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@julesvis
@julesvis 15 сағат бұрын
That's a short notice sweet one ! Shows the Edge great though 👍
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 15 сағат бұрын
@@julesvis Thanks. The frost was a bit icy & I needed both hands so didn't record it all & the camera battery was a bit flat again! You can see the north side is full of frost & that's the side you have to walk on!
@Jafmanz
@Jafmanz 4 күн бұрын
Ive been up there many times. but it's been 18 years since I was last up. getting old now. You made me want to visit again! thank you
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 3 күн бұрын
I'm really glad if it inspired you to want to go up there again! Maybe you're not too old, I'm nearly a pensioner myself!
@Jafmanz
@Jafmanz 3 күн бұрын
@LonscalePike I will go again. And thank you 😊
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 3 күн бұрын
@Jafmanz Glad to hear it! Thank You.
@stephenhiggins8821
@stephenhiggins8821 5 күн бұрын
Nice one yes i only wish I was there to give him some treats he's a great dog and it was nice to meet you both i was on the edge of my comfort zone on the ridge in wet cloud and my boot sole coming off 😮 so it was a special day for me it's a 250 mile round trip to get there for me but I am hoping to be there next week for a few dry days 🤞🏻
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 5 күн бұрын
@@stephenhiggins8821It was nice meeting you too & hopefully, you'll get a few dry days. You did well to get up Halls Fell that day. We went down it once on a nice day & I can imagine how tricky it is on a damp, wet day like the one you did it on!
@stephenhiggins8821
@stephenhiggins8821 5 күн бұрын
Thanks yes heading over to the near eastern fells planning on st Sunday crag and birks 2 more wainwrights to tick off on 142 at the moment have a lovely Christmas and a happy new year il keep my treats topped up in case we meet up again sometime 👍🏻
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 5 күн бұрын
@stephenhiggins8821 Cheers! Enjoy Christmas & all the best for the New Year to you! St.Sunday Crag & Birks are great, I'm sure you'll enjoy it there & if Tommy sees you he'll definitely enjoy your treats!
@stephenhiggins8821
@stephenhiggins8821 5 күн бұрын
Still going then m8 👏🏻I'm still recovering from halls fell ridge in nov when we met you and tommy on the summit 😂
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 5 күн бұрын
@@stephenhiggins8821 Yes, & it's still as slippery as it was when we saw you in November! I'm sure Tommy keeps expecting you to be there when we get to the summit because I keep seeing him licking his lips expecting a treat or two to come out of someone's pockets!
@petersack5074
@petersack5074 7 күн бұрын
Apparently, the weather.....is great, ? eh ?......fools. ....what goes - up must of gravity - return to where it came from. ''...dust thou art....and to the dust shalt thou return '. Crazy people - thinking '' can't happen to M E ''.....let us see .
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 7 күн бұрын
@@petersack5074 Totally agree. What goes up must come down, what goes around comes around. Some animals & plants belong in certain environments whilst people just visit & then go back to where they belong after visiting.
@EarthWatcher736
@EarthWatcher736 7 күн бұрын
Please don't fall !
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 7 күн бұрын
@@EarthWatcher736 Thanks a lot, I'll do my very best to not fall whenever we're out!
@Willitdip
@Willitdip 8 күн бұрын
Did you make it home safe???
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 7 күн бұрын
@@Willitdip Thank You very much. Yes, we did make it home safe.
@in3s.x
@in3s.x 8 күн бұрын
for how long have u been on this mountain?
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 8 күн бұрын
@@in3s.x For a few years now, just like any other local I suppose.
@in3s.x
@in3s.x 8 күн бұрын
@LonscalePike wow 😭 how can u live in such a place it must be hard
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 8 күн бұрын
@in3s.x The weather here is not always great but it's a nice place to live. Tommy (Collie) loves it here & if it's good enough for him it's good enough for me!
@in3s.x
@in3s.x 8 күн бұрын
@@LonscalePike good for u,your friend must be lucky to have u
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 7 күн бұрын
@in3s.x Thank You, and I'm so lucky to have my friend also!
@alveer2412
@alveer2412 9 күн бұрын
this is crazy, and then after all that you have to come down.
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 8 күн бұрын
@@alveer2412 You're right, Sometimes coming down is harder!
@EarthWatcher736
@EarthWatcher736 10 күн бұрын
The fog !
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 10 күн бұрын
@@EarthWatcher736 It's definitely no surprise to return & be back in the fog!
@EarthWatcher736
@EarthWatcher736 11 күн бұрын
Getting cold up there for sure.
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 11 күн бұрын
@@EarthWatcher736 There was less of a frost today which made the rock more slippery!
@StopWhining491
@StopWhining491 12 күн бұрын
Got seasick watching the first 10 seconds of this.
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 11 күн бұрын
@@StopWhining491 Thanks, that's just the way it is sometimes!
@RobbieCec
@RobbieCec 12 күн бұрын
Met a guy very near the top of here yrs ago sitting on his bum heading bk down he was so fearful.
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 12 күн бұрын
@@RobbieCec I'm not surprised! If going down & the rock's damp it's best to crawl on your bum sometimes in some of the spots there!
@RobbieCec
@RobbieCec 12 күн бұрын
@LonscalePike absolutely but this lad had cracked and was retracing his steps on a calm day. We offered to walk him on as he was so close to 'safe ground' but he just couldn't go any further.
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 12 күн бұрын
@RobbieCec I suppose it's best to try and stay calm & always remember that even when it's dry it is a dangerous place to lose concentration & take a slip.
@stevesproul1627
@stevesproul1627 12 күн бұрын
This has been on my to do list for so long, and then I see a video like this and it goes back to the bottom! Brave doing it on your own.
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 12 күн бұрын
@@stevesproul1627 It depends on what the weather is like when you do it as to whether you'll like it. It's not nice when the rock is damp as it is slate and becomes very slippery. On a dry day you'll enjoy it I'm sure!
@bigfish5474
@bigfish5474 13 күн бұрын
Rather you than me. The dogs look was priceless.
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 12 күн бұрын
@@bigfish5474 I know! He gets bored waiting for me (the slow coach) to catch up!
@EarthWatcher736
@EarthWatcher736 13 күн бұрын
Abit foggy.
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 13 күн бұрын
@@EarthWatcher736 I know, damp, fog, etc, back to normal! There was a bit of snow when we came down.
@EarthWatcher736
@EarthWatcher736 14 күн бұрын
Doesn't look good and doggie not happy.
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 14 күн бұрын
@@EarthWatcher736 He's not a fan of staying still for photos & clips, Collies prefer to be on the go! I tried to record earlier but the camera's battery wasn't strong enough.
@stephenandelin4688
@stephenandelin4688 16 күн бұрын
Border Collies are just awesome!!
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 15 күн бұрын
@@stephenandelin4688 Thank You. I totally agree with you there!
@EarthWatcher736
@EarthWatcher736 16 күн бұрын
Not windy, not icy, not foggy, not rainy, Nice !
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 16 күн бұрын
@@EarthWatcher736 I know, it's been an odd few weeks of weather but today was alright! My boots were still wet from yesterday's slush though!
@EarthWatcher736
@EarthWatcher736 16 күн бұрын
@@LonscalePike Crowdfunder ?
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 16 күн бұрын
@EarthWatcher736 Thanks for that, I'll definitely check it out!
@Eckyredtheunready
@Eckyredtheunready 17 күн бұрын
You are very dedicated to walking your beautiful Dog.
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 17 күн бұрын
@@Eckyredtheunready Thank You very much. I wouldn't go out walking without him!
@EarthWatcher736
@EarthWatcher736 17 күн бұрын
Gnarly !
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 17 күн бұрын
@@EarthWatcher736 It was horrible getting to the ridge. The snow was thawing and became a sea of slush that completely saturated the inside of my boots! There was no escape from it!
@EarthWatcher736
@EarthWatcher736 17 күн бұрын
@@LonscalePike Crowdfunder for new gear ? If every subscriber gave say £2...
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 17 күн бұрын
@EarthWatcher736 Thank You, I'll have a good look into it!
@julesvis
@julesvis 17 күн бұрын
Balaclava weather!
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 17 күн бұрын
@@julesvis Do you remember when I told you it covered my face on the ridge once! Well, I had it on & just about remembered to take it off on the ridge & the wind nearly blew off the hat that I had on underneath! The snow low down was so slushy & completely saturated the inside of my boots!
@EarthWatcher736
@EarthWatcher736 17 күн бұрын
Awesome views
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 17 күн бұрын
@@EarthWatcher736 Thanks. The wind wasn't as bitter as earlier in the week!
@bleat222
@bleat222 17 күн бұрын
I'm blowing on my hands just watching this.
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 17 күн бұрын
@@bleat222 Thank You. At least the wind seemed not so bad. Have to admit that my old camera can't hold the charge anymore & the battery goes flat after 30 seconds or so!
@bleat222
@bleat222 17 күн бұрын
@ A GoPro would be ideal for this, Andrew. With maybe a wrist or chest harness. Keep your hands free.
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 17 күн бұрын
@bleat222 Thanks for that, I'll look into it & do a search! It's amazing the camera has lasted so long, the first clip I took on it was over 10 years ago but unfortunately now it doesn't charge up anyone once the battery is flat.
@kathleenholliday5910
@kathleenholliday5910 19 күн бұрын
Drone shot/Deathwish???
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 18 күн бұрын
@@kathleenholliday5910 Thank You very much for that. I'll definitely bear it all in mind!
@EarthWatcher736
@EarthWatcher736 19 күн бұрын
Icicles ?
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 19 күн бұрын
@@EarthWatcher736 I know, very frosty on the northern side of the ridge!
@EarthWatcher736
@EarthWatcher736 19 күн бұрын
@@LonscalePike Doggy needs a coat ?
@geoffbuck6890
@geoffbuck6890 20 күн бұрын
Gone UP this wonderful scrabbled 5 times in my life but going DOWN must be really scary! At 76, it’s so sad to realise that I’ll never climb Blencathra again…
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 20 күн бұрын
@@geoffbuck6890 I see many up there who look the same age as you! Going down isn't too bad if the weather conditions are ok.
@EarthWatcher736
@EarthWatcher736 20 күн бұрын
Sunny, but icy ?
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 20 күн бұрын
@@EarthWatcher736 Yes, and still that bitter northerly wind that tingles my finger tips! I think the camera is about to conk out soon also!
@Darkem-ur5ho
@Darkem-ur5ho 21 күн бұрын
Have you ever done Crib Goch? Its amazing
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 20 күн бұрын
@@Darkem-ur5ho Although we lived in Wales a long time ago I don't ever recall doing it but it looks great from what I've seen!
@Darkem-ur5ho
@Darkem-ur5ho 20 күн бұрын
@LonscalePike Striding edge and Pavey Ark (Jack's rake route) are great too
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 20 күн бұрын
@Darkem-ur5ho Done Striding Edge & Lord's Rake but not Jack's Rake.
@in3s.x
@in3s.x 21 күн бұрын
How long do u stay in this mountain?
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 20 күн бұрын
We live near there so just go there when we can.
@alexsilaghi6747
@alexsilaghi6747 21 күн бұрын
one wind gust and you are gone
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 21 күн бұрын
@@alexsilaghi6747 Thanks for reminding me. I'll do my best to not get 'Gone with the wind'!
@EarthWatcher736
@EarthWatcher736 21 күн бұрын
Cold.
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 21 күн бұрын
@@EarthWatcher736 Yes, you're right there! My fingers definitely felt that cold northerly wind on them up there!
@paulmills8472
@paulmills8472 22 күн бұрын
poor dog
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 22 күн бұрын
@@paulmills8472 Poor me! And Tommy (Collie) knows it!
@raymondmurray9168
@raymondmurray9168 19 күн бұрын
Dog loves it i bet
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 19 күн бұрын
@raymondmurray9168 You're 100% correct there! I'd get no rest if he stayed in all day!
@raymondmurray9168
@raymondmurray9168 19 күн бұрын
​@LonscalePike the dog just gives that look at the end like ,oh your here ,what kept you ,brilliant 😂
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 19 күн бұрын
@raymondmurray9168 I know what you mean! Waiting for the slow coach to catch up!
@in3s.x
@in3s.x 24 күн бұрын
i think u should put the camera on ur forehead so its more comfortable for u
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 24 күн бұрын
@@in3s.x I agree with you but it's a big, old camera & would probably fall off my head!
@in3s.x
@in3s.x 24 күн бұрын
this looks risky, r u okay?
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 24 күн бұрын
@@in3s.x Thank You, it was a bit slippery but we're ok! We'll be busy soon so we'll be having a break from walking for now, Tommy (Collie) won't be happy though, he likes being outside!
@goldilocks913
@goldilocks913 24 күн бұрын
I think I’ll wait until it’s covered in snow and ice and thick fog 😂 Well done on that climb, beautiful views. My knees and my dubious sense of heights might preclude me from doing this.
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 24 күн бұрын
@@goldilocks913 Thank You very much for that! At least on this occasion there was a view instead of the fog and rain, etc.
@loopy7776
@loopy7776 25 күн бұрын
Are you kidding me? Respect.
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 24 күн бұрын
@@loopy7776 Thank You very much for that & respect to you also!
@ksully6551
@ksully6551 26 күн бұрын
So nice of the dog to wait for you.
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 25 күн бұрын
@@ksully6551 You're right, it is nice of him to wait! He knows I'm far too old & slow to keep up with him!
@johnmunro4952
@johnmunro4952 26 күн бұрын
I have a recurring dream about this very thing. it's not a nightmare as such, but I'd say it's definitely an anxiety dream.
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 26 күн бұрын
@@johnmunro4952 I kind of know what you mean there!
@EarthWatcher736
@EarthWatcher736 29 күн бұрын
Awesome weather
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike 29 күн бұрын
@@EarthWatcher736 I know, no rain or fog! I'm sure they'll be back though!
@EarthWatcher736
@EarthWatcher736 Ай бұрын
Crampons ? Ice-axe ?
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike Ай бұрын
@@EarthWatcher736 I ain't got any of them, just a few pairs of old knackered boots that let in the wet especially in the snow! I suppose it's one of the reasons why I'm not the snow's biggest fan! Surprisingly thought this is the same camera that I still use! I'm not sure how long it will last though because sometimes the battery is too flat to record!
@stephenhiggins8821
@stephenhiggins8821 Ай бұрын
That was amazing m8 👏🏻 and seeing my photo buddy tommy looking down to see where camera had gone 😂
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike Ай бұрын
@@stephenhiggins8821 Sometimes I wish I had one of those cameras that you can stick on your head so the hands can be free and warm!
@EarthWatcher736
@EarthWatcher736 Ай бұрын
Will snow halt play ?
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike Ай бұрын
@@EarthWatcher736 It depends on if we've enough time, etc. I'm not a big fan of snow but have to admit that most times it's easier to get over the ridge in snow (not slushy snow) than it is in these recent damp, slippy autumn conditions. Here's a clip going down in snow a few years ago (the camera fell out of my hand)- kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5qVfahrfblmq7ssi=6ojB0FFbieJVDDdg
@stephenhiggins8821
@stephenhiggins8821 Ай бұрын
Getting a feeling you and tommy like sharp edge m8 😂
@stephenhiggins8821
@stephenhiggins8821 Ай бұрын
Great cloud inversion 👌🏻
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike Ай бұрын
@@stephenhiggins8821 Got to admit, it's very slippy at times recently. At least we got above the fog for a few minutes!
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike Ай бұрын
@stephenhiggins8821 It's a shame it wasn't like this when you got up Halls Fell through the fog a couple of days ago!
@stephenhiggins8821
@stephenhiggins8821 Ай бұрын
Yes it's a shame we had hoped to get some views but not to be on this occasion I have been lucky on some others though this year I got a great cloud inversion and a brocken spectre on red screes in March which was amazing
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike Ай бұрын
@stephenhiggins8821 There's been about a week of fog now! I think from this Monday it's gonna get better.
@julesvis
@julesvis Ай бұрын
Surreal !
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike Ай бұрын
@@julesvis Thank You. It was a few minutes or so above & out of the fog! Now we've returned back into the fog!!!!
@EarthWatcher736
@EarthWatcher736 Ай бұрын
Nice to see some sun and get above the fog. All constantly grey here at sea level.
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike Ай бұрын
@@EarthWatcher736 I know what you mean. Don't worry, we're back in the fog now!
@stephenhiggins8821
@stephenhiggins8821 Ай бұрын
Yes good pics mate bag is refilled next time I see you and tommy 👍🏻 not sure how to send the pics over on here or I would I have a video of my border terrier on u tube on the fells if you would like to have a look it's border terrier mac the fell wanderer 👍🏻
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike Ай бұрын
@@stephenhiggins8821 I'm the same mate, I haven't a clue how to send photos on KZbin, etc. I'll let Tommy know that you'll keep your pockets full & I'll have a look at your Mac clip. You did really well doing Halls Fell in those damp conditions yesterday!
@stephenhiggins8821
@stephenhiggins8821 Ай бұрын
@LonscalePike thanks for that not bad for 68 I suppose 😀 I hope you enjoy the video he can't get up now at 15 but he's done 142 wainwrights and a lot in snowdonia I miss him on the fells 😟
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike Ай бұрын
@stephenhiggins8821 Just had a look at the clip of Mac, he's a beauty & looks so happy! I know some of those places, we're lucky to have access to such a beautiful place even if sometimes it just seems to always p*ss it down!
@stephenhiggins8821
@stephenhiggins8821 Ай бұрын
@LonscalePike 😀 yes I feel privileged to be up on the fells on good days it's an awesome place and it makes you humble to how small we are in the big scale of things 🫡 keep safe mate I'm sure we will speak again thanks for watching the vid 👍🏻
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike Ай бұрын
@stephenhiggins8821 Thanks a lot for that, I really appreciate it. Enjoy the autumn & winter and give my best to Mark! Take Care & See You Soon!
@EarthWatcher736
@EarthWatcher736 Ай бұрын
Anybody else up there today?
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike Ай бұрын
@@EarthWatcher736 There wasn't anyone on the ridge today but there were some others on the fellside enjoying the fog!
@stephenhiggins8821
@stephenhiggins8821 Ай бұрын
Respect there mate doing that while filming with a dog having done halls fell in similar conditions yesterday 👏🏻
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike Ай бұрын
@stephenhiggins8821 Thank You. Was it you who gave some treats to Tommy yesterday?
@stephenhiggins8821
@stephenhiggins8821 Ай бұрын
@LonscalePike yes it was mate you took a picture for myself and mark thank you for that I thought it was you someone I showed the picture to knew it was billy 👍🏻🐕 lovely dog
@stephenhiggins8821
@stephenhiggins8821 Ай бұрын
@LonscalePike sorry tommy 😀
@josetrigueiro5978
@josetrigueiro5978 Ай бұрын
The dog looking at you and asking: Dude, what the hell are you doing walking on this slippery and dangerous ridge with a cell phone in your hand?
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike Ай бұрын
@@josetrigueiro5978 Thank You. I know what you mean! I have to admit it's always been slippery but it seems to be even more so now due to more erosion. Tommy (the Collie) doesn't seem to mind if it's slippery, sunny, windy, etc as long as he's outside!
@TyroneOutdoors
@TyroneOutdoors Ай бұрын
Great video
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike Ай бұрын
@@TyroneOutdoors Thank You, I'm glad you like it! At least there's no rain or fog on this clip!
@EarthWatcher736
@EarthWatcher736 Ай бұрын
Abit foggy.
@LonscalePike
@LonscalePike Ай бұрын
@EarthWatcher736 You're right there! The fog really came down as we were walking along. At least there was no rain though!