A Winter Mountain Adventure • Solo Backpacking in Eryri • Moel Siabod Part 1

I set out nervously for this hike, with a horrendous weather forecast making me wonder if I should be going at all. But while it was hard going with such a heavy rucksack in such bad weather, I was very fortunate as the weather cleared as I approached the summit of 872m Moel Siabod, so I had stunning views (while hanging onto the trig point to stop from being blown over haha) and even got my tent up before the hail started up again
I had originally planned to attempt my first ridge by ascending via Daear Ddu, but it would have been too dangerous in this weather, so that’ll wait for another time
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[@calmandharmony]

The part where you decide to leave the confines of your nice dry comfortable car to climb that mountain in horrendous conditions is incredible to say the least. Given the same situation I can see myself stopping somewhere for a hot chocolate while driving back home.

[@josephstevener7499]

Thank you for taking me with you. Absolutely beautiful. And so are you. Thank you again.

[@louisguthrie7286]

Claire, thank you for enduring such horrible conditions to share such beautiful sights with us. You really are The Best. Stay Beautiful and safe.

[@WildBeare]

Ahh thanks Louis ☺ the views and the experience were worth the hard bits :) you too and have a lovely eve 💚

[@expat0149]

Wow you can tell it's bad when the Sheep are trying to hide !!

[@lesmontgomery7]

Claire, I've said it before and I'll say it again- you are amazing and your enthusiasm is infectious. Love from Texas ❤❤❤❤❤

[@basichomebrew610]

"good for mental fortitude" - I agree 1000% with this comment, perfectly put

[@markatchison9974]

The only thing that puts me off winter camps are the 15-16 hour nights. Half of that can be slept of course, but that still leaves 8 hours in a tiny tent with nothing much to do except eat & attempt to dry out.

[@deansimono7057]

You Are A Real Trooper! I know Exactly what it means to be fearful of hights! Just watching the video put me in butterflies several times...Good Job Confronting fears!

[@simondavies381]

Aloha Claire, just watched your latest vid, man, you are fearless, you put many of us to shame, no matter what the weather you just crack on with your adventures, a great inspiration to me”as always” and always a smile on your chops, excellent stuff, look forward to part 2. Keep up this super channel and take care to stay safe, an amazing lady. Aloha, Simon from Bristol xx

[@WildBeare]

Hi Simon, aw thanks I was really fortunate on this one, thought it was gonna rain the whole time but it was such a beautiful summit 😍 even if I did have to hang onto the summit trig to stop from being blown off it haha. Thank you for watching & for your kind words 🥰 have a lovely eve! Claire

[@simondavies381]

@@WildBeare watching your channel is no chore at all, it cheers me up no end and gives me encouragement to get out and about and enjoy walking through my local and not so local forests, still haven’t plucked up the courage to sleep out alone yet, I find it truly amazing that you do, so I totally look up to you for that, take care and carry on camping, haha. Aloha, Simon x

[@user-sr5wg8pf4s]

Все проявления погоды , хорошо когда готов ко всему.👍👏

[@garyowen889]

Hi Claire - lovely video. It’s pronounced “Moyle Shabod” - we really appreciate it when visitors make the effort to learn to pronounce our names. Diolch.

[@WildBeare]

Hi Gary, thanks for the pronunciation, I did look up how to pronounce it but I couldn't find it anywhere. I don't know anyone from Wales to ask and I also can't ask on the internet, as for my safety I need to not publicly announce where I'm going to be going on my trips. So often I have to just do my best, as all people do with different languages I guess?

[@AgitatedDrifter]

I don't know you,but I just want to congratulate you on your personal achievement. I've had to face many fears. It's hard to explain to people that the feeling of self achievement is remarkable. Proud of you. And always thanks for the beautiful video. Happy trails.

[@alexbushcraft1804]

Great camping, super nature, still lucky with the weather

[@WildBeare]

Thanks Alex, yep I felt super luck to get that clear summit :D despite having to hold on to the trig 😄 and to get pitched before the hail came back in

[@robertbrunston5406]

Nice video! Thank you for sharing.

[@johnoldonekanole602]

Young Lady you are simply amazing . You are a brave strong woman . I hope that always works in your favor .Once again the Grandfather in me can not help but to be concerned for your safety .Stay ever vigilant of your skills and never consider it a failure should you need to come back another day, to complete your adventure . Happy New Year and stay safe .

[@alanjackson1100]

Brilliant Clare,well done you👍. Stay floofy!

[@conesuela1]

I may as well say it yet again, Claire you are a legend!

[@WildBeare]

Aw thanks ☺

[@Creativehealing444]

Awesome 👌 thank you for taking us with you. What an awesome adventure 🙃

[@WildBeare]

Thanks Jane! I was pleased to reach the summit on this one especially since it started off so nasty 💚🌿🤗

[@pyoung168]

I got worn out just watching you walk/climb in that wind. Well done!

[@calvinmonroe2408]

We are very proud of you for getting out of your comfort zone and testing your skills and willfulness in adverse conditions lass great job

[@WildBeare]

Thank you Calvin, was a nice lil challenge this one :) have a lovely eve 🌿💚 Claire

[@yawnone]

What a warrior Claire! The awful weather when you got out of the car😤i would have told myself « F*** it, I’ll just come back on a nice day »🤣

[@galalon2417]

I love snow. I wish Claire would not take unnecessary risks, and keep safe.

[@BaldyFella]

You are very brave Claire. You have a strong spirit. Great effort.

[@jeffharris3105]

It's not about failing or success in the wild outdoors..for me it's about going for it and enjoying all that Mother Nature has to offer. ❤🌲🔥🌳🌲🔥🌳X

[@MrKennymart]

Perfectly done video -- so short, but didn't feel short at all! You're getting quite skillful at this! Thanks for taking us along!!

[@andrewworland3071]

You are awesome, such an inspiration...... love watching your adventures.....💜🧡💛💚💙💗

[@craig3401]

Weather like that is reserved for special nutters that really have the wild camping bug lol those that love it thrive and still smile

[@davidhopson9802]

Your a beautiful brave lady to hike way up the mountain. Claire God bless you and your family love you my friend

[@MattF12765]

Gotta give it to you, you're out there doing it. Well done. Best of British.

[@WildBeare]

Thank you Matty :D have a great weekend

[@catherinewalks1207]

Envious of you out in the mountains, even in wintery conditions. What a heavy pack you are carrying though!

[@davidpayne1519]

Holy shit batman, that was some big dam ice balls ,,,for sure tear a tent apart glad u survived

[@silversubaru590]

This is good for my mental fortitude

[@scooter6958]

Well done pet weather looked crap from the start ye a gutsie lass 👍

[@adriansavage1269]

Fantastic vid Claire. Not so scared of heights anymore me thinks 😏 very confident keep it up .

[@taffsdestination2369]

Great video Claire that tip with the bag of talc is awesome everytime you do these videos I always think, You Crazy Son Of a Birch hahaha. 🤘🤘🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@888johnmac]

congratulations on making the summit , that was a challenge ... there is nothing better than getting to a summit & the sun comes out , even if there is enough wind to blow you over .. actually there is , when the summit is above the clouds

[@davin2350]

You are legion! Relentless pursuit of adventure! Keep on Trucking Wild One!

[@pm1104]

Lovely .,…keep safe n dry !

[@jeffreywinter2660]

Awful conditions and you've produced one of you're best videos WELL DONE

[@Tunaman1]

Wow I,m so impressed with your courage and testing your self way to go !!! You are a Wild 🐻 Bear, and a little bit of a bad ass, 💪disguised in a sweet fun loving soul ❤️

[@Impressmehuman]

I do love to watch some Wildbeare before bedtime.

[@MrFruitycakes]

Brave 'floofy' Beare! you are an inspiration!!

[@RoyceKitts]

nothing beats getting to the top

[@outandaboutwithandrew5762]

Another summit to add to the collection, Big well done mate! Ice Axe was good thinking, better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. 👍

[@AshOutdoorsUK]

Inspirational as ever! 😊 looked an awesome mountain and glad you got some snow! Can’t wait for part 2 x

[@WildBeare]

Thank youuu 🥰 just a teeny bit of snow but its a start :D full-on snow next time 🤞🤞 xx

[@blowduke]

Well done for getting up there ,looked really hard work .Glad to see you are prepared for everything nature can grow at you .looking forward to day 2 👍

[@WildBeare]

Thanks Shaun & Jasmine :) yeh it was tough but worth it

[@BentbrooksRambles]

You might enjoy ( particularly for car camping) the clip-on Optimus stove windscreen for your stove. It isn’t the lightest, but it guards the flame and doesn’t enclose the canister, which could be bad 💥. That looked to be some epic weather! Thank you for sharing!

[@nigelgregory4777]

Hi Claire, at first I thought bad weather found you, after this intro you go looking for it, you're a nutter, 😁😁, great to see you having the right kit for the conditions, spikes for your boots and the ice axe can be a handy aid when ascending /descending any slippery area not just snow and ice, Take care, off to part two ❤🌨⛺☕

[@chrismacnaughtan4709]

The Girlish squeals of delight just make this you must be having so much fun, knackered you may be but hey no pain no gain or something like that, Stay safe take care 😌

[@WildBeare]

Hehe yehh I love it, the feeling of adventure is totally worth a lil bit of discomfort 😊 Thanks Chris, you too :)

[@tonystrange7224]

Nothing but total admiration and respect for you Claire. To go out in that is nothing short of amazing. Well done on doing so and for sharing the experience with us all. Days like this will build you mentally and give the biggest sense of self achievement.

[@WildBeare]

Hi Tony, aw thanks so much, this one was hard but worth it, and I'm sure will make the next one seem easy 😄

[@jimmymalone3494]

It look so cold good job it was awesome mountain.I enjoyed your video and good Luck in 2022.

[@jonlissimore9933]

Totally impressive and inspiring (Jon 67 bad knee mountain days over not jealous yes I am!) a lovely vid!

[@philyogaeveryday321]

The mystery and the madness. ✌👍

[@lisasdayoff503]

Sounds like the weather in my neck of the woods. I'm in the Pacific Northwest, USA.

[@dougieladd]

Fills me with awe watching your videos Claire... you're such an amazing and positive person even in the face of such sh*tty weather. I'm a blokey bloke and I'd be crying in my soup :D :D

[@BourneOutside]

Blimey, we’ll done on getting to the top, Claire. Hard work that one in the wind, eh? Pt. II to come 😁👍🏼

[@leemarples1643]

Good stuff Clare, absolutely awesome.

[@johnimmins7302]

What a hero you are Claire, those conditions at this time of the year, on your own in that little tent. Your bright sparkling attitude is a example to us all. The wife and I love your vlogs. We look forward to the next.

[@markg99]

I love that waterproof bobble hat. What a great present 👍🏻😁

[@andyarmstrong1493]

Sheep hiding from the weather looked like a good clue as to what people should do!

[@WildBeare]

Haha yes you're probably right 😄

[@tiagoT_]

what an adventure! love it 💚

[@fredcarter7003]

A great place to be with weather like that

[@richardhale2449]

Well done not just on the achievement but for enjoying as well.

[@mickjames1609]

Hello Claire,, Brilliant thanks for sharing.. Happy New Year to you. Hope to see more of you and your vlog,s as the year goes by.. Regards Mick.. x

[@issaoutdoors]

Absolutely lovely camp and hike/summit! Can't wait for day 2. Allot of people wouldn't even think about leaving the house in those conditions, much less push to summit in them! Well done! Very Inspiring!

[@nellbrown770]

another great trip out there, top effort .

[@dazsteele3477]

Brilliant can't wait for part 2 👍🏻❤️

[@Curlew-Corner]

Another amazing walk. I know how you felt when you slumped into your tent. I felt the same at the end of a long day - get the tent up and just collapse for a few minutes before setting everything up.

[@galacticcat7648]

This mountain is amazing! It has a feel of dow crag and helvellyn.

[@jasonjones5213]

Love your videos.Can't wait for part two.

[@TeaDoubleE85]

You're so wonderful Claire 💗 Your spirit fills my heart ❤

[@stevemorris1193]

Your a fab woman and your get up and go it infectious and inspirational - keep doing what you love hun Steve x

[@simonwoodward438]

Brave nice one it's a beautiful part of Wales.

[@goodmanmarker488]

Peaceful conditions. God bless love :)

[@pcr8918]

Best Christmas present..and glad to see the PLB

[@nickname6747]

Well done for keeping going and summiting! Thanks for uploading Claire. 🌲🐻

[@mygmail1111]

Thank you. Always great to see your camping trips. ☺️🐾🌳

[@ericchilver9113]

Your attitude is refreshing Claire love it.

[@Dogbury]

And that is what we call a quality mountain day. Good work!

[@donnaallen5169]

This was amazing - I actually teamed up when you got to the summit - you’re my hero!

[@weezerr2d283]

Thanks for another fantastic video !! I always enjoy watching them …stay safe and take care !!

[@feel.the.need.]

Very pretty & the Welsh mountain are quite nice too x Seriously though, what a view.

[@splotty777]

Many thanks again Claire. Great effort. Great views. You really are the business.🙂

[@darrenstibbard6773]

Yay!!! You finally got a garmin! The lack of a device and the remoteness you tend to be in always left me unsettled. Glad you finally got one! Hope you need it but can be life or death if you do. Another great video!

[@preferredimage]

Well done on getting to the summit! Looks amazing! In the spring / summer I bet that's a really peaceful place to explore.

[@billcushman6780]

Nice video, thank you for taking us along, you have my upmost respect. Stay safe.

[@stevesmith3990]

Well done Claire, you are one brave lady - big respect to you.

[@stevehedge]

love your films, great when im stuck working from home mid week, keep up the great work

[@dpax100]

Nice one Claire, always a great feeling when you push yourself and succeed 👍

[@mikeyweaves]

I am amazed at your ability and bravery to do these trips on your own - you are an inspiration!

[@owenmullarkey1911]

A suitable walk from Plas y brenen and bivouac below the summit of moel siabod waking up to see the sun on snowdon summit and a pleasant walk down to Capel Curig in the morning for dinner.

[@Jimbridge74]

Wow Claire that looked stunning but brutal... another great video and some epic shots of the natural beauty surrounding your trip... your determination is inspiring 👏 can't wait for the next installment!

[@WildCamper]

Always feel smug when you get in the tent and the rain starts 😃👍 beautiful video , cheers Rob

[@bradlafferty]

You are a real trooper! Really enjoyed this video! Glad you chose safety and the safer ridge.

[@andrewgreen7996]

Seriously good on you girl takes a lot of determination and guts to walk up a mountains in winter on on your own not alot off people can do it stay safe hun 😜

[@WildBeare]

Thanks Andrew! I loved it, was worth the hard bits :)

[@inthewoodswithbigfoot3941]

Awesome! Keep climbing!

[@shropshirecycle]

Stumbled onto your channel, massive respect to you. Your adventures are so inspiring 😊. Love the vlogs.

[@Malyjurek]

Loved this … your a brave lady and I always say life begins after your comfort zone think this video confirms that take care and stay safe

[@ADT123]

Just Amazing.

[@safromnc8616]

Well done, and people just don't understand sometimes how important it is to make the proper decision out there (as you did). The scrabbly stuff near the top was ick....Hard enough to maneuver w/out the elements fighting against you as well. Beautiful area...