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**vypusknye** · 03-07-2012, 04:59 AM

Whilst camping half way up a mountain called Canisp, to get a sunset shot of Suilven (the mountain I'm making a film about), we got battered by a freak storm. The tent, despite it's evident manufacturing quality did not survive the gusts of up to 100mph. The poles snapped and the entire thing took off over the hill. I got blown off my feet (literally) and thrown down an embankment causing me to sprain my ankle badly.

Long story short - had to hike 4 miles back down the mountain in the dark in a storm with a f**ked foot and a 30kg pack on my back. Scariest night of my life. Made it to tell the tale though, thought you might all enjoy the update. On a plus note we got some absolutely outstanding footage and the insurance company that takes care of my business is replacing the tent next week.

You can't say I don't suffer for my art.

03-07-2012, 04:59 AM	#1
vypusknye Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 395 Senior Member	The £650 tent is no more. Whilst camping half way up a mountain called Canisp, to get a sunset shot of Suilven (the mountain I'm making a film about), we got battered by a freak storm. The tent, despite it's evident manufacturing quality did not survive the gusts of up to 100mph. The poles snapped and the entire thing took off over the hill. I got blown off my feet (literally) and thrown down an embankment causing me to sprain my ankle badly. Long story short - had to hike 4 miles back down the mountain in the dark in a storm with a f**ked foot and a 30kg pack on my back. Scariest night of my life. Made it to tell the tale though, thought you might all enjoy the update. On a plus note we got some absolutely outstanding footage and the insurance company that takes care of my business is replacing the tent next week. You can't say I don't suffer for my art.
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