Great video Anthony, thanks for sharing. Pleased your wife found forgiveness for you! Something Kat and I practice is carrying enough food for the hike, eating in the wing and keeping energy levels steady. Also knowing your route inside and out, including for variables such as water levels, streams and crossing points....a recent Dartmoor hike turned from a 16 mile day hike to a 20+ because we hadn't allowed for the water levels being high and therefore making two potential river crossing points, too dangerous. Resulting in us finishing the hike in the dark....using headtorches luckily always carried. Good video, gets you thinking! Atb 😀
@AnthonyJohnson1
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys. Some excellent advice there that I can relate to and could have added to the video. I was originally going to do a top 10 tips but quickly realised the video would turn into a movie talking about all my tales of woe ha ha. Route planning, and having a plan B etc is so important, particularly this time of year. I think I’m going to do a tips video on route planning etc as it seems a common mistake beginners make and then end up in difficulty. Thanks for adding a comment as I think your advice will be of great help to any newbies who stumble on this video 👍
@TFSOutdoors
3 жыл бұрын
Like the video Anthony, I don’t think there’s a hiker out there that hasn’t learnt those lessons. When out in the mountains I always carry enough gear to spend an unexpected night out in case something goes wrong, such as Map, compass, battery power pack, emergency bivvy shelter and bivvy bag, head touch, water filter, dried backpacking meal, small gas stove, first aid kit, spare layer, gloves, hat, socks and head torch, not forgetting the all important toilet trowel!! It sounds like a lot but actually it’s not. It’s all lightweight or ultralight gear, but it could save mine or some else’s life. As You say the weather and conditions can change at any time and you never know what may go wrong. If on a big hike, I do try and look at exit points on the route just in case. ’m impressed that your wife has forgiven you, makes for a good story over a pint though! 😂
@AnthonyJohnson1
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tony. Some great advice there from yourself also. I agree that the mistakes I shared in the video are probably something we can all relate to. I look back now and still can’t believe I made them 😆. The situation with my wife is one we look back on and have a smile about now. My daughter even had a t-shirt made with a picture of the rescue on it! It was just one of those things really as she slipped on wet scree and twisted an ankle. The route was a bit too technical for her level of experience and had I done proper planning I’d have seen that and picked and alternative 🙈
@NotAnotherAdventure
3 жыл бұрын
Agree with all your points there. Hiking footwear especially, I refuse to buy hiking boots online because it's important to try them on! Recently bought some Scarpas that fit my feet perfectly! Point 3 as well, we tried our hand at the Pembrokeshire coast path, and after 10 days of trying to do 18 miles a day with constant up and downs. We couldn't go on any further. You gotta know when to quit! 😂
@AnthonyJohnson1
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tom. I agree that buying hiking footwear online is a bit pot luck. I tend to try on a pair in the shop and then see if I can buy them online cheaper once I’ve found the right pair. I’m a tight northerner though 😆. I’ve not tried Scarpa yet but I’ve heard good things about them. Thanks as always for watching 👍
@QuakerJones268
3 жыл бұрын
Very wise words. People can easy overlook the importance of something so simple as socks. I always hike in Merino wool socks. Blisters can incapacitate even the most hardy hikers. Great video containing very sensible information. Thanks for sharing.
@AnthonyJohnson1
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark. Glad you found the video interesting. I can’t believe it took me as long as it did to find merino wool socks! They certainly make a massive difference, particularly on the longer hikes and in the warmer months. Thanks for watching
@syednezab
Жыл бұрын
Just starting and I loveee your video. I am learning so much. Please keep them coming 🙏 have a nice day.
@atrampinthehills.841
3 жыл бұрын
I have been walking the hills for over 30 years and yep...guilty of all 3 in our early days...I remember walking up Scafell pike years ago with just a can of coke each [ what were we thinking]...Another tip...start early...we often see folk setting off late afternoon to climb the big hills.
@AnthonyJohnson1
3 жыл бұрын
Yep. It's certainly true that we all made the same mistakes. The big hills and mountains never look that intimidating from the road but its a different story when you climb them. Thanks for watching
@DesGreene
3 жыл бұрын
Great video Anthony. I think most of us can relate to all of these at one point or another. I once did a group sponsored hike at school on packed snow in cheap bog-standard worn flat trainers. Let's just say that uphill progress was less than perfect and that a sense of panic descended as I got left behind and exhaustion grew! My own fault of course, but not sure what the teachers supposedly leading us were thining 😁 Still, you learn by hard lesons.
@AnthonyJohnson1
3 жыл бұрын
Sure do Des. I think we all think the same when we start out that you just need to wear the same stuff you’d wander around the park in. That experience on Kinder was a rude awakening to say the least. Still amazed I lived to tell the tale 😆. Still, they make good stories to talk about at the pub. Thanks for watching and pleased you enjoyed the video 🙂
@kennethcarter5720
3 жыл бұрын
Good information. Telling it how it is. Not the usual KZitem gloss over.
@AnthonyJohnson1
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much. I like to be honest in my videos. I genuinely had no idea what I was doing when I first started and had to learn the hard way, so if this videos helps a couple of people who are starting out then i’ll be happy. Thanks for watching 🙂👍
@daleyoutdoors
3 жыл бұрын
Great vid and initiative! I’ll see if I can think of something to challenge myself - finding it hard enough to get a video out every week at the minute 😁
@AnthonyJohnson1
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much. For some reason KZitem have posted your comment under a completely different video 😂. The lockdown must be getting to them too. Getting a weekly video out could be your lockdown challenge maybe? Good luck and let me know how you get on 👍
@daleyoutdoors
3 жыл бұрын
@@AnthonyJohnson1 Very strange! Will do 👍
@_alangjones_9429
3 жыл бұрын
I've only just stumbled upon your channel. I've watched a few videos and I must say, they're really enjoyable and informative. Keep up the good work and thanks for the info in this particular video. Really good. All the best. Alan
@AnthonyJohnson1
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alan. Glad you’ve stumbled on the channel and enjoyed a few of the videos. Hopefully I will be able to get back to making a few more hill walking videos soon. I’ve got a few plans for 2021 so keeping fingers crossed that restrictions are eased as planned. Thanks for watching 🙂
@beatbasher
3 жыл бұрын
Be bold start cold. One of the most useful phrases I've ever been taught. Start off with minimal layers especially if you are heading into the mountains or hills. Getting too hot too quickly and getting wet inside out from sweat will leave you extremely cold when you stop or get onto the summits. I can second the mistake about blisters. I thought my boots were broken in. Halfway up Y Garn I find that they weren't and had blisters developing. I ignored them at my peril and had to end the walk earlier than planned because I was in agony. Take some blister plasters just in case, and any nagging signs that your boots are rubbing get those plasters on ASAP or you will regret it. If you're prone to getting blisters on your heels when ascending out plasters on before you start. Plasters don't stick well to sweaty feet and end up moving or rubbing even worse! Prevention is better than cure.
@AnthonyJohnson1
3 жыл бұрын
Great advice. I like the saying be bold start cold. Definitely another lesson I learned the hard way in the past. Thanks for sharing your advice and taking time to watch and comment. It’s much appreciated
@unowhotravelchannel
3 жыл бұрын
Footwear is something we have definitely had to adapt over the years and find the right boots for us! The last four years or so we have found Salomon are both sturdy and comfortable! Great personal tips Anthony👍
@AnthonyJohnson1
3 жыл бұрын
Salomon are certainly great boots. I know what you mean regarding finding the best kind. I’ve had a few problems over the years. My current pair of La Sportiva’s have been great, although I nearly gave up on them as they took a lot longer than most to bed in. I’m so glad I stuck with them though as they’re so comfortable now. Thanks as always for watching and your support and encouragement 😊
@middleagedmanonahike223
3 жыл бұрын
Youve nailed all 3 of those mistakes mate, I've made exactly the same mistakes as you.. As a rule of thumb now i always look at a few things when im out hiking. How far im planning to be away from my base (ie car or home) and how high or secluded my route is... the further away or the higher or more secluded my route takes me the more clothing, food and survival equipment i will take. I always have a survival blanket and survival bivvy in my pack alongside a basic 1st aid kit and a few energy bars just in case the worst case scenario happens. I made a really daft mistake going up Kinder scout, i brought the wrong map with me, luckily it was a lovely clear day and my phone got me out of trouble but i always do a pack check the night before and double check my map haha Brilliant video mate 👍 keep up the good work 😉
@AnthonyJohnson1
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much. I chose those 3 mistakes as I thought we’d all be able to relate to them and hope they help newbies. Great advice regarding bivvy bags and other survival supplies should the worse happen. We’ve all had the Kinder Scout navigational nightmare. That was part of the problem in the example I gave on the video. My friend and I were trying to plot a path across the peat bogs and I was just getting wetter and wetter and colder and colder. Made me take hiking a lot more seriously from that day onwards. I was fortunate I’d got dry clothes in the boot of the car! Thanks for watching and sharing some advice etc. I’m sure it will help others reading the comments 👍
@wendingourway
3 жыл бұрын
Oh my, mistakes it seems we all make...wandering off trail seems to be my perennial "mistake"...always figure I know where I'm going...not always the fact...remember wanding for an additional 4 hours trying to find my way back...good things I had my faithful doggo to keep me company and level headed...thanks so much for sharing your lessons...
@AnthonyJohnson1
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for watching and commenting. I know what you mean regarding wandering off trail as I was always getting lost in my early days before I started to plan my routes better etc. Apologies by the way for not responding to your comment on my previous video. It disappeared from the comments page so I couldn’t respond. I really appreciate your support and encouragement and will certainly set some time aside to watch your latest videos as I’ve added your channel to my notifications feed. 👍
@louisechappell4857
3 жыл бұрын
Great content, thank you for making this!
@AnthonyJohnson1
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Louise. Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
@tomwalker1888
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your honesty! Do you have a video explaining your MR call out incident? I am keen to learn from others.
@AnthonyJohnson1
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Tom. I don’t have a video specifically talking about the MR incident. Just to give you a bit more information though, the main mistake was I picked a route that was quite technical due to wet rocks and scree and my wife struggled, slipped and sprained an ankle! I should have done more planning and picked an easier route that took her experience level into account. I will look to do a tips video on route planning and can talk about this more on that video if it would be helpful? 👍
@funfactstvc3812
3 жыл бұрын
Nice sharing. Well done stay safe.
@AnthonyJohnson1
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment
@nickthompsonmusic3608
3 жыл бұрын
We all make mistakes Anthony , recognising them and learning from them is what counts ! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences
@AnthonyJohnson1
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nick. I had no idea what I was doing when I first started 🤣. I should have watched more KZitem videos back then. Great point about recognising and learning from them. I quite enjoyed sharing them on this one in the hope it is helpful for any newbies and inexperienced hikers who may stumble across the video. Thanks very much for watching 👍
@nickthompsonmusic3608
3 жыл бұрын
Hence , exactly what I’m doing now matey ! I did the Lyle Wake Walk a few years back after a gap of 30 years away from hiking and backpacking and being nearly 50 now and what with this pandemic , both my partner and I have decided tee would like to get into it ! Fortunately , I’m the type of guy that does masses of research before going into something , that’s why channels like yours are invaluable ! Thank you so much ! We are going to start with a slightly smaller effort ( the Yorkshire wolds way ) but the Cleveland way is high on our list , so your vlogs were a fascinating insight into possibilities and expectations. Can I ask what poles you use ? Oh , and how you’ve got on with them ? I’m over 6 foot and notice there’s a vast range both in price and certain materials - wondered if you could recommend any . Lexi seems to come up a lot ? Cheers Nick
@nickthompsonmusic3608
3 жыл бұрын
Lyke not Lyle sorry !
@AnthonyJohnson1
3 жыл бұрын
@@nickthompsonmusic3608 great to hear you are getting back into hiking. I only started about 6 years ago but I’ve been hooked ever since. I use Leki micro vario carbon poles. They were quite expensive due to the carbon shafts but they are extremely lightweight. You can get really good quality poles for a lot less money though so I’d only go for the carbon ones if weight saving is your priority. The carbon ones are easier to break as well. They all adjust to suit people of all heights so you shouldn’t have an issue with that. Good luck with the trails when you get to walk them. I’ve got my eye on the Yorkshire Wolds Way as well. Probably a really good one to start with
@nickthompsonmusic3608
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Anthony , much appreciated! We stayed at lion inn on Blakey ridge before the last lockdown tramping all round the moors , farndale Rosedale etc , we usually do 16-20 miles a day but I must admit , I really struggled with some of the ascents and descents ( I’ve got a replacement knee and our lass , a hip ) but my partner made it look easy with her poles , which are black diamond aluminium, I think . I’ve always held off , but believe , like you mentioned on the Cleveland way that really they are essential from the off ! Cheers
@wackyswanderings3627
3 жыл бұрын
Yep I'm guilty of all three category's and then some: For example; My first ever long distance hike was Hadrian's wall coast to Coast. I trained for months with the kit I was going to take. The kit was based on my military experience some thirty or so years past, with some modern adjuncts coupled with my other hobbies of bush craft, wild camping and watching walks and such on You Tube. So when I trained I simply walked around my local area (mostly pavement) with my pack on for five too ten miles each day. No hills, no rocks, no massive open spaces, no rugged ascents and descents help at every turn and a warm bed every night or cosy fire place and sofa should I decide to stop early. In essence I trained for the complete opposite of what I was about to embark on. Well, guess who had a very uncomfortable time thankyou very much? I laugh about it now but then, cor it did'n arf hurt!!😜😒🤣😂 Loved your video, big thumbs up from me, and your so right. ATB Dave. aka wackyswanderings. I'm a little better at it now days.
@AnthonyJohnson1
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave. It sounds like you almost had the right idea with your preparations.😆. It’s true though that the best training is to try and replicate the conditions you expect to encounter. I had a similar experience when I walked the Cleveland Way and had to call it a day after 5 days and 90 miles due to shin splints. I think that was due to not training hard enough with the extra weight etc. I suppose the way to look at it is lessons learned equates to experience gained. Appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment 👍🙂
@ChrisJB
3 жыл бұрын
Oh I'm familiar with those three Anthony. Perhaps one of my still recurring mistakes is being completely cavalier re' navigation and also wandering off from the family to take photos, etc. I got us into a sticky situation on Bleaklow a couple of winters back when we got separated and I couldn't find the missus and kids. I can still hear the ringing in my ears from the telling off 🙄! ATB, Chris
@AnthonyJohnson1
3 жыл бұрын
It’s amazing how such simple mistakes seem to be made by all of us. The harsh reality of what it can be like on a mountain only really hits home when you experience it! Bleaklow can be very harsh in winter can’t it. Thanks for watching and I’m glad you’re back in the good books. time is a healer as they say 😆
@craigdavies1747
3 жыл бұрын
I haven't used hiking boots as such I've got Adidas terrex eastrail goretex and Salomon xa collider goretex shoes. Found my leather quiksilver boots ok for short hikes but always expect boots to be clumpy/heavy. Any advice as I'm looking at a Berghaus pair of boots currently.
@AnthonyJohnson1
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Craig. I’ve got a pair of leather boots that I use for winter but as you say, they’re on the heavy side. My other boots are Hoka Sky Kaha. They’re a lightweight boot but are the most comfortable boots I’ve ever owned by a mile. I do prefer trail shoes for summer hiking though and am on the hunt for a new pair for this summer season
@charleswrogers3957
3 жыл бұрын
My tip to stay safe; is if you really don't feel like you can carry on, Listen to the niggling voice at the back of your mind and turn round and go back, that hike will still be there on a better day. Stay safe don't press on regardless. There is no shame in giving up.
@AnthonyJohnson1
3 жыл бұрын
Great bit of advice Charles. I’m always prepared to turn back if required. I had to do that when I walked the Cleveland Way as I developed shin splints. Thanks very much for watching 👍
@imogenthrelkeld4818
3 жыл бұрын
Nice being a hiker, im gonna tell my dad to wach so he don't make any of those mistakes 😀
@AnthonyJohnson1
3 жыл бұрын
Ha ha. Thanks Imogen. It’s a good job your dad comes out walking with me so I can look after him 😆
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