

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

Love Keswick 😎👍

@2icelollys1goat 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@jamesf8864 3 года назад

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

@JammyDodger45 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@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 3 года назад

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

@jamesf8864 3 года назад

@@stuartmorgan9327 Interesting!

@antheablackmore5838 3 года назад

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

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

🙏🏻

@davemitchell8756 3 года назад

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

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

cheers Dave 😎👍

@jamesf8864 3 года назад

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

@i-Wander 2 года назад

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

@emmiebl6605 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

Big thanks Emmie. Glad you enjoyed it 😎👍

@CareerVidz 3 года назад

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

@johnakyle5908 3 года назад

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 .

@999mrkhaled 3 года назад

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

@kennybrydges9084 2 года назад

Watched this again... Brilliant Dave ;-)

@CS-vr7uo 3 года назад

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

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

🙏

@rachelmarvellous-marmoset706 3 года назад

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 😊

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it Rachel 😎👍

@markhampton778 3 года назад

Wow, what a stunning film !! Can't believe you had that to yourself, really enjoyed watching it, and will definitely watch it over and over. Thanks for taking the trouble to film it, edit it and post it so we can all enjoy it too.

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

Thanks a ton Mark 🙏

@HikerBobOfficial 2 года назад

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

@TheSoloSummiteer 2 года назад

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

@dickmint1 3 года назад

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

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

much appreciated Jim👍

@jamieb741 2 года назад

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.

@michaelblack9813 3 года назад

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😀🙏

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

sweet, Mick😎. Enjoy with the boyz 😎👍

@howard1980 3 года назад

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

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

🙏

@clivemorris8252 3 года назад

Once again a great video, your camera work gets better each trip. Having watched this video I’ve realised how much I’ve missed the Lakes and have just booked a week in December 😀

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

big thanks Clive 🙏

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@BUSHMANandBLUE 3 года назад

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

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

Nice one. I’m sure she will 😎

@mariosci6391 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing! Good memories..

@alexdokic5567 3 года назад

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!

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

Nice one Alex. Good luck 🤞😎

@russcookson7074 3 года назад

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

@neilt7191 3 года назад

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 .

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

big thanks Neil 😎👍

@paulhoulden 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

awesome. wish I’d have been there 👍😎

@paulhoulden 3 года назад

@@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 3 года назад

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

@lakelanddream5486 3 года назад

That is something else!!

@steveoutdoors6522 3 года назад

Thanks for video really enjoyed it the sunrise 🌄 was fantastic

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it Steve 😎👍

@davidreay47 3 года назад

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

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

much appreciated David 😎

@melisbriton3483 3 года назад

Yay I can’t wait our second climb later 🙂I love Lake District 👋 enjoy

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

Fantastic Melis. Have fun 😎👍

@lostintransit5822 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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

@peterfishley3951 3 года назад

Fantastic to watch and enjoy so much.

@Ponk07 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@aidyf4215 3 года назад

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 👍🏼

@slazbury15 3 года назад

Fantastic as always Dave big thanks.

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

Many thanks!

@bimblingbackpacker7379 2 года назад

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

@RichieBrownAnAdventurer 3 года назад

Wow loved the video, breathtaking something about being solo in the vast natural environment just feels right to me and it really came across in this video

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

Big thanks Richie 👍😎

@RobsAdventures 3 года назад

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

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

big thanks Rob 😎👍

@steveb1972 3 года назад

Just wonderful 😊

@kevint7851 3 года назад

👌👌👌👍..Excellent.You are spot on with that/them camera's. A real pro

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

🙏🏻

@jamesf8864 3 года назад

Just letting the ads run and run until I've sorted my snack to sit and watch your video with! 👍💰

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

Love that!

@tonyrussell496 3 года назад

Just scroll to the end off the video at the start. Then click play again. No more ads !!

@jamesf8864 3 года назад

@@tonyrussell496 That does work, but I like to support some creators by helping them to earn revenue from the ads 👍

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

Thanks for that James. Ive been on RU-vid for 18 months now and the total ad revenue isn’t even enough to buy me a new Go Pro. Ive spent way more on equipment to make these films than I’ve earned from RU-vid. I really don’t think some people have a clue about this.

@jamesf8864 3 года назад

@@TheSoloSummiteer I can believe that. It's fun to think that your growing following could contribute to your hobby one day...and maybe your new hobby of E-mountain biking! 🤣

@kimdeakin7678 3 года назад

Fantastic love the lakes

@jamesdouglas8126 3 года назад

Fantastic Clip, 5*

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

🙏🏻

@torquesteer2657 3 года назад

Cracking vid bud, enjoyed that 👍🏻

@EventyrsorenDenmark 3 года назад

Great One.Really enjoyed it Very Much.

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

Many thanks!

@karenmacleod6816 3 года назад

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

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

big thanks Karen. Really appreciate that 🙏

@welshlad6427 3 года назад

Absolutely brilliant. ❤️

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

Big thanks WL 🙏🏻😎👍

@theduke998 3 года назад

Mountain-tastic 😎👍

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

😎👍🏔

@billwinship3734 3 года назад

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

@rachelmarvellous-marmoset706 3 года назад

Thank you, looking forward to watching ☺️

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

Hope you like it!

@sjp6839 3 года назад

Amazing and stunning views

@nigelbramley4188 3 года назад

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.

@ackosadventures2486 3 года назад

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

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

Absolutely Stuart 😎👍

@richardpurdie 3 года назад

Enjoyed a few of your videos now, thanks. Quite inspiring to get out myself (and yes, e-bikes are fun/adictive!).

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

Big thanks Richard 😎👍

@DonQuickZote 3 года назад

Stunning video.

@trevor2361 3 года назад

really enjoyed that, thanks.

@johncooper3171 Год назад

Hi Dave another stunner Cheers Jc😁

@TheSoloSummiteer Год назад

Big thanks John. 👍

@chrisedwards3198 3 года назад

Great video. E mountain bikes are great fun ull be converted now, bike and a bivy.

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

cheers Chris👍. think I need to start saving 😁👍

@BuzzardThree 3 года назад

Simply superb.

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

🙏🏻

@jonathanclarke8837 3 года назад

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

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

Thanks so much Jonathan. Really appreciate that 🙏

@MalKyle1 3 года назад

Only one way to get Hill Fit and that's it... Fantastic trip, beautifully filmed.awesome sunset and sunrise. Thank you. #LNT

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

Absolutely 💪Cheers Malcolm. Glad you enjoyed it 😎👍

@DaveOutdoors 3 года назад

What a video, great work buddy... Night sky pics were caught perfectly. With that frost on your bivvy I bet that was cold getting out the bivvy bag 😜 thanks for sharing. Stay safe ATB Dave 🤙

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

cheers Dave. it was an amazing experience. Glad you enjoyed it too. ATB Dave

@DaveOutdoors 3 года назад

@@TheSoloSummiteer have a good weekend chap 🤙👍

@northumberlandmountainhopper 3 года назад

fab video, just found your channel, subscribed ,excellent, and to have it to your self after all the people that have gone to the lakes after lockdown, you were so lucky.great video

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

Big thanks, glad you enjoyed it 😎👍 ATB Dave

@wendylinsdell3681 3 года назад

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

@melina1337 2 года назад

Just found u.. Ur vids are great to watch and educational as u provide the names of the gear u use plus just watching u is educational.. Thank you!

@TheSoloSummiteer 2 года назад

Thank you so much Melina🙏🏻. Glad you’re enjoying my videos. Take care - Dave

@UnkemptBushell 3 года назад

Great video, Dave. I climbed Scafell with my brother on Saturday 29th and was certain I saw you but I was thrown off by the fact you appeared to have company and thought I was mistaken!

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

Cheers Callum😎👍. It could have been me. I was heading back to Seathwaite on the morning of the 29th

@tash_outdoors 3 года назад

Great video like all of them! 😍👏

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

Nice one Tash. Many thanks 😎👍

@jacqueline7118 3 года назад

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

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

Thanks for watching Jacqueline 🙏

@andrewkeeling9935 3 года назад

Fantastic video! Been up Helvellyn several times. Great you camped out. What a memory! 👍👍

@Brock_in_the_North 3 года назад

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

@JRLNeal 3 года назад

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

@paulturner7829 3 года назад

Excellent sunrise opportunity , nice overnight n reset . Mountain biking is as expensive as you make it , Go on give it a go , try a hire from a trail centre or greenway .

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

Cheers Paul I've done mountain biking for many years but never had a go on an Bike before

@stephenfletcher6464 3 года назад

brilliant video

@atrampinthehills.841 3 года назад

A night to remember

@aydinzorlutuna1171 3 года назад

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

@SGSailing 3 года назад

Great video Stunning night. Often watch the head torches in the evening from my mooring on Ullswater and imagine their perspective. Great stuff.

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

Nice one Steve. Must be fantastic having a boat in Ullswater 😎👍

@wildhypnotist 3 года назад

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

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

🙏

@andyholmes5037 2 года назад

Great video, my third time watching one of your videos, here's to many more. Those military aircraft were USAF CV-22 Ospreys, they can fly like a plane or helicopter, using the tilt rotor. Happy 2022 to you Dave.

@TheSoloSummiteer 2 года назад

Big thanks Andy 😎👍

@MountainManJohnFilms 3 года назад

Lovely job! What a sunrise 🌅

@delsterwislon522 3 года назад

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

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@jamieleishman2592 3 года назад

Lovely sunrise, another great post.

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

Many thanks!

@jimmarshall9945 3 года назад

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

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

Cheers Jim 😎👍

@philipwilliams4065 2 года назад

just subscribed to your channel and i really like the videos great camera work you bring the beauty of the lakes to life another year and i can't wait to get out in those hills

@TheSoloSummiteer 2 года назад

Really appreciate that Philip 🙏🏻

@benny_mc 3 года назад

Great video. Looks like you had the perfect night, weather wise. I went up that route on Easter Saturday. We got up there early and it was relatively quite. Plenty going up as we were going down. Three lads passed us on electric mountain bikes going down the same way...nutters! Possibly the same lads!

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

Sounds great Benny 😎🙏!

@CharlesP69 3 года назад

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

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

big thanks Charles 🙏

@Stampistuta 3 года назад

Another belter pal

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

🙏🏻

@markdavies217 3 года назад

Absolutely spectacular scenery & presentation, thank you 😊

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

Big thanks Mark 😎👍

@Gooner-1971 3 года назад

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…

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

Really appreciate that 🙏🏻👍

@stewartmckenzie1371 3 года назад

Cracking video as usual mate! 👍

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

bIg thanks Stuart 😎👍

@martyngarner7961 3 года назад

fantastic video mate

@Mallymoore 3 года назад

Best and safest place to be. Away from everyone

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

Absolutely 😎👍

@harrylinsdell8114 3 года назад

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

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

Much appreciated Harry 👍

@fellandmoor54 3 года назад

Stunning video ,loved it 🖖

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

Big thanks WN 😎👍

@anthonysmithyman372 3 года назад

Great video, that route well 🙂

@TheSoloSummiteer 3 года назад

Many thanks!

@scottlinus Год назад

I'm going up via the Thirlmere side on Sunday......weather permitting. I expect it to be tougher than routes from Glenridding?? One step at a time. Great video, many thanks.