Epic Wildcamp in Snowdonia- Helicopter Rescue- Tryfan & Glyder Fach- Gribin Scramble

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Epic Wildcamp in Snowdonia- Helicopter Rescue- Tryfan & Glyder Fach- Gribin Scramble

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5 жыл бұрын

I had an epic wildcamping trip to Snowdonia which turned out to be memorable in more ways than one! I climbed teh Gribin Ridge Scramble on Glyder Fach and walked into a Mountain Rescue Helicopter extraction. I then found the perfect camping spot overlooking Tryfan with glorious views.
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@welshrambler1893 4 жыл бұрын

That was a scramble and a half Joss and you can understand how the casualty came to grief, hope he made a full recovery. We are very fortunate that the mountain rescue folks voluntarily give up their time to help others. Fantastic scenery and excellent photography. Supper looked tasty but you earned it! Regards Keith

@jossthomas123456 4 жыл бұрын

Welsh Rambler cheers Keith, it was a privilege to see Mountain Rescue operating close by. Fantastic people. Thanks for watching, Joss

@davidnyeste7282 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video, hopefully all concerned in the rescue made a full recovery. I'm going to add this venture to my list for when I head out to Wales in the new year

@WalkWithWallace 4 жыл бұрын

Nice place to camp with Tryfan for company Joss. Good footage of the rescue too, peace and quiet when the helicopter flew away. Hope the person who fell was okay.

@jossthomas123456 4 жыл бұрын

Walk With Wallace 👣 thanks Robin. I read the report after and it sounded as though they would be OK👍

@WalkWithWallace 4 жыл бұрын

@@jossthomas123456 lucky. 😁

@trekkingdoctor5854 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful views and that real rescue caught on camera

@jossthomas123456 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kavitha👍

@michaeltownshend4503 Жыл бұрын

Top notch as always Joss

@adge_ventures4915 3 жыл бұрын

Camped here the other night and it was literally on the back of this video. Nice one mate 🙂

@jossthomas123456 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one! Hope you had a good time👍

@CampLifeBushcraft 5 жыл бұрын

Pretty dramatic stuff with the helicopter which once it left highlighted how quite it was up there.. really cool video 👍

@jossthomas123456 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan, once it left the silence was almost surreal. Literally nothing. Thanks for the support matey👍

@GazianoOutdoors 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video again mate, snowdonia at it's finest there, great pitch too, they do a great job the mountain rescue, hope they are ok they fell from some hight, great night shots, great photography mate, another top video, 👍👍

@jossthomas123456 5 жыл бұрын

Gaziano Outdoors thanks mate👍 fingers crossed theyre OK. I would imagine it was a tumble down a rocky slope rather than a vertical fall, still not great but hopefully not left them with permanent problems. Thank you for watching mate👍

@WormsEyeView 5 жыл бұрын

My nephew and I loved this video! He wants to be a mountain rescue worker or a lifeboat worker when he grows up! Stunning views. Now I have my van I intend on seeing far more of wales!

@jossthomas123456 5 жыл бұрын

Worms Eye View thanks! I was so lucky to see this in action- and the amazing views too! I can highly recommend a visit! Joss 👍

@welshboyoo715 5 жыл бұрын

As ever Joss, cracking filming in gods own country 😍 you just get better and better. If everyone who watched this so far became a supporter of Ogwen Valley Rescue, or donated just a fiver.......ATB Dave

@jossthomas123456 5 жыл бұрын

welshboyoo7 thanks Dave, its almost incredible to think that mountain rescue have been going for so long and no support from the government. Thanks for watching👍👍

@novicenorthman2146 5 жыл бұрын

You got some great footage! And super nature - lucky wild camper! Thanks!

@jossthomas123456 5 жыл бұрын

Novice Northman thank you! Yeah it was a special experience! Atb Joss

@LezleysAdventures 5 жыл бұрын

wow interesting to see the rescue, area looks great in the sunshine, and some lovely evening pics

@jossthomas123456 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lezley, much appreciated. Its a great spot and the conditions made it magical👍

@ExplorerBuddies 5 жыл бұрын

Looked like a great camp mate and was only in that same spot a few days before you on a hike. Shame not to meet up but there will plenty more time coming up 👍

@jossthomas123456 5 жыл бұрын

Nice one Scott. Yes, hoping to get out to Snowdonia a lot more this year so will be cool to meet up👍

@anthonypayne1 5 жыл бұрын

Nice one Joss, idyllic pitch beside the tarn there. Hats off to Mountain Rescue they do an incredible job and should really be funded by the government .👍👍👍

@jossthomas123456 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Anthony Payne, it was a great spot with superb conditions. The sky at sunrise was fabulous and will be getting its own video👍 youre right about the funding of MR, totally agree.

@mrglamper3668 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks again joss 👍 just checked it out, been looking at this 1 for ages that makes it easier for me, last time I went to far an ended up above llyn idwal for a 2nd wild camp the fords i think looking towards devils kitchen. 👍🙏

@BobSmith-614 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video and fantastic views, a bonus in seeing the helicopter rescue .. evening meal looked delicious .. looking forward to seeing part .. thanks for sharing ... Rob

@jossthomas123456 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob. Im done with dehydrated camping food these days (well the rice was dehydrated) but the beef was lovely, frozen at home and defrosts in my pack, ready to cook at camp👍 thanks for watching and the continuing support, means a lot, thank you😀

@iaincphotography6051 3 жыл бұрын

Much enjoyed Joss. brought a lot of memories back for me, happy days. I wonder what happened with the OS regarding changing the name of Llyn Bochlwyd to Lake Australia, such a disgrace. And a cracking shot of your tent at dusk.

@jossthomas123456 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for watching Iain. Glad you enjoyed it. Thankfully there is no change of name but Lake Australia is a nickname for the lake that made it into some guidebooks. Part 2 of this video is here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n9Vmh6t2qZi1e2Q.html

@WyeExplorer 5 жыл бұрын

Now that was a unique snapshot of Snowdon life Joss. It kind of filled in a bit of the Snowdon puzzle. Plans changed for the walker and they changed for you to. No matter though the views were excellent along the way, the conditions perfect and the pitch a dream fulfilled. And hey no midges it looked. This was amazing - good on you for a great time out. Mark

@jossthomas123456 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark, it was indeed a special kind of an evening which panned out unexpectedly. Your right- no midges at all, that was a blessing too! Thanks for your comments👍 Joss

@WyeExplorer 5 жыл бұрын

@@jossthomas123456 Things sometimes open up don;t they Joss as if all is in alignment. A pleasure to watch and comment....have a great weekend.

@jason60216 5 жыл бұрын

Good work joss.

@jossthomas123456 5 жыл бұрын

Jason Allen thanks mate.

@billyslittlebigadventurech9050 5 жыл бұрын

Great video joss. Right place and right time for the mountain rescue. Hope the person that was rescued, made a full recovery. It's easily done. I broke my ankle bone, just walking over a garden that had a pot hole in it 😂. We have the same kettle mate. Expensive but worth it 😊.thanks for sharing ❤

@jossthomas123456 5 жыл бұрын

Yes I do hope they recover fast. Accidents happen so easily. Thanks for watching mate. I also have the frying pan and the pot. Used the pan but not the pot. Great kettle👍👍

@BorderRambler 5 жыл бұрын

A gripping adventure Joss ATB Dave 👍🏻

@jossthomas123456 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave it certainly was! Thanks Joss

@whitetongueoutdoors 5 жыл бұрын

Great video again Joss, many thanks, atb

@jossthomas123456 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, much appreciated. Thanks for watching and interacting. It means a lot👍

@WirralWill 5 жыл бұрын

Cracking excursion as usual Joss. Thanks for sharing the adventure with us!

@jossthomas123456 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and the kind comments Will, much appreciated👍

@BurtonOutdoors 5 жыл бұрын

Another quality production Joss, beautiful mountains and great photography, falling 100ft and living must make someone feel indestructible, glad they were ok. Looking forward to part 2. Lee

@jossthomas123456 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lee much appreciated. I suspect the casualty slipped and rolled down a gully for 100ft, rather than a vertical drop. Still Lucky to be alive- hope they have a speedy recovery👍 Thanks for the comments mate

@Martin-kq3qw 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent footage, fantastic scenery and a well put together video, thanks for your entertainment and keep up the good work atb Martin 👍

@jossthomas123456 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the continuing support Martin, it’s much appreciated. Part 2 to this video will be out next week👍

@campervantics8305 5 жыл бұрын

Stunning views from up there Joss

@jossthomas123456 5 жыл бұрын

CAMPERVANTICS thank you Baz. Its fantastic up there.

@campervantics8305 5 жыл бұрын

@@jossthomas123456 I know its a special part of the world pal. I was down the linn pininsuler. Over Easter, and Llangollen on Sunday. Got good weather both weekends

@jossthomas123456 5 жыл бұрын

CAMPERVANTICS sounds like you have been doing some awesome touring of North Wales👍

@campervantics8305 5 жыл бұрын

@@jossthomas123456 iam always there, if not kayaking which I was doing this Sunday on the dee. Then camping 🏕 😀

@jossthomas123456 5 жыл бұрын

CAMPERVANTICS living the dream mate👍

@LordHeath1972 5 жыл бұрын

Another cracking, well shot, well edited adventure Joss. Being up there at that time of the day, with that weather, nobody around, having the place to yourself..... it's something you have to experience to know how it feels. It's amazing how quick the snow has vanished too. I was up there in the same area just last month and it was completely white!

@jossthomas123456 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave. Once the helicopter flew off, it was so quiet up there it was almost surreal. So lucky with conditions like that, cant believe it how wintery it looked only a couple of weeks ago. Atb Joss

@whitecompany18 5 жыл бұрын

That view and those colors 😍👌

@jossthomas123456 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks my mate👍 There will be more of that in Part 2 next week, once Ive edited it.

@kapspear 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Joss .I was camped just below Glyder Fach summit that night . I'm pretty sure I saw you as you made you're way down towards your pitch :-) looking forward to the second instalment

@jossthomas123456 5 жыл бұрын

Nice one Paul, hope you enjoyed your evening. I remember passing a Green Tent with black vents on the way down, don’t know if that was you maybe? It was a remarkably calm evening wasnt it? Fantastic and thanks for watching mate👍

@kapspear 5 жыл бұрын

Yep that was me and my Lanshan tent 👍 fantastic night to be out on the mountain

@jossthomas123456 5 жыл бұрын

Paul Spear I nearly came over to say hi and ask what tent it was as I thought it was similar to a Golite tent that I have. Then I thought, best get away and set my tent up & the bloke probably wants some peace and solitude anyway!!

@kapspear 5 жыл бұрын

@@jossthomas123456 I'll stick the kettle on next time :-)

@007vauxhall 5 жыл бұрын

Action filled Wild Camp, some good footage captured here Joss, hope the chap was ok, but well filmed, great weather up there, great views, I should think midges were in abundance too..lol...enjoyed the video :-)

@jossthomas123456 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul, yes I hope he has a speedy recovery. Luckily for me, the midges weren’t out in force! Thanks for watching and for subscribing too, that is very much appreciated👍 all the best, Joss

@stephenaucock6118 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Joss. I was also on the mountain that evening watching the helicopter. 20th April 2019 🤘

@jossthomas123456 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stephen.. small world! It was a lovely evening👍

@stephenaucock6118 4 жыл бұрын

Stunning.

@karllester3834 2 жыл бұрын

I was on the mountain too, I'm the rescuer in shorts😁. Nice video, thanks for the shout out Joss

@RickTOutdoorAdventure1969 5 жыл бұрын

You got some absolutely mint footage there Joss. Great film 👍

@jossthomas123456 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rick, much appreciated👍 was a fantastic trip. Part 2 will be out next week 😉

@wuzart 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Joss. What did you think of the Gribin? Shame about your plans being scuppered but what a trade-off getting such a cracking spot looking at the mighty Tryfan there. We’re so lucky having these mountains so close to us :)

@jossthomas123456 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks WELSHIKER, I cant complain, it was probably a better spot in the end👍 and always a good reason to go back. The Gribin is a very straightforward scramble, and quite short compared to others in the area. The best scrambling is on the ridge direct, all of it can be avoided by rough paths and gullies to the side. However it is not wise to stray too far off the crest, I think this is what the injured walker must have done and ended up on the loose screes, too far away from the crest. Thanks for watching and commenting, its much appreciated.

@NorthwalesBushcrafters 5 жыл бұрын

Cracking watch matey lovely camp spot there I’ll have to give it a go pic looked great

@jossthomas123456 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Trev, it was a lovely spot, I think it would be boggy in the wet but in dry weather- fabulous. Thanks for watching👍

@beatbasher 5 жыл бұрын

@@jossthomas123456 if its the flat spot at the head of Cwm Tryfan then yes it gets very boggy!

@jossthomas123456 5 жыл бұрын

Onward and Upward yes thats it, Its overlooking Cwm Tryfan. Ive been there several times before, in Winter and the end of summer but never found settled conditions, thanks for watching and commenting, much appreciated👍

@FunsizedEarthling 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic photos you captured of purple hour up there! So you can refill your drinking water from the lake..? Also, that flat bit where the helicopter landed en route to Y Gribin, can you pitch a tent there?

@jossthomas123456 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes water can be drunk from the lake, but for safety I added a water purifying tablet to it. Yes the flat bit could be camped on, it has the nickname ‘the football pitch’!! Thanks again for watching and commenting atb Joss

@FunsizedEarthling 5 жыл бұрын

Joss Okay, brilliant! I think I’m all set for my trip. Thanks so much for all your input. I’m subscribed to your channel so I’m sure I’d be learning more from your outdoor vids! All the best, Mari

@jossthomas123456 5 жыл бұрын

Nice chatting with you Mari, watched a video of yours just now- great videos of your travels. Will drop you a sub too👍 I run a Facebook Group called Great Outdoors TV, its for sharimg videos and ‘outdoors’ content- feel free to join us on there and to share your videos!

@FunsizedEarthling 5 жыл бұрын

Joss Aww..thank you, Joss. I will check out the FB page. 👍🏼 It was a pleasure chatting with you. And again, appreciate all the tips! Lovely night to you. Mari

@FunsizedEarthling 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I remember this!! 🤓

@LundysWildcampBushcraft 5 жыл бұрын

Cracking video joss plenty activitie going on up there looked amazing what is that kettle /pot you use atvb jimmy 🤘🤘🤘

@jossthomas123456 5 жыл бұрын

Lundy's Wildcamp/Bushcraft thanks my mate, Its a Sea 2 Summit X Kettle and its ace👍

@blackarrowmedia8471 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Is that Llyn Bochlwyd at 02:45? I’m just trying to work out your route. Was planning on Tryfan next week but I love the look of Y Gribbin.

@jossthomas123456 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it was a walk up to Llyn Bochlwyd from Ogwen Cottage. Tryfan is a fantastic day out, the Gribin pales in comparison but you can do Tryfan North Ridge, Bristly Ridge and come down Y Gribin, its known as the Bochlwyd Horseshoe and is superb! Thanks for watching, let me know how you get on! Atb Joss

@blackarrowmedia8471 2 жыл бұрын

@@jossthomas123456 Hi Joss - Finally posted our walk on YT -- > kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rNaFq7xl3a7SYqM.html We didn't do Tryfan as the weather wasn't great to start with. We ended up following your Llyn Bochlwyd route and then went over to Y Garn and then back down to Ogwen cottage. Thanks again for all your videos!

@blackdogwildtrails3123 5 жыл бұрын

How does anyone manage to fall off Gribin Ridge in perfect conditions??? It's not exactly the north Face of the Eiger! As an ex N Wales MRT member it never ceases to amaze me how people who really would be more at home in The Trafford Centre, are let loose in the mountains!

@jossthomas123456 5 жыл бұрын

Black Dog Vantrails They looked like they were off route so I suspect that they didn’t fancy going down the ridge and ended up in more loose territory on the screes. Like you say, it would be hard to fall off it!

@ashropshirelad 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent camera work there on the rescue. Better than the 999 show!

@jossthomas123456 5 жыл бұрын

A Shropshire Lad thanks mate it was amazing to watch, heroes at work👍

@AndyMorfett 5 жыл бұрын

Great work Joss. As a matter of interest what's your approx pack weight? I'm curious to see how it weighs in especially given your camera equipment too. Looking forward to pt2!

@jossthomas123456 5 жыл бұрын

Hi mate, this time it was about 13kg with all food and 2 and a half litres of water. Pretty much all of the kit is lightweight, I would guess that the camera and travel Tripod amounted to just over a kilo of the pack weight. Had I known that I was camping at the lake I would have taken less water. Cheers J

@AndyMorfett 5 жыл бұрын

@@jossthomas123456 Still a decent weight given the relative comfort you camped in. I always take too much especially water just in case my planned location doesn't pan out.

@jossthomas123456 5 жыл бұрын

Got To Get Outdoors always good to have a back up plan👍

@TheBushcraftPadawan 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Joss, where can I find Part 2 please mate?

@jossthomas123456 4 жыл бұрын

The Bushcraft Padawan hi Craig, heres part 2 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n9Vmh6t2qZi1e2Q.html

@outdoorslifestyle2900 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic vid mate infact that's the best one yet 👌. Colours in the sky, your walk up, the conditions and the photography all superb. What camera are you using for this? Thanks for sharing. Atb Steve

@jossthomas123456 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind comments Steve! Check out my Devils Kitchen video as I was lucky with amazing conditions on that trip too and so different even though it was only a couple of weeks ago and in the same area👍 The camera I use for photography is a Canon 550 SLR, Ive had for a while but it still does the business and I use a Sigma 17-70 lens on it which is a lovely lens and great for low light as it can shoot at F2.8.

@peternowhere2there353 3 жыл бұрын

Hi joss want amazing views for a wild camp could you let me know were you got your kettle from as it looks light and easy many thanks 😊 great video

@jossthomas123456 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for watching, its the Sea To Summit X Kettle- really good. Joss

@jimtilbrook2389 5 жыл бұрын

Great vlog Joss! Silly question time, water from the lake for it to be safe to drink do you boil it for 2 mins, or use Steritabs or use a filtration system ?

@jossthomas123456 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Jim Tilbrook, for any relatively still body of water, it must be treated one way or other. I actually steri tabbed it then boiled it too, for good measure, though probably not essential. I have recently bought a Sawyer Minifilter and in future would be happy to use that on its own. Thanks for the question and thanks for watching👍

@IainHC1 2 жыл бұрын

Do the donations go directly to the rescuers?

@jossthomas123456 2 жыл бұрын

Yes they absolutely do. Its a well run organisation with volunteers that manage all the finances.

@upursanctum 4 жыл бұрын

so you use water you find in lakes. do you just boil it and cook with it or do you filter? just wondering as ive never risked either

@jossthomas123456 4 жыл бұрын

Welshy thanks- in this case I put a purification tablet in and boiled as well, just to be sure👍

@upursanctum 4 жыл бұрын

@@jossthomas123456 i was wondering if you did both. its hard to trust them with no previous experience with them. do you favour tablets over the filters? really enjoying your videos and great pictures btw. its great motivation to get back out there. Merry Christmas

@jossthomas123456 4 жыл бұрын

Welshy thanks mate, I used the tablet for convenience, (I didnt have a filter at the time) They do a great job but a filter is better as it removes all particles too and the water can be drunk without boiling if a filter is used. The Sawyer Mini Filter is great👍 Thanks for watching and hope you have a great Christmas!

@hazzardoutdoors 5 жыл бұрын

What camera do you use bud

@jossthomas123456 5 жыл бұрын

hazzard outdoors iphone 7 gor the vids and an old Canon SLR (550d) for the photos.

@hazzardoutdoors 5 жыл бұрын

@@jossthomas123456 wondered if I could pull off the slow shutter on my phone. How about your timelapse is that on your phone too chap

@jossthomas123456 5 жыл бұрын

hazzard outdoors yeah the iphone is really good for timelapse. It would not handle slow shutter photography at night very well, but it might be worth experimenting and see how you get on👍