Scafell Pike almost ended me 🤦‍♂️

[@stevelyth6323]

Top videos mate like how you keep the chilled and not serious, keep them up.

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Cheers Steve 🙂👍

[@brianmorrison9168]

Great video. Many years ago, I also climbed Scafell Pyke having started at Boot, in Eskdale, while carrying all my wild camp gear. I had planned to camp on the way back but was simply too tired to stop and pitch the tent. I arrived back at Boot knackered. I had just been a bit stupid really and wanted to get to the top, even though I was pretty tired already. Everything worked out fine in the end, but it could have caused a lot of bother. When I got home and told my wife she was furious. I'll be backpacking again next year after several years break, but now I know my limits. 62 year old legs are not as good as they were 30 years ago. Regards !

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Hi Brian, thanks mate. Yes unfortunately I dont know my limits yet lol. Still pushing those boundaries try to get to even more spectacular locations. Good luck getting back into it, and most of all have fun 🙂👍

[@Nobby77]

Quality Shaun, that pitch was a beaut. Tale of two days weather wise, shows how easy people can get caught out.

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Cheers mate, yeh your dead right about the weather, I've been caught out a few times now but lived to tell the tale 🙂 I need to do another one of these big(ish) solo's again soon, I was on top of the world for weeks after it 🙂👍

[@Nobby77]

@@Shaun-Wilson I know the feeling mate I'm itching for a multi dayer, the IOW is a bit limiting

[@WilderhopeAdventures]

Came over the GOTV FB page. Scafell to Sprinkling Tarn is actually pretty easy and quite fun, especially after looking at the route you took (although probably more fun with fresh legs). I did the Great Gable to Scafell Pike route (opposite of what you did almost) in July 2020 as one of my first YT videos (terrible quality that has since got better, I hope). It was beautiful but insanely busy as it was the weekend out of lockdown.

[@thechardy]

15:27 LMAO! Great video. Coming to this tarn soon. 👍🏼

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Thanks mate. The area is spot on, like a play ground for outdoors people. If your heading that way soon, can I suggest you check out sprinkling tarn? Its about another half hour hike on from styhead but its so much nicer. I did it in my latest Vid 🙂👍

[@thechardy]

Away to check your last video. Thanks for the recommendation.

[@leemacgregor]

COOL DRONE SHOTS AS WELL BUDD

[@windyg5236]

Just happend to stumble on your channel cracking bit of watching, some quality content thanks for sharing. 👍

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Thanks mate! Glad you're enjoying the videos. Any time 🙂👍

[@TVcmap]

It's nice video!! I get a great peace of mind☆ I enjoyed the beautiful scenery, Thank you!!

[@ScottishRoyal1]

Just found your stuff its really good, and liquid swords 👍👍

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Thanks Jake, glad your enjoying the vids 🙂👍

[@DaveOutdoors]

Brill video buddy. Cracking location 👌 cascade wild table lost its cherry finally 🤣🤣 enjoyed watching, thumbs up from me 👍 ATB Dave 👍❤️

[@Shaun-Wilson]

😂😂 cheers Dave, cracking little table. Perfect for the job 👏

[@SimonOutdoors]

Nice video mate, you made that climb look a bit easy. Great pitch by the tarn 👍🏻

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Cheers Simon! Oh mate, there were a few moments on the accent up where I felt like quitting. It was hike for 1 min, stop and rest for 2 mins all the way up lol. Wastdale head route is a beast with a full camping backpack 😂😂

[@thepoorunfortunatesoles3893]

Lovely camping spot ⛺️

[@leemacgregor]

alright Shaun great videos mate ive started but need to get walking fitter but looking forward to it cheers lee from Blackpool UK

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Nice one Macca, keep it up, you'll get there mate 🙂👍

[@20yearsagotoday1]

5min in that’s Lords Rake. Now that is a climb!

[@streetninjas313]

First time on a hike I've ever felt momentarily out of my element. Insane thigh pain and looking down and seeing people in helmets wasn't overly reassuring 😂

[@jamiegunton9968]

I’m looking forward to be able to walk up Scafell again. Haven’t walked it in a few years mind. Can’t go wrong with a Guy Martin hat to keep your head warm 👍🏼

[@Shaun-Wilson]

I'm looking forward to getting myself up there again this year, those views are amazing! Yes, I love my Guy Martin Headgasket 😉👍

[@agnieszkakaman5962]

Wow impressive , some wild climbing you've done there mate 👌 well done and all that effort was well worth it for them view's 😍 looking forward to seeing more of your videos 🙂

[@aidanhouse6128]

Great video 👍

[@wasdalemanexploringoutdoor5137]

A good old walk and wild camp there, that’s one of my favourite routes. That gully I believe was the lords rake (up to sca fell) me and Keith did that years ago with backpacks and in red hot conditions and it was really hard going with camping gear. But well worth the effort, such a stunning short cut. Those meals are one up from a pot noodle ! 😉 Enjoyed your video.

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Yes thats lords rake! After seeing those guys and doing a bit of research I want to venture into propper scrambleing like that, all be it without my full camping kid to begin with 😂

[@wasdalemanexploringoutdoor5137]

Shaun_Explores That’s exactly the conclusion we came to that sunny day 😂 There is a really nice memorial cross cut into the rock near the entrance to look out for if you ever return. Dedicated to some climbers that had fallen from the rocks above, all very interesting.

[@dazbass007]

scafell pike my favourite mountain. nice vlog Shaun, you came back down the corridor route, but must of missed the arrow pointing the way, as you would of missed all that scrambling near the end. atb daz

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Yea i was wondering if the scrambling was part of the normal route or not lol! After the event, I think i quite enjoyed it to be honest haha. Glad you liked the Video Daz 🙂👍

[@dai_outdoors_uk2642]

Best one yet Shaun. Nice one mate.

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Cheers Dai, really appreciate it 👍

[@jamesoutandaboutn.i227]

Another cracking video mate .I have the Mavic mini great little drone . well done 👍

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Cheers James 👍

[@johngodfrey2340]

Take my hat off to you there Shaun lad. Done same route without backpack and was blowing out my arse ha. Just bought all my gear and going lakes next weekend. Can’t bloody wait. Might bump into you one day ay ha. Scousers coming up the hill boy. Keep the videos coming mate there boss.

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Nice one John, yea it was a right challenge mate, went through a roller coaster of emotions during that one 😂😂 Oh happy days, where are you thinking of going in the lakes? Cheers for the kind words, really appreciate it 🙂👍

[@johngodfrey2340]

Ha bet you did mate. I’m going to do brown Howe in langdale. Nice easy one for my first go ha. Love langdale absolutely spectacular place Shaun. Literally takes your breath away in more ways than one 😂

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Langdale is a stunning part of the lakes! There's a few really nice Tarns up on the hills surrounding great langdale, i'll be heading up there myself soon 🙂👍 have a good un mate

[@johngodfrey2340]

Shaun_Explores cheers mate. Do stickler tarn if you go there Shaun. Nice speaking to you mate. Happy camping 👍😊

[@Paul-eu9jp]

Just stumbled across your channel Shaun and subscribed. Cracking video mate, i've never been up scarfell but that looked tough with a heavy pack. Nice one buddy

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Cheers Paul, yes it was a tough old day 😂 nice one mate 🙂👍

[@joshsalisbury1522]

Quality video mate!! I was wishing I was there until the following morning 😂

[@Shaun-Wilson]

😂😂 the weather certainly turned

[@wildcamping1502]

You did well shaun thats some Hike you did, My Thoughts entirely on the Chicken curry I had the very same one when I camped in the Rhinog Mountains I was that hungry I didnt notice at first how bland it was but if I had it again I would defo put salt and spices in it just had no flavour to it at all, Good Wild Camp, Be Safe, Les.

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Thanks Les, yes i'm not a huge fan of dehydrated meals now. I have since tried wet pouch meals and so far so good. I had wayfarer meatballs in pasta, it was spot on👍

[@alexmemory885]

Class video, the drone was defo worth the investment mate

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Thanks Alex. Yea i love having the drone, the shots you can create are unreal!

[@theheightoflife]

Alright mate!! Ahhh memories... when you went off to the right at the fork sort of to climb the steeper route think those 2 people were doing Lords Rake?? Unless ive got my bearings wrong. I wana give that a blast next year looks like losds of fun lol. Dunno how 18kg on ur back would feel tho 😂✌

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Thats the one mate, lords rake up to Scafell. Yea I fancy trying it too next year, no camping kit though 😂

[@20yearsagotoday1]

The mountain at 1min in is Kirk Fell. Beast of a mountain and a very tough climb. Well worth it though once you eventually reach the top. You won’t find many (if any) people climbing it either unlike Scafell Pike.

[@jhoutdoors3906]

Nice 1 mate another stripe earn't for getting to the top of that! I haven't been able to stomach any of the dehydrated meals. There are cheaper options available I recommend you check out the 'look what we found' range you can get them in Waitrose or soulbia.com there only a couple of quid and are banging pair it with a rice pouch as well. They weigh more but on the plus side you don't need to carry water for them so equals out. You can also boil them in the bag and then use the water for hot drink 👍

[@neilt7191]

"Expedition Foods" Shaun . You'll thank me afterwards .

[@myevilplans]

Wait, the UK has country side? It's not all London suburbs?😳 😜 JK... Lovely landscape, but if you want hard there are portions of the PCT that'll challenge...

[@dorsettyke]

Came across your channel by chance. Nice video 👍 Do you think you might want to invest in a paper map! 😁

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Glad you liked the video mate 🙂👍 yes paper OS maps of my main haunts are deffinelty on the list for next payday... and a compass 😂

[@nigelmills283]

Well done Shaun! Great video and impressive drone work. Could do with a bit less volume on the music.

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Cheers Nigel, I agree, I've been playing around with levels a bit for this one. I'm looking into external microphones to improve the sound quality on my video capture. That way, I can increase my audio to match the music levels without having interference or deafening wind noise lol. I'll get there 🙂👍

[@DaveDoesOutdoors]

You using a drone? Looks good 👍🏽

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Yes mate, i'm on the DJI mavic mini, quality bit of kit for the money 🙂👍

[@jasonmaddison6148]

cracking bottle ov red mate.

[@Shaun-Wilson]

It was spot on mate, even more so after that massive hike!

[@jasonmaddison6148]

@@Shaun-Wilson bet u slept well ,

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Like a log mate, I dont remember putting my head on the pillow and woke up with a quarter of a bottle left 😂

[@jasonmaddison6148]

@@Shaun-Wilson 😂😂

[@justswildcamping]

Nice video mate, you took the hard route up 👏👏 big achievement with 18kg on ya back. Them adventure meals i don’t like. Try some Bla band meals about £6.50 off the internet. But they taste like real food. Subbed you mate. Atb Justin

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Thanks mate, it was a tough old slog! Cool, i'll go check them out, although we've opted for propper food in the hills this weekend, full on steaks and mushrooms 🙂👍

[@justswildcamping]

Shaun_Explores i favourite of mine also👍

[@Taffwildmanofthewoods]

Very decadent with with your chateau latif 😉

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Out of the bottle 😂😂 hope your keeping well Taff 👍

[@Taffwildmanofthewoods]

@@Shaun-Wilson Just waiting for the 5 mile travel limit in Wales to be lifted. Campsites here are not open to tents in any case. Going on a recce on Friday up some local hills. I've found a stealth site within comfortable walking distance, just need to find a wild camp location. Having a motorcycle limits my adventures at present. Looking at leasing a small car later this year. Hopefully doing a couple more vids this week 👍

[@Shaun-Wilson]

@@Taffwildmanofthewoods the travel restriction in Wales can't come soon enough, i'm only in Chester. Although I think the parks will be rammed for the first month or so

[@stuartcooper3670]

Great vid, I find those dehydrated meals always need a little salt sachet whichever brand I use

[@Shaun-Wilson]

I'll be chucking a few sachets in my possibles bag going forward 😉👍

[@Twin_Peaks_Outdoors]

to Stuart Cooper if that's your real name ? Troll Troll Troll I didn't think you condoned wild camping, what an idiot you are Ha Ha Ha

[@stuartcooper3670]

@@Twin_Peaks_Outdoors Firstly why would you make unrelated negative comments on a decent channel, clearly no respect for quality You Tubers!! secondly I am now convinced that educating somebody as stupid as you can only be achieved with paper and crayons however I will try my best to penetrate your impoverished mind once more. I have an issue with idiots such as you thinking it is acceptable to start fires in a National Park and then trying to defend your ridiculous behavior! Clearly I have had a profound effect on you which is great news as your childish rant here is clear you have an extremely low IQ hence why I tried in vain to educate you, please note I haven't used any upper case to vent any anger as I am not an angry person unlike you! Regarding you comments around not liking Cardiff people I am married to a Cardiff girl and have many friends who live there, I also spend a huge amount of time in the Brecon Beacons wild camping and have done for over 20yrs and will not stand by and let idiots such as you vandalize it by starting fires. What you should have done from the get go was be a "grown up" and accept your misgivings but no you had to then try and defend your pathetic actions with childish responses and as previously mentioned you brought it on yourself but unfortunately you just don't learn hence your failing channel!

[@get_outdoors]

Looking forward to some wild camping myself, what drone was you using?

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Hello mate, i use the DJI mavic mini. Cracking bit of kit for the money 👍

[@get_outdoors]

Shaun_Explores already got one 👍 there are a few of my mini videos on YT

[@WyeExplorer]

Well done Shaun on your ascent. 'Save your knees,' that what I say. Plenty of squatting back home and stretching the calves. Did you take that dip for the knees? It looked a nice spot to do so and hey there was no wind. 4 out of 10 - packaging looked good. All the best. Mark

[@Shaun-Wilson]

Hello Mark, yes i was just telling sombody I'm going to buy walking poles on payday, i've admitted defeat lol. Unfortunately not on the Dunk, the weather really was atrocious in the morning, I had to foxtrot out of there, was on the trails for 5am! Hobbling back to the car 😂😂

[@WyeExplorer]

@@Shaun-Wilson Well, good on you. If you need some aids then go for it. Don't forget them exercises though mate they work. Aaah yeah it looked dismal. Peace dude.

[@Shaun-Wilson]

@@WyeExplorer I will give it a go Mark, anything to improve that feeling in the knees. I'll also end up with buns like rocks which the mrs will enjoy, win win 😁👍

[@WyeExplorer]

@@Shaun-Wilson Yeah look at reverse squats etc on youtube Shaun and start easy but do them and other knee strengthening exercises each day. Here's a quick video kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZWokJStoJZ2i9U there are so many more on Y.T this guy gives free workout routine on his website to.

[@blaisemorris2246]

Great video👍