🥶 BITTERLY COLD Solo Winter Camping in the Mountains at Over 800m - Hilleberg Soulo

[@martinjordan5172]

Brilliant stuff, as always. (Apart from the Bounty bar - a definite no to that). Seriously though - you mention the 'dark' times on the mountains. I guess that whilst they can't make issues go away the mountains can provide the space for perspective and provide some solace. It is great that you are feelings so much more positive about the future. I, like so many others, wish you continued happiness and look forward to joining you on many more adventures.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Really appreciate that Martin. Big thanks 🙏🏻

[@garyvause2475]

Delta are brilliant dave the more you pull the stronger there are digging in

[@mattallen6424]

Delta pegs are bombproof Dave, awesome for the corners, you only need 4 tho 👍🏻

[@simoneales4566]

Just reading through the comments Dave. They prove how loved & respected you are. You are an inspiration to so many people. At times it's been sad watching your camps over the years..All beautifully and consistantly filmed but the inner turmoil was obvious. I hope you found comfort and strength from getting out in to the mountains and from the thousands of people who watch your channel. We were all with you in spirit and always will be. How you dragged yourself up to some of those summits and kept going is all down to your character and inner strength. We look forwards now to better things hopefully. This film was brilliant and positive....and cold😂 Thanks for bringing it to us and hope there are many, many more to come..but always on your terms Take care mate👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

The great comments on here have been a massive help during some very difficult times. Hopefully my videos have maybe help others in a small way with their troubles. Big thanks for your support Simon. Means a lot 🙏🏻

[@RollrightKnights]

Delta Ground Anchors are great when you need an extra bit of security. The harder the opposite force is on them, the more they pull into the ground 👌 Great video Dave ATB

[@glyn_mtn]

Another great video Dave, you never fail to deliver. Best channel on KZbin 👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Wow, thanks!

[@BTurner.]

I have a selection of different pegs but I always carry at least two Delta pegs, they are rock solid and don’t budge if used correctly.

[@nasos_zovoilis]

What a wonderful reminder to slow down and appreciate the simple moments in life. Thank you for sharing this uplifting content!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Really appreciate that. Glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻

[@curt3494]

Dave, that medley of drone shots was absolutely breathtaking! I've said it a million times, we're all eager to jet off abroad, but we have absolutely fantastic scenery here at home. The Lake District, Devon, Cornwall, Pembrokshire, Snowdonia, the New Forest, the Peak District, the Scottish Highlands, and many, many more. Fantastic! 👌 Edit: It's really great to hear that you've overcome your health issues 👍👍👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Absolutely Curt. Really appreciate your comments of support. Big thanks 🙏🏻

[@TheMackemMountaineer]

Positivity until the end. Symbolic. You survived the dark days to enjoy the brighter days more. Top man!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🙏🏻

[@Mark1967cotty]

Fantastic video and great drone footage and pictures, it’s a privilege to watch your channel Dave thanks for all the hard effort you put in, take care mate 👍👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks Mark. Very much appreciated 🙏🏻

[@timmieboy37]

Superb adventure as always Dave. Thanks.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Much appreciated. Thank you 👍

[@medievalladybird394]

KZbin takes me to impressive Scottish mountains, to Bavarian mountains, where I used to live, to the fascinating and awe-inspiring Himalayan mountains, but nothing compares to be taken to the Cumbrian fells, where I was born. My Lake District KZbin guys never fail to make me happy. Thank you for that. ❤ I actually do look into the description box now and again, but mostly in search of the music used in the video. And I always watch to the very end 😊.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Haha. Big thanks ML 🙏🏻. Glad you enjoyed it. VBW

[@medievalladybird394]

@@TheSoloSummiteer Some acronyms I have to goggle. So among many other things VBW can mean "voluptuous beautiful women" :). I"ll take "very best wishes" though. 😂 Take care Elvira

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

@medievalladybird394 😮🤣👍

[@NNICKKK]

Dave, this is one of the best, esp for the genuine comments at the end. I wont harp on too, as many others have echoed the sentiments more eloquently, but it's genuinely great to hear you say better times are ahead. Made my day seeing you say that on a vid. More power to uou Dave ATB! 💪

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks Nick. Very much appreciated 🙏🏻

[@jamesdonoghue9358]

Love watching your camps. Great work as always. 10/10

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thank you very much 🙏🏻

[@harrylinsdell8114]

Look forward to the future now Dave,you put on a brave face for us and soldiered on.all the very best for the future

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Much appreciated Harry 🙏🏻

[@juliecasey5196]

Stay strong great video

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🙏🏻

[@isme7590]

So Glad Dave..That life, once again is being kind to you. 👍 What ever you do, get out there and enjoy yourself. 🙂 You are a great guy and you deserve it. ..Looking forward to your next camp ⛺️x

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks 🙏🏻

[@Steve72Outdoors]

Another great video Dave. It's great to see you with a smile on your face and been positive about your future and out enjoying the mountains. Good for you mate . Onwards and upwards as they say . 💪 💪 🗻👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🙏🏻

[@mananddog.outdoors]

Always a good watch your vids are mate 👍🏼

[@johnyates1470]

I like it when you put the details of the gear you take with you.. cheers

[@grahamscothern4319]

Nice one Dave stunning 👌👍 Cheers Graham

[@philipburke1708]

Great video, inspirational. Always thought the mountains are great healers.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks Phil 🙏🏻

[@BooniesPeaks]

So glad to see you managed to get out in Feb and keep up the challenge ! Bring on April !! Looked bitter in the morning mate good on you for getting the camera out to show us all 👌🏻👌🏻

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers bud 👍

[@philjones3335]

Finally, a video thats really worth watching👌⛺️👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Glad you liked it Phil 👍

[@JohnM26-b2i]

Our patented and design protected DELTA GROUND ANCHORS are an innovative tent peg and effective method of securing your tent. Delta Ground Anchors have many distinct advantages over conventional tent pegs, including an increased surface area for resistance and a remote point of attachment to minimise leverage. 🤷 Personal preference 😂 Superb Vlog 🙏👌

[@patrickbaker1470]

Try get them in frozen turf

[@totomesch1940]

I never go out without them if high winds are forecast, outstanding product.

[@davidvirgo5023]

10/10 absolutely amazing 🫶🏼

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🙏🏻

[@thegeordiewildcamper]

Lovely camp this Dave. Drone footage epic as usual. got to love the red tent in the white backdrop! TFS Steven

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Many thanks Steven. ATB 👍

[@johnhatch753]

Beautiful video, thanks for inspiring us. Brilliant to see a guy from Gods Country showing us that through adversity is hope. Much appreciated from the Darwen Massive

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Haha. Nice one John. ATB 👊🙏🏻

[@TheFISHTANK666]

Some great footage & views in between the atmospheric clouds. Keep safe mate.

[@ponygirl]

Great to hear things are looking up for you. Another great video, take care xx

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thanks so much PG 🙏🏻

[@Fell214]

A couple of 214 completers from the U.S…. We enjoy your adventures. Thanks for posting.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers guys. Glad you enjoyed it. ATB 🙏🏻

[@davidsingleton1371]

Glad your coming out of the darkness into the light Dave..you seem such a nice guy. Stunning footage.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Much appreciated David. VBW 🙏🏻

[@angelaknisely-marpole7679]

What an ace camp! I started with a Blacks mountain tent many years ago (probably 1974 and always yearned after a Hilleberg. There was a shop in Ambleside down near the Styles cafe that used to sell them, and I drooled over them in the window ! We then got a MacPac tent, made in New Zealand and it is ace. We now have a Hilleberg Anaris for summer backpacking. good luck for the future!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

That’s interesting Angela. Not heard of that tent 👍. ATB

[@fran-kittyayers5329]

Your a real joy to watch, total chill out, fab camp thankyou for taking me on your journey ❤

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks Fran 🙏🏻

[@garrygreen3210]

Outstanding Dave lad. Always start to finish for me, and to coin and yesterday is history ... tomorrow is yet to be written, so Get in there lad. Cheers.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Garry. We’ll keep going eh 💪😎👍

[@garrygreen3210]

@@TheSoloSummiteer Yamman!

[@ervinslens]

What a content, what a magnificent work! Shots are just epic my friend!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thanks a ton 🙏🏻

[@mattwilliams1702]

Thanks as always Dave. Great camp, but bet you can't wait for some Spring/ Summer camps coming up on the horizon! Best wishes, matt

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Matt. I do enjoy winter but conditions not been great this year. ATB 👍

[@andypotts8062]

Superb video and what a great pitch with amazing views. Once again the drone footage with brilliant backing music was fantastic. Many thanks and best wishes.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Glad you enjoyed it Andy. ATB 🙏🏻

[@Ant-66]

Love the cinematic opening scene and the chilled out vibe is as good as ever. Nice one Dave.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Much appreciated Ant 👍

[@kelvinpell4571]

Loved it when the camera fell back in the wind and we got a shot of the sky!! Fabulous video of Dolly Waggon and Grizedale - so many great memories of those parts. Thank you, Dave.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Haha. Bloopers eh. Glad you enjoyed it Kelvin. VBW 🙏🏻

[@davemitchell8756]

Great views from Dollywaggon Dave. Thanks for taking us along 👍👍👏👏👏

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Glad you enjoyed it Dave 👍

[@philipproctor2663]

Hi David just brilliant news about yourself upwards and onwards no looking back now mate there is just a massive smile on your face so pleased for you keep them videos coming ps your breakfast looked delicious 😋 see you soon

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one Philip. Very much appreciated. ATB

[@CathMedd]

Glad your happy now 🎉

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks Cath 🙏🏻

[@aldoner3]

Good to see you well again and back out there, looked bloody cold, well done mate

[@INSOLESandLACES]

Fantastic video Dave your the type of man I could hillday with. Big love from North Wales. ❤

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Not one. Many thanks 😁👍 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@ruangilmu8588]

What ever you do, get out there and enjoy yourself

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🙏🏻

[@steverobbo770]

Great one again Dave. Good to see you've managed to get back out.😊

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Absolutely. Cheers Steve 👍

[@yuzdedektifi_sevgikaraca]

Frone footage is breathtaking🙏

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻

[@ianmullin5183]

Great mindset, hope you have some easier times mentally in the future. Must be a great feeling ticking the February camp off, looked bloody cold up there. Can't wait for your March adventure 👊

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks Ian. I’m nearly there but the job ain’t done just yet. Glad you enjoyed it. ATB

[@gregjfitzpatrick]

Thanks for keeping on with these KZbin videos: loads of work to film and edit them I'm sure. Also, it is very good to hear that you putting the dark times behind you.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Much appreciated Greg. Big thanks 🙏🏻

[@LeeLeesAdventures]

You are a trouper and you keep taking one for the team. I hate the cold worked in it all my life i have been so cold at times i cried, great filming and so so happy you can now move forward and get your life together. Stay safe buddy. And yes there are TWO more camps 🤣😂🤣

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Yeah, when you’re working in it all the time that’s no fun. Two more trips? 😳😬🤦🏻‍♂️🤣

[@Moffatmountainadventures]

Cracking video Dave. Loved the colour you got for sunrise. Glad you kept the roll going

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks Robert 👍

[@grahamarnhem8659]

Spectacular

[@Dunmar]

Superb performance as always Dave.. keep on keeping on.. and all the best for “your future”

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Much appreciated Duncan 🙏🏻

[@Prince_Buster]

Dave, that was again another brilliant video. You genuinely are one of life's good guys and I echo what others have said, you deserve all the health, happiness and well-being. I've grabbed you a few brews, you deserve it. Ádh Mór, Cathal

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Really appreciate your kind words. Big thanks 🙏🏻

[@leesnowdon6192]

Hi dave bought black label solo with footprint waa 1096 something like that ,a think it's just the poles and the fabric is slightly different my son has the same as yours. Me me brother and son all camped on blencathra in January and March green gable in the show we loved it

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one Lee. Yeah it’s a great tent ⛺️ 😎👍

[@andycoombes161]

So pleased that things are looking better for you. Been through some bad times myself and getting out really helps on many levels. Sadly I'm down south so it's difficult to get into the mountains as regularly as you do. Your posts are great as I live those adventures more often through your posts. Really pleased for you though

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thank you so much Andy. Means a lot. Take care 🙏🏻

[@Solohikeruk]

Great camp mate and look forward to your march camp, sometimes it’s the dark times that make you stronger and more determined to succeed pal, all the best Dave and take care 👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

They certainly do Mark. Glad you enjoyed it video. ATB

[@deekelley891]

That lovely lake at 8:00 made me itch to get may paints out! Beautiful area and the only way I’ll ever see it is through your eyes. Now don’t pity me too much because I’ve traipsed all over Montana and much of Idaho and Washington State here in the U.S-so I have my own breathtaking backyard to play in. However, I’m grateful to you for he time and the hard work you do to create a great video for all of us to enjoy. Thank you so much!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Must be stunning where you are Dee. Haha, “traipsed”. Thats a good word 😁👍. Glad you enjoyed my video. VBW🙏🏻

[@stuarthatton1973]

loved this camp mate , cracking spot 👌 , ive only started watching wild camping channels now for a year and hopefully my son and I will do our first this year , your channel was one of the 1st I started to follow , I absolutely love your adventures , your so genuine and very informative , I dont know exactly what you have gone through but im glad youve come through it and enjoying life now , looking forward to the camp in March

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Much appreciated Stuart. Glad you’re enjoying my videos. Good luck with your trip 😎👍

[@ajkyte]

Thanks!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🙏🏻

[@THvr46FC]

Epic Dave. By the time you've done all the tooing and throwing - you've done the walk twice! Fair play to you (and not feeling on top of the world)....although strictly speaking, you were really😅 Glad your glass is half full now and not half empty. Nice to see a smile back on your face. Cracking Dave...onwards and upwards👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Very much appreciated Ray. Best wishes 🙏🏻

[@Northern_Rockhopper]

I had no idea about that path up to Dollywagon, I’ve always gone up the vertical hill just before the tarn 🫣🤣 nice to learn it’s there for next time. Cheers Dave another great video.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Haha. One for next time eh 👍. Glad you enjoyed it and ATB 🙏🏻

[@jessicaoconnor7441]

Super video as usual. :) I drove past Stiles on Sunday on my way to Grasmere to buy copious amounts of gingerbread before a quick yomp up Loughrigg Fell. :)

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Sounds great Jessica 🍪 😋👍

[@malcduck9694]

Life is a shit pie and we're all here to have a slice. Delta pegs 'Toys R Us.' LOL!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🤣👍

[@NeilThornley]

I’ve said it in private mate. Another few brews I feel…. stay strong my friend coz Dave you the man😉💪👌😎

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Very much appreciated Neil 🙏🏻

[@stevehorner8302]

i used to own styles from 1986 until leaving to live in New Zealand, Aug 2000. I ran it as a Pizzeria and lived above in a flat. Dark days and happy days, so i know where you are coming from.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

That’s amazing Steve. Where you at in NZ? I visited back in 2008 mostly touring the South Island 😎👍

[@stevehorner8302]

I live under Mt Taranaki, but i used to live in the south island at Christchurch . I like the south better than the north, so many mountains to explore. I also live for six months at Grange over Sands in Cumbria. Love it there duet its proximity to the Dales, Lakes, Howgill's and the Trough of Bowland.

[@wishdarkstalkaz4050]

Delta Ground Anchors are for when the winds are proper kicking-off...your tent will rip before those things come out the ground...! There’s actually a much smaller titanium version called the Titan...very hard to get hold of as the fella makes small batches. Got mine a couple years back & have proved their worth too.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one 👍

[@dixonpeter]

Saw the pic the other day and guessed wrong, thought you were on Great Rigg, not a million miles away I spose! Great vid, love that way up onto the ridge, very pretty!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one Peter 😎👍

[@tubulzr]

Great pitch, beautiful spot. That view at 38:30, yes. I love my Soulo RL, it's certainly no entry-model though, except if you start with winter mountain hiking perhaps. About the pegs, I can imagine they work well in soggy/boggy soil, where you can barely find a somewhat decent enough pitch to put your tent and all pegs will be 'submerged' from the start. Haven't got any Delta pegs myself but they look like decent bog anchors/mini ploughs.

[@Thebluedocful]

Will always be with you mate 🏔️💙

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

👊🙏🏻

[@jasonbeaven5231]

Balls of steel mate to camp up there in that weather 👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🙏🏻

[@R6PhilOutdoorEnthusiast]

Great adventure Dave, hopefully the warmer months will be here soon but so will the midgies 😡 I’ve been in the same position with the life changes and it’s always better on the other side mate, no looking back 👍 As for the delta pegs, I’ve got them, they are bulky and look stupid but they are designed to pull further into the ground when the guy line is pulled, so good in wind 💨 ATB Phil 👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers s Phil 🙏🏻. I don’t think I’ll be bothering with the delta pegs. Take care and ATB 👍

[@garynesbitt5078]

Hey dave I agree on the delta pegs. Haven’t used them but personally I couldn’t see myself getting them. If it’s really windy then back staking with a standard peg will be more than adequate. They just look so cumbersome and bulky!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Same 👊👍

[@thewanderingforester]

Excellent video again. I have some Delta pegs but only use them in soft ground. Otherwise mostly the 9in Easton type with some 6in cross type ones. Really glad your able to look forward positively now. Happy for you

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks Rogar 👍

[@kennybrydges9084]

That was filmed in the most walked areas I used to go, from all different angles brilliant Dave.. and good luck with the future pal.. put it all behind you and onwards and upwards.. Brekky looks awesome.. ATB Dave TC 👍🙏

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one bro. Glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻. VBW

[@michaelblack9813]

E' lad tha's a gud 'un ! I can't help thinking that if I met you on the WP moors,I'd get on with you like an house on fire. I just admire how you push yourself through thick and thin come what may, whether thats mental or physical barriers and always that infectious northern humour to cap it all off. Brilliant pal ,you're set the bar high and I'm sure an inspiration to a great many people that are suffering with illness in whatever shape or form that may take. Well done pal....and keep em coming. PS I wished I had patented the Delta peg, I'd be on a beach in Mauritius...no I don't think so,The throne of the gods takes one hell of a lot to beat that view🥾🙏👊💪

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Haha. Nice one Michael. VBW 🙏🏻

[@kimpotter3045]

Another great video with amazing drone footage. So glad things are on the up for you (I remember your little candle on some of the other camps) - onward and upward. I love watching your lakes & local walks as I walk in these areas so I can discover new routes & get inspiration - your Scotland videos were good too but I don’t tend to head that way. BTW - if you started in April then March should be your last camp - 12 camps per 👍🏻👏🏻

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Thanks Kim. Really appreciate that. Glad you enjoyed the video 🙏🏻

[@lostintransit5822]

I used to use a north face mountain 35 tent, still stayed upright in a 70mph wind with alloy pegs! Onwards and upwards Dave👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Sounds good ⛺️👍. Nice one

[@nicmarlow6388]

24:17 - BOUNTYGATE! Hubby was *not* happy with this revelation and even threatened to give the video a dislike 😂 he said it was only marginally saved by the later arrival of the Snickers but not to pull that kind of stunt again.... 🤭

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

You guys are crazy. Love it 🤣😂🤓👍

[@Peter-Lindsay]

What a camping spot. Fantastic views. The Delta pegs are designed to be forced further into the ground as the guy lines pull on the pegs. I bought 4 just to peg out the 4 corner guys on my Soulo, haven’t used them yet but I reckon they would be useless in harder or frozen ground as I don’t think u would get them in. I use the 9” Easton pegs for my guy’s if the wind is forecast to be bad. I bought my Soulo last year and yes it’s the Black Label. The advice at the time was, if u already own a red label it’s not worth upgrading to the BL as the RL is more than capable of dealing with UK weather. If you don’t own a Soulo then spend the little extra and get the BL, which is what I done. Great tent. Hope your personal problems are behind u now mate, keep doing what u do as it’s people like yourself who inspire me to do what I do. I started my own channel back in September so appreciate all the hard work that is involved in getting out, recording and editing. 👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Very much appreciated Peter. Sounds like you’re enjoying the Soulo. At the end of the day that’s all that matters. ATB 🙏🏻

[@patriciarichards87]

Really enjoyed your video. I don't know how you cope with camping up there in bad weather. We were there a fortnight ago, and it was fantastic, but we're still glad to come down. Lovely to see that big smile xx

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks guys 😊🙏🏻

[@Dibble.officer]

Balls to camp there mate. Respect and kudos to you. Love the vlogs. Be safe ok..

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Big thanks Dave 🙏🏻

[@paulnewham8067]

Great perfect viewing cheers dave🏔👍☕️

[@BTurner.]

I’m a proper fair weather camper and I’ve got a yellow label Niak which is absolutely fine for me. I was on the Langdales a couple of years ago and the winds got up to around 30mph and it never budged.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Sounds good 👍

[@dylanmatthews1484]

No more dark times bro , great video , that was a great pitch , until next time mate, cyas.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🙏🏻

[@richardmarston7854]

Another great video mate, keep them coming. I'm a delta peg user and I have to sa they are brilliant. They're designed to dig into the ground as the wind gets stronger. I've been out in some hairy weather in my Allack 2 with these and it never budged. I got the Hilleberg Anaris last year for my lighter camps and used the delta pegs again in some high winds up on Seathwaite fell and was good. Still not completely sure on the tent yet but plenty of room for me and the dog :)

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Oh, nice one Richard. I’ve done fine so far without the deltas but will keep them in mind if I have any issues with my traditional pegs. ATB

[@billmacklin4923]

Another great video Dave glad to hear you are in positive mood Got Delta pegs but not used them yet 9” Eastons are my go to Hilleberg Soulo has served me well but also agree can feel cramped after using a bigger tent

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one Bill 👍

[@MountainManJohnFilms]

Nice one Dave. Great area, so many options ( like all the areas lol ) maybe my next film I'll be in the snow too 😂. Keep it up mate, well done on near 3 years of the challenge too....one to go 👍. As for the end comment, great to see you come out the other side. . . . 💪

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers bud. Good luck with your snow trip 🤞👍

[@MountainManJohnFilms]

@@TheSoloSummiteer I can't wait, as it's looking possible the winter tops will remain a few days at least. My problem is deciding where! I've wanted to do The Nethermost or Dollywagon area for ages, but it may be busy? May Try over Whiteside area to be different......or Esk Pike. I'm just not sure. Want to max out the snow potential. Mind you. Just seen Blencathra pictures. Could do the ridge and a camp....two films 🤣 CHOICES!

[@rogermee8283]

Dave you do so many things spot on, but pork pie without mustard no no no 😂 Delta anchors ok in peat Peak District etc ATB

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🥧 😬🤣👍

[@lomino6478]

Great video, really captured what it is to camp in the mountains. Re delta pegs, if its forecast windy i use them on my guylines, they dont budge. You need the right ground to get them in though, i always take a variety of different pegs for different ground 👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers. Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@stewartmeetball3417]

Great channel this

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

🙏🏻

[@caroleheaton7369]

Just watching the video now, thanks for the advert 😊 but... you were probably cold as you didn't have a warm meal .. it really makes a big difference, I remember Doug Scott talking about this many years ago at a talk in Bolton. Take care Carole

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Carol. Makes sense that 👍

[@nickname6747]

Awesome video, Dave. Yep, as others have said, deltas are for pegging on soft, peaty, mossy ground (think areas of the Highlands) especially in windy conditions where regular pegs wouldn't give enough grip and would be pulled out. Glad to hear things are on the up and you got your window seat. All that gear seemed to be your older stuff, assume that was the idea. 🇬🇧🏔👍

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one Nick. Yeah, hadn’t planned to be summit camping so just used what I had. I was fine but would have been more comfortable if I was a bit warmer. Atb

[@Simon_Nonymous]

That looked a bit challenging! I've wildcamped up there three times, and nearly got blown off Dollywagon and into Patterdale! But you do get the best sunsets and sunrises there too. The walk up from Dunmail Raise is very pretty if you follow that steep beck with all its waterfalls. Very jealous!

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Haha. I’ve camped on those summits a few times but didn’t fancy the forecasted winds this time. Glad you enjoyed it and ATB 🙏🏻

[@pauljones5066]

keep that calendar month thing going, man! January and February must be the hardest

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

I think December and January are the hardest. Very cold, wet and, the longest night 🥶

[@missogyny4921]

I have a set of Delta pegs but have never used them. I too use a combination of 9” MSR and Hillebergs, plus assorted others. I imagine the Deltas would be good in soft ground.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Yeah, guess so but not needed them as yet.

[@slazbury15]

Great video Dave I don't use Deltas but the 9" pins had no problems I don't have a Hilli but a fjallraven Abisko 1 lite.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Nice one Slaz. Sounds good 👍

[@andym2869]

Top video again Dave,living in the Lakes i know pretty much all the area's you get to whilst camping up here 😁..as for the Delta Anchor's they truly are anchors,they are superb,i always carry some in my pack.

[@TheSoloSummiteer]

Cheers Andy 👍🙏🏻