Buttermere Valley Solo Mountain Camp On Whiteless Pike

[@bobfor4868]

"The weather makes an atmosphere as well" perfectly put! I belive the weather just makes things differently beautiful.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Many thanks Bob 🙏🏻

[@hosoutdoorpursuits3019]

"All you can think about is not dying" - Fantastic quote! Very true as well.

[@martinjordan5172]

Brilliant. Glad it isn't just me!😃

[@GreyGhost.]

Dave ( solo summiter) And Wardle ( Back oot) and Bushman and Blue ....... 3 absolute GEMS amongst the many outdoor youtubers. 3 Icons ......start following NOW. Cheers Dave .... another belter. PS, RS Outdoors too ..... all magic.

[@plodonsteady2929]

At one point you said 'plod on' , pretty much my motto . Great video as always

[@johnhill5806]

Your face just before you about to take you outer down PMSL been there many a times LOL! Great Vid Dave closing pictures and tunes, cracking.

[@stephenhails1731]

Brilliant video. Love Buttermere 👌🏻. Thanks for sharing

[@richardwarren9603]

Great vlog again! Love your comment ‘whatever next, I’ll have sherpa’s carrying my tent up mountain’ 😂😂😂

[@pauljones5066]

I have never been up that side of Buttermere but it looks great that side - one for the notebook!

[@TrevsOutdoorsandWellbeing]

Nice to see you out again mate good effort in the rain 🌧 nice pictures too enjoyed it thanks for sharing

[@HobbiesAndSunshine]

Love your adventures, thank you for sharing.

[@chrisweldon2817]

Got the same air pump, brilliant bit of kit! 👌😁

[@AndrewBeavers]

Rannerdale knotts is certainly a fantastic place dave might be a small un but it makes up in fantastic views,be better in winter when its quieter...i'd have done same thing though i prefer the higher summits.i need to bag whiteless pike yet & whiteside on the other side,done all the rest up here camping & hiking etc.wandope further along that ridge is a superb summit it's one ill camp on when i do whiteless pike i think..duomid is looking good i may be joining the club 😉 tfs mate.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Andy. Need to check out this area more.

[@MrDunk66]

Your vids are second best to actually being there. Big thanks 👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Really appreciate that Dunk 🙏🏻

[@davep9013]

Fantastic channel you have built here mate! I’ve loved watching your uploads and I’ve learnt allot,thank you. Keep them coming.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Really appreciate that Dave. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@alanwetherelt7155]

Yes another good watch , we got out yesterday for a local walk a bit grey and damp , but worth getting out

[@merkyw4187]

Really enjoyed that Brew thank you.... I'm soaking wet but yeah feeling good :) ..my only concern is people lol.. Classic Brew...keep them coming..and welcome back Dave ☘️

[@mfuller1093]

At 6.55 Landscape photographers watching and shouting - Get out of the way, Look at that light ! take a photo ! ☺ Summer in the Lakes is nice but for amazing atmosphere nothing beats Autumn and Winter. Great video thank you.

[@BorderRambler]

The Duomid looked well perched up there Dave , the wet season has arrived but I think we need to get out in all weathers and enjoy whatever the elements throw at us . The morning really looked atmospheric with the low cloud and gloom . atb Dave

[@theknowlodge8294]

Great video mate.

[@My24hradventure]

I enjoyed watching this one. Excellent views. I'm starting to get into hills and mountains myself too (to date I'd been more of a coastal camper). First stop will be Brecon Beacons 🙂

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one. Never been to BB myself. Looks good. Enjoy 😎👍

[@paulhulley5969]

Game changer them mini pumps, last thing you need after a day hike is blowing up your mat ⛺️⛰🥾

[@anthonysmithyman372]

Can't beat waking up to rain on a wild camp, its the little things in life...great video as always Dave.

[@Summitclym]

Definitely enjoyed this. Buttermere is high on my bucket list. Plan is for my wife to overnight at The Bridge hotel whilst I camp up high somewhere! Next trip to the UK (post COVID)

[@skyblue-df2od]

may do same, what's that Bridge hotel like mate?

[@Summitclym]

@@skyblue-df2od I’ve yet to stay. But, when asked about his favorite place to stay in the Lakes District, a UK travel guide said Bridge Hotel is it. It’s a little more out of the way than Windermere or Keswick thus it’s appeal to me! Cheers!

[@ianbarnett]

The weather might have been grim at times but you got a beautiful evening on a clear top. Blessed!

[@neilmusgrove4668]

Enjoyed the vidio thanks for taking me to places I cant get to, as usual watching you having fun always interesting and the views lovely! Anyone who has never walked those hills canot know the way the view slowly opens out until it surrounds you. The valley at the base of rannerdale is one of the best places for bluebells,

[@alexdokic5567]

Hi Dave, I agree with your comments about getting out in the wilds and having an adventure!! Although at the moment I'm laying on the sofa. Love the music you have in your videos, don't know if you have had your opp, if so hope all is well.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Much appreciated Alex. My surgery is in a couple of weeks. ATB - Dave

[@CragScrambler]

Live just outside Buttermere, that and Emmerdale are my favourite places to be.

[@AndyWardle]

Nice one. Bit rain never killed anyone 😖 typical lakes weather. If you had carried on from whiteless along the path you come to wandope. An excellent pitch up there. Big flat plateau overlooking the valley. I had an excellent camp up there a while back. Went the same way you did. That climb to whiteless is a beast. Enjoyed that. Atb mate 👍

[@mrlionrocks]

I remember you sat on ya chair up there enjoying the views Andy 👍🏻

[@AndyWardle]

@@mrlionrocks a happy night that one was.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Andy👍. Couldn’t be arsed going any further 😁

[@AndyWardle]

@@TheSoloSummiteer 😂 we were tempted to stop on whiteless like.

[@michaelblack9813]

Another great pitch Dave, enjoyed watching as always. If the inflator makes life easier,then why not? stops your breath mking the inside mouldy. Like the 'Mountains for the Mind' bit. Keep 'em coming M8ty.🙂🍻👍

[@jamiecrutchley3550]

Haha the pump made me laugh. I purchased exactly the same model last week and had the same dilemma. I felt like I was cheating😂. I used it on Sunday night for the first time and I’m not ashamed to say it’s brilliant, especially with the built in light. Anyway, another fantastic video. Cheers 👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks Jamie 🙏🏻

[@mrlionrocks]

Damon hill goes camping 😀 nice camp bro 👍🏻

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

😁👍😎

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

The creakiest backpack ever! Or was the old knees?😂 I do like the look of the simple tent. Although we are all tent obsessed 🤩. Nice camp!

[@Fellmandave1]

You only have two tents don't you Al? I think you could do with a couple more. Luxe peak v4?

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

@@Fellmandave1 😂 I wish I only had two tents then my carbon footprint would be less. I have tents for every occasion but some of those occasions pretty much never happen 😂. I’ll check out the tent as I’m always looking for something interesting. Thanks Dave.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Haha. Probably a bit of both Al. ATB Dave

[@LondonVisited]

Another fantastic video Dave. Views from the top amazing. Love your filming! Thanks

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🙏🏻

[@WildAstro]

Brilliant Dave. The flextailgear pump is definitely a popular addition to many people’s setups recently. I love mine. Makes life so much easier. Really enjoyed the film and great to see one of the lesser-known peaks on film.

[@alanwetherelt7155]

Did I see a pump /light that also can be used as a small power pack

[@WildAstro]

@@alanwetherelt7155 there are a couple of those around but can’t remember the name of any of them right now.

[@camperp195]

That pump is brilliant! Well worth the money,get 9 blow ups out of mine before it goes flat!

[@RobsAdventures]

Hi mate, just caught up with this video. I’m way behind with watching all my subscriptions at the moment. Looked like a good one and was great to see you out again. Hope you’re well mate. All the best Rob

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Rob. ATB - Dave

[@walkandcamp]

Great vid as always. Cheer Dave.

[@kennybrydges9084]

nice one Dave... ATB Kenny..

[@hsaurid]

Outstanding scenery. Really chuffed to see it all. Dave, this has got to be one of the best hikes I’ve seen this year. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🙏🏻Harry

[@davemitchell8756]

Nice one Dave, the rays of sun through the breaking cloud looked awesome 👍👍👍🇬🇧🙂

[@gcsScotland]

Great to see you out and about on my local fells - not a bad evening. My last wild camp in September was on Grasmoor - great evening but clag in the morning which cleared to give Brocken Spectre descending Whiteless Pike👍 You should definitely have a camp on Mellbreak. Great channel 👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Graham. I think you’re right 😎👍

[@Tony-P489]

Great as always Dave. The lake district always looks fantastic no matter what the weather is. Totally agree that you have to get out make an adventure 👍. A wet day hiking beats sitting in doors every time 🙂

[@maxt7525]

Fantastic production, loved it 👏🇦🇺🙌❤️😍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🙏🏻

[@simonmundy5387]

Brilliant Dave! The mountains are superb whatever the weather.....as long as you've got the right gear! You've inspired me to continue to get out there and experience new adventures, that's what life's about isn't it. Take care, Simon, Somerset.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks Simon 😎👍.

[@suedavies2157]

An absolute joy to watch - thank you Dave!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thank you Susan 🙏🏻

[@unclepeteswildadventures]

Dave, I have to say, pumps to blow your mat up is definitely roughing it smoothly! I had a good camp on Wansfell pike last Wednesday night. Bright starlit early evening followed by high winds and rain with a very soggy rapid decamp in a gale early the next day 😳 Maybe you could contract some of us subscribers to be your Sherpas? Just a thought 🤣 Ps if you get a picture leak in your BeFree, I used a Park patch to seal it. They work. They’re meant to fix a bike puncture and are self adhesive, the size of a postage stamp.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Peter 😎👍

[@Wildcamping101]

Cracking vid Dave. Nice pitch. I got one of those little pumps myself. Handy little thing. Ended up shelving my trip today but the bag is packed for next weekend. Might look to get myself one of those inners too. I got the dcf all mesh in from MLD but not sure how that will fair in winter. Great video as always mate. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one Craig 😎👍. Looking forward to seeing you out again - ATB Dave

[@treklinda1309]

Such a nice evening you had. It has happened to me quite often that the night is lovely but the next morning is wet and cloudy. Nice vid..thank you.

[@emmakimble2255]

😢 I missed this vlog I’ve been away I just got back today my dad & I did Elgin 🏁 to summit,now home 🏡 next week on Thursday October 14 I start my c2c walk hope too see u there or some were.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Hi Emma. Elgin on Skye 😎👍Good luck with your C2C trip 💪. I will have a new video out next Wednesday. Take care - Dave

[@Outside.In.Florida]

Great video like always. Beautiful area even with all the rain. Thanks again Dave!! Stay Well.

[@itsmescottp]

Nice one mate 👍🏻 But the pump…what next, a chair?! 😜🤣

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

A chair? Never 😁

[@itsmescottp]

@@TheSoloSummiteer 😂

[@MountainManJohnFilms]

Nice vid Dave. Another quiet summit. . . Loved the atmosphere again. Wish I was up as frequent as you. Got just over a week till my next.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers John. ATB - Dave

[@CharlesP69]

Great video Dave! The light as you were climbing up to Whiteless Pike was gorgeous 😍

[@angelobianco73]

Great video!! Always waiting for your new Adventures !! Greetings from Germany!!!😎

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🙏🏻

[@Wild-Camping-Geordie]

I always enjoy watching your videos, and your optimism , cheers 👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🙏🏻

[@grahamarnhem8659]

Excellent quality filming.great area.

[@littlejobby1]

Another top video Dave, thanks very much, they’re so informative

[@frederickridall628]

🤣🤣. Just got one of those pumps myself, Dave. Arrived today from Amazon. A luxury but they are very handy aren't they. I'm carrying slippers, a table and a chair around with me now as well! Never thought it would come to this. ☺️.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

You’ll be glamping next Frederick 😎👍

[@paulplace4721]

Great place, rain makes it different, a little quieter maybe haha! Pretty good camp spot, the light breaking through near the summit was stunning and makes it all worth it. Top job again mate🤘

[@alanguthrie8415]

Great stuff dave 👍🏕🥾

[@mack2432]

I"ve seen you there ! i was camping about a mile away on Wandope ! it was a nice evening but a crapy morning , i sat in my tent untill 10: 30 !

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Haha. Nice one. I was having breakfast in Keswick by 10:30.

[@theheightoflife]

Hi mate!! So glad you got this up was looking forward to it all day haha... There was a lot of clag indeed! Sometimes it is good to have the odd lower down camp and can still get some amazing views 😁 Looks like you had to change your mind a few times on the fly with this one but id have probably been the same, especially seeing the possibility of the other campers haha. Looks like it was so worth it though had some awesome views. Love the tent too 👌🏻👌🏻 im looking at a trecking pole tent at the moment, the Pretents Soloist if you know it? Might give it a blast looks pretty cool... But may also look at this one and compare 👍🏻 "Gonna have sherpas next carrying the tent up the mountain for me.." 🤣🤣🤣👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 absolutely brilliant!! Haha Those rays of sun were stunning! Bit of a wet and windy morning but all good fun indeed. Thanks so much for another fantastic watch and for sharing your camp. Hope your week us going ok. ATB pal take care... Chris ✌🏼🏕⛰

[@MalKyle1]

"All you can think of is not dying" ... Oh so true 😃

[@daveostlemountainman]

nice video, I was up on Robinson yesterday in fact, absolute battered with rain just the way i like it.. probably my favourite area of the lakes :)

[@Davidharrison612]

You were pointing to the Helvellyn range and not the skiddaw range and you got high crag/high stile the wrong way round (sorry for being pedantic 🤣) still a good camp. Red Pike you were pointing to is a nice camp, its a while since I wildcamped on the fells. This video makes me want to do it again, nothing better than waking up to a cloud inversion. Nothing worse than waking up to rain. 😒

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Kyle👍. It was the Skiddaw range. Although I did get the other two the wrong way around 🤦🏻

[@tuttobicci]

What Rannerdale Knots lacks in height it makes up in every other aspect. One of my favorite places.

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Great video Nothing wrong with a lower top for a change In the Cheviots I can be 300 up to 800 metres high and enjoy them all Your videos always seem to show a quite Lake District yet the roads and car parks show it as very busy ? It’s either the time of day, choice of locations or luck ! I have never had anyplace to myself at the lakes Keep em coming

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

I think it’s all about location and timing. Big thanks 😎

[@alexanderwoolfenden1162]

Lovely looking tent and the weight is half of my current one! Can anyone shed some light on what make / model it is? Also what the condensation is like as I know those lightweight ones sometimes suffer. Brilliant video!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one Alexander. Glad you enjoyed it 😎👍. I put the tent info in the description but I know no one seems to read them 😁. Condensation can be an issue in these single skin tents when there’s no air movement. Just something I have to manage but I do love the tent. ATB - Dave

[@smokeythebearlewis1501]

Very Nice View My friend-USA Northern Ca?

[@John50ward]

Hello Dave enjoyed the video one question will a lanshan 1 inner fit the tent thankyou

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Jwward. Unfortunately I have no experience of that inner.

[@Thebluedocful]

I have a crucial camping question Dave. Why do you always fill your brew up to half way?… I’m always like ‘more water man’ 😁

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cause I only drink half a cup before it’s too cold 😊

[@scotthoward5098]

Great pitch love the views, great vlog How much does your pack weigh ?

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Scott. Usually about 10-12kg

[@sailrockpaperscissors8261]

Great video What food do you take with you?

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers 😎👍Just sandwiches in summer.

[@danmegoutdoors8709]

another wicked vid solo and its great to see you out, any news on your op? may i ask what the music at the very end of the vid is called?

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks guys 😎👍The music is from Epidemic Sounds - Into The Blue by Luwaks

[@danmegoutdoors8709]

@@TheSoloSummiteer your a god, i love this song and have been wanting to add it to my vlogs for ages, massive thanks solo, did my first camp in the soloist last night, not long got home, the door could do with being slightly larger lol, my backs killing me, in and out last night is taking its toll, keep up the good work and thank you for the heads up on that track

[@carlsaxton7088]

Dave. Could you tell me which bottle holder have you got for the strap on the Osprey pack please?

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Hi Carl. It’s one from Mammut

[@carlsaxton7088]

Cheers Dave. Love the videos mate. Keep them coming

[@craighorton1970]

Hi Dave, mind if I ask what rucksack your using and your thoughts on it, thanks

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Hi Craig - I’m using an Osprey Atmos 50 here. It’s a great rucksack, really comfortable. I also have the 65l version. The problem is, the more room you have to more stuff you put in. Then you’ve got to carry it all 😳. Hope this helps. ATB Dave

[@craighorton1970]

@@TheSoloSummiteer thanks Dave, thought it was the atmos, I'm thinking about getting the 65l myself, think I'd rather have to much room than not enough, won't know until I've tried it though 👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

@@craighorton1970 know what you mean Craig. It really depends on how long your trek is, height gain, terrain, etc. It’s no fun lugging a heavy pack up mountains.

[@craighorton1970]

@@TheSoloSummiteer perhaps the sherpa might be the best option ha ha 😀

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

😁👍

[@Jimmyneutron1991]

Can you recommend a single person tent for cheap, also where’s the little torch/pump from?

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

The wild country Helm 1 is a good reasonably priced tent. My pump is a Flextail Mini pump 👍

[@adammonk6565]

What water filter do you use please ?

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Hi Adam. It’s a Katadyn BeFree

[@adammonk6565]

@@TheSoloSummiteer thank you. Do you rate it ?

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

@@adammonk6565 yes Adam. I only use it on clean, running water tho

[@adammonk6565]

@@TheSoloSummiteer absolutely, mountain streams 😄 not like the water in the Darwen or the Ribble round here haha

[@pcr8918]

Cracking

[@richardburton5485]

What make is the tent please

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

MLD Duomid Richard

[@deepakp8594]

How many kg's do you normally carry?

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

About 10 to 12kg

[@SteRumbelow]

Great video as always! Tent’s looking great. Get yourself an Amazon Associates account set up if you don’t already. A little affiliate link to some of the kit you use will generate a few quid a month. That little pump for example : my Uncle just purchased it after I sent him a link to it having watched your video!

[@smokeythebearlewis1501]

What is a Quid Compare A dollar ???

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

1 USD = 0.74 GBP

[@smokeythebearlewis1501]

Thanks