DAY 1 I arrived in Eryri prepared for interesting weather, but not knowing that the bad weather system due to come in had actually been named – Storm Bert was approaching. It was a cold and snowy November afternoon as I hauled myself with my heavy winter rucksack up to an open shelf in the mountains, up at around 400m elevation and perched above a Welsh mining town The scene was beautiful; everything sparkly white and snow-covered, the sun shining in a still, blue sky, and the Moelwyns sitting pretty in the distance on the other side of the valley. But my gut told me that this was not a place to stay. This peace and prettiness was deceptive; it was the calm before the storm. A text pinged through from Ash, letting me know that the oncoming storm had been given a name, and to be careful I pondered that when the weather came in up here, surrounded by all this snow and ice, I might find myself in blizzard conditions. The snow hid the ground below it, leaving me unable to tell what I was walking on, or what I would be pitching on. There were small, partially frozen lakes dotted around, and ruined mining buildings. I decided to head back down the mountain. Overnight, the temperature was due to rise. The snow would melt. I’d spend tonight in my car, and head out the next day I drove round to one of my favourite laybys on a quiet, single-track road, made my tea and settled down in my cosy car bed click on 'read more' below to continue the story.. Gear list
This gear list contains amazon affiliate links. This means that WildBeare makes a small commission from any sales made via these links, at no extra cost to yourself - a great way to support the channel. Thank you You can also see lots of my gear in my Amazon Gear Shop :) *I choose not to be sponsored, affiliated with any particular brands, and have not accepted any of this gear as a gift. Every piece of gear that I’m using is something that I have chosen to buy for myself – my opinions on it and experiences with it are completely impartial TENT Tent Hilleberg Soulo + Footprint (Bad Weather Test & details about this tent here: https://youtu.be/mUi1IGskBig) + extra pole set Mini Binder Clips https://amzn.to/47IJACR Delta Ground Anchors TREKKING POLE Fizan Compact https://amzn.to/3ggE1Gj SLEEP SYSTEM Sleeping Bag Rab Ascent 1100 https://amzn.to/3ATy3lM Sleep Mat Neoair Thermarest Xtherm Max https://amzn.to/3uSjiLt Trekology Aluft Delux Pillow https://amzn.to/3xwuhM1 Light AF Mat https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk Alpkit Hunka Regular Bivi Bag https://amzn.to/44LEaVf RUCKSACK & PACKING Deuter Aircontact 60+10L SL Women’s Rucksack https://amzn.to/3MqRvcW Nylofume Pack Liner - https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk WATER & HYDRATION x2 1L Bottles (Filthy & Crystal) LifeStraw 650m Filter Squeeze Bottle https://amzn.to/3TSeDVe CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR Boots Peter Storm Caldbeck https://amzn.to/3JtYPFp Sealskinz Waterproof Knee Length Winter Socks https://amzn.to/3ZCxUgU Fine Merino Socks https://amzn.to/3F66vvp Hikenture Gaiters https://amzn.to/49idbo1 Montane Levity Women’s Gortex Rain Jacket https://amzn.to/3NaZn5l High Waist Leggings Heather Grey https://amzn.to/41Rplko Gloves Sealskinsz https://amzn.to/3w75hew Down Puffy, Fleece hat, gloves & neck warmer Decathlon Grey Microfibre Towel https://amzn.to/43qSZwh SIT MAT Cheapo one https://amzn.to/3yP22u8 COOKING Stove https://amzn.to/3cM173q Jetboil Gas 230g https://amzn.to/3z5qV5L Gas Canister Stand https://amzn.to/3GLhHh4 Toaks 900ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/3j5Mwot Matches https://amzn.to/3t0eRzN Lighter XBand https://amzn.to/43SVFE8 Microfibre cloth https://amzn.to/47ltZIq Opinel Pocket Knife No.5 https://amzn.to/45P33RH Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi Bag for rubbish MED KIT Pain relief Antihistamine Plasters Torniquet (only use with knowledge of how to use safely) Wound Dressing Small Bandage https://amzn.to/401pHUI Alcohol Wipes TOILETRIES & PERSONAL CARE Tissue Baby wipes Hand sanitiser Trowel https://amzn.to/3etBVz9 Palm Hair Brush https://amzn.to/3QIUumd Hair band Lip balm Talc Toothpaste Tiny mirror Mini Tweezers Tiny Pots https://amzn.to/3aJytgC Toothbrush https://amzn.to/2LqwgxY Sleep Mask https://amzn.to/3tD2lUs Ear Plugs https://amzn.to/40swCVh TICK PREVENTION Lifesystems Ex4 (tick treatment for outer clothing coming into contact with long grass etc) https://amzn.to/38XozuB HEAT Ocoopa Electronic Hand Warmer https://amzn.to/3BDyels ELECTRONICS 20,100 mAh Anker Power Bank https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2 Headtorch Petzl Bindi (200 Lumen) https://amzn.to/3wl9DlM Light Goal Zero https://amzn.to/32RI1pR Thermometer https://amzn.to/3MFPSu5 Anemometer (wind speed meter) https://amzn.to/400wiyF Lyocel towel for drying hands & gear in wet weather https://amzn.to/45t7tO6 GPS / EMERGENCY Garmin Inreach Mini https://amzn.to/3sVBi9f Compass https://amzn.to/3Ynir6t Phone Galaxy A15 https://amzn.to/4edS34p Waterproof Phone Case for A15 https://amzn.to/3Trfizj Whistle https://amzn.to/3uRvwbM FILMED WITH.. Camera Sony ZV1 https://amzn.to/3t4VamJ Ulanzi Wide Angle & Macro Lens https://amzn.to/3CC6Jaq ZV1 Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3tYOnPA Rode Lav Mic https://amzn.to/44Qte8M Lav Mic Wind Muffs & Clips https://amzn.to/3TkNQUJ 1.8m Aux Cable https://amzn.to/3WIVsS9 128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/3tckuY8 Tripod https://amzn.to/3nxGg7p Mini Ball Head https://amzn.to/3UYGBlD Rain Cover https://amzn.to/3VctprU x2 GoPro 10’s https://amzn.to/3T9CDUB Wind Shields https://amzn.to/3TesuWA Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3ww70Lf Suction Mount https://amzn.to/4dI6EoB Selfie Stick https://amzn.to/3zRjDTh Rucksack Mount https://amzn.to/32Ojy4M 128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v Gorrillapod Tripod https://amzn.to/3u9Tb3j Suptig Sml LED Waterproof Light https://amzn.to/3GUwzLL Suptig Lge LED Waterproof Light https://amzn.to/3EPqTQC EDITED WITH.. Editing Program – Davinci Resolve Studio PC Vibox VIII https://amzn.to/3WaIUTG Monitor LG Ultrafine 32” https://amzn.to/3H6lXsg Studio Speakers https://amzn.to/4f2FOIs Seagate 12TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/42cSW7U Soundtrack
Thank you to these amazing artists for producing such beautiful music - it is such an important part of my videos and a joy to help me tell my lil adventure stories.. Velvet Sky – Ariel Shalom Balance – Bedroom Aphrodite – Jimit Space Water – Kooma I Want the Wind to Carry Me – Narrow Skies Remotely – Okaya Together with You – Salt of the Sound Lullaby before Christmas – Franz Gordon All from Artlist & Epidemic Sound with license 3 Wild Nights! This one was so gorgeous A few days of peace & freedom in the Rhinogydd, full of moonbeams, autumn colours, beautiful views, wind, rain, mud, and adventure.. Day 1 – distance walked 4.1km It was a still and pleasant Autumn afternoon as I arrived in the very south of the Rhinogydd, with 4 days of supplies on my back and only one objective; to summit the small peak of Y Garn, who currently had his head in the clouds. I trudged along muddy tracks through a woodland valley, before turning west onto open access land. The way was slow, wet and pathless through long grass, with old ruined stone huts dotted about from previous mining activity. One had a lovely tree bursting out of it, filling the space previously taken by the building, reclaiming its place in the hills Up at 300 metres, views of the valley below opened up, looking out over the wide, silty estuary of the Afon Mawddach. It was already starting to get dark, and as I pitched my tent, the air seemed tinged with hazy blues, with layers of mountains fading into the dusky evening After settling into my cosy sleeping bag and having my tea (chilli and rice with bread and butter – a camping fav of mine for the first night of a trip!) the crescent moon shone brightly, sending beams of light down between the surrounding clouds. I’d never witnessed such moonbeams before, and watched them dance along, lighting up the valley below. It was so very pretty. I had a lovely sleep this night as the temperature dropped to 3 degrees C, but I was warm in my cosy lil nook Click on 'read more' below to continue the adventure.. Gear List
This gear list contains amazon affiliate links. This means that WildBeare makes a small commission from any sales made via these links, at no extra cost to yourself - a great way to support the channel. Thank you *I choose not to be sponsored, affiliated with any particular brands, and have not accepted any of this gear as a gift. Every piece of gear that I’m using is something that I have chosen to buy for myself – my opinions on it and experiences with it are completely impartial TENT ‘The One’ – Gossamer Gear Ultra Groundsheet Medium 210x90cm – Gramcounter Gear Mini Binder Clips https://amzn.to/47IJACR TREKKING POLES Fizan Compact https://amzn.to/3ggE1Gj SLEEP SYSTEM Sleeping Bag Rab Ascent 900 https://amzn.to/3aHRKiv Sleep Mat Thermarest XLite https://amzn.to/3L8r4Ym Trekology Aluft Delux Pillow https://amzn.to/3xwuhM1 Light AF Mat https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk Mountain Equipment Ion Bivi Bag https://amzn.to/3uPjTSK RUCKSACK & PACKING Deuter Aircontact 60+10L SL Women’s Rucksack https://amzn.to/3MqRvcW Nylofume Pack Liner - https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk DCF Zip Pouches & Dry Bags https://WildSkyGear.co.uk WATER & HYDRATION x2 1L Bottles (Filthy & Crystal) LifeStraw 650m Filter Squeeze Bottle https://amzn.to/3TSeDVe Cup (10g) Decathlon CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR Boots Peter Storm Caldbeck https://amzn.to/3JtYPFp Sealskinz Waterproof Knee Length Winter Socks https://amzn.to/3ZCxUgU Fine Merino Socks https://amzn.to/3F66vvp Waterproofs: OMM Women’s Halo Pants https://amzn.to/3FBI9Ja + Jacket https://amzn.to/3MimZCc Montane Levity Women’s Gortex Rain Jacket https://amzn.to/3NaZn5l Leggings https://amzn.to/41Rplko North Ridge Convect Women’s Merino Base Layer https://amzn.to/3MPqbrw Rab Women’s Nexus Hoody https://amzn.to/3oRMTG7 Step One Lady Boxers https://amzn.to/3Zfg9Fe Waterproof Gloves Sealskinz https://amzn.to/3s48ucX Down Puffy Decathlon Fleece hat, gloves & neck warmer Decathlon SIT MAT Cheapo one https://amzn.to/3yP22u8 FIELD REPAIRS Tenacious Tape https://amzn.to/2PmjxOq COOKING Stove https://amzn.to/3cM173q Jetboil Gas 230g https://amzn.to/3z5qV5L Gas Canister Stand https://amzn.to/3GLhHh4 Toaks 900ml Titanium Pot https://amzn.to/3j5Mwot Matches https://amzn.to/3t0eRzN Mini Tin for matches / seasonings etc https://amzn.to/41RpTGY + Match Striker Sticker Paper https://amzn.to/3UblInq Light my Fire Ferro Rod https://amzn.to/3eVXUOF XBands https://amzn.to/43SVFE8 Black Microfibre cloth https://amzn.to/47ltZIq Opinel Pocket Knife No.5 https://amzn.to/45P33RH Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi Bag for rubbish MED KIT Pain relief Antihistamine Plasters Torniquet (only use with knowledge of how to use safely) Wound Dressing Small Bandage https://amzn.to/401pHUI Alcohol Wipes TOILETRIES & PERSONAL CARE Tissue Baby wipes Hand sanitiser Trowel https://amzn.to/3etBVz9 Palm Hair Brush https://amzn.to/3QIUumd Hair band Lip balm Talc Toothpaste Tiny mirror Mini Tweezers Tiny Pots https://amzn.to/3aJytgC Toothbrush https://amzn.to/2LqwgxY Sleep Mask https://amzn.to/3tD2lUs Ear Plugs https://amzn.to/40swCVh Grey Microfibre Towel https://amzn.to/43qSZwh TICK PREVENTION Lifesystems Ex4 (tick treatment for outer clothing coming into contact with long grass etc) https://amzn.to/38XozuB ELECTRONICS 20,100 mAh Anker Power Bank https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2 Headtorch Petzl Bindi (200 Lumen) https://amzn.to/3wl9DlM Light Goal Zero https://amzn.to/32RI1pR Thermometer https://amzn.to/3MFPSu5 Lyocel towel for drying hands & gear in wet weather https://amzn.to/45t7tO6 GPS / NAV EMERGENCY Garmin Inreach Mini https://amzn.to/3sVBi9f Map Compass https://amzn.to/3Ynir6t Phone Galaxy A15 https://amzn.to/4edS34p Waterproof Phone Case for A15 https://amzn.to/3Trfizj Whistle https://amzn.to/3uRvwbM FILMED WITH.. Camera Sony ZV1 https://amzn.to/3t4VamJ Ulanzi Wide Angle & Macro Lens https://amzn.to/3CC6Jaq ZV1 Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3tYOnPA Rode Lav Mic https://amzn.to/44Qte8M Lav Mic Wind Muffs & Clips https://amzn.to/3TkNQUJ 128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/3tckuY8 Tripod https://amzn.to/3nxGg7p Mini Ball Head https://amzn.to/3UYGBlD Rain Cover https://amzn.to/3VctprU x2 GoPro 10’s https://amzn.to/3T9CDUB Wind Shields https://amzn.to/3TesuWA Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3ww70Lf Suction Mount https://amzn.to/4dI6EoB Selfie Stick https://amzn.to/3zRjDTh Rucksack Mount https://amzn.to/32Ojy4M 128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v Gorrillapod Tripod https://amzn.to/3u9Tb3j SAM the drone: DJI Mavic Mini Drone https://amzn.to/3rvF0SZ + an old iphone to control it – my phone not compatible 128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v EDITED WITH.. Editing Program – Davinci Resolve Studio PC Vibox VIII https://amzn.to/3WaIUTG Monitor LG Ultrafine 32” https://amzn.to/3H6lXsg Studio Speakers https://amzn.to/4f2FOIs Seagate 12TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/42cSW7U Soundtrack
Thank you to these amazing artists for producing such beautiful music - it is such an important part of my videos and a joy to help me tell my lil adventure stories.. Ave Maria – Ada Ragimov Wolves and Owls – Alan A Craig Irish Mountains – Ben Winwood Seine River – IamDayLight Beholding – Marshall Usinger The Night – Narrow Skies Whispers – Narrow Skies Prayer – Roy Dahan Better Believe – Tiko Tiko We Dream of Eden – Outside In Hunt – Jones Meadow Speedy The Spider – Keeping My Head in the Sand Late for an Appointment – Stationary Sign October Leaf – Mar Vei All from Artlist & Epidemic Sound with license |
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