Of Fells and Hills - Salomon Running TV S4 E02

The term “fell” is an often used Northern England expression for hill or mountain. It is presumed that Shepherds were probably the first ever fell runners with the earliest documented accounts of running in the fells dating back to the 11th Century. By the 19th century organised fell runs began taking place in Cumbria in the United Kingdom. Locals raced each other up and down hills and a sport was born.
In “Of Fells and Hills” we travel with American Writer, Photographer and Trail Runner, Rickey Gates, to the UK to explore and discover the history, culture and legends of the ancient practise of Fell Running.

A PRODUCTION BY THE AFRICAN ATTACHMENT
MUSIC "FINISHES" BY BATALEUR & "I CROSS THIS LAND" BY FINAL MIX ONLINE
ADDITIONAL STILLS SUPPLIED BY:
Pete Hartley
VINTAGE VW CAMPER SUPPLIED BY:
www.cartyscampers.com
LAKE DISTRICT ACCOMODATION SUPPLIED BY:
Castlerigg Hall Caravan and Camping Park
ARTICLES REPRODUCED WITH THE PERMISSION OF:
MUD SWEAT AND TEARS
www.mudsweatandtears.co.uk
THE HERALD AND TIMES GROUP
www.heraldscotland.com
THE KESWICK REMINDER:
North Lakeland's Local Newspaper
THE DAYTONA BEACH NEWS-JOURNAL
THE CUMBERLAND NEWS

[@runfilrun7]

Thank you Salomon for introducing many of us to this sport and to Joss Naylor. RIP

[@bobbyshafto3259]

These Fell Runners are LEGENDS.

[@christophersimser9500]

What every running video should aspire to. Excellent!

[@jajhall]

Very slick introduction to the particular nature of Lake District fell running via some of its greatest stars. Pity that the most dramatic landscapes are in Scotland and that, but for the road sign, this is uncredited.

[@Andrew-on5do]

Currently in Illinois 25mph winds slight drizzle. That video was beautiful and inspiring enough for me to go put down some miles today.

[@johnfowlertrailrunning]

I've only just found this film but would like to say how beautifully it has been crafted! Superb footage, great editing and very evocative sound track and audio. I find your films incredibly inspiring so please keep them coming. All the best! John 😀

[@tradejs]

my favourite salomon film over the years, by far. well done. love the mood and dream of running in the lakes someday.

[@coelho1972]

Stunning landscapes, fresh air, good fellas and the countryside spirit. What else do you need? Great and inspiring video.

[@DevonDub]

Stunning. Scenery as colourful and rugged as the folk who play on it. What an amazing place we have in the Lakes.

[@CalvinJakeFerguson]

RIP Joss. The King of the Fells.

[@oliversmiddy840]

Wonderful little film about a wonderful place.

[@srhowey]

Wow Salomon! Thank you for this. Stunning, beautifully filmed and a great story.

[@mountkeen8701]

Not all of this is the Lake District. Some shots are from the Rannoch Moor/Glen Coe area in the Scottish Highlands.

[@BlueShift815]

+Mount Keen I was going to comment saying that a good portion of that footage was definitely not the Lakes

[@bluestreet999]

And its winding me up every time i watch it ahhhhh! all amazing scenery but its nit the north of england in parts!

[@scotsman9965]

oh its great to see my fellow Scottish highland mountains in this video. Its a great place to run!

[@therugbysaundi]

once again you guys have nailed it!

[@ltmillerII]

Great Vid! I'm glad for another season!

[@stewthebassman]

What an amazing film....what an amazing series. Thanks Salomon, you're truly taking a high road (high trail?) with this series, showing off the legends, the places and your products all at once.

[@BaldAlan]

Great film!!!

[@al_humphreys]

Amazing! Well done!

[@grunde73]

Beautiful! Thanks

[@azurebubbletoes]

I really love the feel of your videos..

[@stephenpeteranderson]

You guys are so amazing, makes me proud to be a saffa.

[@luisdeluna5095]

Amazing... Thank you!

[@edscottdotblog]

I hadn't seen footage that truly illustrated the size of the fells in comparison to those running them until now. Amazing.

[@justinuriahphoto]

Fantastic! Bravo!!!

[@TheKlaftboy89]

Great Video, wish it was longer. A behind the scenes would have been great too. Looking forward to the next one.

[@WyeExplorer]

"Aah that was lovely". These were my words upon the videos end whilst i was stretching for a swim. I suppose open water swimming is much the same although i did run a river the other morning. Meditation in the midst of outdoor sport. Fantastic! ATB Mark.

[@kirschakos]

Such a great video. I'm not a sportsman, I could still lose some weight also but no wonder it's fun running at such a beautiful place :D Very inspiring video.

[@DeniM-cv2ro]

Loving the bottle of Buckfast at the lunch table. 'When in Scotland' & all that 😂

[@sbsb4995]

Outstanding

[@Scotty432]

Well done!

[@jacklurcher5813]

Brilliant little video, been struggling with motivation all winter, time to hit the fells!

[@craigbee]

jack lurcher did you hit the fells?

[@tidyaron]

fell from the word fjell, norwegian for mountain. :) English is heavily influenced by Scandinavian languages, especially in the north.

[@fullyformed]

tidyaron Old Norse, rather than Norwegian.

[@gaetanbernard9496]

magnifique !

[@ChongPengHow]

The joy of the run....

[@norocelrazvan172]

Come to run into Romania also ! I guaranty pure happines.

[@malcopops4]

the point about running just in the lakes rather than looking further afield would be better made if you didn't have to go to glencoe to shoot the visuals! Great visuals they were though- love the colours.

[@BonkyChilliams]

Mongolia would be an interesting place to try this fellrunning out. Lots of rolling hills in much of the country.

[@chrisatherton9641]

Was Ricky whistling the fleet foxes? Love it. Love it. Man I miss the fell racing scene at the moment.

[@mroconnell1775]

you must of won awards for this epic video ?

[@brettrofx]

This complete lack of commercialization has been brought to you by Salomon.

[@patrickhemus8102]

Brilliant 😆

[@marcrovirafoto]

where can I get the two songs? I read the names, and I've google it but it seems it only exists in this video. Does anybody can help me?

[@dubarry1gaming]

Does anyone happen to know what Ricky Gates is whistling at the beginning of the movie? It is definitely not by Fleet Foxes.

[@Mortarion___7]

makes me want to run

[@mlk5454]

They don't really seem to care if people understand what they've accomplished...that's as good as I was...and so what." Know what you bring to the mountains. Gotta run

[@nigelg2591]

inspired

[@andrewmacdonald4721]

Whats the tune Rickey gates is whistling at the intro :)

[@deharry3833]

Fleet Foxes - Your Protector :-)

[@nickdubya1215]

Any idea what song Rickey is whistling in the intro?

[@jayharrenjumag7098]

Fleet foxes- your protector

[@calumcaldwell1884]

Most of this is Scotland not the Lake District

[@adritomasi]

❤ *

[@sherlockholmeslives.1605]

I thought that the Lake District was in Scotland. Shows what I know. I don't like mountains but I am glad that these guys seem to like their fell running.

[@markdavies2662]

Gods country.....

[@mapmansteve]

Very evocative video, but would have liked more depth to interviews. If you want more on the history of this great sport (and on some of the people featured, see: www.amazon.co.uk/Steve-Chilton/e/B00JP0XKIK/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1

[@DeniM-cv2ro]

Who else spotted the bottle of good old Buckfast tonic wine on the lunch table ? 😂✔️

[@txikomb]

Beautiful!! Worth watching, as always. I wish these were much longer! As for music (beautiful as well), I am not able to find "Finishes" by Bataleur. Any help is appreciated. If anyone's interested, eventually managed to find "I cross this land": www.audionetwork.com/production-music/composer/jonathan-kelly_669.aspx Keep up the good work Salomon Running TV!

[@TheAfricanAttachment]

txikomb You can get contact details of Bateleur here. They are a band from South Africa. bateleurband.bandcamp.com/

[@txikomb]

The African Attachment Fab! Just got their track from their web page. Thanks a lot! :)

[@joegreen3719]

No grizzly bears or cougars to mess with you.

[@ilonashu]

and here is the great song of this episode- www.audionetwork.com/browse/m/track/i-cross-this-land_87488

[@kylepeter6862]

Battlegrounds Van 😂

[@JayBeBerg]

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fell

[@rikkikeen1859]

start like a lamb finish like a lion

[@olicowan3714]

I usually start like a jelly, end like a wheelie bin.

[@brunoboucher5798]

Mountains ? You mean hills !!!

[@malcopops4]

+Bruno Boucher your welcome to try a scottish winter season and see if you change your mind!