FREEZING WINTER WILDCAMP & WINTER TRAVERSE OF STRIDING EDGE..DURSTON X-DOME.

[@Mountain-K2]

Hi Andy, I think you were parked right next to me in Coniston (yesterday 29 January 2025 ) I was up the Old Man Of Coniston after visiting Cathedral cave at little Langdale... Stunning Location. .. At Coniston its very special place in Lake District such interesting caves and the views form the old man are absolute stunning ... I climbed The old Man, Daw crag, Swirl How, Great Carrs... I love the views from Great Carrs and its the location of the downed war Bomber aircraft the landing gear is still on the mountain.... I highly recommend visiting Cathedral cave in Little Langdale it's amazing. Love your videos Andy mate... I hope I meet you one day for a pint... Kind Regards.... 👍👍👍

[@AndrewBeavers]

Hi mate yeah i was parked along the wall up from the museum overnight..been up round the coniston range several times seen the plane wreck a few times too.. Been to cathedral cavern a couple times its a great place for sure always something to marvel at up in the lakes.tfw.

[@philipburke1708]

Thanks for a great video, really enjoyed it. You're dead right about the importance of getting on a winter skills course and how to carry an ice axe, so many people don't seem to know. Phil

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one Andy. Glad it wasn’t just me struggling with batteries that night 🤦🏻‍♂️. I reckon the winds where we were were about 10mph less despite not being too far away on Whiteside. We went up your descent route and it was exhausting as you say🥵. A stunning time to be out tho. ATB bud 👍

[@AndrewBeavers]

Glad i didnt take that route up dave after what id done previous day too..id been knackered..great trip out though & all character building..

[@keithmathews66]

The wind scouring is called sastrugi

[@HikingForHealth1]

Some great views there Andy. Shame about the weather forecast for the morning but as you say some mornings are better than others and it’ll make the next time with the perfect sunrise and low wind even sweeter. Great advice regarding the ice axe by the way. All the best! Gav

[@davebirds5667]

“Owd Geffer” you say 😂 great video mate, great vistas ❤ Talking of batteries & GoPro, I’ve recently bought the DJI action 5; used it in a recent camp/video which was -6. (Dipping to -9 in neet) & I had literally zero problems mate. The battery life is also 2.5 times that of the GoPro enduro batts 👍 winner winner Take a look at em pal Take care ATB Dave

[@AndrewBeavers]

Had a few say same re the dji i may have to look into it & with the option of the wireless mic too i suppose it'd be a no brainer..

[@peterrobertson8141]

The X-dome was certainly taking a bit of a battering from the wind there Andy. Must have been freezing inside that mesh inner! Good to know the tent can take it though 😊. Great emphasis on not only having the right safety gear but also knowing how to use it properly. I have had several experiences of ‘inexperienced users’ tripping over their own crampons (or in one case catching the back of mine!) and having no idea how to use their ice axes properly. Lost a few friends too when things went wrong on the Scottish mountains in Winter. Two of them fell through a cornice when tracking round a ridge in a whiteout and another slipped on pretty much the last step onto the summit ridge and fell to his death 😢. Take great care out there everyone!

[@michaeljames8534]

A winter masterclass Andrew, you remain a true ambassador for the great outdoors regardless of the season. 👌👍👊

[@thewanderingforester]

Really enjoyed this video. I would love to think I could cope with that environment but truthfully once it gets past micro-spikes I don't have the skills to be safe. So huge thanks for taking us with you.

[@AndrewBeavers]

Its a good trait to have to know you're limits & keep yourself safe..

[@GoingSoloOutdoors]

Great video Andy 👍. Striding Edge in the snow 👌 very nice! Glad you discussed the safety aspect. I camped on the Thursday evening of that week and experienced some winds that were quite a bit higher than the 5 to 10 mph winds that were forecast. Although at least I was able to get a fantastic still morning. Really enjoyed this video. All the best.

[@AndrewBeavers]

Thanks Todd..yeah i do love a traverse of striding edge especially winter..i do always try to get across the safety aspects too if im doing anything like that..being able to enjoy day's like that the safety side of it plays a big part..tfw mate..

[@DAoutdoors]

Fantastic Andy. One of these days they’ll get the forecast right! 🤣 Another belting walk over Striding Edge in full winter conditions, love it. 🥶⛰🥾🏕️

[@carolfitton2007]

Andy another cracking video.👍

[@rickdeckard4213]

What a cracking video Andy pal, I really enjoyed that, and your commentary is brilliant and so informative about your surroundings which will no doubt help other hikers and climbers around that spot. Keep up the great work, and I can't wait for your next adventure. 👌🏻👍🏻😉

[@ralphradford8633]

Really enjoyed that but I'm knackered after the scramble, thank you.

[@otf.outdoors]

Great watch as always Andy, spot on..atb Mick 👍

[@WalksInCamera]

Great video and those winds in the morning were something! Swirral Edge would have been treacherous. Lovely scenery. Thanks!

[@SamB100]

Brilliant mate

[@AndrewJones-x8e]

Great video mate and thanks for the mention. I was the "old guy" you met before the zig zags on your way down! Even if you thought I was knackered I still made it to the summit of Helvellyn and had a great day. A tough but super day. 👍

[@AndrewBeavers]

😆😆 you did well then it must have been tough heading up the zigzags..cracking day though glad you had a good day..

[@neillairdofglencairn7216]

How come only 10% of views give you a like.come on guys.whats not to like of these videos.just help him out a quick press on the like button.you know it makes sence

[@RobinSkelhorn-gt1cc]

Great video again Andy . Brings back great memories. 👍

[@juliel3019]

Enjoyed that Andy. Thanks!! 👍😊

[@MrPurplepirate77]

Great video Andy and well done on pushing the safety message, and recommending winter skills courses. 👍

[@Dore60]

Great video Andy. Thanks 👍

[@gainesy_walks]

That big Winter sun over St Sunday, absolutely beautiful

[@dancinghiker5779]

Brilliant 🙌. So beautiful, connecting with nature 💚.

[@alangauld6079]

Great video. I did that route last April but in blazing sun not snow. A day trip from Stirling, so no camping. Those zig-zags seemed to go on forever. Interesting to see you using the XDome tent, I must have missed some videos somewhere!

[@AndrewBeavers]

Yeah use the X-Dome several times now really nice shelter.

[@EventyrsorenDenmark]

I love the beautiful winter landscapes you are hiking in here. This is real winter 😊😊😊

[@deekelley891]

Stunning as always-and also full of excellent advice for others. You’re the best at that, Andy. Thank you!

[@ralphradford8633]

Thanks

[@AndrewBeavers]

Thanks much appreciated 🙏

[@MountainManJohnFilms]

Jealous Andy. Had my camp but desperate for a climb. Helvellyn is my baby. Never miss a winter ascent if I can.....those shots on the ridge were beautiful. The aqua sky and the view ..... Epic.

[@INSOLESandLACES]

Great advice Andy. Shame the morning wasn't the best but that's what the hills can throw up. Best regards.

[@J-Walks-007]

Brilliant Andy👌 thanks for taking us with you👍

[@nickname6747]

Didn't realise you were going to film and upload for your day 2/3 too. Big undertaking, all told, very much appreciated. Thanks for uploading, Andy. Superb conditions and scenes for your efforts (windy weather aside). Awesome! 🏔👍

[@IntotheMountains_]

Cracking video Andy. Love the lakes when it’s like that. Fingers crossed it returns soon. Did that route when I did Catstye cam. Hard going, especially along S.Edge. Some good advice for people wanting to do it in winter too 👍🏼Great camp and superb scenery… really enjoyed that. ATB. Craig.

[@briangotts1648]

Great stuff Andy and for the valuable advice for a safe winter crossing of Striding Edge👍

[@normanhadley]

Good stuff, Andy. I backed off from Helvellyn summit on the 10th because the ground just laughed at my pegs - I might as well have tried knocking them into granite. Managed better in Keppel Cove. Still a grand trip.

[@sjb59]

great video, like the safety messages, I've never attempted Striding in Winter. Did Bowfell from ODG one Winter, had all the gear, with friends, but the beautiful snowline from the valley turned into thigh deep snow when we got there. Literally out of my depth. I stay in the lower valleys now when the weather is poor. 🤣

[@AndrewBeavers]

No shame in knowing you're limits & the mountains in those conditions can be admiired from afar..

[@Ellanvanninadventures]

Nice one Andy. I enjoyed that.

[@LoremIpsum1970]

Crackin video, stunning views and great advice!

[@ronpowell6372]

Yo Andrew lad…ope thas gud n greetins from a warm n sunny Egypt at this time which is a perfect link in to askin thi summat. Im currently sportin them nomad sunglasses that you recommended n r wearing in this vid…and subsequently have bought a couple of more pairs based on your recommendation…so on that basis…wats them booits thas werein in this vid cos the luk stunin an up 2 job Bessies Andrew…Ron

[@AndrewBeavers]

Eyup Ron..Egypt been there me sen remember it being too hot,id rather be up in mountains lol..boots are the scarpa Ribelle lite..really good boots..

[@ronpowell6372]

@@AndrewBeavers ah well I've bin at 35m below today diving...thanks for that info on them booits R

[@hikeandcampwildadventures]

Arguably your best ever video Andy. 🏆🏆🏆Those Easton will bend if they’re driven into hard ground. IMO you’re better off with a 7.5 inch MSR groundhog which has a y section like a girder so resits bending well. You’ll get more peg in than a 9 inch Easton. Or there’s the 9 inch cyclone that’s more of a corkscrew shape. The groundhogs I’ve used for years. Atb

[@BTurner.]

Another brilliant video Andy. Been a few years since I was across Striding Edge but never done it in winter. Maybe take some thin titanium pegs in your bag for rocky spots, I carry half a dozen Alpkit Tri Rods and they work a treat if needed and weigh nowt.

[@AndrewBeavers]

Just bought two packs of the alpkit titanium rods 👌

[@mrkgrav]

That was amazing Andy, what an adventure! BTW if you're blowing like that then 'I'm out' lol👍

[@Chilternwildcamper]

You are living my dream, would love to camp out there in the snow. Wonderful video. I think I've got the same jacket as you, the Rab Mythic Ultra but in Orion blue, I just bought it in the sale and it's incredibly warm.

[@AndrewBeavers]

Yeah its the mythic ultra..brilliant jacket for at camp in those conditions...

[@JackKlumpass]

Not for the faint of heart!🥶🤠

[@bobultimateoutdoors]

Great cam Andy. Shame about the morning being clagged out! Although the views lower down were good. ATB.

[@Olan...]

I really enjoyed that one Andy 👌👌👌 Thanks for building my confidence in the X Dome and the carbon fibre poles allthough i am going to wait for the solid inner before i take it back out in the cold.

[@AndrewBeavers]

Cheers Olan..having used it in some testing conditions i think with a few little mods & also the solid inner it could be a real good 4 season option & with the weight & space it offers its really appealing.

[@Olan...]

@AndrewBeavers absolutely

[@philipbrowne7620]

Great video 👌

[@user-ic5cc8um4s]

You should have had a skinny dip in the lake; that would have freshened you up good and proper.

[@craigstewart5062]

Cracking video and excellent advice about winter mountain courses Andy👍got out in the snow up grindslow knoll myself but one day want to do the lakes and Scotland. Been asking myself if you had the batteries to record night 2 camp and here's my answer 😊

[@AndrewBeavers]

Biggest tip i could give anyone wanting to gain experience in winter conditions is a skills course..

[@PhilDodsworthOutandAbout]

Cracking video again mate, belting 😉👍

[@krystsource8473]

magic❤

[@RedsUK]

Modern jon snow in the mountains 😂😂😂

[@ganderson66]

Another fantastic video. Can I ask what jacket you are wearing?

[@AndrewBeavers]

The orange jacket is the Rab vapour rise summit.

[@xix94]

How much did that tent cost you mate ?

[@JezGates]

Bloody hell Andy, how far away did you park your van?🤣 In KZbin land you woke up at Red Tarn and headed back to it 11 days ago! 🤣 Can’t beat snow conditions like that mate 👍🏻

[@Bluemerlehikes]

Look for to this one you had any problems with the tent yet? Haven't been able get mine out yet

[@justanomadicguy]

There is a recall on the Poles

[@Chilternwildcamper]

I've ordered mine coming April with the solid inner. My fear is that some say the carbon fibre poles aren't strong, good luck, be interested how it goes for you.

[@justanomadicguy]

@ It isn't that they aren't strong, they have changed the glue that is used on the Ferrules

[@hangoutwithdeggers]

Hi Andrew , hope you’re well , what camera do you use ?

[@AndrewBeavers]

I film everyting with the gopro 12.

[@hangoutwithdeggers]

@ great , thx 😊

[@Martycycleman]

Does the zoleo work OK in this weather?

[@AndrewBeavers]

Yes it works quite well as its a waterproof unit too.

[@richardillingworth2271]

Ah thas a poet and don’t know it…..👍👍

[@MelanieRiley-lt2rl]

😀

[@PHYSIZIST]

may be worth designing a holder for the go-pro that can hold the go-pro but also hold a hothands in a compartment to keep the device warm enough whilst filming. edit: being in scotland, i just take a nalgene soft bottle to pee. also works as a hot "pee" bottle lol i'll also be honest - i secretly like it when the weather turns crap as i imagine the youtube viewing numbers show that loads of other people do do haha

[@chrishomer]

Breezing past people on the way up… I remember those days. Just. Keep putting one foot in front of the other old chap.

[@AndrewBeavers]

Ayy chris i remember when i used to do that..to be a young un again eh 😆

[@eddyarundale1566]

👋🏼

[@LaurenMelling-f5o]

From glorious to gale force typical Hellvellyn…😢

[@robertwalker8479]

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