Coming Home for Christmas 🙏🏻 - Solo Winter Wild Camping Solitude in the Lake District Mountains

[@BTurner.]

First Merry Xmas Dave. I’ve watched every single one of your videos but I feel like you’re at your best when you’re in the Lakes and dare I say it, solo. This was a cracking one for me to watch on Christmas Day evening but at sixty five years old I’m definitely a warm weather camper now and seeing you up there keeps me going until the warmer weather when I’ll be up that way myself. The hand warmers - I bought a shed load of the Hot Hands ones and they still work after three years. Do you know you have to sort of shake them about to get the air to activate them. I also noticed you’ve now got some mittens although you didn’t use them, I suffer badly from cold fingers and mittens work for me. Looking forward to your next one. All the best, you are the best outdoor KZbinr.

[@etztz123]

Thanks for another fabulous vid Dave. Don't worry about the stats, like you say vlog about the things that make you happy! Imho your channel is one of the best on KZbin. Stunning filmography which captures your passion for the mountains beautifully. All the best for 24 pal! Keep up the great work!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Much appreciated. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@JoanKiernan]

I get why your views dropped. Most liked the solo aspect of your camping adventures. The dynamics changed so the views went down. 😊

[@GoSummitSolo]

Nope not at all. It is deffinetly because most is based in scotland now where as most the followers were Lake District lovers. Scotlands too far for people down south to go so less interest. Also unknown territory. Not being solo could be a small reason but defo not the main reason. We both still film seperatly dispite it not being solo so we still express similar things to which we would being solo. I believe it's cuz the locations changed and it's not of people's interest. Most Scottish video makers really struggle in general but whenever it's Lake District or Wales it is banging with views. Specially Wales being so close to the more southerners. Xxx happy new year

[@JoanKiernan]

Solo is the key!

[@Tieuphubonsai]

Thiên nhiên thật hùng vĩ

[@ranarentz1124]

We love watching you! Please don't stop!

[@KreekyKat5983]

Well I'm just really enjoying seeing you out in the same tent and not flogging new gear AT us, even if it's a bloody expensive tent lol. Thank you for keeping it real and about the landscape and experience. Oh and not turning into a cookery show lol

[@davepilko66]

Great video again, proper stuff not this dramatic look at me in a 100mph wind in a blizzard rubbish that some kick out just to attract views. I mean why would anyone get out in that crap apart from views. I've always liked your channel cos you come across as a genuine guy who's doing it for the right resons and the same reason as a lot of us are, the enjoyment, excercise and the love of mountains. Yourself and Scotlands Mountains are the only channels I keep coming back to. Well done sir, keep up the good work👍👍👍

[@sylviacrossman4562]

Kindred spirit! ✨️

[@paulnewham8067]

Dave that was a great shot of you walking away from the waterfalls, red tent what red tent😂😂😂

[@Mudanzas]

At last ! 😁. Of all the videos you’ve done of Great Moss, I’ve always wanted to see you return by that route, my favourite route and this time, you did. Hurray!! 😁😁👏🏻👏🏻. Great video Dave, best location in the Lakes 👍🏻

[@carolinemason4210]

Yourr videos are ALL fabulous and as long as you are making them i will watch! Thank you so much for sharing your time in the hills! Always an inspiration. HNY to you and i look forward to seeing more from you both xxx

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thank you Caroline. Means a lot. Best wishes to you 🙏🏻

[@jonm4989]

I don’t know what the magic formula is for attracting views, but I’m sure there are ways to work the KZbin algorithm to your advantage. I’ve always enjoyed your videos Dave and I’ll continue to watch them. Maybe you should include a bit more drama into your video titles such as ‘near death experience’ or ‘frozen alive’ or ‘ghostly encounter’ because that seems to work? Anyway I hope you’re getting some satisfaction and reward for all your hard work.Hope you’ve had a good Xmas and best of luck for 2024.

[@carolineburton1427]

Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful Christmas trip. I understand your love of the Lake District. I love it too.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🙏🏻

[@alexdokic5567]

Thanks Dave, that’s a fantastic part of the Eskdale valley, one of my favourite routes from Boot, nice to see the phone box with a lick of paint! Owing to the crap on tv, I watched you instead, great choice I think!🎉🎉

[@michaelwatterson2965]

Superb video. You keep doing whatever you want, keep filming and I'll keep watching. Thanks Dave, really enjoy your videos.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Much appreciated Michael 🙏🏻

[@roytomkinson9350]

Thanks Dave for a great year of content ....look forward to next years ....off for a canal walk tomorrow with an arthritic knee .let you do the climbing for me .Happy new year

[@LakeDistrictOutdoors]

Been watching your channel for years! Keep up the good work, you do you mate! 👏

[@marklockwood8386]

30 plus years loving nature you just said it dave in this brilliant video just being here that is it you either get that or not if you do your there at 1 with nature better than anything money can bring happy Christmas 😀

[@Geop01]

Really enjoyable video Dave. Thank you for producing such high quality footage, alongside your superb presentation. I loved the pace of this video, which allowed for some extra detail about your wild camp. Keep on going Dave. 💪 Best wishes for plenty of fantastic walks & wildcamps in 2024.

[@glyn_mtn]

As much as I've enjoyed your Scottish adventures, It's really nice to see you back in The Lakes - and in the very heart of the Lakes at that! A bit late to say Merry Xmas, but have a very Happy and adventure-filled 2024 - I hope to see you on the fells!

[@lizkent2624]

Really enjoyed this video, thank you! An interesting part of the Lake District and a great place to pitch. I enjoyed the commentary too!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thanks Liz. Glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻

[@rogermee8283]

Whatever the views I certainly always enjoy your adventures ATB

[@petergee7943]

This is a brilliant video, so beautiful. Loved it.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thank you Peter. Glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻

[@jameshorner7095]

Keep doing your videos Dave, they are always Fantastic ❤ All the very best for 2024

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Much appreciated James 🙏🏻

[@jeffreywinter2660]

Samson Stones my favourite camping spot in the Lakes also my favourite climb up onto the Sca Fells

[@billnsoph]

Another enjoyable vid Dave , lovely area, camped around there myself. Stunning. Hope you had a great Christmas

[@colinboxall2692]

Happy Christmas Dave! Great watch. I was out that way ‘bagging’ my 213 Wainwrights (hard knot) from Seathwaite via Esk Pike, in Late November. I know you’re not a bagger so probably not interested 😂 That’s a very quiet part of the Lakes and the south side the Scarfells is amazing. The red tent made me laugh and then you show a vlog with you in a red tent near the end 😂. I watch a lot of your vlogs on the home flat screen which is like being there in the Lakes but not easy to like and make a comment. I look forward to my bi-weekly watch of the Lakes so please keep going, Sod the rest. Your love of the Lakes keeps me there in spirit despite me being 340 miles away on the South Coast. We’ll be moving up there in June for a full two year plus adventure. Can’t wait. Happy New Year. Wishing you all the best.

[@SilverCarCamper]

I was fascinated to see a sheepdog behind you at 17:54 with noone else around? Though later it's apparent they are sheep!

[@bernardscott1783]

You’ve certainly lifted my spirits this year and got me out mate the mountains are great therapists.👍

[@ervinslens]

Outstanding upload, the music really creates a special atmosphere here.

[@Solohikeruk]

Trust me mate , your videos are class , keep the videos like this one dave, thanks to you , great moss is definitely on my list, love the area , I have 139 subs at the moment but value them as you do yours, but like you I do it for myself and not youtube pal, keep it going dave, and all the best for the new year you bagger 😂

[@thewanderingforester]

Good to see you back in the Lakes, though I did really enjoy the Scottish adventures. Thanks for sharing so much with us this year. And if you want a smaller channel to watch...... Just saying😃. Have a great 2024. ATB, Roger

[@GoodBlokeOutdoors]

Brilliant video as always mate, not ventured around that area as of yet, great to see you back out enjoying the Lake District. Liam

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one Liam. Check it out for yourself. You’ll love it. ATB 👍

[@BooniesPeaks]

So nice to watch a longer video from yourself every so often makes us feel like we are there with ya! I've had some trouble with foxes in the past I do exactly ad you did and stash my open stuff away from the tent. God forbid they knaw through the fly !! 😅

[@andrewegan1732]

I must admit my favourite part of your videos is when you head back in the morning for "a well earned breakfast" . What a way to appreciate a good fry up.

[@danieloliver9814]

My favourite part of the lakes too Dave. Stunning views and feels so remote

[@neilt7191]

Samson Stones or anywhere in that area is a stunning pitch Dave. Like you, i think it has the best vibe the Lake District has to offer ~ raw and utterly unspoiled. Merry Christmas and all the very best for 2024.

[@markwallis5395]

Your channel was the first of this type i discovered. I think some time last year I started watching. While i do watch others from time to time it is mainly yours and bushman and blue that i watch the most.

[@johnd8538]

And, it's never boring being out there, you get nourished and mentally entertained by the mountains.

[@davesheffield3620]

Thanks Dave , always enjoyable watching your videos , as a former backpacker addict who now at 62 yrs old and health issues sadly can’t get out there , thanks for taking me along on your journeys and bringing back great memories, merry Christmas and a happy new year 👍

[@unclepeteswildadventures]

Super video as always mate. Brilliant channel, if people don’t watch it’s their loss. Keep doing what you do. Atb

[@garrygreen3210]

Mate, your videos are brilliant. Excellent filming and overall content. You deserve more subscribers and views, but hopefully that will come with time. Have a great great Christmas and New Year. Looking forward to your 2024 trips. Garry.

[@jamieb741]

Just beautiful Dave , thank you 😊 👍

[@stuarthatton1973]

cracking camp ,loved the location , looking forward to seeing more in 2024

[@francisday3187]

Many thanks Dave and another brilliant and beautiful video.👍 I hope you had an enjoyable Christmas and New Year. Best wishes from the land of Oz. 🇦🇺

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Glad you enjoyed it Francis. HNY 🙏🏻

[@simoneales4566]

Nice Christmas treat for us all Dave. Love your longer videos. Chilled, chatty and brilliantly filmed. There is something about fast running rivers and waterfalls that provide a constant lively backdrop to any walk or hike. This is obviously a magical special place for you. Thanks for taking us along. Of all the Wild campers on You Tube, you do this the best...make us feel we are there with you. It's a real talent. All the best for 2024 Dave. Keep doing what you want to do.👍

[@davidhudson7590]

Enjoyed that one lovely views you had

[@IntotheMountains_]

Cracking Dave. Great location. Just catching up on a few of you vids. Nice to see you back in the lakes. Hope to see you out in the snow again soon. Just going to watch you northern lights vid now. ATB mate. Craig

[@mickdownes9433]

Stunning location and video really captured the mountain atmosphere. Crossing becks / rivers can be challenging - I ended up sitting in Sleddale Back once after slipping. Dave, I note that you didnt consider taking boots off for your crossing ?! Thats now my method if risk of slip / water over boots !! Happy Camping in 2024 !

[@andrewbeale2585]

Thank you Dave, an excellent video. You are a true Lakeland connoisseur, I have camped in upper Eskdale too, and it is the finest valley in the Lakes with a brilliant unfolding walk in. Glorious scenery, and barely a soul around.

[@elizabethduggan8793]

Wonderful video, so atmospheric, can’t think of a better way to spend Christmas! I am a new sub so lots to catch up on…. See ya soon x

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🙏🏻

[@dereknewsome7010]

Great video and location. Gunna give that site a go :)

[@tonycrewdson1626]

Another great video Dave...keep up the good work..looking forward to watching your new adventures in 2024...all the best ..

[@davidsingleton1371]

Beautiful video. Thanks for this year's content Looking.forward to your 2024 adventures.

[@NeilThornley]

As usual Dave great video mate nice to see you back in the lakes bud 👌💪 all the best for 24 and look forward to next years videos. Take care my friend

[@curlewpiper315]

You mentioned camping in the mountains rather than on them, well earlier in year I actually camped in a mountain , cathedral cave little langdale and it was amazing . It was a bit overkill using my allak 2 but it had to be done 😀

[@irmacushing3483]

Loved the video! Ty

[@geoffsimpson6959]

Hi Dave, brilliant video! Great Moss is a very special place. Unlike anywhere else in England. I'll be going there again soon thanks to you. Looking forward tore great videos in the new year!!

[@paulcompton9264]

Thanks again Dave for a brilliant video into the lakes. I can't believe you are losing numbers of people watching you. I always look forward to your trips , lots of them I have travelled myself and always get inspiration for new hikes . I'm 73 now and still looking forward to more trips out . Keep up your amazing work , much appreciated. Ps . Your camps in Scotland have been amazing to watch also .

[@caroleheaton7369]

A good way to stay warm after your tea (preferably a warm tea) is to go for a walk, even for half an hour ... Great to practice your night navigation and you feel great when you find your tent again 😂 Nice to see pics of you both at Darwen Tower the other week 🥰🥰

[@therossendalerambler-mikei7294]

Had a bottle of that tonight

[@abstractgroove160]

Another great video, Dave. I've pitched in that area a few times. Always pretty quiet and the views are breathtaking. I love it in Eskdale. And don't get hung up on views and figures mate. Can't be good for the old mental health that!

[@steventaylor3895]

Great video , and Merry Christmas , looking forward to the next one .

[@patriciarichards87]

We loved this video x Eskdale is so beautiful. A while since we've been there. Fabulous. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year xx

[@hiltopuk]

Very enjoyable again, thanks for all your videos in 2023 and happy new year! I know you had a great Christmas 😂 bought myself some gaiters in the sales this year

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🙏🏻

[@THvr46FC]

Hi Dave, A Happy New year to you. I've been looking at your back catalogue, as I think I've seen everything you've done in the last couple of years. Have just watched your "A Year In The Mountains 2019 compilation. Wow! Just Wow. I haven't seen an average VLOG yet.... they're all just so well shot and make compulsive viewing. Please carry on the great work in 2024👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🙏🏻

[@MountainManJohnFilms]

Great area. Over 30 years hiking camping and scrambling in the Lakes and still not got into that valley...it's on the list! Nice one Dave. Stayed dry too!!

[@BTurner.]

Same for me too, I think it’s because of the extra hours drive that I’ve put it off. I retire next year so I should have plenty of time to venture that way then.

[@MountainManJohnFilms]

@@BTurner. same here. Apart from retirement in maybe 3 years. But I'm gonna head there soon for a wild camp.

[@neilmetcalfe5261]

Always such a pleasure to watch your posts Dave. Can't wait to get back up there. Many thanks and have a great New Year!

[@peterdunn39]

Great video Dave 👍 all the best for 2024🎉🍾

[@sueelphick9060]

I love your videos being an elderly ex mountaineer they give me the pleasure of the wild spaces I used to roam...What I like about your videos is that it's obvious your making these videos just for the fabulous places you wildcamp and visit .I'm slowly catching up on your full catalogue as I love the way you make these....😊😊😊😊

[@davejohnson3514]

Great video as always not been down great moss as yet looks great merry Christmas 🍷

[@jasonperry1444]

Great stuff Dave, start to finish spot on 💪🤙👌

[@TheMackemMountaineer]

Great video mate

[@paulstubbs1843]

Fantastic 🙂 …not a million miles from my last camp in the Lakes, Sca Fell via Slight Side! One guess which KZbinr helped inspire that camp spot? 😁

[@ackosadventures2486]

Great video Dave what a stunning place it is every time I watch you up there I just want to be there. And you are right it is a privilege. All the best for the New year and to more adventures 👍👍

[@Andrew-Simmons]

Merry Christmas and keep doing what you’re doing, what a spot that was, hmm red tents lol, all the best.

[@SarahLee220]

Stunning video 😍 was great to see you back in the Lake district as well.

[@burrianaUK]

Great video Dave, lovely route and camp spot. I’ll admit that we did stop watching for a while after your Cold Pike video, but this one hits the spot! It did take me a while to work out your route, as I like to follow along on the OS map, so just a touch more route info’ would be good. Oh, and Good Bloke Outdoors (Liam) always sings your praises too 😀👍🏼

[@michaeljames8534]

A wonderful edit, loved that little shot of you going over the pretty little bridge on the way up. Great to see you out in the beautiful Lake District, cracking camp. As always thank you for another year of ace content ATB 👊👍😉

[@mfinn4463]

Definitely a bagger 😊 just a low intensity one...😀 Good thing about doing hill lists is it pushes you to venture to places you wouldn't have normally bothered. Good vid, i like to see a walk, don't change to the dark side...(Plugging free gear and Steak and Craft beer🙄...)

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Martin. I’ll keep doing what I do. ATB 👍

[@mfinn4463]

@@TheSoloSummiteer The only thing that comes to mind, is some people I speak to say they prefers vids to be about 20-30 minutes long. Maybe split trips into parts?... I do like to see a bit of a walk or a route where the camp is earned. Theres way too much of this pitching a mile from the car, its just glorified fly camping. Keep it up 👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

@mfinn4463 I agree. I’m watching less and less of it these days. Just boring fabricated drama 🙄

[@angelaknisely-marpole7679]

Excellent, lovely video!

[@brumod67]

Love it Dave , another cracking video 👌🏻heading down to Cumbria next week for a few days and hopefully a hill or two 😊

[@Thebluedocful]

Best Christmas present ⛰️

[@Moffatmountainadventures]

Cracking video 👌 all the best for 2024

[@johnd8538]

Beautiful, thanks for the Christmas present!!

[@craig3401]

Hope you had a nice Christmas Dave and happy new year,it's always great watching your vids and showing the stunning lake District 👍. those hand warmers in the white packets I've found them not to be very good the hot hands 1s are much better.

[@garethrichardson9806]

All the best Dave thanks for keeping us entertained for 2023 hears to 2024 🎉🍻🍾

[@stephendixon3498]

Merry Christmas David and all the best for 2024.

[@Thebluedocful]

Brought back some fantastic memories mate ⛰️

[@andrewegan1732]

Merry Christmas.

[@andypotts8062]

Congratulations on another excellent video, superb quality and great drone footage. Really liked the location of your pitch, and your dander to the waterfall in the morning....thanks so much for a great year of videos and very best wishes for 2024.

[@WendyGraham-m7o]

At your best solo in the Lakes xx

[@Kapulot]

With the hobby picking up massively during covid, the increase in people watching hiking/camping videos increased massively, and as is the way with hobbies there’s a drop off in interest. It’s nothing to do with your content. I personally think your content is some of the best of in the hobby, there’s no sales pitches, there’s no Ray Mears a 100 meters from the car malarkey, it’s genuine well thought out, true to life experience in the mountains.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thanks, man. Much appreciated 🙏🏻

[@iiiCallumx]

Cracking video as usual mate! Got to say my favourite adventures of yours are the longer ones for sure! Keep up the epic videos! 👌🏼👌🏼

[@Macc-fy4ej]

Brilliant video Dave. Did my first wild camp at the same location back in 1988..

[@lostintransit5822]

A lovely video Dave, all the best for 2024. Just goes to show you don’t need the altitude to find the solitude ❤ I had a badger steal a full crusty loaf from the vestibule 😂

[@backwheelben257]

Love your videos brother 👌

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks, man 🙏🏻

[@biagiosadventures7204]

Hi Dave, what a place indeed. Just wanted to say thank you for all your videos in 2023, i have enjoyed them all and they have giving me inspirations and ideas for my own wildcamp trips. Thank you very much and hope to bump into you on one of my next adventure in the Lakes. Happy Xmas and Happy new year mate.🙏🤜👏

[@jimmarshall9945]

Great video again Dave👌merry Christmas to you had a great time watching your videos this year and was great to meet you on Beinn an Lochain….keep doing what you’re doing…ATP Jim❤️👍

[@garysgotatent]

Cheers for that dave.had a great day with my girls who are now out so I,m topping the day off watching your journey.thanks for all your hard work.