WILD CAMP NIGHTMARE Caught in a Storm!

[@Andrew.........]

Hi Alyn. That was a tough night on the mountains. Fair play on getting the tent up, I'm sure a few choice words were used 😊. Glad everything went OK in the end, and you got down safely. All the best 👍

[@walkwatchers]

@@Andrew......... thanks pal. It was all very organised for a while and then the wind ramped up. At that point all bets were off and I wasn't sure what was happening. Lol. Good preparation and good decisions are key.

[@ExploreAboveAndBelow]

Great video Alyn and thanks for putting the effort in. The tent took what was thrown at it with no problems, pretty impressive I have to say. I much prefer winter camping to summer camping, I enjoy getting all comfy and relaxing through the long nights.

[@walkwatchers]

@@ExploreAboveAndBelow and thank you for watching. Glad you enjoyed it. The wee tent help up ok, but im not sure it would have been so successful if I had been directly in that wind. The Wall did most of the heavy lifting. I get what you mean. I love camping in the snow. I love how the sound changes and how the mountain takes on a completely different character. Thanks for your comments.

[@alanlyness8413]

Great video Alyn. Shows how the actual weather can differ so much from Barras forecast 😂 I spent an exciting night at that very pitch during the autumn. Started off sheltered from the not to bad wind but during the night, wow. Think the wind rips around and over those tors making things interesting. Anyways, ya live to tell the tail 👍

[@walkwatchers]

@@alanlyness8413 was wild, Alan but a great adventure. I think that's why I love Bearnagh, its so changeable. Glad you got off the mountain ok too pal. It can all get a bit hairy very quick!

[@robertmccrea1957]

Hi Alyn. That was brutal. It’s not often that I would watch a man in a tent chat about his experience without heading for tea but I was engrossed in everything that you said and learned a lot from you. Such an engaging manner. I do hope that your injuries have/are healing and after falling into a ditch on Divis I fully sympathise. Stay well that you for the shout out and encouragement. Robert, Daphne and not forgetting Charlie The Retriever.

[@walkwatchers]

@@robertmccrea1957 Thanks Robert. Was so good to see you on the trail. Now, stay in touch. Im glad you found the video engaging- I was worried it was too chatty and didn't have enough interest so, its good to hear that it kept you from your cuppa. Lol. Say hi to Daphnia and Charlie for me.

[@robertmccrea1957]

@@walkwatchers thank you Alyn. Not to be a sycophant but it was a perfect blend. I shall stay in touch gladly D&C send their regards.

[@patrickobrien8902]

Fair play Alyn, glad it all worked out for the night anyway.

[@walkwatchers]

@@patrickobrien8902 thanks Pat. Definitely not my favourite night on a mountain but i learned a lot for sure. Preparation is so important and good decisions from the start. It was an education for sure

[@GeoffGreenawayOutdoors]

Great honest video there Alyn with good advice all the way through it. I think you nailed the sound of the wind up there when it kicks up, the roar and power of it is unworldly. I’d be the same with the wind speeds 25/30 mph would be the limit anything above that isn’t any fun. Food looked delicious as always 👌.

[@walkwatchers]

@@GeoffGreenawayOutdoors mate! I have never been so frightened but it taught me so much. Yeah, I totally agree 25-30mph is strong enough, anything over that and you risk losing equipment and your health!!!!! I've decided im really not that kind of outdoor adventurer. Ha ha ha.

[@GeoffGreenawayOutdoors]

@ totally agree about risking the kit and your health, which by the way I hope all is ok now. Your doing a great job as an outdoor adventurer, I really enjoy settling watching the episodes. Would you have any advice for people that do get caught out when up there with the winds, would you recommend trying to bail or hunker down and get through it?

[@walkwatchers]

@GeoffGreenawayOutdoors I think, best case scenario you try to get down safely but conditions were dark, thick low cloud and crazy strong winds that had blown me over once already. Now I had an injury, I'd have to negotiate gettin over the wall again and down the mountain, I thought it was too much risk. Good decisions like, good pitch and good prep meant I was confident to stay put for the night. Plenty of water, food, dry clothes & warm sleeping bag meant i shouldve been ok. So was best to stay and weather it out til morning. I guess it needs assessed as it comes to you, Geoff.

[@GeoffGreenawayOutdoors]

@@walkwatchers I definitely think you done right and like you say, prep work is essential, good gear and some warm food. I think I’d have done the same, far too many challenges to overcome in the dark, hunker down and trust the gear.

[@tonyowens40]

Very frightening experience. Especially with the injuries on the way up

[@walkwatchers]

@@tonyowens40 Yeah, I have never been afraid on the mountains quite like that. Have decided I'm not an extreme hiker! Lol But it taught me so much. Im pleased my preparation was good and my decisions about where to pitch and staying in place when the wind got up were right. But I'll not be hurrying out in weather like that again.

[@HikingandcampingwithAdrian]

Wild night that weekend the wind was madness up hen mountain. I could just imagine how bad it was for you up on bearnagh looks like another very wet windy one this weekend. Hope you recovered from your fall fair play for sticking it out 🙌

[@walkwatchers]

@@HikingandcampingwithAdrian Adrian you shouldve been there ha ha ha. It was seriously worrying but character building. Am not out this weekend thank goodness! Am recovering well, head all fixed, wrist, arm and knee are good and my chest is aching but better than it was

[@thomasshafe]

Well done for sticking it out. Seemed…eventful.

[@walkwatchers]

@@thomasshafe Never a dull moment. It didn't let up all night. Fantastic fun.

[@Natalieoutdoorsni]

Someone sack the weather man!😂 well done sticking it out . Hope your not too sore

[@walkwatchers]

@Natalieoutdoorsni Look! It was wild. Im no conspiracy theorist but the only good weather forecast is 5mins before you experience the weather! There's something wrong there. Ha ha ha. Was a 'fun' night for sure.

[@maxinebriggs8102]

Ack Alan 🫣 that was bad, hope ur ok, that cuda went so wrong 🙈 luck was on ur side, hope ur head & ribs etc r ok again 😢 Take care

[@walkwatchers]

@@maxinebriggs8102 thanks so much. I like to think it was all down to my amazing skill as a wild camping genius and outdoor expert! Aaaaaaaaaaaaahahahahahahahaha. But I agree i was seriously lucky and thankfully I have walked away with nothing more than a sore chest for a week. Hope you enjoyed the video.

[@maxinebriggs8102]

@walkwatchers enjoyed video but was so worried for u 🙈 glad all is ok Well yes of course, u r an expert at it 👍😎😉

[@walkwatchers]

@@maxinebriggs8102 Oh Maxine I'm far from being an expert! Im just a happy amateur that loves being in the outdoors. Thanks for your concern, I'm OK and healing well thank you.

[@maxinebriggs8102]

@@walkwatchers good 😊