Last of the Winter Snow? | a cosy little home vlog

[@rachaelmellor3737]

Beautiful snow, beautiful Oslo and of course my beautiful Athena xx

[@ChloeRoseHarrison]

Rewatching all your old videos...they are just as calm and beautiful second time round, if not more :)

[@deborahswanberg6144]

I totally agree with you. Fresh air is healing.

[@aspasiabibas1819]

Nature - one of many elixirs of life.

[@annavoytenko]

I enjoyed it so much! I have joined your channel quite recently and I'm so glad to say that every your video makes my soul sing and I feel like I'm meditating when I watch. Such a soothing storytelling, so real and simple. Maybe it's because I share a lot of your interests with you and I can relate to many things you're saying, or it's because I adore your filming and photography. Thank you for your courage and honesty and for sticking to a style!

[@alicerosejennings4476]

What a lovely video. Thank you. 💕

[@kallierichter1324]

I love your cozy home flogs ♡

[@michelefacer5198]

I’m on leave this week - so on a staycation at home - we are lucky enough to live in the South Downs National Park so we walked up on the Downs today. It was lovely and blustery and the sun came out for a bit. Fresh air and sunshine - you can’t beat it. I also love fermented food. I make my own kefir and have a tablespoon of sauerkraut with most meals. I really love Eve Kalinik’s book “Be Good To Your Gut”. I’m also taking an online nutrition course with Amanda Hamilton at the moment. Thank you for the video. It was lovely. Especially the music

[@RambleFamily]

That sounds great! I’d like to try kefir. I’ll definitely check out that book too 😊

[@zoejane7220]

I can’t really put into words just how much running has helped me through lockdown. It makes me feel alive. The feeling of the fresh air in my lungs, the reduction in anxiety and sense of freedom. Looking forward to when we can go further afield. Good luck with the house move and thank you again for your lovely videos. They help so much x

[@traceylasslett5514]

You really hit the nail on the head(at least with me) with lockdowns and how and how things changed in working etc from home and how to slowly shift as we go along. Thanks for sharing .be well and Trail on!

[@gsmad9738]

Love anyone that gives an animal a good life. Your Oslo is a lucky guy. 👍

[@caspianskywalker]

These videos are so beautiful and comforting. As another grounded UK climber you inspire me so much to keep doing what I can and keep holding on to the future. Thank you so much for what you do :)

[@sabinassketchbook]

I am so happy when Jonna upload a new video (I follow her since 2017 she's one of my absolutely favourites) AND now that I finally managed to find you on the internet I am so so happy when you upload a video too :D

[@thistle_girl]

Am a p1teacher in Scotland, we are back to schools, thank God 🙏 got my routine back 👏

[@garyshuttleworth3459]

the outdoors have played a massive role in the lives of so many people over the last year, hopefully those making decisions will pay more attention in the future

[@NicoleEddy1]

I feel ya with the copious amounts of sitting...I feel like all I do is sit in front of my laptop these days (especially when I edit - it takes me ages). Luckily we’re allowed to surf and hike so that’s been a saving grace on the weekends :) I hope that you manage to get out into the hills again soon, but really enjoying your vlogs either way! Take care x

[@stevenmetcalfe5152]

No person or Government can ever stop you from living your life, it is your human right. Do not let this New World Order bunch of murdering criminals spoil any of your days, just live your life and don't be a Sheeple.

[@poetryinus1110]

your channel is sooo my favourite channel !! 🥰

[@awaytowear5102]

I love your videos. They bring so much joy to us as town folk x

[@octavovisitare3439]

Strange for this to be published on a day when we had 17°C in February. You get all four seasons in a week here.

[@micksmusicchannel]

Great vlog

[@alancombo06]

Video are so relaxing, I know there's a lot of work gone into them, and we see the final cut fair play to you for putting them up time and time again athena stay safe

[@marcellejosephine9119]

Last week snow and today 18C in the Netherlands! Not complaining !! I walk my three whippets every day twice in the woods and I go to my horse everyday! Thankfully especially in now in lockdown. Have a nice week 💚🌿🌷

[@exploreearth6275]

Beautiful vlog

[@jessiehildebrand1138]

Lovely vlog 🌞 totally feel you regarding proper exercise. Just trying to remind myself that we’ve lived through a hugely turbulent year and it’s totally ok to be a little less fit/in shape right now. We can always get it back. Keep enjoying that pre-spring sunshine 🌞

[@RambleFamily]

Yes absolutely! There’ll be plenty of time to get back to fitness hopefully over the summer 😊

[@natalielee4091]

Thankyou for recommending Jonna Jinton loving her videos 😁

[@sarajohansson9264]

A lot of videos now, thank you!❤️ Much needed during this time

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

Enjoyed spending time with you, walking, looking out over the country side. Beautiful area. I'm glad you have 'til the end of March.

[@gdavew63]

Thank you for sharing, another peaceful video... ❤️

[@ThatGirlOnYoutube]

I started watching you about a year ago because my dad and I were going to be trekking a marathon in the lakes and as part of our training we decided to tackle kinder scout during our bi-yearly holidays to the Peak District. we didn't end up doing the marathon because of covid but we did manage to do kinder in September 2020 and it was a highlight of my year. this video has made me wish I could be back in the peaks trekking over the hills and enjoying the beautiful views. the snow looks so mesmerising.

[@michaelatkinson8291]

Hi Athena. Honestly, from what you show us it looks like you have a pretty good balance during lockdown. You get exercise & yes you work hard but you have a goal in mind. And you cook ! You read & you feed our feathered friends ! The end is hopefully in sight & the hills will beckon us & then you'll be doing a vlog wishing you had more time to stay in & cook lol xx. Keep going mate, not long now x

[@RambleFamily]

Haha that’s very true!! 😊

[@ShroomAndMoss]

Your vlogs are so beautiful !

[@danwright1692]

Lovely scenery Athena, you certainly live in a nice area. I think you're right about this lockdown in that we'll all be paying for a lack of being outside both physically and mentally, for a long time. Thanks for posting.

[@trevilley]

Always look forward to your channel. I empathazise with you about moving... And at this stage of a pandemic that sucks 👎👎

[@lynnfinney2611]

Hi Athena , lovely to see you and Oslo out and about 😀, I do love your videos , I'm in isolation so can't go any further than my house and garden 😏 luckily our garden is quite big , so I'm hoping to get out in it and prepare it for some vegetable growing 😀 do you grow anything Athena ? Stay Safe 🥰

[@gailmetcalfe1788]

Love your videos so much! I recommend "High Mood Food" which is a beautiful book on fermented food.

[@MrWildWales]

Lovely calm little vlog vid and the food looked delish

[@Anita-rq9ev]

Love your home vlogs, it's so cozy. Thanks for sharing🥰

[@bronwenthomas6179]

The scenes at the start are so beautiful and calming ❤

[@SimonOutdoors]

Great video Athena, lovely looking food and Oslo had a good time 👍🏻

[@laurenpullen9565]

I feel so calm after that! I love your videos and have started walking and hiking more because of them. I have bought your book ready to go to the Peak District when we can!

[@adrianbrown01]

Another lovely calming video Athena, looked like Oslo was enjoying the snow. Really hope you find somewhere as beautiful and quaint to move to. It must be preying on your mind a lot bless you xx 😊

[@long-termjournal8055]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful video...... Hugs to the baby Boi, Oslo........ And see you lovely all in the next video..........

[@joeyblueeagle2707]

Music adds to the ambiance of your peaceful encieins

[@joeyblueeagle2707]

*environment

[@kippdeefamily5875]

I love Jonna Jinton too! Have you ever watched Fairyland Cottage on KZbin? Her videos are wonderful as well. Really enjoy your videos, I can't wait to get back out on hikes around the UK!!

[@sarahk5724]

Lovely video, thanks for sharing. Gosh you still have lots of snow. Fingers crossed lockdown is not far away and we can enjoy more freedom.

[@goldfever4570]

There's a lot of stress and anxiety at the moment (esp with moving house!), Please be kind to yourself! (The weather looks good this weekend, I'm hoping to get outside more than I've been able myself recently)

[@paulamarieart]

You have no idea how much I needed this video today for its calming nature. Thank you 🙏 would you be able to do a vlog on the sour dough process. I'd love to learn but it just baffles me when I read about it which means I don't even give it a try!

[@johnpitcher2921]

Another really nice video Athena. You have so many beautiful walks in your neighbourhood. I too am wondering who is the artist on the closing song.

[@bennyswales8245]

Great video Athena these vlogs are just Brilliant and with a superstar like Oslo in them it wont belong before Hollywood will be calling.....keep up this brilliant work Athena you don't know the difference you make to people watching these vlogs at this time God bless you Harvey and super cool Oslo ...all the best ...STEWART

[@RambleFamily]

Thank you Stewart, I really appreciate that 😊

[@marksmith566]

Another beautiful video, I find your vlogs so relaxing and heartwarming. I first found your channel through watching cycling content and wondered if you ever planned to cycle again? 🚴🏼‍♀️🙂👍

[@anthonyward335]

Hi Athena thank you for such a calming video lovely to wake up to on a Sunday could you tell me what the music track is at the end thank you

[@Twowheeledturbofan]

Enjoyed your video thank you Athena. I made the gingerbread recipe you posted, really nice. Best gingerbread I have ever had 😊

[@RambleFamily]

Ah great! So glad you made it 😀

[@robertbrailsford1539]

Nice video Athena. Yes it's not healthy being in lockdown. I've been watching your vlogs for a while now but this is my first comment. You come over as such a natural person it's nice to see.

[@RambleFamily]

Thanks Robert!

[@rucksackadventures4878]

Great video yet again love your content 10/10 I like it when I get notified of a new video you have done I get so excited hope your all well & keeping safe Rucksack Adventures 🇬🇧🙂

[@RambleFamily]

Thank you 😃

[@rucksackadventures4878]

@@RambleFamily 🙂👍🏻

[@foreverirish132]

Lovely video as always ❤️

[@Merlex430]

Great to see those snowy scenes, especially since no skiing this season. If you like Jonna Jinton and the Swedish countryside, look up Leena Henningsen also.

[@RambleFamily]

Yes I love her videos too 😊

[@queeniemarkham8022]

Hey Athena! I’ve found the same thing with not moving enough, and I use the Nike training club app. It’s free (well in exchange for your details) and compliments their run club app. There are loads of options in terms of fitness levels, equipment, and time to complete. I found it helpful because I didn’t have to ALSO invent what I was going to do, just had to decide to do it. Gets the heart rate up too, if that’s what you want! Thank goodness for our dogs to keep us accountable for walks!

[@Autumn1988]

it would be so awesome if you did a women's wellness/outdoors rambling meet up! xx

[@RambleFamily]

That would be so fun!

[@summerb917]

Lovely video 😊

[@marianfrances4959]

Hello from Alberta Canada 👍😉🇨🇦🌲🔥🐾

[@Alex-lz4ok]

Hey I'm currently studying for my a levels and you really motivate me to get where I wanna be in the future ;) I'm curious about your carrier path and just generally how you got to where you are today, any chance of a video on this?

[@sofi-onahamer8609]

What a stunning last song in such a beautiful snow dusted landscape - who's it by?

[@VoxGothica]

Song‘s called „Home“ by Iolite.

[@sofi-onahamer8609]

@@VoxGothica fantastic, thank you.

[@janeevans4758]

I don't think it's the last snow yet, I watch the long range weather forecast and it's showing a snow fall around good Friday time.. we shall see, fingers crossed you manage to find a property that is as beautiful as the cottage.

[@RambleFamily]

You’re probably right! I’m feeling excited for spring now though. 😊

[@janeevans4758]

@@RambleFamily Me too 🌱🐛🌾

[@janeinmid-wales]

A lovely vlog Athena. How do you go about making your sauerkraut as I’ve never made it with a sealed lid?

[@RambleFamily]

It’s super easy! Just one cabbage chopped with 1.5tbsp salt. You massage the cabbage with the salt so the juices come out then press it into a jar. Leave in a warm place for a week then you can transfer it to the fridge and it’s ready to eat 😊

[@janeinmid-wales]

Thanks for replying so quickly. I’d made some just before watching this but was intrigued as you had closed the lid on the Kilmer jar. I either put a couple of cabbage leaves on top and weigh them down with a smaller jar full of water or put a plastic food bag inside the jar and fill it with water to create a seal. I usually add water to just cover the cabbage but I get water escaping out of the jar whilst fermenting. I haven’t added water to this batch so will see how it turns out. I’m currently listening to an audiobook Health Revolution by Maria Borelius and sauerkraut was mentioned yesterday with regard to gut health. It’s a very interesting read/listen. I’ve just finished If Women Rose Rooted and have found it thought provoking. 😀. Good luck with house hunting, I’m looking forward to seeing where you go next

[@francineh.7825]

Beautiful countryside you live in! Does anyone know the names of the songs played in this video?

[@dm5817]

Big fan 😘🙏🤗 Watching from SOUTH KOREA

[@katiehilton3153]

Hi Athena! another beautiufl, relaxing and calming film- Thanks! Hey I love that song at the very end of this clip "My hearts been longing for belonging", do you know who the arists is and the title of the track? Thanks sister!

[@scantii2117]

It's called Home by Iolite , it's so good and a great choice of music to end the vlog.

[@cshett]

Can we get your new book shipped to the USA?

[@roysimpson9711]

You know what they say Ne,er cast a clout till May's out so there could be more snow yet Athena We are so so lucky to live by the Peaks

[@RambleFamily]

There probably will be!

[@TheSlickest]

You literally live the life I hope to lead once lockdown has ended. Have you ever thought about Lands end to John O'groats? I attempted it in 2010 with an ex girlfriend and we got as far as Taunton before her plantar fasciitis killed it for us. It was awesome trying though. I'll try it again one day.

[@OlwenMoon]

Where do you live? I feel like you get a lot of snow for England 😱

[@RambleFamily]

South Yorkshire, near the Peak District 😊

[@tonymaries1652]

I like the way you did the bacon. I only have bacon the traditional way, with eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms and a sausage but I don't need that every day. I kind of thought you would have your own chickens. I have also found this lockdown mentally and physically wearing. Because you can't travel so all I have is the modest limestone hills of the Mendips which are on my doorstep. I think most people on here however will not have a hill nearly a thousand feet above sea level less than an hour's walk from home. Still, until 29 March we have what I call the 'Rule of Boris'. If Boris can be seen exercising seven miles from home then so can the rest of us. After that we will have what the government calls 'stay at home as much as possible'. I expect because nobody has any idea what this means there will be more stupid incidents where people get stopped and fined for being just a little bit further from their home than the police think they need to be. I don't know how you organise your business which I know is much more than just a KZbin channel. I am a member of a not-for-profit carnival club which is constituted as a limited company, because it owns land, mechanical plant and a large agricultural shed. We are having a new electric roller shutter door in a couple of weeks instead of the ramshackle tumbledown affair it has now. We will be doing the labouring ourselves because we don't have any money. Because the club is a limited company it is a place of work therefore it will be OK for a small group of us to go and do the work. So in some circumstances there are things that you can do. I used to work for myself as a one person limited company and I expect if you are as well you would be able to do a modest bit of travelling in order to make videos for your channel.

[@olivelivy1]

Hey everyone, I was wondering whether anyone has had experience dealing with injury (where you can’t walk) and how that stops you from getting outside and doing the things you want to, like running or long walks. I’ve got a gluteal tendon injury and I’m finding it’s getting me down a lot as I can’t do my usual walks that helped during lockdown so much! Anyone have any experience with this and what might help?

[@iamthehoy]

HEYYY!! If you like those van life channels by the women you mentioned before you should check out HOMEMADE WANDERLUST!! Shes great!

[@haanimely981]

So beautiful

[@tahliabarnard8180]

Thank you for another beautiful, life-affirming film. I would love to see you ferment cabbage. But, (not that you are) please, please don't start cutting down on any major food groups because of what this or that influencer might be saying. When people give up carbs or whatever I always feel a bit betrayed.

[@stuartrogers621]

Loved the vlog Athena? Its a shame that you have to move ;0(. Are you Iike me and get very attached to inanimate objects, like houses, trees, gardens etc? I remember my last house, I had to go around hugging all the trees when we left because in my mind they are all living spiritual things. We have two old Toyota cars, and I love them, look after them, maintain them and could never imagine swapping them for new ones. They are just part of our little family. It’s all very sad behaviour I know but I put it down to just being spiritual!

[@greghart6310]

Athena -"Wotcha doin?'" Oslo - "Chasing wabbits." Love the snowy scenes. Lockdown IS bad for health. They should just stop that nonsense already, it's old. I'm so over it all. "Toss aside the slave muzzle, breathe fresh air, show us your smile" - that's what I say to people whilst hiking maskless. Thankfully most people I meet on the mountain have seen how utterly pointless it is trying to get some fresh air through a mouldy old mask as few of them still wear the things whilst up in the hills

[@Frankiez220]

You love your dog but do you have the same respect for pigs? Eggs and milk too. So no respect to chickens and cows either. Please look into the total exploitation of all of these animals and think about the animals on your next walk.