Blencathra - Snow Hiking In Sub Zero Conditions

[@AlanMETALMAN]

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[@DAoutdoors]

Morning Alan. Wonderful mate, just stunning views, absolutely beautiful day. Thanks for taking us along on your adventure mate. All the best 😀🥾⛰🥶

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Glad you enjoyed it Dave a a real good days hiking in the snow, looks like things will be changing this week, so pleased I got out when I did. Appreciate you stopping by, cheers Alan

[@ervinslens]

Looks and feels really cold and challenging, but winter hikes are unmatched! Lake is majestic, absolutely and honestly majestic Alan! Scenery is perfect for some drone photography but a severe temperature drop can drain the battery in 17 minutes.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Couldn't agree more and there were 30mph gusts, so I just could not chance it. Tough going in the snow on the way up but so worth it for the views and the adventure. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

[@HikeCamp]

A regular winter wonderland in the Lake District... Very pretty. Snowshoes are a pain to carry around on a pack but sometimes come in handy. Maybe not worth packing for a simple and occasional drift to cross on a well trod trail... LOL Snow is a workout no matter what. Looking quite arctic up top. 😎 Awesome video my friend.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

It was a chilly one for sure Max and with that wind it was 7F on the top, so I did not hang around too long, despite the views being awesome. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

[@MCMOutdoors]

Wow, some superb conditions here Al. That's definitely a memorable one! I wish I'd have been free to get up and enjoy the snowy conditions - great stuff mate. Atb

[@AlanMETALMAN]

So pleased I went up there Chris and not one of the smaller Fells I was thinking about, it was such a great days hiking. A bit tougher than I was expecting and the snow was a lot deeper too but it made it all the more sweeter when I got to the summit. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

[@TalesFromAbroad-SJ]

What an adventure! Hiking Blencathra in those conditions looks like a real challenge, but those views looks incredible. Great video, really captures the beauty and toughness of winter hiking! Awesome Alan 👌Take care my friend

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thank you, really appreciate you stopping by and a wonderful days hiking in the snow, a day I really enjoyed. Cheers Alan

[@TheCountryTraveller]

Hi Alan, I wondered if you would venture out in the Lakes in the snow. What a fantastic day. The snow was very deep in places. I'm not surprised you were huffing at times. Spectacular views by the lake. You're a braver man than me! All the best, Rob

[@AlanMETALMAN]

It was touch and go to be honest but as soon as I saw Blencathra covered in snow, I just had to do it again. Tougher than I was expecting but still, what a brilliant day. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

[@earsandideas7266]

What a beautiful morning for a hike. Everywhere is just stunning with the lovely snow. Although no doubt a bit slippy and slidey! You need to be in the sun, the shade must be freezing. So gorgeous.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Glad you enjoyed it and after 5 days that snow was very slippery in parts but the hard work was all worth it for the views I got from the tarn and the summit. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

[@NorwayHikesTrails]

Nice winter hike. Good to see you got some of the white stuff too. Thank you for sharing and take care 😊

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks, you too! Yes, it was not as deep as yours but it has been lying for 5 days so it was real crunchy and very slippery, so real pleased I remembered to pack my spikes. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

[@The_Brit_Girls]

Yes, absolutely ... VERY sketchy! 😱 But oh my, those views! The icy lake was so beautiful. The snow was so deep and it was so blustery. You really needed to know what you were doing and have all the right gear. Even so, I thought you were incredibly brave to tackle that snowy terrain. Well done, Alan! An awesome achievement - and very entertaining to watch too! ❤👏👏

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks very much for watching, real good of you and in parts, yes, very sketchy indeed but the only way was up and I was determined to get there again. Once I made it to the tarn I knew I would get to the top and what a reward it was with those views when I did get there. Made it all the worth while, cheers Alan

[@FXWalesAnnaAlf]

Wow Alan this looked beautiful but so cold ! You were brave taking on this in the snow, but well worth it for the views, good thing you had your spikes and heated jacket on, I'm surprised people werent wearing them ! The views were amazing though and its great that its close to your home. Loved that iced over lake where you stood, you captured all of this beautifully. That was fabulous ~ Anna 👍

[@AlanMETALMAN]

If I am honest Anna, I did not think the snow was going to be as deep as it was and once I got over that sketchy part, there was no going back that way again, so I had to go on. Pleased I did mind, as the views from the tarn and the summit were both amazing. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

[@gallivantinggalantes]

Hello Alan, the views behind you look amazing in the sunshine, glad you have your heated jacket on, sounds very cold. Yes you need spikes in all that snow, not that I know very much about hiking. The lake behind you is so beautiful, very icy today. The winds back, go and get warm, lovely video x Julie and Tony x

[@AlanMETALMAN]

So pleased I made the last minute decision to go up Blencathra again, yes it was hard going and really cold at the top but I had a fabulous day out. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

[@christinem3375]

Wow well done for this ! Blencathra isn't easy at the best of times but so much tougher in the snow.Good to see Banerdale Crags as I was up there yesterday 😊... like you up to my knees in snow but oh so worth it. Difficult to navigate when the paths are covered with the added problem of not knowing what's beneath. Scales Tarn looked fabulous. I agree with absolutely everything you say about Sharpe Edge ... not something to be treated with bravado, only respect ... like all the mountains ... they are the boss !!! Pleased you made it to the top ok & if you show Harry Metalman the wonderful views, hopefully he can be persuaded back out again 🤞👍

[@AlanMETALMAN]

It would be great to go out with harry again but the tables would be turned now with him waiting for me all the time lol. Good to hear you have been out in the snow too as it looks like it will be all gone this week, which is a shame. Such a good day last Friday, I really enjoyed it, tougher than I thought it was going to be but for the first hike of the new year, I was happy on that summit. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

[@vedrana0127]

It was an exciting but also challenging adventure. It's not easy to hike in such deep snow. However, with proper preparation and the right equipment, you can be sure of safety and enjoyment. I have never hiked alone, I always go with a group, but solo hiking also has its charm. Stunning views and landscape 👍👍

[@AlanMETALMAN]

There were times when as far as I could see, I could not see anyone, so I needed to be careful. Still, I really enjoyed the day, despite the cold and the tough going in the snow, the views and the adventure more than made up for that. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan.

[@OutandaboutwithAndy]

Alan, you absolute madman. It looked well sketchy in parts. Stunning views, especially of the tarn with the mountain behind it.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Amazing views Andy and yes, it was sketchy in parts but once I was committed, there was no turning back, one way or another I was going to get back up there again. Hope you are on the mend now marra. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

[@davidburgess9058]

WOW! Absolutely fantastic views from the summit Alan. What an adventure. Memories that will live with you forever. I was up Causey Pike & Scar Crags a couple of weeks back with my grandson and he thought he was a real mountaineer. All the best for the new year. PS: Those subs are creeping up now. Next stop 10,000 and well deserved!

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Glad you enjoyed it David and good to here you have been getting out with your grandson too. It was a real good days hiking tougher than I was expecting but never hiked to the summit of Blencathra before in the snow, so a real adventure it was. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

[@carrollleopard1961]

Beautiful views. A very “sketchy” climb for sure. Glad you made it through safely. The temperature was certainly low but you appeared to have enough layers for protection. I’ve never hiked in the snow before but where I live we don’t usually get much snow. We had 1.3 inches this week but it melted the next day. Thanks for sharing the video.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks for watching Carroll, real good of you and this snow had frozen and had been there for 5 days, so very slippery underfoot, even with spikes on but what a day for views and adventure, cheers Alan

[@GENerationXplorers]

Blencathra, possibly my favourite English fell. The pipe has gone? Oh no. We’ve done Blencathra in similar conditions and obviously avoided the edge! Missing those all important bits on the poles! Decent amount of snow up there. Always good to have a regular time slot, i dont do notifications but I know to look for your videos on a Sunday afternoon and Wednesday evening. People that don’t have a regular schedule can easily get lost. Watch out for the yellow snow! Closest mountain for us too and so attractive from the A66. Got my consultation this week and was 9KG over BMI on Boxing Day, not weighed in since but hopefully will pass my consultation requirements. Scales Tarn looking lovely. No Sharp Edge today. Great views from the summit, sunken trig buried under the snow! Nice to have the heated jacket for the descent! 👍

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Yep, one of my favourites as well and the first time I have climbed it in snow as well. Last year at Alcock Tarn in the snow and ice, I forgot my spikes, this time the snow baskets for my poles, one of these times I will get it right. Good luck with your consultation, disappointed with mine but just got to plod on and I have to lose some weight, I am far too heavy for my height. A good day, a tough day and a real cold day but such an adventure. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

[@ashleyjarnold]

That was an expedition, Alan, not a hike! You would have needed ice pikes, shovels, and a digger to get me up there so fair play for getting up and down so well. I couldn't believe it that people were actually trying Sharp Edge - Scales Tarn was stunning, spoiled as you said by the bottle on it. I remember the climb up from there and its tough in good weather so you did amazingly well to get to the top - that jacket really worked well too. I was looking forward to the descent but you did well to capture what you did - as for that question, tell that irish guy to wise up!! Regards, Ashley and Andrea

[@AlanMETALMAN]

I was really surprised at the people trying Sharp Edge as there so many sudden gusts and they were strong gusts too, already there has been one fatality on Sharp Edge this year :O(. A real tough day (for me) and it was just light when I got there and getting dusk when I got back to the car, could not believe how long it took me. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

[@davidclark4839]

Impressive walk in the freezing conditions. Marvellous achievement. You deserve a blue Peter badge.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Haha, yes that would be nice to get one, especially at my age lol. Real good day out, tough walking upwards in the snow and I was raging with myself for forgetting the snow baskets for my poles but still, a fun day and a great adventure. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

[@yasminshikingmission]

Hi Alan 😊 really enjoyed that the conditions looked extremely tough but absolutely stunning. That route was the first route I ever took up blencathra (pre my YT channel) and I remember enjoying it so much. Not sure how I would have got on with the snow that bad. I can imagine how cold the wind chill was 😅 I agree microspikes definitely needed in weather like that. Really surprised there were so many people without them. I done Skiddaw recently in the ice and had to put my spikes on too. Wouldn’t risk it without them. Very brave people heading up to sharp edge I was sad to hear about a life lost already on sharp edge this year. Fantastic walk Alan great job you deserve a coffee for that one for sure! 😊

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Yes I saw that on the news Yasmin and thought about saying something but thought again, as I did not want to upset anyone. It was a hard day and a cold wind too at the top but a day I am so pleased I did, really enjoyed it. Thanks very much for watching and thank you so much for the coffee too :o), cheers Alan

[@Merritt7278]

Fair play Alan going up in them conditions, don't risk ya life for us lot though 😂 Great watch mate.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

No worries :o), yep, the snow was a lot deeper that I was expecting but once I was passed that sketchy part, there was no way I was going back that way again, so the only way was up. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

[@thegeordiefellwalker8878]

well worth the drive over for the beautiful conditions ☀️👌its hard graft walking in deep snow 💪

[@AlanMETALMAN]

It really is and I was knackered when I got back to the car but it was a brilliant day - a cold day but so worth it for the views at the tarn and the summit. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

[@JefPersonalVideos]

Its an amazing scenery of the snowy place thanks for sharing

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks for visiting, really appreciate you stopping by, cheers Alan

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

Man, that does look like a cold hike! You are definitely getting a great workout in hiking in the snow! The wind got nuts towards the end! Don't let anyone ever tell you that you are a fair weather hiker again!

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Haha, yes that was no fair weather hiking, real tough hiking upwards in knee deep snow but when I saw the frozen tarn and the views from the summit, everything make total sense. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

[@thedurhamvlogger]

Wow a truly spectacular feast for the eyes Alan , You worked hard but got the results but my god it did look cold up there and a times not for the faint hearted , Thanks for sharing its appreciated and catch you in the next one Kev

[@AlanMETALMAN]

It was a tough day Kev and to be honest, I was still feeling it the next day when we were out. It was baltic on tops, especially with that wind, so despite the great views, I did not hang about too long on the summit. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

[@Herfortz]

3:45 Nice to see from my cozy abode ...... 7:00 That's deep ..... 10:00 I call those kind of mitts smoking gloves ....... 23:10 That is really something .... 26:55 Turning on the coat now? .... Great idea.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

yep I had 5 separate layers on and an additional 2 layers in my bag it was that cold, well, at the top anyway. I was sheltered in the valley but as soon as I lost that shelter, man was it cold. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

[@creggymusic7009]

Really good watch Alan! Amazing views and a great achievement in them conditions. Done blencathra once via halls fell ridge and scared the hell out of me 😂

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Glad you enjoyed it and yes, I remember going up Halls Fell too and it is not for the faint hearted :o). So nice to do it in the snow for the first time, although, it was a lot tougher than I expected and a hell of a lot colder too :o). Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

[@atrampinthehills.841]

Brrrr...gonna be a cold one...i remember that pipe several years ago...a proper mountain that Alan...a day to remember.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

It sure was and a shame about that pipe not being there now, it was a great way to get up and down real quickly. Even with 5 layers on it was baltic on the tops, that wind was wild, so I did not linger when I was on the summit. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

[@KeithMcvittie]

Mad mad mad but glad glad glad you took on this amazing walk.Well done.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Appreciate that Keith and to be honest it was a lot tougher that I was expecting but did I enjoy it - you bet I did. Thanks very much for watching and a taking the time to leave a comment, cheers Alan

[@Butchyboysadventures]

Yess alan well done mate in that hard work eh but you cracked it again looked bloody awsome up there and the tarn was brilliant all iced over but yeah the bottle i would like to think someone has dropped it in the wind as if it's just been thrown someone needs to give there head a shake 😂 enjoyed this one mate I have the same thoughts about the lakes road near ones great but the country road getting stuck ive done this a few times and not again for me brilliant mate

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks very much for watching and what a good day this turned out to be, a tough day (for me) and a reet cold one but man, what an adventure it was, so pleased I decided to get up there when I did, looks like all the snow will be gone this week, cheers Alan

[@ReasontoLiveAdventures]

Outstanding effort sir. My weaker side won this morning , and I missed out on the beauty of this winter morning. But to be fair, I am on another endless chemo cycle; which feels like the worst hangover every morning of it.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

I know what those cycles are like as my brother in law is still going through them, so I do not envy you them at all. Thanks very much for watching and as always you have my very best wishes, cheers Alan

[@ReasontoLiveAdventures]

Every morning feels like the worst hangover from my twenties.🤙

[@AlanMETALMAN]

@ReasontoLiveAdventures - man that sucks 😞

[@ReasontoLiveAdventures]

Aye, it does suck, but that is life.

[@JenniferLupine]

What an exciting and challenging day! The snow makes everything look beautiful, but makes the hiking difficult, and wow, the temperatures were frigid! Good thing you were totally prepared with your spikes and poles and wearing plenty of layers. Did you like being in the shade / shadow of the ridge? I bet when you got into the sun it was more windy- and icy. Whew, I would not like to go up on the ridge with those conditions. Great job braving the elements- the views of the Lake District were outstanding!! :) Like!! Jen

[@AlanMETALMAN]

A really good day but a tough day with the snow being deeper that I was expecting, made worse by me forgetting the snow baskets for the bottom of my hiking poles. I was protected while walking in the valley but once of of there I was really exposed and those 30mph gusts on the top when it was 7F made it a very challenging but great adventure. Thanks very much for stopping by, cheers Alan

[@JenniferLupine]

@ Right, I have my snow baskets most of the year too- that would have helped a bit. Great that you have good long pants and a heated jacket along with your other layers!!

[@elcaminanteyexplorador53]

Amazing and stunning ❤

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thank you! 😊. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

[@MinuteontheMountain]

Amazing views, but that looked brutally cold, my friend.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

It sure was at the top, 30mph gusts and 7F made me not hang around too long but sure glad I made it up and back. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

[@WanderingwithWatto]

Fabulous scenery that Alan. That snow is deep. Kim would disappear down one of those gulleys. A very intrepid hike mate. Trainers really. Their feet must have been soaking. H aha stop moaning. 😂. You should hear me when I have to go up hill. The only way I can do it is to moan my way up. 😂. Absolutely stunning views. Well done mate. You really are an inspiration. Question. Who is or was your inspiration to get into hiking. And do you prefer being on your own or with company. Have a good week mate. Catch you soon. 👍🏻🚶🏻‍♂️🚶🏻‍♂️🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks Paul, it was a good day but a lot tougher than I was expecting, as the snow was deeper than I was expecting too. Once I go to the Tarn, I knew I would make it and that Tarn view and the summit view made all the hard work worth it. Dam tired the next day mind :o). Thanks very much for watching and question added to the list, cheers Alan

[@nightsinthewild]

Great video Alan. Hike looked brutal but gorgeous at the same time! Love it

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Glad you enjoyed it Kerry and to be honest, it was a harder climb than I was expecting and that snow was a lot deeper than I was expecting too. Mind you, both of them things make getting to the summit again even more sweeter. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

[@waterfallmadman]

You have a lot of snow there! Looked quite a bit dangerous there in spots. Beautiful hiking though.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Yes there were a few sketchy parts and the snow was a lot deeper than I was expecting, with all the drifting but still a real fun day out. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

[@ms-kayak7seas-q9n]

OMG, my comment disappeared..haha drop this with sub Mr. Alan, Outstanding hiking skills kicked in... appreciate you for sharing your tips and personal experience. Wow, I see how brutal winter mountains could be..brrr...gusty winds may take me with them..hahha I think you shelter your microphone very well when you spoke against the winds. I can picture summer view in the Lake District, but wow, the snow covered all ground. I have no idea how you made it through without falls. Majestic, towering peaks blanketed in pristine white snow, with sharp ridges. I hear your breath pacing faster..thin air.. The sunlight is reflecting against the snow. Did you wear sunblock lotion? I bet Mrs.Metalman is happy to see this snow queen/ snow mountains. I am honored to be right next to you in your hike. florida is the only state with no mountains..haha

[@AlanMETALMAN]

It was a long, cold and tough day but real pleased I made it to the top again and first time I have ever climbed it in the snow. Even though the sun was out you could not feel it, the only thing you could feel was the 7F and 30mph winds on the top, man that was cold but worth it for the amazing views. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

[@ms-kayak7seas-q9n]

@@AlanMETALMAN I am glad you had a pair of long pants....haha joking...brrrr

[@FatnFkdvsMountains]

Always look forward to your video's definitely one of the better channels on KZbin amazing footage as always haven't managed to get down in the snow yet hopefully it's still there in a couple weeks

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks very much for watching and a real good day out on the Fells, got to be honest and say it was tougher than I was expecting and that snow was a hell of a lot deeper than I was expecting but it made it all the more sweeter on the top, cheers Alan

[@SallyHutton]

Just discovered your channel. Great video 👍

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thanks Sally, real good of you to watch and take the time to leave a comment, very much appreciated, cheers Alan

[@lynottfan4four826]

Another great video mate, thank you.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Glad you enjoyed it and I sure had a good day, bit more of a challenge than I was initially expecting but that made getting to the top even sweeter. Thanks very much for stopping by, cheers Alan

[@smoggiewalks578]

That sky is amazing

[@AlanMETALMAN]

I love looking at the sky and the clouds especially the real moody looking ones but man it was so cold, so not a day for hanging around too much. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

[@JohnAmes]

you look very cold very cool footage

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Thank you kindly John and yes, it sure was cold, especially at the top. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

[@DavidThornton-t9h]

Braver man than me Alan 😊 looks stunning though.

[@AlanMETALMAN]

The views were amazing and the GoPro did not do it justice, just pleased to have been there and taken it all in, not many days like that now. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

[@nigelharness9032]

Hi Alan, you do wonder weather you should travel or not or how bad the snow is going to be in winter, you got this trip right and parking next to the A66 ideal, missed my trip to the lakes this winter for a variety of reasons but you made up for it, amazing views, i share your views on doing sharp edge in them conditions with 34 deaths in the lakes in 2024 very sensible, cheers nigel

[@AlanMETALMAN]

Yep, no way was I going over Sharp Edge in those conditions, especially with the gusts that just came out of no where. Tough day but a real fun day too. Appreciate you stopping by, cheers Alan

[@markward6387]

Been excited for this since i saw you post on the group , well done good sir check you on the fells

[@AlanMETALMAN]

What a brilliant day it was Mark a long day (for me now) and hard going in the snow but so worth it for the views I got. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

[@markward6387]

@AlanMETALMAN I done then blen after watching you and the grandson did it , we are of similar build so love watching as gives me hope 😂 and in my head I'm like Alan ain't breathing like me and it's the same route absolute dying and dripping wet , you do amazing brother you honestly do

[@AlanMETALMAN]

@@markward6387 - Appreciate that Mark but I am the same, looking back at hikes I did and the speed I did them but now really starting to blow on the same hikes now - I hate getting older :o(

[@markward6387]

@@AlanMETALMAN you're still doing it though brother which is more than most at any age , if I see you on the fells il happily take half hour breather with you 😂

[@chrishulcoop6137]

Looks very scary 😮

[@AlanMETALMAN]

I would be lying if I said there not a few scary times and it was tough going upwards in the snow but it was still an amazing day out. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan

[@B.FBlueRings]

9:20 not a soul about Thank you 🇨🇦🇬🇧

[@AlanMETALMAN]

It was typical, the real sketch part of the walk, there was not a soul about as far as the eye can see. Real pleased when I got pasted that bit and could relax a bit. Thanks very much for watching, cheers Alan