Brutal Weather Mountain Camping on Glyder Fawr | Gale Force Wind, Heavy Rain & Hail! MSR Hubba NX

I made my way up the Devils Kitchen from Llyn Idwal in beautiful weather, although there had been so much rain in the days before that the route had turned into mini waterfalls in places! This route up is a really fun scramble, but the slipperiness made it precarious
I made camp up at 700m on Glyder Fawr, close to Llyn y Cwn. I saw the stars & milky way before the weather turned. The winds actually got over 60mph gale-force gusts, although I didn’t know this at the time. I was sheltered by the rock buttress behind my tent at camp, but you can see how my tent still takes a battering. Without the shelter of the rock buttress it would have been pretty hairy indeed and may have been a pole-breaker
The next morning I made my way up to the 1000m summit in the crazy wind, rain & hail. The last 300m is a gentle ascent so there's nothing to get blown off of. Unsurprisingly I had the mountain to myself and didn’t see another person until I’d descended back down to Llyn Idwal. The weather continued to worsen as I made my way back to my car
Apart from the unfortunate wrecking of my filming gear again, I loved this lil trip and I’m super excited for more wintery weather & scenery :D
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[@antonysimpson6288]

Whenever I feel negative and gloomy I watch one of Claire's vids to snap me out of it. Her positiveness and optimism are an inspiration.

[@vancamerawoman7399]

I love watching Claire’s videos when it’s too hot to do anything. Adventures by proxy 😊

[@user-ls3xo7xt7n]

I agree it has personality and real. Unlike ame in a van that relies on her charm and glamour to gain views as much as she's lovely it gets but samey and not real id imagine her in air b and bs the rest of time not filming

[@The-D33J]

My god that's some serious guts and tenacity there Claire. Shame about the lost footage but you've still crafted a beautifull video out of what you still captured, thoroughly enjoyable!

[@radio-su6lh]

Well done Claire for achieving the summit in atrocious weather. Was worried about you descending on those slippery rocks, especially holding a camera in your hand. Don’t worry about getting footage, Safety first yeah? Much love

[@WildBeare]

Heyy thanks :) anything sketchy is filmed on the go pro, which is hands free attached to my rucksack, no need to worry about me :)

[@ronaldfondren9842]

Outward happiness is always a sign of internal anguish... I see you...... I can relate!

[@JackFrost008]

-_-

[@NorthEastTrailRunner]

Great video. I love laying in a tent, listening to the rain.

[@gerryhasell7828]

great shots awesome location good viewing

[@anthonywest2989]

Breath of fresh air, what a precious soul you are Claire.

[@B400]

You certainly have balls climbing up that slippery slope.. you have earned my utmost respect. You are one amazing lady.

[@graemehindshaw4221]

I don't think it's slippery there tbh, not sure why she's going up the waterfall parts which are dangerous when there's no need.

[@theworth123]

Why would two people give this inspirational video the thumbs down, strange... Keep 'em coming WILDBEARE..

[@davidharrison1346]

Probably because of jeaulosy pal.

[@simondavies381]

You are an amazing inspiration to me, an incredible happy joyous human, we could all learn a hell of a lot about how to keep smiling through this challenging thing called life. I wish you nothing but happiness. Thank you so much for these wonderful dream like vids, love the music too. Bye. Si, in Bristol x Aloha

[@richr7604]

Good to see the sense of adventure still lives worldwide, you definitely are brave for being in those windy conditions with very little cover. And your nightsky photos are fantastic! Thanks for sharing..

[@baldvale5418]

Your tenacity is infectious, that weather would have had most of us calling for back up and you even manage to get those class night photo's.

[@WildBeare]

Aw thanks, I enjoy a bit of bad weather, bad visibility puts me on edge more than wind & rain. I was sooo glad to get those night sky photos! I lost the evening camera footage when it broke but it recorded the star images 😍 thanks for watching :)

[@christal-clear4505]

Hi Claire, steep climb up Devils kitchen and up, slippery when wet, 🤣opens up on to Y Garn to the right and Glyder fawr to the left, castell y gwynt ( makes whistling noises on a windy day) and on towards Glyder fach, then keep going to the scree path down to Tryfan, love it up there, hope you enjoyed it, one of my fav climbs 🤗🤗🤗♥️👍🏽

[@BentbrooksRambles]

It’s such fun to watch your evolution into quite the respectable hillwalker. I can’t imagine why you had the mountain to yourself in hail, gale-force winds, and rain. 😜 Love the thrilled smiles, though, as you pressed on and endured!

[@WildBeare]

Ahh thanks :D I have loads of fun up there hehe. First summit with no one else present this one I think! Yep I can't think why😄 Thank you for watching, and have a lovely eve :) Claire

[@gailwinterbottom5846]

Sometimes, when I watch your videos, I have to remember to breathe!

[@bradlafferty]

Holy Moley! What a trooper! Thanks for braving the weather and terrain to bring us some breathtaking views! The colors were amazing and the night sky with Milky Way divine! Wow.

[@geoffminter2927]

Great video Claire. A great example of how beautiful and brutal the Welsh wilderness is! I attempted a walk around the Great Orme in Llandudno a few years back. A easy walk along tarmac of 6 miles, until the wind whipped up to near 80mph gusts which nearly put me over the wall between me and a drop into the Irish sea!

[@ABCampingTony]

New Sub here. Enjoying the ambience of your camps. Cheers, Tony

[@martynlewis9020]

That looked gorgeous even in that weather. You can see how people get into trouble on the mountains when the weather turns like that, glad you survived intact! Great video!

[@WildBeare]

Thanks Martyn :) yeh absolutely, it's nice to have all the overnight stuff, even though it's a lot heavier of course but there's very little I couldn't survive up there with it

[@mattharte7334]

Great wild camping filmmaking, really enjoyed Glyder Fawr’s spectacular rugged scenery and the sound of the wind, and hail storm, from inside your tent was quite something!

[@markhampshirewildcamperand8731]

You all ways have the most fantastic views. View with the stars was amazing.

[@simonjenkins3618]

wow Claire that looked well scary with the wind but what a Awesome adventure you had there and can't wait to see your next adventure Claire Lovely❤👍👌🙂❤

[@rickhanson4700]

WOW!!! YOU ARE PHENOMENAL!

[@stygianjack9017]

Being outside in the wilds of Britain is uplifting but when the elements hit and everyone else has left I feel positively alive (I also like the contrast of getting home to the warmth and a nice hot drink). Good to see another all weather person. Hope you do some winter camping. Stay safe.

[@markjones127]

Great video, just wanted to add for the benefit of anyone wanting to follow in your footsteps that Llyn Idwal itself is an SSSI so wild camping anywhere near the lake is strictly prohibited under any circumstances, you were fine and far enough away, but just for anyone else looking into camping in that area. I'm a local wild camper and fell runner, you get used to the slippery rocks and high winds over time, but for short trips like this over that terrain you'd find you have much more grip with a pair of fell running shoes, or boots-wise I find something like the Inov8 Roclite 286's give you loads more grip and confidence than traditional style boots.

[@denismoran670]

Croeso i Gymru! Welcome to Wales, but maybe next time show some extraordinary weather!!! LOL!! Love your vids,Den, Llangyfelach (just down the road from the 'Glyders'). X

[@albionjq]

I just can't stop watching your video adventures ❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊 thank you so much from a Kiwi down under

[@mayiavalefort5443]

Hello, the weather is always bad in your country, but it is what a country, the hike is magnificent, you make me dream. Thank you for more. Bonjour , il fait toujours mauvais dans ton pays , mais c'est quel pays , la randonnée est magnifique tu me fait rêver.Merci a plus.

[@tony_animation]

Your one crazy lady and I for one ….am totally jealous I’m unable to do it, Love watching keep them coming.

[@richrowley8355]

Hi Claire. There is a far less challenging route up through devils kitchen. That looked proper sketchy. Very brave to do that with a pack on. Was up there a few weeks back with poor conditions, and it's no joke. That said, i i still loved it. Ogwen valley is my happy place

[@WildBeare]

Heyy Rich, this is the route up Devils Kitchen, I was using map compass and following the route along on view ranger too. I think maybe because there's so much water at the moment, it looks different because a lot of the 'path' is running water. Glad you like it, it's a beautiful place isn't it. Stunning here in the snow ❄

[@dylanwynroberts]

Hi Claire - There is an easier route up - if you look on the OS map it is the other path shown - you cross a wall/stile on the way up and won’t encounter so much water / sketchyness as you did. The path is clearly shown on strava. 👍

[@WildBeare]

@@dylanwynroberts ahh the other path that goes up and around the top rather than straight up to devils kitchen? I like the scrambling to be fair, chose to do this one :) although the rocks are slippery as hell at the moment

[@barchetta1234]

An insane beautiful scenery.. I'm blown away too.. thank you for sharing your wild adventure 😀

[@ellenmanley2349]

Young lady is always smiling x

[@silvervon2658]

Depuis la France. Un grand merci pour vos superbes vidéos. C'est toujours un grand plaisir de les visionner. Bravo.

[@oreilly1237878]

More fun in very wet and windy conditions.Its great to be at one with nature and relying on one's own self reliance.So peacefull your videos .Great.Thankyou.

[@frederickridall628]

Absolutely awesome, Claire. Definitely one of your best videos yet if not thee best! You really captured the drama of that tricky ascent. Fabulous. Can't really think of other superlatives to add. I had a holiday in that area a couple of years ago in rather more friendly conditions. Take care.

[@WildBeare]

Hi Frederick, aw wow thanks! So glad you like it :) It's a really fun ascent up there :D would be much easier without a giant rucksack. Such a beautiful area isn't it, I just can't get enough of Snowdonia 💚 Will have to tear myself away and explore other places at some point 😄 Have a lovely eve! Claire

[@frederickridall628]

@@WildBeare 👍🙂

[@PaulComptonPDphotography]

Claire you are a very brave girl and a great watch. 👍

[@donball9777]

i think you may be some sort of rain goddess, jeepers the weather you go camping in!

[@wmwanderer]

Maybe that's a silly thought, but it was a good way for a camera to go. It helped you capture a ton of beautiful shots and didn't rot away on some shelve. I'd choose that! And this last shot? That so poetic.

[@robertsuch3614]

Cool video Claire, I loved those night sky starry shots you took, just beautiful. Thanks for sharing your adventure with us all 😉👍🏼x

[@Laubasss]

Wow again! Great images! The stars!!!!!

[@robsrealm.8267]

Yup, there you go again leading from the front and showing us all the way it should be done. Tenacity and grit. You are amazing Claire, and those night shots well... WoW xx

[@asmith7876]

Absolutely stunning, beautiful! The scenery was incredible as well! For a place without trees that was incredible. What an adventure, thanks for sharing.

[@robertcook2572]

This is really well shot and edited. It's so good that it's easy to overlook the thought, vision, skill and time involved.

[@RobertDawsonPhotography]

Excellent video. You're an inspiration to everyone to get out and enjoy nature, no matter what their level of fitness. Start with small walks and work your way up to more adventurous endeavours and never let the weather stop you, as you always feel so much better for doing it. This is from someone who's been idle for a while and started going out woodland walking every evening again. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@munsterlandoutdoor9746]

Hello. I find it fantastic when a woman is traveling alone. More courage than many a man

[@stevecriss5915]

Greetings from USA. Just found your channel. Your videos and story telling are excellent and fun to watch! Cheers.

[@joebrown810]

Happy Anniversary, keep doing what you love joe

[@puma1304]

such a nice place, and so much water! lovely

[@danrouse4248]

What fun, except for the camera. Enjoy your videos. The beauty of the scenery and you make it fun to watch.

[@daveyboyprice6351]

well done claire top video as allways happy you got back safe and sound blessings davey

[@pdrtym1904]

Loving your videos. Live not far from these places often go to dinorwic cave camping or around llanberis Snowdon betws y coed chapel curig etc etc. Got to love ❤️ north Wales looks like your having a great time. Keep on enjoying it, it's what the outdoors was made for.

[@stormdrafter5451]

What amazing views I really enjoy watching your videos !

[@sgtbear0235]

You're beautiful and crazy creature, Claire! I really enjoyed this video 😊

[@johnfuhrman1352]

You are very brave, this was the most exciting video!

[@darreng1918]

Wow! That was amazing, such beautiful pics.

[@WildBeare]

Thanks Darren :) love north wales 💚

[@steverose4639]

Very sound advice about the wind Claire. I had to bail at the foot of Bristly Ridge when I first attempted the Glyders, as you couldn't stand up braced with two trekking poles, one second it's relatively calm and in a matter of seconds it just rushes in up the valley from nowhere. At least you didn't face plant and snap a trekking pole downclimbing the Devils Kitchen like me, just another Camera this time!! The conclusion I've come to is, if you are the only one out and about the weather is trying to tell you something, well done though for getting up there and back safely and for sharing your adventure.

[@jeffharris3105]

Her pronunciation of the Welsh mountains always makes me smile ☺...She pronounced Glyder as Glidder...pronounce it Gludder..also Fach as Fack..pronounce the F like V and the CH as in Loch (Ness)..Tryfan as Truvan..Despite that I still think she's awesome 👍 👌 😁 ❤🌳🌲🔥🗡️xxx

[@twiglet2214]

Cosmic Claire, you are a star,all hail,fine and hardy.Though wind doth blow ,on still you go - the summit you n'ere tardy.So from this joyous fountain these words doth freely flow " I've got myself a mountain ! "....." Now down i need to go ! " Down,down you go the battle's won,now rest in peace the ZV 1.You take us here,you take us there, your epic tales you love to share.the hills you love to roam (whilst we're at home - just glued t' flippin chair ) .....what is this life if full of care,we have no time to stand and stare ? .... cos we're all watching Wild Claire !

[@ShazBookOwl]

Yep, I can't do slippy rocks... but it's great to be able to watch your adventures. What an awesome place to spend the night - and summits are always cool to achieve. Thanks for sharing. Cheers

[@kennethwilson8633]

Another beautiful outing stay safe have fun.

[@nigelgregory4777]

The glyders were the same twelve years ago, I need to get back after seeing your videos, the weather is so much better than the pennines 😂😂, a little tip, carry some form of cordage, I use old faithful 550 para cord, £15 for 30 metres, that's 550 pounds breaking strain, you can lower your kit instead of carrying it down dodgy slopes, just a tip from an old guy who was once like you, ❤❤. Stay safe out there Claire. Nige 👍👍☕☕

[@richardmacyczko1580]

Lady your amazing. We have hurricanes in Florida but we usually stay inside and have a few pints. We don't climb mountains. Wait, we don't have mountains in Florida. They must have all blown down. Anyway, just another epic adventure for Claire. Hugs from Florida! 🌹

[@youtubemakesmedothis7280]

Such gorgeous terrain!

[@clarkcaparas1509]

Keep safe always Claire 😊

[@davebro2525]

When my world gets crazy, I watch one of your videos. Thank you for all your cuteness and journeys !!

[@robertwolfley9068]

Wow so beautiful and relaxing

[@omnivos]

Claire, you are amazing.

[@TechNomadUK]

OMG I didn't think that someone could be crazy, courageous, entertaining and beautiful in equal measures until I started watching your videos Claire. I love your videos and you are a truly amazing lady and outdoors adventurer!

[@terry_1952]

Claire you are so dedicated to getting where you set out to go and are such a brave soul dealing with the weather you faced. So glad you weren't hurt when you had your tumble. The mountains and the lake were so beautiful. Take care and stay safe. Thank you for sharing this amazing trip.

[@davidwilkinson6224]

A beautiful young woman in a beautiful environment...I hope you had a wonderful time...thank you Claire for what you do❤

[@neilsparks.4447]

Claire, you are amazing! fearless! thanks for taking us on your adventures! love it!

[@WildBeare]

Aw thank you Neil :) by no means fearless but I do my best. Thanks for stopping by

[@Tunaman1]

That was radical !!!😳 But look like fun !!!

[@grahamdrew1069]

Another fantastic video Lady....stay lucky

[@jansveen]

When I go to summits like this, and I know I'll return the same way, I drop the back pack, and pick it up later. And with your orange cower, it should be easy to find it, if it is a monotonous terrain. And in winds, it really helps to get the weight balance down. But what a great spot and beautiful area. And no people around. That is the good thing about hiking out of the season.

[@lynngatlin4469]

That was a adventure for sure well done.

[@SheepDogActual]

Absolutely wonderful adventures. Thanks again.

[@GeoterricsOutdoorsAustralia]

What a gorgeous spot, even in bad weather - great video Claire!

[@stephendavies7805]

Thanks for the upload👍that was wild,,

[@mmpointy]

Great video. Thank you.

[@scottsgaragecave]

Looks like fun, thanks for the video!

[@user-tm9un5ly7r]

Just...amazing!!!🖤🏔🗻😊

[@Copernicus22]

You are such an inspirational person! Keep up the great work! Thanks for sharing your great uncut real experiences with nature!

[@tamlyon4435]

👏 well done and the footage amazing ...that was wild !

[@SuperPirate100]

Great scenery and camera work , thank you .

[@pedroadro3043]

Absolutely brilliant video and pics. Stunning landscape. Good on you not letting the weather stop you forging ahead. Keep up the great work.

[@woodchip2782]

You are very courageous! Thank you for the ride!👍

[@jayrogers9798]

Glad you are okay!!!!

[@martinthody9335]

Great adventure by a great adventurer!

[@hardstyleminded]

Wow so beautiful!

[@BobGeogeo]

Congratulations on getting through all this and thanks for the video. Amazing.

[@gioluglilugli3231]

Assolutamente fantastico, Claire. Un video fantastico e un'esperienza meravigliosa

[@robclarke6545]

Fantastic, your an inspiration. My whole family love your adventures

[@pixeldottv8481]

i love to join with your adventure and camping!!!

[@ernnbacani1291]

Your courage is admirable

[@clarkharris5499]

The capture of the night sky was epic. The change in weather is madness. Well done wild beare. giving your viewers and epic video. Stay safe and ATB

[@Cariboukid]

The view at 3:03! Stunning!

[@chriser9737]

Wow, that sky... amazing 👏 lncredible and so inspiring 🙌

[@chrismacnaughtan4709]

An epic adventure & all just a few hours away from a comfy Sofa & a warm bed. Its a great feeling to come through a jaunt up a hill like that, well done.

[@dennisboosey6272]

You are one brave lady, !!!! Well done. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@robertboltonstaystrong]

Love the elements great fun x