Camped Out Under Northern Lights • An Extreme & Unexpected Solar Storm

[@WildBeare]

The full video for this trip is on the editing pile, I just felt like this rare and beautiful event needed a lil video all of its own.. what an experience this was 💚💙💜 thanks for being here Wild Ones! I'm gonna get back to my usual editing now :)

[@coconutfleetsleeper5717]

Hehe, I can imagine being totally unprepared for that made it a bit of a trip in it self😂 -I got a message from a friend who's into space telling me it was going down. So I was fully geared with cameras and ready when it hit😊

[@robertdeboer815]

This the best video of the Northern Lights I’ve seen. Your filming is always great but this one is exceptional! Thanks for this video!

[@6yjjk]

I was in northern Finland, it was cloudy, and I didn't see squat. Glad you enjoyed it and shared it :)

[@elliesenko5173]

Thank you, Claire! It's beautiful 💜

[@CmdrDjBurp-dr5uy]

Wow. That's some amazing footage. 👏

[@stefanmollmann8788]

Gorgeous footage of what must have been an amazing experience! Also I was really touched by your philosophical musings at the end and I couldn't agree more on your thoughts!

[@RobisonRacing68]

Oh!!! You didn't know about the solar storm!!! I'm so happy you got to see them! It's so magical isn't it! I'm 74... I've only ever seen them once in my life. I missed this one because I had clouds but really, bloody happy that you, young one, now have a beautiful memory like I have carried.

[@DieyoungDiefast]

I missed it because I was checking my eyelids for leaks ;)

[@RobisonRacing68]

@@DieyoungDiefast LOL!!!!!

[@tomwalters2385]

Thank you for sharing that with us. We saw them here in Savannah, Georgia, much further south than you. However they were nowhere near as stunning as what you captured. Beautiful video, Claire. Thank you. ✌🏽

[@eagle8505]

Hope you get to see them one day they seem more common lately

[@davidsykes5635]

The Universe is rewarding you Claire for being a great ambassador 🌞

[@johntims2416]

Lucky girl .For what you do and put yourself through you deserved every minute of that .

[@WildBeare]

Ahh thanks, still can't believe it! 💜

[@nightwolf1592]

The human race, born of Stardust, watching in awe, multicoloured Stardust 🙏

[@bennyhill4228]

100% agree i live far south UK not a beep, Such a joy to see her experiance Mother nature in Colour

[@agnesskibicka]

​@@nightwolf1592yes... hello 🤗 from Poland 🇵🇱 and rural life - channel!!

[@pauljenkins2501]

Honestly, Claire, I can't think of a finer person to receive the " gift" of being out on that hill to see the aurora. As a nature lover and a fine cinematographer, you were able to do justice to the filming of it all. I await the full trip video with interest.

[@aam50]

Your face looked like I imagine our ancestors looked when something strange and mysterious happened in the sky. What an awesome experience to have had.

[@GpoppaJohn]

You appeared overwhelmed Claire, but rest assured you were in the best place possible to witness such a natural phenomena.

[@danshillabeer9523]

What an eloquent and poetic reflection on the event Claire! You achieved something special - you did it justice. Thank you for being there, for being the right person to be there. Wonderful footage.

[@WildBeare]

Thank you so much for sharing it with me :) 💜

[@silenced1207]

Quite simply, one of the best videos on KZbin. I can't explain why i believe that. Its just the way i feel. The innocent joy you show towards this beautiful event is a truly marvelous moment.

[@irvsstella]

OMG Claire, such a lucky lady to capture this, in all its glory, truly a lifetime experience not to be forgotten, thank you for sharing this phenomenon with us. 😊

[@jeffkeith637]

What an experience. Right time, right place, right person. We are all so fortunate through you. What a job you've carved for yourself. Thanks.

[@Rave-agent]

I am so happy (and a bit jealous) that you got to see this. You are blessed.

[@WildBeare]

So blessed! :D 💜

[@stuartc6811]

Wow wow best place to get the full impact of the lights So so jealous thanks for sharing

[@donpark759]

Here in Central Norway, the Northern Lights are not uncommon, but every now and then, we are treated to a spectacular show that just leaves you in awe! This looks like one of those, and you are blessed to have seen it. Nice video as always!

[@TomBostian8255]

In all of my 69 years, I have never seen such amazing photography work of the Northern Light! You did an amazing job of it! I'm glad you got to experience it. Thank you for sharing it with us!

[@PawPawMountain]

Just think, there's not another video on earth that captured the northern lights from your perspective that night! What a treasure for sure! Thanks for the breathtaking views! Keep up the great work!

[@ewengillies9826]

It takes a " Treasure " to find another treasure. Bushyboy Oz.

[@JohnBrough-l3w]

Thank you for sharing this with us. I'm 72 and this video with your commentary was so beautiful it made me cry tears of joy, you are a very caring person and I love all your videos.

[@ThatWenders]

‘To feel, to care, sometimes too much’ - this was the sense I got watching the lights on a beach not far from where you were. It was completely overwhelming and in a weird way seemed to amplify my feelings about some of the awful things happening in the world. It was however unbelievably beautiful and an emotional experience to see something so rare and incredible on my doorstep. I can’t imagine how intense that was for you alone and unaware of what was happening.

[@WildBeare]

It's strange isn't it, it seems to have been quite an emotional event for many people, quite overwhelming 💜 so glad you got to see it too

[@colinwilliams9290]

You were just so so lucky to be where you were that night, absolutely stunning

[@EmmaLovesBooks]

Weird thing to say, but think the fact you have such a beautiful appreciation of nature, means you were somehow meant to see this 😊

[@t.vanoosterhout233]

How very beautiful, both the northern lights and you experiencing them.

[@valorian555]

It's a privilege to see this live on a mountain top, the universe is beautiful 🌌

[@steviemac2681]

Sometimes I think if you were trying to make a magical world, you couldn't do much better than snow and cherry blossoms and rainbows and the northern lights.

[@agnesskibicka]

​@@steviemac2681agreed 💯. Hello from Poland 🇵🇱 and rural living channel 😊 You might enjoy it!

[@agnesskibicka]

​@@steviemac2681greetings from Poland 🇵🇱 and rural life - channel 😊

[@davidberesford7009]

WOW! Fortune smiled on you. Right Place, Right Time. A dark sky and a superb light show. And you got in on video! so we could see it too. I think you were treated to the best one. I have looked at some of the news coverage none of it looked as good.

[@ched999uk]

Thanks so much for posting such beautiful images, truly stunning. Thanks.

[@The_BenboBaggins]

Love the music you chose for your time lapse!

[@EricEsquivel_Brazil]

Clair, it was the universe that was in perfect sync, because your trip took place during the exact period of one of the strongest solar eruptions ever recorded. A record amount of solar mass was expelled and was directed exactly toward our planet Earth. Our planet resisted and you witnessed a so unique event in the history of Earth. I thank you immensely and my eyes filled with water looking at your photos and video. I live in a city located on the Tropic of Capricorn and we were not lucky enough to witness this event. From this Brazilian follower, I wish that God continues to bless you and take care that you always return safely to your family. Stay safe, happy, and enlightened with the blessings of the universe and God. Thank you very, very much for sharing this special moment.

[@joline2730]

You were simply blessed to see such a show for free, in such a perfect location. Thanks for the lovely pics - simply gorgeous 👍💯💖

[@garyholman2947]

Your closing touched me deeply including spine tingling... Thank You

[@Ant-66]

So glad WildBeare was on a hill when this happened, even better that it was not planned. Cant wait for the full version. Absolute joy.

[@reliikki]

An amazing experience, thanks for sharing! ✨

[@larryscott3982]

Of the hundreds of vids of the auroras, this vid gave me goose bumps. What a lucky coincidence that you were out on that night and had spectacularly clear skies and your high quality recording.

[@WildBeare]

Thank you, still can't believe my luck :) 💜

[@robertmccornet]

You're so lucky, I missed them. Right time and a perfect place to see them, also some of the best video I've seen. Thank you for sharing your video 🙂

[@IntenseAngler]

Wow, that was utterly breathtaking Claire! 😍 Fate certainly did conspire to put you in the perfect place at the perfect time to witness such a magical act of nature! And of course you did absolutely amazing at capturing it! Thank you for sharing this awe-inspiring experience with us all! May you have a wonderful week my dear friend! 😊 Stay wild.... 🐻 -John

[@gary-xj4yc]

So intense 😮 beautiful, wonderful to share this with you 🙂 not sure how I would have felt witnessing this as you did. 🙌

[@westsussexbushcraft812]

Hi beare ,bloody lush camp .and an amazing light show .

[@sedgwick1967]

It was so lovely to see your awe & wonder as you watched this, it made think about what our ancient ancestors must have felt...! Watching this has made me feel better about snoring my way through the whole event, no one thought to mention it..! It was just beautiful, thank you... X

[@chrishorton1631]

makes us feel so small, doesn't it. so glad you experienced that.

[@lalasgardenfriends8558]

You were so blessed to see this and then be able to share with us 🙏 ✨️ 💕 i totally get how you may have felt on your own, with no one to talk to about it. Thanks Claire Bear 🐻 xx

[@Curlew-Corner]

Amazing photography, Claire. Thanks for sharing. Beautiful scenery too.

[@timcaines1725]

I am also touched by all your thoughts and musings at the end of most videos, this one for sure. It was a beautiful night.

[@easternmenace]

Just my luck. I was in Scotland, camping, knew about these but... I was knackered from going up a mountain so fell asleep while waiting in my tent. Also it was cloudy so not sure how well they would have been visible anyway. Ah well maybe next time. Great video as always.

[@JamieHarding5]

Beautiful to watch that. You could see you were shocked, stunned by it, the brain trying to process something that doesn't seem normal or possible. No wonder you stayed up until 3am watching it. That's one memory you'll never forget, thank you for sharing it. Beautiful footage ❤

[@WildBeare]

I really didn't know what to make of it all 😄 so special. Thanks for sharing it with me :)

[@JamieHarding5]

@WildBeare Something great about you is you reply to people and you reply pretty quickly. That must be difficult because you have many and it must be crazy, you reach a point Shut up now, I need my wine. Other big channels all seem to wait for about 2 days before replying 🤦🏻😁 You have way more messages. I've seen it with smaller channels like mine, the ones smaller think that's how I need to do it. No you don't you 5 comments to say thank you to😁 I need no reply, honestly, you already have and than you. I would just watch before and not comment. You are a good un. Never change😉👋💛

[@IMDARKFIRE007]

To be camping under that incredible display....I am GREEN with envy.

[@svenmichelsde]

Two wonderful things met. A WildBeare and Northern Lights. So glad you saw them :) Much love for you!

[@WildBeare]

Hehe thanks! :) 💜

[@mvsports23]

This is lovely Claire. So glad you got to see it...

[@nam_hn]

Those are breathtaking shots of the northern lights. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@tonyhallam8544]

Solar storm u right place right time god bless u I missed it its an experience

[@patprop74]

The solar eclipse, extreme solar flair aurora borealis, are somethings that feels like it wakes up the inner connection within us that we have with mother Earth, and just makes us wanna live in that moment for as long as possible, I understand how you felt, when you said just watching the footage and it made you cry, being blessed by nature is very moving.

[@delaray7]

"Let me get dressed".......then appears in even less clothing than she had on! Excellent stuff from our best and favourite camping Beare. Never change, Clare, you are so entertaining. Good🍀Luck and keep safe. 💝

[@stuartmacintosh7708]

Experienced the Northern Lights in the Scottish highlands Friday night also. I’d never seen anything like it before either, the whole sky was illuminated with blends of reds, purples, greens and moved so quickly like a cosmic waterfall. Just stood for ages staring up at the night sky, and watching the changing shapes. It was so bright, even the ground was reflecting all the colours. Your video really does do it justice, and i’m glad you posted it for a permanent memory of nature’s beauty. Thank you for sharing.

[@otherworldly1034]

I was on Isle of Skye Friday night and it felt like I was standing right below the Aurora "dome"(?) that is visible in the video. Breathtaking. Was my first time in Scotland too

[@WildBeare]

So glad you got to see it too! Ahh man, it was something else wasn't it.. those big beams coming down were insane! Thanks for watching :)

[@mikeoglen6848]

Aye, the lassie did weel, didn't she?

[@jaysimoes3705]

@@otherworldly1034 it is called the corona. It means you are precisely under it. At some point here in The Netherlands you had to look to the south to see them! ANd that was surely also the case in Scotland and Wales.

[@m-bronte]

So cool that you captured it! It's always a gift when the Aurora Borealis appear, I also captured this event where I live but it always appears to be the green hue, I guess it's geological location. I have never seen pink and purple WOW! beautiful!

[@lifesabuzzwhoopwhoop]

I've said before your videos have a feel good factor, but I couldn't put my finger on it. Your closing statement in the video though... that said everything. Thank you for sharing this 🙂

[@WildBeare]

Thanks for sharing it with me 🤗💜

[@kirstie7187]

Perfect timing well done so stunning 😍

[@imjustabee]

I just moved from Wales to the US a few weeks ago, seeing the northern lights are top of my bucket list, I'm so so sad I moved right before we got them in the UK. Thanks for sharing the beautiful footage of them!

[@WildBeare]

Ahh what a shame, crazy to have them down here, and so intense 😮 hope you're settling nice over the pond :) 💜

[@mindychulka314]

We saw the northern lights in the Midwest! 😊

[@BillSaltbush]

The recent (and significant) solar storm made the northern lights and the southern hemisphere equivalents something extraordinary this time round. They were visible from most parts of the world. Many of us might not see the likes of these again. May I come and sit with you, on your hill, next time round? 😇 😃 Here in the southern hemisphere (Australia) we had our own version - they call it Aurora Australis - it was equally magnificent and I had the pleasure of observing from a remote and isolated place on top of a hill too. Just magnificent.

[@agnesskibicka]

​@@BillSaltbushsounds amazing 🤩 Hello 👋 from Poland 🇵🇱 and rural life ( channel)

[@jaysimoes3705]

The USA is in general much better to watch them then Europe. The geomagentical pole is not situated at the north pole. If you live north of 40 degrees in the USA you are in a better position than we in Europe at 50 degrees. People in states like Minnesota, Montana and North Dakota see these displays I think at least once or twice per year.

[@WildPawOut]

great video, you were lucky to be at the campsite that day, an amazing experience Take care

[@cornwallkev201]

Three amazing, beautiful things in one video. The northern lights, the views, and......yourself. ❤

[@WildBeare]

Ahh thanks 💜

[@jamesmatthews291]

I liked this video before watching it - after your terrible winter, you deserve this amazing late Spring and hopefully into Summer.

[@moose99moose]

I wasn’t expecting it - I just went out to lock the garage before going to bed, saw an unusual whitish glow so got my phone to take a picture, and wow! I saw what you saw. So beautiful. I thought of Psalm 19 "The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork." 😊

[@ewengillies9826]

Amen to that. Bushyboy Oz

[@davidmartin1093]

That was my experience of seeing the northern lights here in the Scottish Borders last year too. I'd heard and seen footage that the sky turns green and purple etc but all we saw with the naked eye was gradually moving vertical curtains of what looked like misty cloud. People put wonderful colourful pictures on the local facebook page of that night and I read that not everyone sees the colours without looking through a much more sensitive camera lens that brings out the colours. I didn't bother looking out on Saturday night but a lad told us on Sunday morning that he saw faint colours in the sky from his remote hillside home.

[@agnesskibicka]

​@@davidmartin1093interesting! Greetings from Poland 🇵🇱 and rural life ( channel 😊)

[@moose99moose]

@@agnesskibicka dobry dzień 😊

[@agnesskibicka]

@@moose99moose dzień dobry!! :0

[@tintifax3185]

OMG soooooo beautiful ❤

[@snowhyt77]

Glad I could watch them with you from the other side of the globe.

[@WildBeare]

💚💙💜

[@natalieminnis]

Magical. Loved the music too and found the whole thing quite emotional. I also loved the as-it-happened commentary - if I'd seen this display I would have been quite spooked as well as entranced so I could imagine what you were going through! Beautiful.

[@stormtrooper2170]

Claire. Thanks for this amazing beautiful video.👈👍👍

[@Infinitesimal-ho7it]

You seemed unsure of what you found. Of what might happen. Thanks for sharing what you found.

[@loveexploringscotland]

What a beautiful and magical experience, even though it was a little scary too. Lots of emotions but worth every moment in time 🌌 💜

[@ikkehierrro]

TY, great to see you see this. Wonderfull experience you had there.

[@1988dgs]

That was the biggest show since 1934, I saw the 1989 event and I think that was more defined, I saw green ribbons horizon to horizon that time, this time the colour was more washed out but a full spectrum, I only stayed out till midnight tho. Looks fantastic where you were. I can imagine your awe and disbelief if you hadn’t known it was going to happen

[@sandgrounder1960]

wow the best footage i have seen of the event , i have wanted to see them all my life and still missed this due to cloud , so thank you Claire you deserve the privilege of such a viewpoint

[@GroupCaptain-LionelMandrake]

That was fantastic video. Well done, your camera and editing skills are brilliant.

[@professorclever6487]

Of the people I can think of, I think you really deserve to have been able to witness this event. You have inspired me so much by being outdoor in even the wildest conditions and still coming over so positiv. Thank you for this and all your other outdoor videos, allowing us to take part in all this, even if we might never be able to experience some of this ourselves in real life. Thank you!

[@davidtrepanier4211]

Wish you could have just enjoyed it without all the worry. Northern lights are beautiful. They don't always look like that, but they are always just as beautiful!

[@zicoxp]

Great shots of the northern lights !!

[@ksgonewild]

Hey my lovely wild friend! I’m so glad you got to see this, how beautiful was it?! Just magical!! Your footage is absolutely gorgeous! I wish I’d known how to use my action camera but between all of us girls we got some beautiful photos and vids 🥰

[@kevinrangel6556]

This same event happened to me in 2013 while I was solo camping in South Central Utah. I crawled into my little tent about 10pm, opened my eyes a few moments later and the sky exploded with color that lasted 3 hours. I sat there awestruck and also wanted someone to share it with, but i too was out of cellphone range. Most incredible experience of my night as well.

[@venetiads4001]

Ita kinda amazing that you experienced this in the way humans would have for generations before technology... Unknowingly, ignorantly blissful to a real wonder of the universe. Theres magic in that ♥️

[@Vodniken]

Northern lights are amazing, I'm happy you got to experience it!

[@markt1758]

I love watching your adventures long time quiet follower…. Your words in this video are some of the most profound I have heard in a long time u are a cherished soul never change!

[@tomfenn7149]

NOT a once in a lifetime event!! I saw a similarly amazing show over my old home town of Lewes, Sussex back in 1992. But so pleased you witnessed this one (I missed it because I went to bed too early that night!), and thanks for making this wonderful video!

[@DUCato-ed3fw]

Similar to you, we’d been to Iceland, twice in 2013 chasing the aurora, saw nothing first time, saw them the second time round but only faint. We’ve even just had 2 weeks touring the Outer Hebrides in our campervan, whenever the odds were good it was either daytime or overcast. Then after a tip off on Friday I drove into out the village at 11:15pm & witnessed the most amazing display of reds & greens, all the way down here in Suffolk, crazy 😄

[@steviemac2681]

What a magical, unexpected moment. It's like beautiful colours painted on the sky, an art display. Pity you were half thinking it might be the apocalypse. I can totally see how it might have been a bit unsettling in the absence of information or communications.

[@wandahellman8955]

Wow, I love this video. The solar flares & Aurora was so amazing!! I live in FL, USA and we didn't get to see any of it, although not knowing it was going to happen would be a little unnerving. And, all the blue bells on your hike were lovely. I think this is best video you made , that I've seen. Have a great day!

[@throeling]

So, that was your reward for all the walks and effort you made, with ups and downs, endless rains, storms, cold and challenges you survived. Then, suddenly, after a long day, the sky is presenting you the most wonderful show you can imagine. How many people will be jealous seeeing this? Well, who cares, you were there, and luckily we enjoy it al bit later as well! Good for you! Keep the memory very close near you, as the whitness of a miracle.

[@byronnicholson8335]

WOW...!! Thank you. Nothing else, Just Wow, and Thank you. 🙂

[@jeanettemartinez5274]

I believe it met for you a give from the universe 🌌 😢❤I got emotional when I saw it in this video

[@liesbeth9810]

I’m so sad there’s so much light pollution here, but still glad I got to experience it a little near my home and the rest through this little video. Still gives me goosebumps watching it

[@kellygarland63]

Wow!! How lucky for you ! Your own private show. Amazing experience. Thanks for sharing.

[@Stawny]

Hi Claire, I just wanted to say thank you for your fantastic videos, you do not know me but I am ex-army and did a lot of things in my time in the forces especially along the lines of outdoor pursuits and so on. I love nature and being out in extremes and had the fortunate opportunity to travel the world putting skills into practice in different environments. But shortly after leaving the forces I became unwell both physically and mentally. I also suffered a stroke around 4 years ago which has left me damaged and with limited capabilities which include walking. I am now classed as disabled and for a long time I beat myself up as when I attempted to do things, I compared myself how I used to be and gave up doing stuff. Leading to more depression and low self-esteem. However, things have now changed now for me and I see the positive in things (as you say it’s only a plan that changes and that isn’t a fail and positivity can be found by just being out there) I am now reliving my passion by adapting, and that is with thanks to yourself and others. I hope you do not mind but I created my own channel and did a video of which I have used a few clips of you from your videos to promote you and for others to see where I got my inspiration from and my channel is based on being outdoors, camping and so on while living with limitations, so I hope you do not mind me doing this and should it be a problem please let me know and of course I will respect your wishes. My channel if you wish to watch the video is at kzbin.info/door/nvGYskLr2oOWBA06ggbKlQ and so far, the only video on my channel but I have plans to make a lot more. As you see I am an amateur when it comes to producing videos LOL but I will learn over time. Thank you for inspiring me through your channel and please keep up the fantastic work.

[@bobgeddes368]

Many of us were forewarned and prepared, but still amazed and mesmerized. We had stupendous views in mid Ontario. That this was a surprise for you adds a whole new element. Thanks for sharing!

[@delaray7]

A great treat for you, or was it just for you? I slept through it all here on the South Coast of England but the photos are amazing. Nice one.

[@Blue-qr7qe]

Something i have wanted this lifetime so far to see - i am thankful someone so unique as yourself was gifted with this sight. All the more magical in that you had not sought or expected it. Thank you for sharing it with us -

[@skyblue2636]

Wow, as a kid in Edmonton we would lay out on the lawn and watch the lights. Some spectacular shows, but I think that topped them all. Something so beautiful, and a little bit scary at the same time, it really puts things in perspective. We're at the mercy of this universe. The more we learn about it, the more there is to learn. It provides for us and even entertains us. Thanks for this. We're lucky.

[@nickwinter991]

Brilliant video, in every sense, Claire! This must be an all-time classic recording of an aurora, I've never seen a better video. And from fairly far south, too. My app alerted me last weekend that aurora were likely and I went outside to look many times but saw nothing. Now your video has more than made up for my missing it. Thank you!

[@BOOR2DA]

You are a true Sprite! It is rare for others like myself to be able to experience the Nature of Those like Your Self being as You are. I am grateful!

[@normanc.2021]

We had that here in Maine it was beautiful very cool

[@ColinSlocombe]

Your tent position blends in well with the northern lights

[@N430-b9m]

Wow you captured that sky on film perfectly, best footage of the aurora I have seen.

[@peterjones4732]

Thanks for sharing this and your comments. It was visible here in Australia for some but in Sydney we had overcast skies and rain during the event so have relied on the wonderful images provided and shared by others. Thanks again for all your work and how you share the simplicity and awe of the outdoors to keep us connected with our shared experience and reminder that we need to care for this delicate existence.

[@londonviking3801]

Beautifully captured!! 🙌🌈

[@JCMM52]

Best coverage of an aurora event ever! Commentary and images gel into an amazing video that is a privilege to watch! Thank you for sharing Claire! Brilliant work!

[@Danny-ge2my]

Well whatever it is, you got to experience it firsthand!!! And thanks to your video I also get to experience it!!!!