Challenging Wild Camp: Solo Tarp & Bivy on a Mountain in Wind, Rain & Fog 🌧️ Rhinog Fawr, Snowdonia

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2 жыл бұрын

At 720m, Rhinog Fawr is a dinky mountain, but don’t let the height of the Rhinogs fool you - they are some of the wildest, most rugged landscape in the UK. The bad weather and low visibility combined with the difficult terrain made this one of my most challenging trips to date. I just love this place!
A boring but important note on being sensible(ish): these mountains and conditions are challenging and potentially dangerous. It has taken me years to feel confident enough in my abilities and my gear and I still have much to learn, but never intentionally put yourself beyond your personal capabilities. Navigation is essential in these parts, and if you aren't taking a tent, always take some form of bivvy. Always be prepared :)
In the spirit of being prepared, I’ve just ordered some of the waterproof OS Active Maps - my map was getting well scuffed up in the rain
Apologies for the wind noise in this, I was using an external mic with a muff but it got wet and became kinda useless. As you can probably tell, this was another phone jobby as my camera is still being repaired.
I arrived at the Rhinogs with a flat tyre, a huuge thank you to Alan, Lucy, Oscar & Tom for putting my spare on for me despite my locking wheel nut being a wonky pain in the ass, and the guys who lent your pliers to straighten it out, THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH
To see how to set up a tarp tent, check out: • How To set up a Tarp T... . If you need to use rocks, same configuration applies; just place the rocks where you would usually peg, then plonk a few more on for good measure
2 weeks after filming this trip I returned to Rhinog Fawr with ‪@AshOutdoorsUK‬ & found the exact spot that I camped - I’ve added this at the end to show you my pitch in good visibility :)
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@simonr5171 2 жыл бұрын

I like watching these videos before bedtime. It makes me really appreciate having a warm cosy bed.

@bigbear1392 2 жыл бұрын

You're a very adventurous girl!! Brilliant! But please invest in your safety and purchase a personal rescue beacon, they are quite expensive (roughly £250) but if you ever stumbled down a foothole or slipped etc and broke a leg/hip/ankle etc and you can't get mobile phone signal, you risk not being found before succumbing to exposure or injuries. For the sake of £250 it's not worth the risk. Dad talk over, now, go have an amazing life full of adventure and exploration!

@WildBeare 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks Big Bear, do you mean like a location spot device thing? Like the Garmin Inreach?

@blank-dr2kx 2 жыл бұрын

@@WildBeare think he means the beacon were you pull the tab and pop out metal aerial pin points your location up to satellite

@blank-dr2kx 2 жыл бұрын

@@WildBeare mcmurdo fast find 220 beacon

@steveh100 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing, most impressive. Awesome camera work, that area is a beautiful part of snowdonia that I've never been to, (not that I can remember lol) but it looks treacherous too

@MBE-ib3jy 2 жыл бұрын

Good advice, defo invest in the rescue beacon. When you are young you feel invincible, but a simple fall as happened could leave you in serious problems. Like insurance you hope you never get to use it, but nothing better to have if you need it.

@mikedeavin1789 2 жыл бұрын

There is no better feeling them being snug and warm in a bivvy bag inside a tarp or tent and listening to the rain. Pure magic. I have been doing it for 50 years now here in New Zealand and never get tired of it. Great video.

@JacqInTheWild Жыл бұрын

I am so inspired by you. I just took up solo backpacking this year and it's great to see another woman doing this to keep me going.

@BjornAndreasBull-Hansen 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking us along. Wonderful footage and scenery.

@excemptfrombs2124 2 жыл бұрын

Hey brother 👍🏻

@nedaustin5690 2 жыл бұрын

Speaking from the perspective of an 81 year old, it is good to see how much you have progressed from your earlier videos = remarkable really. Well done! I look forward to your future adventures.

@jimmyjenkins9240 2 жыл бұрын

Your videography and editing are spot on. Those skills really enhance your storytelling. Well done!

@a.i.a3949 2 жыл бұрын

Ive been back to that particular area of the Rhinogydd my entire life, literally. I was carried in a backpack across the entire moutian range probably no more than 1.5 miles east from where you slept in the dead of winter before even being a year old, been going back ever since. A very special place to me.

@benrodriguez9408 2 жыл бұрын

I am enchanted with your camping adventures and can listen to your voice all day long. You pay attention to detail. I've seen hundreds of camping videos but now i feel as if i have experienced a great adventure with a perfectly lovely lady. Thank you.

@Steve-xw3nq 2 жыл бұрын

Another brilliant video Claire. I truly love your spirit and enthusiasm, it's so inspiring.

@kentlburgess 2 жыл бұрын

This is wonderful. You are fabulous. Inspiring me on my first tarp adventure. Such joy and a stunning wild setting.

@craiglake6091 2 жыл бұрын

I have loved watching your confidence grow with every new trip.

@benhikescamps 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed that Claire. Major respect to you for pitching that tarp so well with rocks! Ben :)

@lancelape1202 2 жыл бұрын

Claire, what a lovely adventure. Thank you for sharing your passion with us.

@joncothranphotography9375 2 жыл бұрын

Such fun! Thanks for bringing us along and stay Wild!

@issaoutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely video to take my mind off the crazy going on in my life at the moment..... thank you! It's amazing how weather can play such a huge role in testing us while out adventuring..... your videos make it seem relaxing even when the weather is crazy!!

@grahamleigh7323 2 жыл бұрын

Great adventure Claire. Another amazing video this time showing the importance of being able to navigate and stay safe 👏👏👏

@petergriffiths799 2 жыл бұрын

I love the energy and adventurous enthusiasm you give in your films. You definitely inspired me to go wild camping (albeit in a comfortable tent 🙂). Beyond that you pack in loads of good info in and are a production/editing/ cinematography master. Not a boring moment. Keep it up Claire!

@WildBeare 2 жыл бұрын

Ahh thanks Peter, so glad you like them and well done on getting out wild camping, tis good for the soul isn't it :) Nothing wrong with a comfortable tent, I miss my big ol' Naturehike actually, may have to take him out for a spin for old times sake :D Have a lovely eve!

@patjcarey 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so impressed with you and your video’s. I think you are an inspiration to others to get out in the wild and experience it’s wonders. Thank you for sharing. Pat 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@outandaboutwithandrew5762 2 жыл бұрын

3:30 looked like the sheep was telling his mates "We've got company" 😄 Another fun watch! 👍

@WildBeare 2 жыл бұрын

haha, yes he had the look of a lookout sheep for sure 😄🐏 thanks :)

@michaelthomson5101 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your adventures; your joy for all things nature is truly heart warming and contagious. Your vids always make me smile. You are an inspiration. stay safe.

@northernembersoutdoors1045 2 жыл бұрын

The Heather and heath adds such a lovely splash of colour in an otherwise wet damp environment, yet even then those mountains are beautiful. That was some pretty wild camping up there, I like that you took away life lessons despite not getting the sun down or up shots, trips like that you remember for ever. Many thanks.

@WildBeare 2 жыл бұрын

It's just gorgeous this time of year isn't it with all the purple :D 💜 Yep this one wasn't easy but I sure felt like I'd been on an adventure haha. Thanks for watching :)

@ericchilver9113 2 жыл бұрын

Magnificent beauty Claire, the colours are a painters dream. The idea of noone else around can be so freeing, solitude is so regenerative. Love your videos Claire thanks for your channel and sharing your surroundings. Much love

@jeremytorgersen 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible! Thank you for sharing!

@normhill6985 2 жыл бұрын

The colors and hues are just AWESOME.Thank you.

@s1cks0le 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this video, that was awesome! Its def better when the weather is clear, but also can become a bit of an adventure when its not.

@Improveng1 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one Claire. Brings back happy memories of a backpacking trip with my 15 year old son way back when. We kicked off at Dolgellau, did Cadair Idris, then the Rhinogs and worked our way north to Snowden. Happy days, stay safe sweet girl.

@WildBeare 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Stan, ahh that sounds absolutely epic! Happy memories for sure :) I'd love to do something like that with my son when he's a little older, if he still wants to hang out with mum by then haha. Thank you, you too :)

@hsaurid 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking us along this challenging hike. Quite a learning experience. Something to consider for increasing your enjoyment of future hikes is to find a local orienteering club and join it. Benefits include navigation practice, developing an eye for the best routes, managing safe travel through bad terrain, and more. It would also open up more possibilities for hikes that may have been more challenging than your current comfort level tolerates. Take care, WildBeare.

@gavinjesse2066 2 жыл бұрын

So many beautiful sights in the wilderness all atound the world. Nothing better than being out there on your own.

@huwtindall7096 2 жыл бұрын

The purity and colour up there of the land is amazing. Sunsets can wait when you're walking over this.

@ianofthetaylors6288 2 жыл бұрын

You produce some of the most beautiful and real outdoor video. They genuinely capture all the highs and lows we experience. You have in infectious smile, love of life and the appreciation of wonder called Nature. Peace and vibes ✨

@Bowditch200 2 жыл бұрын

I am a lifelong Canadian adventurer, and your content gets better and better! This area of Wales definitely on my bucket list . Thanks for scouting it Pet!

@stillnocouch 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely video as always. Thank you!

@leobreton3819 2 жыл бұрын

1st of your videos that I watched & I found it quite enjoyable seeing those views from across the pond as they say.You did a great job all around and I have a healthy respect for your courage, keep up with your adventures and, of course, above all else, be safe and have fun!!! Leo, from Rhode Island, USA.

@billcushman6780 2 жыл бұрын

Always love your videos, you just keep getting better. Thank you.

@MattDRT0358 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh those colours are AMAZING!!

@joemabry9643 2 жыл бұрын

Magical. Thank you!

@walkandcamp 2 жыл бұрын

Great adventure, as alway! Thanks for taking us along.

@ronaldrose7593 2 жыл бұрын

Hello 👋 Wildbeare, thank you for sharing this fine adventure video. You really know how to handle a temperamental Mother nature. Please keep your great videos coming along. Stay safe and healthy out there. I look forward to see 👀 you on the next one. 🤗

@thehikingbiker9254 2 жыл бұрын

I've been waiting for this video for so long! You my darling are the best tv show. Thank you for sharing yourself and your passion with us!!! Stay safe and I look forward to the future Wild Bear adventures!!! 🐻 xx

@pikemaster1972 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing

@crazyhorsejohnny1974 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful scenery ! Thanks for taking us along. Take care and stay safe.

@michaeldark9406 Жыл бұрын

Extremely inspirational, excellent experience from yourself given to the viewers. You explain and name the gear and equipment to give many more confidence to take ourselves away on such beautiful adventures. You show such and so many skills even in the face of adversity, calmness, leadership. Not afraid to show the dangers, boggy ground, slipping, high winds, heavy rain, cold weather to name a few. Like to hear the swear bleeps, shows the reality of a person for me. Love some of the videos that I have started to watch. The quiet open colourful spread of natural beauty in the countryside. Thank you, keep up the fantastic work!

@davidsturmer3646 2 жыл бұрын

Artistic wild camping to the next level! Very special and brave AF! Great work!!!

@78uksub 2 жыл бұрын

Watched this video again. You are incredible. So much respect for you.

@Belisarius9495 2 жыл бұрын

Well done Claire. An excellent video. You are capable, have the mountain skills, and the spirit. I wish you the best as you continue your adventures.

@robbrown661 2 жыл бұрын

I just love your enthusiasm

@weezerr2d283 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video really enjoyed it !! Good thing you took along your checking poles to get through that rough terrain !! Take care and stay safe !!

@paulshepherd1348 2 жыл бұрын

Very well produced video. Your navigation and shelter skills are very impressive. Your a true outdoors adventurer ! Great stuff.

@samanthapearson3871 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. I love the energy of your videos, you make me want to drop everything I'm doing and drive to the mountains 😅

@LOFIGSD 2 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of the Billy Connolly monologue about the old songs about skipping through Heather etc, clearly being written by people who had never tried walking through the stuff in their life, easy way to break an ankle or end up knee deep in a bog! If solo trekking, best to stay to the paths and not risk it, the poles help a lot, I wouldnt go up the hills now without them, even if someone is young and fit, they reduce fatigue and reduce the chance of injury, great video.

@peteoutdoors5791 2 жыл бұрын

Well done Claire you did great especially with the conditions that was around you and like you said the mountain will still be there for another time take care 👍

@russelljackman1413 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Wow! Wow! What gorgeous colors! The heather and the fern were absolutely beautiful!!! Excellent footage, Claire! I truly admire your intestinal fortitude and I love how you love nature like you do, and the joy and serenity that solitude affords you! I was happy to see that you made it through the night with a bit of sleep! I always tell people that I must have a "Tag Team of Guardian Angels" to protect me, and I'm glad to see that you do, too!!! :) Thank you for sharing your wonderful adventures with us! You do such a great job and you always give me such a wonderful feeling of peace. I also loved how you thanked your pole! :) You are the best, Claire! God bless you, m'dear!

@Noway673 5 ай бұрын

What I like about her video is the fact that she takes chances on her journey and she keep things natural and simple.She didn't bring a battery generator along and a bunch of unnecessary things.She has alot of courage and brings fun and excitement to her videos.Love the fact when things completely fails she knows when to pack up and go to the car and start over again with a plan.Im watching her play list.The more I watch her the more I appreciate her time letting her viewers know what it's really like to camp alone in the woods, and mountains during the calm and the storm.

@theforestandme_outdoor 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great Adventure 😊

@veroniquediallo6055 2 жыл бұрын

What an awesome discovery! Thank you for sharing a beautiful adventure and you're knowledge.

@martinphilpott5373 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Love your enthusiasm and positive energy, thanks for sharing.

@darrene7762 2 жыл бұрын

Breath takin and so captivating again. Look forward to your films , please don’t stop making them. All the best Clare, Darren 👍

@robertwaldron5762 2 жыл бұрын

Your filming and editing is amazing...even in these conditions you create an amazing product and full of lessons to survive and enjoy....thanks

@scotbotvideos 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. Loved the ending. So well put together.

@EarthWatcher736 2 жыл бұрын

You are simply amazing and an inspiration.

@adamwood6993 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos, they always cheer me up. Thank you

@aaronhouse1566 Жыл бұрын

I love how you just get it done with a positive attitude. Love your content.

@Robkerr76 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this. A true reflection of what it can be like 👍🏼

@KRT392 Жыл бұрын

Your videos atmosphere is so calming it just made me drift of with a peaceful mind thank you.

@gabrielung4088 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, beautiful wilderness thank you for sharing your adventure with us 🙏💪💪

@jasonheydon409 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love your videos fresh air and stunning views

@spencerwvcmoon 2 жыл бұрын

WHAT A BABE making all the smart decisions and doing a cracking job well WELL IMPRESSED !!!!

@petebrandon8164 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you- that was SO beautiful- nothing daunts you, does it? Just pure wild inspiration- keep it up! 🙏🥰

@edwardsp1916 2 жыл бұрын

Spectacular views and you're brilliant. I love your enthusiasm and energy. Thank you for sharing.

@GAR85120514 2 жыл бұрын

Such interesting terrain. Fascinating to see the comparison. Hopefully we will all be able to enjoy it for a long time. Thanks

@ampersand. 2 жыл бұрын

Snuggled up in my little London flat I thoroughly enjoyed your glorious vid. Happy travels to you :)

@rangerdoc1029 2 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous scenery. The wildflowers are amazing.

@lorenray9479 2 жыл бұрын

So beautiful and adventurous!

@haeleth7218 2 жыл бұрын

A great video. The sound of rain on the side of a tent or tarp always helps me sleep. That tarp shelter looked cozy.

@rodneybetts6086 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking us along with you on your trip to there. It was fantastic and wonderful in the for and rain and then in the clear.

@playeroflife 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos just make me happy ☺️ ty for them.

@clactonmassive 2 жыл бұрын

WOW ! What an amazing place. Thats going on the list. 👍Thankyou.

@Tunaman1 2 жыл бұрын

Those colors are amazing !!!!!!

@barchetta1234 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic scenery! And all those colours.. wow.. thx for sharing

@harryb1745 2 жыл бұрын

You're come a long way girl.. Your skills and confidence make u ready for any challenge

@ianbrown4308 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always clair,another challenging night for you with the weather.looks amazing place.well done.

@LostButMakingGoodTime Жыл бұрын

I am almost at a loss for words. I say almost because no one who knows me would ever believe I’ve run out of words. LOL. But I am absolutely in awe. The beauty of this landscape is breathtaking. Everywhere you turn, every vignette in this wild area is a picture postcard. I’ve never been to the UK but it is at the top of my list. And the beauty doesn’t end there. The incredible beauty of Claire, only surpassed by her amazing, incredible spirit. She shares her concerns and vulnerabilities - which only add depth to her character - and then makes it clear that she relishes the challenges and is determined to face them head-on and overcome any obstacle. It’s admirable and humbling and inspiring and worthy of poetry. Before this goes total fanboi or becomes a growing thesaurus of superlatives, I will simply say thank you for inviting us along. I wish you the very best of all things wild. Take care lass.

@vardito10 2 жыл бұрын

loved this, just got back from a wildcamp and was looking for inspiration for future ones, you've given me some good ideas :)

@martinosborne5715 2 жыл бұрын

You really give it all well done and thanks for sharing. Thank you.

@theduke998 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👌 Fantastic vid... thanks for all your time and effort making it 😎👍 ....really look forward to your vids

@verykeen2please 2 жыл бұрын

Another wet and wild adventure - amazing

@Jaden48108 2 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous landscape. Stunning. Proper wilderness indeed.

@Tony-P489 2 жыл бұрын

That was a proper adventure. What brilliant looking area 👍

@samwilson744 2 жыл бұрын

Well done you, the terrain looked very rough could break an ankle so easy, so glad you topped it yeah well done glad you took us along

@andrewlunn 2 жыл бұрын

Wow - some crazy conditions. Congrats on your 30k and you deserve every success & reward for your great channel & videos

@jacquelinejunor9994 2 жыл бұрын

Loved your video, and what a beautiful kaleidoscope of colours on the rhinog mountains, it's incredible you actually got some sleep, on that little awkward pitch, but great that you did xx

@martincurtis6445 2 жыл бұрын

Ah, the freedom of the hills can only be fully appreciated when you have experienced all their moods :) Great vid thanks.

@jools2323 2 жыл бұрын

That's the second video of yours I've watched and I love your attitude. The video's really good too. Subscribed. Please keep up the good work.

@rudyo8409 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful adventure. Thank you for sharing.

@opallightning 2 жыл бұрын

This was magical 🙏

@markallwood7633 2 жыл бұрын

I love your attitude towards adventure. It is infectious. Keep going

@smarwickoutdoors7993 2 жыл бұрын

Love this vid! Its so my sort of thing . Somtning nicd anout the eain and feeling vulnerable . Your very brave. Hope your confident and competent in your ability and gear to make it through the night even if somthing were to go wrong .

@Wondering_Fireball 2 жыл бұрын

You are awesome! Glade to share your journey!

@WildBeare 2 жыл бұрын

Aw why thanks :) glad you could come along hehe

@brucemoffatt 2 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful adventure. Lovely video of the trip, too. Quite inspiring. I'm tempted to get a nice big tarp and try that tarp-tent fold. Keep the wild adventures coming please.