STORM ARWEN SUMMIT CAMP 100mph+ Strong Winds and Snow at 910m in a Broken Tent WILD CAMPING SOLO UK

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It seemed several people camped out in storm Arwen with different outcomes. Here is my version of events camping out on the summit of Great End in the Lake District National Park. Great End is a beautiful mountain standing at 910m with views over Great Gable and Scafell Pike. I chose this mountain to camp on because it has a fairly easy walk down to safety on the south side which would have been more sheltered from the storm front which was coming from the North. I know the area well and felt it a safer option than what I originally planned in Snowdonia, being Glyder Fawr. I packed my equipment meticulously ensuring I had all necessary items for Blue and I to safely camp out in storm conditions. Although my tent broke because of the high wind speeds it didn’t fail me as throughout I felt completely safe within. I chose to stay safe within the warmth of my equipment and tent rather than increase the risks by attempting to escape the mountain. It was an epic night and a real ‘in the field’ test of my equipment which all served me well and kept me well within my comfort zone.
Please take care of yourselves and make sure you have the right equipment to suit the conditions, risk assess completely to suit your own experiences, abilities and comfort zones and enjoy your adventures safely.
All love
Al and Blue
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[@Healthierthanyesterday_forever]

What a survival bro,I loved ur positivity,I'm ur newest subscriber,I loved this adventure,lots of love from India,I want to see ur channel grow,I feel positive vibes from u,keep posting videos like this ❤

[@twhis9843]

If you don’t test your equipment in planned conditions you can quickly be overwhelmed when conditions pop up that you’re not ready for. I think this was a well done. You say never again, but I’m sure by now you’re saying Can’t Wait For The Next One.

[@myepicjourney8275]

You take it as it comes.

[@StormyNight777]

Blue is saying, "He's crazy for being out in this storm, so I have to go and take care of him and make sure we get home safely". LOL Blue is a great dog.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

He loves been out in it all. He just wants to play😂👍

[@StormyNight777]

Just teasing, but he is a great dog. Aussie? I had a tri colored Aussie and she was wonderful. Beautiful and smart dogs. Good luck on your adventures. I'm hooked watching them.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

He’s a border collie. Similar look to the Aussie. Glad you’re enjoying our adventures 😊

[@janetkrulock1971]

Loved this extreme adventure with you and Blue , Al. You have a great sense of humor and so enjoyed this so you have a new subscriber from Ohio

[@teresareynolds4364]

I bred Australian shepherds just like blue. He's a blue Merle, not a wolf, lol, I have a beautiful male who was pick of the litter sitting here beside me. He definitely loves the snow, but so easy for them to get frostbite on the pads, 😊

[@krisk4513]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a dog so chill. Especially with the weather dynamics. You did a great job raising Blue!

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

😂 he is so calm although I’m always calm so he won’t get a panic vibe. 👍

[@Wings_of_foam]

Lol.

[@Fredgangai]

The dog had no choice.

[@lw1zfog]

14:50 ‘what we doing mate, this storms going to be mental, & my knackers are frozen’

[@sda141]

I think their temperaments are well matched. 🥰

[@juliegraham6452]

I was so glad I already knew you were both safe when I watched this. More gripping than a James Bond film. Who’d ever have thought watching a bloke and a dog lie in a tent for 18 hours could be so riveting!

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

😂😂😂 when you put it like that’s it’s pretty weird. I wish I got a budget bigger than zero to make films. I might be truly challenging james bond😂

[@louiseannatfreeyourspirit]

This made me giggle as I finally released the tension of watching this. I, also, love the relaxed demeanour and humorous language contrasting the high intensity situation - Mr bond would be proud.

[@bernielomaxsmustache7204]

Seriously you are a freak

[@DAVHORNER]

Utterly amazes me how you are able to produce a channel of this quality on your own (sorry also the ever present Blue). The BBC would need a whole production team (and probably stunt men to boot). You are really creative!

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

😂😂😂 I just film what’s there. My videos are a zero budget so I just make do 😬

[@evangarydeans]

13k subs? Dude this is some quality entertainment. Absolutely love your content 13k is no where near enough for how much dedication you so clearly put into your videos. Great work mate

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks mate😊. I’m definitely hoping my channel grows exponentially 😂. I just need everyone to share on social media and tell friends 👍👍👍

[@AuntTT]

I have been watching these types of videos for awhile now. These are by far my favorite!

[@gazclint1]

As a wild camper and mountain Walker my self I’ve seen a lot of these kind of videos but none come close to yours, absolute joy to watch😄what a great team you and blue are. I’ve had a couple of tents destroyed in bad wind myself but the key is to ride it out like you did. Take care

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks mate much appreciated!👊

[@robertpaulis439]

After finding this video, during the intense gales, I had to step outside of my cabin and I was bracing myself anticipating brutal weather only to find a sunny calm afternoon. I laughed as I was quite shocked as it wasn't storming at all!

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

😂 I’m glad you were fully immersed in the video😂

[@janewhapples9214]

awwww blue looks warm in his insulation

[@chrisspires9302]

I think there's something about camping in such bad weather which is so appealing, maybe the fact that millimetres separate you from utter misery and you can feel it all but are just about protected...love it!!

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Yes definitely mate. I live the thrill of it😬

[@andremenzel6658]

Finally, this is a REAL survival Vid!! MGG!! I've seen some vids, but this one is ... OUTSTANDING!!! Good you two got home safe!

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Well I’ll always be honest and if I say storm I mean it 😉

[@NikkiEvernight]

Never mind the wind, the stove near gave me a heart attack! Glad you and Blue are safely down. Good work making a cider in that!

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

😂 yes the stove was the most dangerous point. Thanks!

[@marky7038]

I was about to just post something similar, the stove was the maddest part of it all 😂

[@concepciontorres24]

Waw the dog is exelent worry about fire snow 🥶🥶 be safe youare brave

[@SuperJimbell]

Anyone who loves their dog like you has a good heart and speaks volumes.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

I definitely love my dog 😬. He has a good life with me👌

[@jamiepastman5594]

there are all these great moments where you smile maniacally after pointing out how bad it’s going to be. I have the utmost respect, especially for your ultra chill dog!

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

😂 just embrace the moments whatever is thrown at you 👌

[@mikeysoft7]

What an amazing, awe-inspiring video! To keep smiling in those atrocious conditions is fantastic, and great to see you are being totally honest and showing it how it actually is.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks Mike. Always honest! It was a good experience but it would take a lot to loose a smile. 😬

[@simonhuss9619]

Omg found this channel last night, 2nd flim ive watched now, your enthusiasm and always looking at the bright side of things is so refreshing, especially when your challenging yourself against the mountain and elements like that, makes a change in this day and age of everyone moaning and complaining all the time, good on you mate

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks buddy and welcome👊. Loads of awesome adventures to catch up on in some beautiful places. Enjoy👍

[@annehudson3210]

Lovely dog Blue

[@josephpettigrew2415]

Great Stuff. Cheers Joseph

[@dakotaprojectify]

I really like how you made a special bivy bag for blue. As well as have the blanket. Despite being a hardy breed there is no substitute for someone taking care of him.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Yes that bivvy I made him works well to keep the weather off👍

[@Hinkypunkart]

You guys have such awesome adventures in such stunning landscapes!! And blue is so living his best life!!

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

He defies a lucky dog. So many just sit at home 😭

[@UseUsernameNotInUse]

Quite apart from anything else, videos like yours represent the very best type of equipment review. Thanks 👍

[@laraoneal7284]

Border collies are the best. Love them.

[@potyimotyi]

I was out in my tent on Friday when Storm Arwen hit us. 7 tents out in the wind. 1 tent collapsed, 1 person left before the stronges wind came. 5 tents with 5 winter warriors have made it safe and sound. Yes it's all about having the right kit. I was warm and toasty, dry and managed to sleep too. Amazing what we are capable of. Please carry on with your videos, I really enjoy them. Stay safe and see you next time

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Sounds quite an experience being in a group like that. It would be good to test out loads of tents in those conditions. Which tent was best😉?

[@potyimotyi]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE funny enough I was with an oex phoxx 2, this tent has saved my life few times. A month ago I was near to your spot, in about 70 miles wind and torrential rain. That was the first big test. And this time Arwen. Not a single flake of snow inside, no damage at all. Loved every second of it.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Excellent! Nice to build trust with your kit.

[@sieunhau1]

@@potyimotyi oex pho 2, I know that. It can withstand 70 80mph windy conditions easily.

[@potyimotyi]

@@sieunhau1 absolutely, they are really good in all sorts of conditions

[@SupTim1]

Best wishes to you and Blue. That was the most gnarly camping I've ever seen ❤️

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

😂it definitely was a tough night. Loved it!

[@brucemattes5015]

*I learned the ultimate outdoors lesson PERMANENTLY back in 1982.* I stupidly, foolishly, arrogantly, and egotistically thought that I could go winter camping in the Alaska Range in mid-January while pushing my high quality, but nonetheless, 3-season clothing, sleeping bag, ground pad, and tent past the point where any sane outdoorsman should have dared to take such equipment. The temperatures that night fell to somewhere around -19° F. All of us were under clothed, under equipped, and under tented, no one more so than I was. I came very close to dying from hypothermia that night, and even after we took refuge in an unheated (incandescent light bulbs only) generator building, I shivered uncontrollably for the better part of 9.5 hours. That was approximately 2 hours of shivering in the tent while wearing every stitch of clothing in my pack; 6 hours shivering in the generator building; and another 1.5 hours shivering in the lodge when the owner came outside at daylight to check on his generator, discovered us sitting on our sleeping pads inside of our sleeping bags on top of the shed's concrete pad; and brought us inside, where his wife fed us innumerable cups of coffee and hot cocoa. That was a valuable lesson to learn. *ALL* clothing, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, tents, and outdoor equipment is limited structurally and/or by its ability to insulate. Exceed those limits by whatever their maximum allowable tolerances are, and you put your life in jeopardy. That night in the Alaska Range GOD alone decided that it wasn't yet my time to die. My core body temperature had to be perilously low by the time that the lodge owner came out and found us.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

I hope others read this! Thank you for sharing your story. It’s so easy to underestimate the conditions and overestimating your kit. You can quickly you find yourself in a dangerous position and suffering. Great experience for you and I’m glad you survived the night. 👍👍👍

[@shehroonkhan4030]

Mind blowing. Bravo

[@craigwatson9320]

Total kudos to You and Blue for sharing this epic adventure, totally loved it and powerfully inspiring 👍👍

[@email3265]

The challenge was there, you'd planned ahead, and an excellent video and well done! Thanks

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks and exactly that!👊

[@gklpang]

A thoughtful dog owner. A++

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Always👊

[@gordonturke4171]

Omg I’m glued to watching these videos, love it, thanks for sharing your experience with blue, dangerous, exciting, fun, piece, I’ve watched so many of your videos now. Great stuff.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Cheers Gordon I’m glad you enjoy the videos 👍👍👍

[@rich9695]

I’ve been binge watching videos like this one the past few hours, gotta say your both very brave for being out in the storm just being in the house having the windows rattling all night was enough to keep me awake 😂

[@benji.B-side]

I watch a lot of bush craft, camping, wild camping and such type of videos and must say this is one of the best that I've watched. Fantastic video and Blue is an amazing dog, well done and thank you. Respect!!

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks mate much appreciated! 👍👍👍

[@tonyb83]

Great video, thanks. Much, much better than TV........

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

I’m trying😂. Thanks👍

[@albertbentley56]

Great,fabulous experience though loved seeing how you coped 👍👍👍👍👍

[@lifesforliving88]

Brilliant to see someone just as crazy as me… your tent survived a lot better then mine and my mates … I camped at the bottom of tryfan in my msr mutha hubba and it got absolutely battered id say 60% of my poles snapped into bits and the other 40% bent… fly sheet ripped it was insane… was a great experience and I still had a good nights sleep! You and blue are brilliant keep up the great adventures

[@profd65]

Must be an old tent. The Easton Syclone poles that are in the Hubba models nowadays wouldn't do that.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

It just shows his testing your kit is important. Well done for your own experience of the storm. Cheers pal!

[@lifesforliving88]

@@profd65 it was only 3 years old so not that old… msr are going to fix them for me anyways

[@lifesforliving88]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE gotta love testing your kit in weather like that haha

[@naomipaterson9300]

Storm Arwen literally blew part of my chimney off the roof of my house! This is next level!

[@SharonDowney-zz9vm]

You know your stuff and Blue is cosy he’s an awesome dog stay safe I

[@homeandfamilyservices2650]

What a hero that dog!!!!!!

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

He is amazing!🥰

[@stevegarrard2760]

Completely agree with Shropshire lad, glad you both survived but that’s as close to filming someone’s demise as you can go, I am just glad that mountain rescue was not needed.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thousands of people each year complete challenges a thousand times worse. It usually takes 2months to complete Everest in a thousand times more dangerous situations. Should there be a ribbon across the bottom of Everest saying no access? I think you and the ‘Shropshire lad’ are judging on your own abilities and experiences which will be different from mine. Thanks Steve.

[@stevegarrard2760]

22 years service and camping globally for 40 years I know my skill set and understand equipment failures and the impact on mortality. With that In mind I would not promote or encourage others through the medium of KZbin to embrace storm force 9-11 for pleasure. Good luck Steve.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

At no point did I promote nor encourage. Watch the video again 👍

[@stevegarrard2760]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE what I wrote was through the medium of KZbin in other words showing people that it is possible is encouragement itself not that you verbally encouraged. Take care Steve

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

And why is it possible? Through correct kit choice, careful planning, being calm, having contingency, having experience and in a storm case if possible staying where you are until it’s safe to move. Simple education that will help people who may unfortunately get caught out at some point.

[@yonderoutdoorsuk]

What an adventure! Those views were incredible in the morning! Just breathtaking literally! I'm glad you caveated the video throughout as the only thing about it is it's commensurate with your fitness, your gear, your risk mitigation and your vast experience. I'm sure without either one of these someone else might have got themselves in bother. Appreciate the health warnings and advice you're giving. The dog clearly absolutely love it... but let's face it you both have such an inseparable bond. He'd follow you anywhere! All the best!

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Awwwww thanks! He would follow me everywhere but it seems I’m always following him😂. Thank you very much though your words are much appreciated 👍👍👍

[@jonothandoeser]

Haha! This was a great advertisement for buying tents with bottoms on them!

[@christopherstirling8539]

Complete respect.

[@ufostogo1863]

Great vid pal.

[@KevinWoodsWorkshop]

All I can say is you’re very brave for putting yourself through that but you did have it all under control. Great video and thanks for sharing.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Cheers Kevin much appreciated.

[@garethwiseman94]

for the whole video I was worried for Blue (despite knowing he was ok and if anything was to happen to you he would have been ok ) but you forget how hardy collies are and the wind hardly effects them being so low to the ground and him just wanting to play as soon as he was out of the tent shows how awesome they are. It does show though how much the right kit and more importantly experience are key because like you said it would have been an easy and a wrong decision to bail when the pole broke. im sure Quintcraft will be able to fix the sleeve though and easy enough to get a new pole. Glad you both got down ok though that said

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Yes thanks mate. Most people don’t get the hardiness of some dog breeds because they own dogs that are very much a pavement or handbag breed. Collies have worked farms for hundreds of years in the harshest of weathers to help feed the human population and always will!

[@rillawhat8142]

Blue is like: "humans!" Honestly that looks like a lot of fun and terrifying at the same time. Props!! 👍🏾

[@charlottejet4338]

Heck! That was one crazy night! As you say preparation is everything. Looking forward to seeing your next adventure ☺️

[@terrencetwigg2699]

Although I wouldn't have done it myself I appreciated your video, it showed me why I wouldn't do it, no way. You continue to do your thing, you're not forcing anyone to copy your wild camping experiences, your showing people the joys and what could be the dangers of wild camping. Wish you all the best for your future adventures, I'll be watching them to gain more hints from you and blue. All the 👌 👍.

[@maggi666]

Yes, Terry and myself watch all your videos All! We love them and can see your experience!

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Definitely that mate! I hope people learn a bit about safety on a mountain if they ever get caught out. Thanks you I’m glad you are now watching with Maggi😉

[@simonwoodward438]

You were well prepared both mentally and kit, did the right thing staying put and riding it out. There are occasions when we all get caught out and the experiences you gained from this challenge will help if that happens again. Great video I really enjoyed this.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Exactly! I hope people can utilise those points at some time to increase their own safety. 👍👍👍

[@simonwoodward438]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE all for working to a safe limit to match ability, loads to learn from this video a great video.

[@user-rg8bu8qp9r]

Busma evolution its all about, whar do you blue get up out THERE, enjoy it all blue, just feel the heat off him,id be gone down mountain blue to cold luky hes got hands holding tent blue

[@dfscrush3r841]

What an awesome experience, glad you enjoyed it.

[@johnshaw8769]

Hello Alan and Blue. Another exciting adventure that was beautifully filmed and very atmospheric but so big on excitement. I think it was a worthwhile thing to do even if it's not one to be repeated on purpose. You now know the 'test to destruction limit' of your tent and that your other kit will keep you alive and even reasonably comfortable in extreme conditions. Also, having done this under (more or less) controlled conditions you now know the drill if it happens to you when you don't want it to. The other thing learned is that the Abisko can be used in the winter but it is not a real four season tent. It would need to be free standing of at least semi-geodesic or preferably geodesic design with a snow skirt or apron to prevent the ingress of snow under the fly sheet that you experienced. Especially given that the snow could have been a lot worse. A gas stove detached from the gas canister with a pre-heat loop to vaporise the fuel would be wise at low temperatures and also taking the fuel container into your sleeping bag to keep it warm. Or, use meths in a Trangia bottle that you can keep warm beside you without fear of it spilling. The old Whisperlite stoves are great because they vaporise fuel and can blast out a flame at high pressure even when you're low on fuel but I wouldn't use one inside a tent that was smaller than the Albert Hall. I hope this doesn't sound too preachy, it's just meant to be a few constructive thoughts. More power to you for being brave enough to try. I would be very interested to see you review a real four season tent designed for extreme conditions if you could lay your hands on one - the are b....y expensive though.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

If the tent was double poled which it is designed to I think it would have helped but definitely a snow skirt is needed. These tents can weigh a lot though. I have a couple of 4 season stoves but the one I used works well up to what I’ve tested it which is -8. It flared because I overfilled the gas canister nothing to do with weather. I’ve done it a few times but don’t learn😂. I hope people have an idea of at least this one survival technique if they ever get caught out in a storm… staying put. I need another tent to test next!😬 thanks pal.

[@NPJohn100]

I live in Glenshee Scotland and I know what we went through that night - pure hell. I had 36 trees come down on my land, so I would not have wanted to have been up a mountain in a tent. I also have friends in Grasmere so I know the Lakes got battered as well. Glad you kept safe and your care for Blue - good on ya (still think your nuts tho)

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Wow carnage on your woodland. In many ways it was safer high up as there was no flying debris. Hammock camp in your woods would have been fun😂😂😂

[@davidnolan488]

Hammock camp??? you'd be dizzy from the 360°rotation😁😁

[@lizchapman1684]

Fantastic adventure. Glad you were both safe

[@irenejoseph9547]

Love your videos with your best pal, Blue. I watched this video on December 28 sitting on my patio with the temp almost 70. I absolutely held my breath as those wind speeds got crazier and crazier and the snow blowing into your disintegrating tent made me shiver. Such breathtaking beauty combined with heart-stopping fear. Glad you did this to show us all it is possible but I agree with your words “never again”. Keep safe and keep the adventures coming.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

That’s a better way of experiencing it😂. I’m glad you’re enjoying my channel👍👍👍

[@NNICKKK]

Looking forward to catching this in a bit. I was out on Sat night after the worst of it. Was a stunning night. Well worth the wind chill. I'm still new to solo camping, but this was a test for me and my gear. I was too warm at -13 so something must have been right lol. The confidence you get just pushing yourself a little bit each time out is great, it's awesome knowing your gear and set up can handle more than you might think. I def learned that this weekend and stayed safe. ATB man 🙏

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Exactly that! Worth gaining trust with your kit and knowing its limits otherwise you could get caught out. 👊

[@thegroove2000]

Well done.

[@abrahamdozer6273]

I'm a Canadian that did quite a bit of four seasons hiking/camping in my younger days. A observation: Never pitch a tent out in the open like that unless you have no other choice. If' you're on your way to the South Pole or on some featureless tundra, you have no choice. Find a hollow or pitch it in the lee of some boulders, a ledge, a rise, a bush ... anything but sticking up from the landscape like that even when you think the weather is good. Consider that your choices may risk the lives of a helicopter rescue crew some day.

[@longlifeprinters9]

Well, he wanted to test his tent in that wind & if it failed, which it did, he just hunkered down in a lower profile covering. He looked like he had what it took to even make it if the top of the tent ripped off, just get under the covers & your own body heat would keep you warm as long as there was some water / wind proofing on the wind side of you. I've done that before but, in only 60mph winds. One danger I could see is if a big enough rock got air-born & hit him in the head but, all the small rocks were already blown away.

[@abrahamdozer6273]

@@longlifeprinters9 it would take a lot more than that wind to lift rocks. Another reason not to be the most exposed thing on the landscape is to avoid lightning strikes. That may not have been applicable that night but you can't be sure what is happening in a big system like that and lightning discharges may not be out of the question. Anyway, it's bad practice to not shelter as much as you can. You can be damned sure that our Mesolithic ancestors would never have camped there.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

I agree totally but I chose to be exposed to test my kit Otherwise I’d have stayed at home. My fallback was in the bivvy in the summit shelter 20m away. 👍👍👍

[@OldOwl2003]

Ditto- from another seasoned warrior ! Good clear advice for the risk addicted youth.

[@bernardh9994]

yeah .. he knew that but wanted to test himself and equipment at the limits

[@fran-kittyayers5329]

Breathtaking on all counts, so glad you are both safe, Fantastic viewing and scenery, blue is soooo special the care you show him is heartwarming, best wishes ❤

[@CharlysGardenSchoolg]

Thank you for sharing! You look so much happier than the time you had the river running through your tent! Quite an adventure. I admire your testing your limits. And letting us see what we don't have to get through 😉

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

😂 it was a tough night but I definitely prefer snow to rain

[@samanthamartin9837]

Wow what a really awesome video to watch , I was sat on the edge of my seat once the storm got started !! Your a true legend filming these informative videos, with such enthusiasm.. keep up the good work 😊.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks Samantha. I’m hoping people are more understanding of the dangers out there and that kit choice is essential. 👍👍👍

[@LordEagle]

STUDLY !!!!!! That was awesome,,,,💥💥💥👍🤪

[@sarahhhh775]

Brought back happy Lakes memories to an expat. Loved it.

[@billbryan8943]

Hi,Al! The Great End area is absolutely beautiful. Thanks for this video. I've read through The Storm Arwen debate, but what better spot to stay away from falling trees, flying debris/trampolines, and coastal dangers?(lol) ANYWAY... you had contingency plans, know the area well, planned and packed meticulously, had a fairly easy escape route on the S. side picked out, had biveys for you and Blue, were prepared to ditch any unnecessary gear if needs be, could have used the rock summit shelters or gone down to the Sprinkling Tarn to get out of the worst winds.(not sure how far away the car park is) It sounds like you planned well enough that no mountain rescue team would be needed.You've stressed the importance of having the proper kit, knowledge, and experience to undertake this camp, and you included both written and verbal warnings to the inexperienced. I trust your abilities, but wouldn't trust many in the same situation. ATB

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Well Bill thank you for completely understanding the whole situation and having a considered approach before writing. Your message completely describes why I remained calm and safe throughout. I haven’t watched any news at all since Christmas (I don’t think I’ve missed anything) but by the sounds of all the dangers at lower levels I had a relatively safe storm experience which I was prepared for but many weren’t and were caught out. As I replied to Paul M’s negative comment (he deleted it afterwards) I was safe and gaining experience but come a survival situation he would trust me but I wouldn’t trust him. Thanks again. Al

[@The-D33J]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE Mesner aint the only one to try and criticise you then delete, saw another of the channels that's exploded in the last year try and talk down to you but has since deleted his comment, obviously not as "alpha" as he claims to be

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

🤷🏻‍♂️I’m only putting positivity out there as you well know. I’d never comment negatively on anyone’s channel. It’s up to them what they want to do and I’m not going to act all God like😂😂😂

[@lukedaniel7669]

I'd been trying to work out how I feel about this video, my main issue being if something went wrong mountain rescue would have been putting their lives at risk to get you down. This great explanation and a discussion with my wife reassured me you wouldn't have needed them so that means it's a thumbs up from me 👍🙂

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

There wasn’t a chance I’d need them if I stayed still. The only danger is the cold but we were both boiling. I was actually sweating. If something drastic happened with the tent then I would still be warm in my bivvy in the summit shelter. Moving would increase my chances of injury so quite simply stay still and keep warm until it passes. You’d be fine for 3 days like that. I had enough food and water. Thanks pal.

[@hobbithikingnz8321]

Thanks Al! If everyone stayed home safe we wouldn't have men like you with the skill, experience and fortitude to deal, admirably, with such tough conditions.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Well hopefully I won’t need to utilise these skills in a real survival situation but I’m glad of my experiences in life. Cheers mate.

[@Timmysminivanventures]

Looks an awesome adventure. Ignore the negative comments you live your life how you want to. And Well done on doing so! great vid!

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks mate 👊. Yeah some people are funny😉

[@johnmcdyer7297]

That was brilliant thanks for posting this adventure

[@keithhaydock889]

Absolutely epic wild camp Al !! Brilliant video , top man !

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks Keith. Appreciated as always!

[@agnieszkas7238]

amazing video. I know the conditions are horrendous, but I'm lowkey jealous of the adventure.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Yea a tough night but strangely very pleasurable 👍👍👍

[@PeterTrutwin-pc6bl]

I enjoyed your video. WOW. Thank you for what you do and sharing it with your viewers.

[@johnbraggins3294]

Great video this one. Thanks.

[@remyd1984]

next tent scarp 1 with cross-poles! really enjoy this vid and same as you say knowing your own ability is key! well done!!!

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Cheers chief! I definitely want to test some other tents properly😉

[@rebeccabecca6468]

I really enjoyed watching this under my cosy warm electric throw 🤣 I love how Blue is just so at home in that environment and just knows his way around. Also really educational to watch. Not something I’ll be doing but reassuring to know that with the right know how, gear, skills and mindset (I would just panic) you can survive.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Perfectly wrote! 👌

[@Perktube1]

Me too! I'm in Florida and its slightly cool, 52° F and a fan on while under two sheets and a comforter. 😉

[@Goochy129]

this is mental. Glad you are ok!!

[@gooddeedsbeatbad2625]

Wow!! What an incredible blog. That is living & enduring and the scenery is spellbinding. Collies are something else.

[@murdershe......7378]

Oh my word. There was me thinking I was brave venturing outside to put my bins in my garage.😂 I think you must have felt so alive up there, and just think what an amazing story you will have to tell your future grandchildren one day and the video to show them.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

😂😂😂 the bins are heavy. It was quite a pleasure being in that and feeling every part of the weather and mountain.

[@Class1Adventures]

Wow! Just Wow! Absolutely amazing video. You have to push yourself like that now and again to feel alive. You were totally prepared for pretty much every eventualitie. And that is key. Imagine what the early explorers went through like Scott, Amundsen and Shackleton. Months and months of that kind of weather. With gear no where near as advanced. The sky when Blue was out playing in the snow looked like Armageddon 🤣🙏 The route you took looked amazing as well.. I have noted it down as one I'd like to do soon. Well done mate..Brilliant. 👏 👍🙏

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks Pete! I was very much prepared and that’s why I was calm throughout. I would love to have been an explorer😉😬

[@Class1Adventures]

@@BUSHMANandBLUE you are in your own world. That's what I think anyway. 💜😀

[@richard_n]

Love how you started the video with the safety and well being statements.

[@zulibrahim8636]

Really enjoyed the video !! Well done to you both. ❤️

[@invisiblepeople5570]

What a brave man. You have tested your agility and mental ability to the max. Blue was amazing. He is a super star 🌟 well done both of you. Much much respect 🙏

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks. We love adventures together and nice to see and feel the extreme. Cheers pal.

[@mikewhittle492]

Great video this mate, what a legend! That's exactly what life's about, getting out of your comfort zone and testing yourself. Shout out to mother nature for her great performance too!

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

She always performs so well!😂😂😂

[@TheFragmentor]

I was more concerned with your dog than anything else. Glad he made it through apparently in good shape.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

I think he’d have more chance of survival than me in those conditions so I wasn’t worried. He’d also leave me for dead and go play in the snow😂

[@elisalatinasag]

Agreed!!!

[@markbignell8110]

Excellent video, you did an amazing job of getting you both through the night. Thank you, really really enjoyed it.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Cheers Mark. Be calm👍👍👍

[@steveb1972]

“Blue’s ready to go out” looks at you like “You bonkers?” Lol Glad you’re both safe.👍🏻

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

😂😂😂he actually prefers being out in it!

[@johnpunnett1426]

Totally epic! Respect to you & blue for sharing this - never once did I doubt your ability & skill - so calm. Despite some of the negative comments I personally feel that what you showed has definitely made me even more respectful of the raw power of nature and even less likely (not that I ever was before) to venture out if conditions look doubtful. Top video & thank you👍

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks mate you definitely understand 😉👍👍👍👍

[@bevfowler1973]

Blue was the happiest dog ever all cosy in his blankets 💙

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

He definitely was. He’s such a calm dog. Thanks for the beer😉

[@fw6667]

I have never seen anyone so at home in their environment and in their own skin. Your enjoyment simply glowed from your face. This is from a 76 year old pensioner who in her mind would be beside you in a flash but...... probably not. You are living how we all should live. To our limits, developing all the time. Keep going. Be our beacon.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Well this says it all! Horses for corses and you obviously think like me 😉. Life is short!

[@AJ_Alive]

That tent did a lot better than I thought it would. Definitely wouldn’t have been my choice for those conditions!

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

It did awesome! I don’t think any tent would have survived that👍

[@consaul3574]

Hilleberg maybe

[@JamieTrin]

That’s one way to feel alive. Wild video, really enjoyed it, well done both!

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

I think it heightens your senses😂.

[@glennholdom7005]

Wow the ultimate adventure. Great video and stunning scenery. Can't take away the memories.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Cheers pal! It was a fair adventure but I’d love to challenge myself properly. Everest😉

[@pushpy93]

I'm so glad you survived that. And beautiful Blue too.. Bless you both. Love from Sri Lanka 😘❤️

[@granthunt7850]

amazing vid mate, not gonna lie I wish I was out there after watching that, I've camped out in some pretty mental conditions but nothing compared to that, love the fact that blue looks like he just don't care how bad it is and its just part and parcel of daily life 😂

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

😂 it is daily life I guess. He’s such an awesome dog!

[@alaskaraftconnection-alask3397]

Growing up in these >80+ into 100+ MPH winds with some regularity in all seasons... it's still an awesome force, and an amazing feeling to be out and about in. It always surprises me in those high force knock ya down and roll ya winds, how it seams to blow right past your nose and mouth before you can suck in a breath. Whether at work or play in these conditions... It takes your breath away rippin' past your face before your mouth can scoop a gulp! When working in the Arctic dark of winter... this wind violence, drifting snow/ice, at way below zero exposure is incredibly dangerous. Sound judgment, skill-set, comfort zone, planning/sequencing, communication, and proven Arctic gear are paramount.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Absolutely mate! I constantly want to further my experience and therefore growth and here in the UK there isn’t many opportunities to do so because it’s general rather calm weather. I love it! Cheers👍👍👍

[@outdoorsummiteer399]

Sorry there's no way in England we would experience 80 mph winds plus. I was on kinder scout today got a reading of 53mph I'm 18 stone it thrown me around like a rag doll felt like I was getting hit by a train and a crushing fealing , no tent would ever survive a 55mph plus wind. I upload a vlog for everyone to see the power of 53mph

[@Remy4300]

Blue is just like '' of all the times we could have gone camping dad you pick this'

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

😂 but if we were sat at home he’d be saying ‘Dad take me out in it!’😂

[@balmacarascotland9106]

That was awesome. I just found your channel. Love the dog. Left a subscriptiion. Looking forward to see more!!!! Greets from belgium!!!

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Welcome my friend 👊

[@leeallen8840]

Well I loved every minute. What a memory you have created. Living life to the full. The best wild camping videos I’ve seen.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thank you! I hope people get a bit of safety knowledge from it and remember to stay calm. 👊

[@adge_ventures4915]

Just had me and the kids (13 and 11) gripped watching that! To attempt it, to have a fail and to then ride it out is inspirational. Not all of us will do that but I'd bet you a pretty penny more people will push that little bit harder on their next adventures on the back of this. Best video I've seen on here I reckon. Me and the kids have nothing but respect for you guys. You'll be getting a coffee/beer from us mate. My daughter insisted on it 🤣 Adge.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks mate and to the kids! I’m glad you all enjoy my adventures. Riding it out was the safest option. 👊

[@kennybeckett]

Absolute superb video ,respect to you and your dog for weathering that weather great watch .

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks pal. 👍👍👍

[@showtime207]

Love that dog. Glad you both made it off the mountain in one piece

[@lifesahike1679]

I think fjalraven should give you a new tent for that effort.

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

That would be lovely! But yes I agree. I’ve sold over 40 tents for them it seems just from the messages which is £20k. They owe me!!!👍👍👍 @fjallraven 😉

[@nathanwillis8108]

Great video although some obviously disagree . I personally think it’s good to see how an experienced wild camper deals with this type of extreme weather condition, having been caught out my self with much higher winds than forecast on a wild camp. Without videos like this it’s hard to know what people do in this situation.The video shows people to stay calm and helps educate in staying safe when out wild camping . Keep the videos coming 👍

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thank you! That is exactly right! Most KZbinrs will encourage people to get out but none show how to survive when they get caught out. It happens a lot too. I’m glad you appreciate that message mate👍👍👍👊

[@rob2669]

The only good part about missing some of your past videos is getting to watch them for the first time 😁 Thanks B&B love your stuff as always!!

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

😂 Awesome mate enjoy. I was the same with game of thrones😬

[@mitchsteele2927]

Brilliant vid to watch, good to see you both safely back down from the mountain, thoroughly enjoyed this vid, well done both, 👍

[@BUSHMANandBLUE]

Thanks my friend. Always increasing my experience and therefore safety. 👍👍👍