A Night Alone in the Wild - with a Busted Ankle • Misadventure in the Mountains

This was not what I had in mind 😬
It’s 3 weeks later, I’m weightbearing fine now and I’ve tried a few short walks wearing a brace on the damaged ankle with splints in the sides. So far so good! But I won’t be walking any long distance for a bit. Physio starts soon and hopefully I’ll find out that it’ll be possible to strengthen the ankle 🤞
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EDIT/UPDATE late October.. It's now nearly 6 weeks later (injury was mid Sept) and I've only just found out that the ankle actually dislocated (as in, it snapped out of the joint and back in real fast) damaging ligaments on one side and breaking a tiny bit of bone off the other. I have to do a lot of work on strengthening the muscles in the ankle to try and compensate for the weakness caused by repeatedly injuring it. I'm starting on this now and although I will always have to be very careful with it, I'm determined that it's not gonna stop me doing what I love. But I might have to make some adjustments. We'll see how it goes -- Thanks so much for all the well wishes guys 🤗I'm starting physio next week, see if I can get some stability back in it 🤞Much Love and have a lovely weekend xx

[@NZL50505]

Sorry to see you’ve injured yourself doing something you love. I can relate having recently developed swimmers’s shoulder from too much swimming with flawed technique. I’m also taking physio to hopefully recover and get back to what I love. Best of luck and hope you can too!

[@meganomalley8574]

I hope it’s not too bad! I tore both ligaments in my ankle at the start of March, it’s still painful now

[@danielgooding5845]

Hi, Claire, hope you get better soon.

[@mattmecham]

Ouch! I've just recovered from a similar injury. The swelling took a few days to come out, the bruising too. Took me about 6 weeks to get back to running. The AirCast ankle braces are the best.

[@paulosborne4632]

Messaged you on Instagram I messaged you who hacked your account

[@bloochoob]

‘One does not simply hobble into Mordor’ 🥾 Ouch! Get well soon Claire 🐻 ⛺️

[@WildBeare]

Haha love it! Good ol' Boromir. Thank you :)

[@mattshaffer5935]

❤😂

[@JoshuaTClark81]

Comment of the day. Love it.

[@DameEdnaBrown]

Great outing, hope your foot gets better

[@mickwilkinson87]

O dear I had the same thing happen to me on bow fell , so I limped over to angle tarn and put my foot in god it was cold but it worked

[@charleswatson5313]

Claire definitely deserves her own TV slot. All her videos that I have seen remind me of how the BBC presented their programmes thirty or forty years ago. Great attention to detail, excellent GoPro editing, and wonderful patter.

[@chaswarren7239]

EDS / hypermobility is surprisingly common, but poorly diagnosed and treated by the NHS in the UK. Well done for getting yourself home. You are a star Claire. As for filming whilst doing it - hardcore. Hope it recovers fast.

[@mitchellgoldberg4002]

I admire your style and determination.

[@billykreger9765]

Hope you healed and are stronger than ever. We appreciate you Claire. Take care of you❣️

[@robertknowles2699]

My sis, Janet, stubbed and fractured her little toe in a motel shower stall. She had responded to Idalia Hurricane in Cedar Key, Flowida. Then i stubbed my toe soon after chasing Raccoon buddy out of living room after feeding him or her. While climbing down a sailboat project ladder, a loud airplane noise scared this writer, twisting ankle. Dr. said slow and rest ( Inversion Sprain below the bone exterior of foot ). I favored the injury a long time. Crutches, Walking Stick, and reading paid off. Please relax and don’t let other’s hurried lifestyle affect !

[@howardfreeland5595]

That was a beautiful camp! We are sorry that you were injured, but you showed how tough you are! You camping vids are always beautiful and relaxing (at least for us). I hope you heal quickly!

[@WildBeare]

Aw thank you, it was gorgeous wasn't it, I was so sad to leave it instead of going exploring. I will go back :)

[@Marion-gs1nq]

Love the play on words "Miss Adventure". Brilliant! Get well soon, Claire. 🙏

[@lairddougal3833]

Careful Claire. I turned my ankle hiking. I didn’t think much about it, but within 24 hours I just couldn’t walk. The damned quack dismissed it as a sprain, but it turned out to be septic - and that despite there being no wound. A year on crutches, two surgeries, a couple of months on IV antibiotics and two of the most expensive joint screws in Christendom later, I can walk again. I never risk not having ankle support now. Stay safe.

[@leejamesfrancis]

Hope you heal soon Claire, so you can get back out and make many more exciting videos for us to watch. Rest up.

[@a.ramosakadrumgrl6677]

So sorry to hear that you're injured! I hope you feel better soon, and up to explore again soon! Best wishes Claire!

[@tonyb3400]

Great comment. My sentiments exactly 👋

[@WildBeare]

Thank you 🤗 starting physio next week, hopefully get it strengthened up :)

[@agnesskibicka]

​@@tonyb3400mine too! Hello 👋 from Poland 🇵🇱 and my lifestyle and freedom channel 😊 and countryside 🏡!

[@lainiegrantman2935]

I recently found your videos while i was home from work sick. I grew up camping with my dad and my favorite sound in the world is rain on a tent. Thank you for reminding me of some wonderful childhood memories. Take care of yourself.

[@andrewrobinson2869]

I am glad this is 3 months old and present time you have made a full recovery. Bless you. Andy Perth Australia

[@bonariablackie4047]

I cannot imagine the level of pain you were in. Get well soon Claire.

[@WildBeare]

Aw thanks, I've had worse haha! It's more that it's so unstable now 🤔I'll figure it out :)

[@robertknowles2699]

‘Get well soon’ is inapplicable ; social pressure can mess it up. Don’t be altruistic and pamper yourself instead …..@@WildBeare

[@sameolsam11]

i hope your ankle gets better fast cheers young lady

[@piddy3825]

Even through the veil of pain from your injured ankle, you still manage to capture the beauty of the night sky and the majestic nature of your surroundings. Simply incredible. I wish continued success in your recovery. Having recently torn my Achilles tendon, I can only imagine how you managed to walk down the mountain back to your car. You are one tough cookie!

[@WildBeare]

Ahh thanks, it was so gorgeous up there, I was pretty gutted to have to leave. So sorry to hear that, that sounds super painful! 😮 Hope it heals up good and strong for you. I've torn things various times in my right ankle so I'm quite used to it unfortunately, it does mean I'm well prepared for it though I guess. Have a lovely weekend :) Claire

[@therock8288]

​@WildBeare I'm former Army Ranger. You should try bungee cords with pre lengthed 550 cord. Easy camp set up. Yes you will need stakes without trees

[@benbryant5816]

You absolutely rock! The way you worked through the injury and made the video fun regardless of the mishap is a credit to you. We are sending our hopes and prayers for a quick and thorough recovery.

[@WildBeare]

Aw thanks so much! Starting physio next week, hopefully I can get some stability in that floppy joint haha. Have a lovely week :)

[@akren86]

Sorry about your ankle! I actually rolled mine a month ago and it swelled up just like yours. Killed any hiking/camping plans i had for the end of summer/early fall. It's still a bit sore and stiff, so I can absolutely relate to the pain and recovery you've experienced! Glad to hear you're on the mend and hope you find ways to support your body so you can keep enjoying the wilds!

[@WildBeare]

Thanks friend! Sorry to hear you did it too, they're a right PITA aren't they! Hope yours is good and strong again soon

[@DavidLJackson]

So sorry to hear about this injury Claire, just give yourself plenty of time to heal. My wife suffers from Hypermobility/EDS and I see on a daily basis the toll it takes on her body. For me the best advice you gave there and for people to take on board is the Personal Locator Beacon. An invaluable piece of kit! Get well soon!

[@Improveng1]

Nice one Claire, lovely camping spot. The ankle looked well swollen and painful, here;s hoping you make a full recovery sweetheart. 😄😄

[@danield7300]

Get well soon! Getting back safely with an injury: respect.

[@barrieodell3143]

Aww, bless you Claire bear. Hope all is good, and you heal quickly. Love your channel, it cheers me up no end to see your smiling face, enjoying nature X

[@WildBeare]

Aw yay, thank you so much :) hope you're having a great week Barrie

[@aroundnorth]

Hope you get well soon and your ankle get stable, if your videos are short or long they are inspiring to watch. 🦶⛺😊

[@peterwinnington447]

I'm full of admiration for you, Claire. This comes with heartfelt wishes for your recovery -- give yourself the time that it takes.

[@michaelhess7414]

Wild Bears may be indestructible but they can still hurt themselves, so be careful and don't push it. Good to share even the bad experiences with us and show us how to deal with them. Fast recovery, we need your videos. For your ankle, maybe higher shafted boots (parachuter's boots?) might help to support and stabilize the weak structures. Take care, Michael

[@johngrigg8210]

That's a simply stunning campsite Claire..😢 your ankle.

[@PeakOutdoors1]

Sorry about your ankle... hope it heals up real soon! Don't over do it and try to take it easy ❤

[@drummerboy1066]

Wishing you a full and fast recovery. Your endorphins are clearly just as tough as you are. A true wild beare 🐻

[@davidwoods7720]

rest that ankle and keep it warm over the winter....I loved how you still managed to smile

[@jamieb741]

You're a brave woman Claire , with determination and confidence that shows through... hope the ankle recovers quickly 👍👍 keep smiling 😃

[@jimsarranadventures3005]

That was a beautiful pitch, sorry that you couldn’t appreciate it more. Well done in getting yourself back, hope you’re ankle is feeling better. Cheers, Jim.

[@ksgonewild]

Oh bless you, looks so painful!!! So glad you’re getting physio. Love you xxxx

[@unixpro2]

Hi Claire. What a beautiful pitch! What a devastating injury for my favorite adventurer! I’m praying for your recovery and a way to strengthen the ankle so you can continue the the hikes and explorations you love.

[@kentsoul]

I feel your pain!! Two weeks into what I thought was a sprained ankle turned out to be a broken fibular bone. Whilst I'm stuck at home, I've been working my way through your amazing adventures on here. Thank you for all the great vids. Get well soon and take care 🙂 xx

[@Theorangeman.]

Same here, what a journey

[@WildBeare]

Eeesh, that's rough! So sorry yours is broken! Aw yay thank you for sharing my lil adventures with me, I'm so glad you enjoy them, I love to make them. Get better soon! 🤗

[@kentsoul]

​@@WildBeare Thank you! 😊

[@jaseinclee]

Sorry to hear about your injury. Hope it's not too uncomfortable and heals soon. It didn't stop you doing this nice adventure though

[@tarbogas66]

You're one tuff lady ! Walking on a busted ankle, I've been there and it hurts pretty bad. Love your videos. Love wild camping, had some nice ones and keep a lot of good memories ! So THX for sharing WildBeare

[@larryreynolds8580]

And I hope you're days are bright and nights are cozy as well. Be well my dear Claire. Be well 🧸

[@RickINFJ]

😮 Major inflammation Claire. I hope the brace helps on your next adventure. The night footage was absolutely surreal. ⭐️ Rest and recover well Beare. ✌️

[@user-ne8qm9ox5u]

Hello Beare! Ankles are the worst, good luck in your recovery ❤️‍🩹

[@WildBeare]

They can be a pain can't they! Thank you :)

[@user-ne8qm9ox5u]

@@WildBeare yes I know how you feel, been there, recovery is always slow. You have a great Chanel. 😁

[@robertmclellan5382]

You always have a good show your very well spoken and you explain everthing very well in simple terms

[@tomh1349]

Don't ever walk on a sprained ankle, it'll get worse and take even longer to heal. Keep your foot raised over some pillows and apply ice to the area 20 minutes or so at a time (20 min on, 1 hour off). It helps to slow down blood circulating the area, thus a quicker healing process. If direct contact with a bag of ice or an instant cold pack to your ankle is too cold, just wrap it in a towel. Sorry you had to experience that while trying to enjoy the outdoors, get well soon.

[@SE-tc3cr]

She had to walk back to the car

[@antred11]

How does less blood equal better healing, though? It was my impression that blood flow brings valuable nutrients so injured tissue can be repaired better. 🤔

[@brianludlow9104]

Claire, I hope you continue to heal and strengthen that ankle. The "Sexy" brace is a good choice if you are wanting to go on uneven ground that might threaten a reinjury. Might be a good time to look at your med kit supplies and determine if there are things you might want to add for future adventures. Be Well and Stay safe. --- Brian

[@WildBeare]

Thanks Brian! Mmm, I'm hoping the brace will only be a temporary thing and that I'll be able to strengthen it up with physio. I'll have to see how it goes but I can't see any other option in the short term, it just won't hold itself up. Hope you're having a lovely week :) Claire

[@Memorex88]

I don't normally leave a comment, but I had to say that I love your videos and please heal well! I constantly look forward to Your adventures every week. Take care Claire! I'm a big fan in Canada.

[@WildBeare]

Heyy, thanks so much, it's a lot better now a month on, doesn't hurt to walk on it now :) Much love from UK, hope you're having a great week 👋🌿🐻

[@randybass8842]

I was coming downhill once and slipped on a rock and twisted my ankle. I could hear it cracking as I went down.Two strangers helped me to the bottom of the hill. The next problem was I had ridden my bike several miles to get there. One of the strangers rode my bike back to my car while his wife drove me in their car -- they were a godsend. I had torn 3 ligaments in my ankle and was in an orthotic boot for 6 months. It was more months after that before I could hike again. I started racewalking about a year after, which seemed to help the healing -- low impact combined with a cardiovascular workout. Your injury doesn't seem as bad as mine was, so hopefully it won't take you as long to heal. Best wishes on your recuperation.

[@Colichemarde]

As a certified "tough guy", I'm both humbled and impressed with the manner in which you coped with your injury. You were smiling the whole time, toughing it out as best you could and didn't whine one bit. Keep up the good work, ma'am. I enjoy your videos and am completely understanding if you need to back off on the adventuring a bit for reasons of health.

[@WildBeare]

Heyy, ah thanks, I injure myself in this way quite often so I'm used to it (unfortunately, haha). I can only manage short trips over winter anyway with the rucksack being so heavy, so I'm hopeful that I can get it stronger again over winter ready for the spring 🤞so glad you like my videos, thank you for sharing them with me and hope you have a lovely weekend :) Claire

[@henry9406]

We’re all with you Claire , so pleased you’re home safe 💜👍🍻

[@rachelp4511]

Hope your ankle heals well, lots of love x

[@roberthansel3459]

Your sense of humour is fantastic. I hope you’re recovering and doing better. I hope that sexy ankle brace works well and you’re able to get back out there and enjoy the great outdoors.

[@captainbeaky]

“This will be fun…” Puts on fairly heavy pack and walks considerable distance on a busted ankle. Interesting definition of fun! Love the photography and the infectious sense of joy of being out in the wild. Stay safe and do the physio.

[@MultiVogon]

That's why I always carry walking poles, though I don't use them that often. So I can hobble myself out if I do exactly what you did! Been considering an Inreach Mini 2 for a while - would be interested to hear your thoughts on yours. Also dying to know where that camp was - mainly as I want to explore the mine in the background (in Wales I usually head for hills with some kind of mine/quarry etc nearby 😀) Get well soon - the one time I did the same to my ankle I was dancing in a pub - too old for that now 😀

[@earthfodder]

This is a great film! Its great to see a realistic vid to what can happen when you get injured. I really loved how calm it still remained when faced with a problem... a good bushcraft situation. Thank you.

[@wesadie]

As someone who has done similar to their right ankle I sympathise with you and hats off for managing to walk back over that type of terrain.

[@jeffhenson183]

That was one of your most beautiful camps I thought. I’m so sorry about your ankle. It looked really painful and you’re a trooper for hobbling out by yourself. I hope you heal quickly so we can keep following along with you. You’re amazing. I loved the Mordor comment. Lol

[@WildBeare]

Thank you it was so pretty wasn't it! I really wanted to explore up those hills. Another time :) It's a lot better now a month on. Hope you're having a lovely week 🤗🌿🐻

[@BeckG24]

Hope the ankle heals up soon Claire ✌

[@doubled3983]

Hello from Oklahoma! Good Video! That hurts to look at! Ouch! Glad to hear you are doing better. Thanks for all U do! God Bless!

[@alphamikejuliet1501]

Bandaged like a trained first-aider! Take care Claire and raise and rest that ankle.

[@Bushybazoutdoors]

Great video as usual, hope your ankle gets better soon ❤

[@helenascott389]

Out dog walking on news years day I broke my ankle in 2 places on a tiny wet patch of grass. I had a mile and a half hop back to car. No one else around at 9am!! Waited 3 wks for an op, now have pins and screws in ankle. Long road to recovery, the docs said a year till more normal. 🤷‍♀️ Just finished physio last week, so don’t rush things, you need your ankle for everything. It’s still swollen and red and can’t do 3 days of dog walks on the trot. ( haha, no trotting here!!) So go carefully. Good luck. 🇬🇧🐶

[@Curlew-Corner]

So sorry about your ankle problem. It was such a lovely camp spot too.

[@richardterry9788]

I hope you get the ankle fixed, loving your adventures. xx

[@carlabryan6573]

Oh Claire, I am so sorry that you were injured on this camp. Do take care of yourself and hopefully your ankle will heal and strengthen in due time. You have many many more adventures to go on. I do so enjoy your videos. They are the highlight of my day. Can't wait to see more of your thunder storm trip!

[@johnguest7541]

Get well soon Claire, the hills are waiting for you

[@johnbutler6384]

You handled the situation with guts Claire. Professional throughout and still managing your cheeky grin……. xx

[@gberish602]

Hi Claire, Very sorry to read about your sprained ankle, I’m a past master of the torn ankle ligaments so you have my full sympathy😢. Well done for carrying on, I bet a fair percentage would have whimped out, but you kept going and once again turned the whole thing into a positive experience, good on ya. You even got your thunderstorm⛈🌩!! Get well soon Cheers Graham

[@WildBeare]

Heyy Graham! Oooh sorry to hear they get you often too, such a pain! Thank you, physio starting next week, hopefully get some stability back in it. Hope you have a lovely week Sir 🤗

[@gberish602]

@@WildBeare Hope your duff trotter is soon fixed, suggest you buy some really sturdy full hight boots 👢 and if that doesn't work then we can always enter a three legged race😃😃

[@Demun1649]

That linen bandage is doing nothing. Your med kit MUST include at least one crepe bandage, they do provide support. Just a comment from an ex-paramedic. My med kit is half of my carry equipment, and always has been. Perhaps you should buy an inflatable ankle brace, one that can be adjusted for tightness. Great to see you had the right mind to make the decision about going back. Who knows which MRT would turn out? On a lighter note:- you spoiled their fun trip out hunting for you.

[@kevinromaine]

I feel your pain. I have a tendency for my ankles to turn as well, and hobbled around for two months once after a bad twist. Hope your healing goes well, and everyone out there, watch your footing!

[@christopherforder8966]

I know how you feel with weak joints. Especially in my ankles and knees. I have twisted them, sprained them, fractured and broken them doing so many different accidents. There are so many things out there that can help you in adapting in what you want to do. I wish I could spend that time with you in the wilderness enjoying that refreshing swim, looking under the stars whilst doing a nice dinner. I’ve only recently come across your videos and I’m fascinated by them on how you make me feel like I’m in the journey with you. I hope one day after my back surgery I could do small walks and get back to camping. Xx

[@emmakay3421]

I actually cried at the end of this video 😭I've been watching your channel for several years now and I found your videos in the darkest time when I was really unwell and absolutely gutted because I felt like everything had been taken from me and I would never properly be able to enjoy the outdoors again. I related so much to your videos as another mud loving female who always did a ton of hiking and camping and swimming etc. I love watching you nerd out about gear because im exactly the same, i actually have the same floofy rab sleeping bag and yellow thermarest 🤣Seeing your adventures always gives me goosebumps because I feel like I was able to live vicariously and it made me so happy and kept me sane to see you doing all the exact kind of stuff I loved doing. I know you have mentioned hypermobility before but I didn't realise you had HSD! I have EDS! Your shout out at the end of the video as well as learning that my favourite outdoorsy person is also a wonky connective tissue person made me cry so much 😭I've always felt so alone struggling with EDS whilst still trying to be outdoorsy, and I felt like the odds were stacked against me. Funnily enough I also have chronic instability in my right ankle from injuring it too many times! I fractured it getting out of my car a couple years ago and then wild camping on dartmoor i tore a ligament doing a silly dance in front of my tent on sheepstor 🤦‍♀ And then had to walk back to the car with it the next day 😂😅 I'm so sorry you're injured, and I hope with the brace and the physio you recover well, i know what a pain in the butt hypermobility related injuries are! i can also heavily relate to injuring yourself doing silly things like getting out the car, and then walking up a mountain 😂 I've wanted to comment on your videos for ages but never had the confidence to, but seeing this today I knew i just had to. Since being really unwell (I am also lucky enough to have eds' lovely companions pots and mcas) I'm slowly able to do a little more now, I did two wild camps last year which is definitely an improvement on zero! This year I've started doing regular cold water immersion again in the sea and various quarries and lakes around cornwall (another thing I was so excited to see that you did too!). Honestly, over the years you've given me so much inspiration and hope and now to find out that you have HSD too... felt like such a crazy mad parallel and just made me feel like it IS possible and im not alone 🥲if you ever want to talk to a fellow wonky connective tissue adventure-y outdoorsy person, i have a tiny little baby instagram @adventures_of_a_zebra where i try to show my perspective of being outdoorsy with eds. ps I also enjoyed the mordor reference, huge lotr fan as you might be able to tell from my profile picture! 😂❤

[@apoc2500]

I might be strange, but I want to see the full video. The struggle to get back home after an injury, those are the things ppl only ever talk about but we rarely experience. If you filmed it, I would honestly love to see and be part of that grimacing journey back home. These literally are the things that make us stronger :)

[@BaldyFella]

Bless you Claire.Hope you make as full as a recovery as you can.

[@maskemarr2615]

I am sorry to see you are injured. You handled it well. As some one who has repeatedly injured my knees and ankles i can sympathise with you. Hope you can recover soon and return to that amazing location.

[@yetiibob8407]

Wish you speedy recovery, a good warning to others who skimp on kit. Having walking poles and painkillers and basic first aid kit is a must. Also staying calm and dealing with it. Great vid as always.

[@AT-rs1oy]

You are such an inspiration. Nothing seems to phase you and you take it all in your stride and with a smile. Take care of that ankle we need you back soon👍😉

[@Stryker176]

Get well soon Claire. Much love from Detroit, USA. I love your videos and look forward to all of them. Be well and God Bless.

[@Smokeywolf64]

What a beautiful night sky. Hope you get well soon!❤

[@shotgunwillie6252]

Wild Queen! I hope you get better soon. I did the same thing to my ankle years ago and still recall the pain. Amazing you were able to make it out like you did. Untill next video.

[@jeraf4731]

Thank you for always gave us an amazing adventures, Get well soon 🤗😇, Take care always

[@spiderthenimble]

Each step is a mile, each mile is a lifetime. thank you for sharing this.

[@chrishenshall6729]

Hi Claire hope you're on the mend and able to carry on with your adventures, you're not alone injuring your ankle I broke mine a few years ago, don't give up what you love doing

[@wc4658]

Thank you Clarie. Love your videos and your soothing voice. Hope you feel better soon.

[@markpinnington1723]

Like all subscribers have said....amazing footage considering the injury Thanks Claire, and take care

[@recoveryoutdoors3009]

cudos to you for taking it in as a learning opportunity and being prepared enough to not let the situation escalate into something worse.

[@BillSaltbush]

I may have said this previously. With all my various boots, from very early in the piece, I change the laces to something purchased from the big box hardware store; venetian blind cord or starter cord (the kind used to start lawn-mowers). It's really hardy stuff, wont fray/break and lasts forever. After being caught very early on in my outdoor career, I have been doing it for years and haven't been let down once since.

[@genuinematt8020]

Fantastic video as always. Love the shot of the gopro by the feet looking at the reflection of the mountains on the lake! Nothing worse than standing up letting the blood rush into a swollen ankle after a sleep. Hope it gets better soon! Take care.

[@ianthompson2821]

Hope you make a speedy recovery. As they say “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” some knowledge can only be gained by personal experience.

[@altonbunnjr]

So sorry to see you get hurt. Best wishes for a speedy recovery so you get back to adventuring.

[@mattshaffer5935]

What a beautiful campsite! Heal well Ma’am ❤

[@TM-fx2pi]

Wishing you a speedy recovery so you can continue what you enjoy!!!

[@raydelarge2357]

Ouch, Oh my goodness me. Your nightmare came true. So sorry you had to go through that. Could you drive ok? I did this at home recently. Both feet went purple black. Took me two to three weeks to get ambling again. Good🍀Luck with the healing, our poor precious Baby. Rest up and take your time please. We will all happily wait. 💝

[@MayorMori]

Great video. Please take it steady. Hope it heals well. Thanks for sharing

[@arthurrimbaud1835]

Magnifique nature! Et tout y est sublimé par votre simple présence. Comme un écrin divin pour le plus beau des joyaux. Mythique!

[@drewsteffen8166]

Always enjoy seeing your trek 8n the outdoors.

[@davem1564]

Claire, I feel your pain. I also experienced ankle injury when I was hiking. I didn’t have anything to wrap the ankle but I made a temporary splint and took ibuprofen for the pain. It worked until I managed to get back and got proper medical assistance. I hope you are ok and try to stay off of it until it heals. Take care of yourself

[@howardhausafus784]

I am so sorry injured your ankle and I know how determined and independent you are, but I wish I could have been there to help you out. You are my favorite adventurer, because of how your lovely personality shows through even in such the adverse situations that you experience in this video. I will be thinking of you and wishing a fast recovery. Please keep us informed about your progress. We need you.

[@WildBeare]

Aw bless you thanks, it's a lot better now a month on :D doesn't hurt to walk on it, only hurts at certain angles, usually because I forget it's injured now haha. It'll be ok. I'm hoping I can strengthen it up with physio 🤞Hope you're having a lovely week 🤗🌿🐻

[@wanjockey]

Oh Beare. I feel for you. so sorry that you hurt yourself. Luv you as always Bunny.

[@ESCAPETheGreatOutdoors]

you´re a real trooper Claire 😋keep up the fantastic work. Your Videos are always a blessing

[@paddyreck2818]

Such a strong beautiful woman I hope you heal soon so you can get back out in the mountains ❤

[@wammdriver]

Every sympathy, when working in South America driving a Overland Truck, I broke my ankle and opposite knee falling down hotel steps when carrying people's bags from the hotel. Strapped my boot on and carried on. Tried to get an x-ray in Puno with equipment from the 1940's and it wasn't clear. Could hobble with crutches but carried on driving for a month and eventually got back to the UK 3 months later. Ended up having an operation on my ankle and knee but they've never been the same. Hope you recover fully 😢

[@OSMAdventures]

Please recover well. Take your time. We are with you.

[@user-ez5zm8bb4n]

I hope you feel better soon, take care and rest that foot.😊❤ Linda

[@peterbriggs2771]

Hi I hope you are well and the ankle is gaining strength and recovering to allow you to have mobility again. Reviewing a couple of your short films has rekindled my love for being alone with natural beauty. One thing I have observed and it may ring true with you. As a child I loved making dens and feeling safe within them, camping in my dads allotment under a plastic green house. 😂. I feel that yourr moments wrapped up in a warm tent may bring to the surface similar warm loving feelings you had with your family, the do for me. See you on your next adventure.😎👍