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Still tired from yesterday but also pretty content we took a chance + found this moment high up in The Lakes. Nobody else was there. Just the wind, the few minutes of the colourful sky, and too much camera gear. #TheLakeDistrict #TheLakes #Photography pic.twitter.com/0A7H0yocZ3

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Why the hell would they expand a plant-based range when they can't even make one burger vegan-friendly? twitter.com/herbivore_club…

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Blencathra, 19/2/20 Current mood: happy that a photography adventure was attempted this morning, even if it was cloudier + windier than expected. Also happy that the wind died down for 5 minutes so this photo could grace my day. @LakesWeather #LakeDistrict @lakedistrictnpa pic.twitter.com/Ukp3ey8ZKz

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You know when somebody says “oh don’t get me anything” or “let’s not celebrate Valentine’s Day” but they don’t actually mean it and want to celebrate, can you please stop doing that? Because this culture has lead to a very awkward Valentine’s Day for me 😂

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I am looking for a creative #videography + #photography partner to work on passion projects with in a serious, long-term capacity. I’ll be putting my thoughts as to why I’ve come to this decision in my instagram stories today (instagram.com/rachelsarahm) #videographer pic.twitter.com/drFoylgcin

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Found around cameras, mountains, and vegan food 🌷🏔
Latest video below🌞 ⤵️

Last week we spotted a little weather window among

Last week we spotted a little weather window amongst this rain and wind and flooding stress. A window that ended up disappearing for Plan A: Wales.
Plan B: The Lake District was decided upon last night and I set my alarm for 2am, hoping for a break in the clouds and a glimpse of a mountain sunrise.

I’ve never been out in the mountains in the snow with visibility. Not once. It’s always been white-out. Misty. Bad weather. So to find some snow this morning, and be able to see into the distance was a privilege in itself.
Despite there being several softly golden sunrise shots amongst this morning’s photos, this scene, unlike quite a lot of my other photography, stood out to me. Maybe it was because the wind died down just for 5 minutes, coming back howling just as I began to land, maybe it was the ability to see the journey we took to get there, the whole picture. I don’t know. The photo and video just draw me in.

Thank you past self for being so weather vigilant and thank you @gigieloise and @katyrharris for being there to experience the snow and the dark and the views with me 💓

I am looking for a creative videography and photog

I am looking for a creative videography and photography partner to work on passion projects with in a serious, long-term capacity.
This person will preferably be somebody: - with freedom on weekdays and ability to take days at a time to go away and shoot - located in the North of England (but UK works, too!) - who can drive and get themselves to remote locations - with values aligned with my own - ethical living, the outdoors (obviously!) and a love for storytelling

My own main aim of this is to be creating short outdoor films and mini documentaries focusing on the human experience, the environment, and wildlife.
It would be cool (and ideal!) if we made money together in the long-term, but that’s not what this about right now. It’s more about working as a team to create some beautiful films, craft our storytelling skills, and basically go out and have video and photography adventures around the UK (and further afield!) together.
I’ve been thinking about this for a very long time now. As much as I love being solo I feel quite strongly that I would like to come together and work alongside a person (or persons). It’s all too easy to sit in our own ideas and I’ve done that a lot this past year. I am hoping to find somebody to spur creativity, get different insights and opinions, and get a broader perspective when it comes to filmmaking. To grow together as a team.
I’ll be putting some more of my thoughts as to why I’ve come to this decision in my stories today.
Send me a DM here on Instagram or email me at rachel@rachelsarahmedia.com

Will we heading into the mountains this weekend? M

Will we heading into the mountains this weekend? Maybe, buuuut probably not. With all this new snow falling I’m getting more and more excited, until I take a look at the wind and realise you won’t be catching me on any ridge in 130kph winds 🌬
I’ve been seeing some interesting conversations around extreme sports in this kinda weather. People on all sides of the fence - talking about irresponsible behaviour, but also some voices talking about those who know what they’re doing. I think I personally lean toward the former, but at the same time I don’t know enough to comment too strongly. If somebody extremely experienced chooses to be out in all this then...? Do they know better then all of us? I’m quite interested to see if my view changes over the next few years the more skills I gain.

What are all of your thoughts about surfing in stormy seas, kayaking in swollen debris-filled rivers, and climbing 130kph+ windy mountains?

I posted some stories last night about my anxiety

Tonight I'm heading to the @ukbanfffilmfest, excit

Tonight I'm heading to the @ukbanfffilmfest, excited for some inspiration - I'm already anticipating that I'll be sitting there with my jaw open, in absolute awe of the brilliance of both athletes and filmmakers.
Film is such a beautiful way to capture accomplishments, to tell stories - the big and the small - and I've spent today reflecting on how I'd like to change my own perceptions on what I should create and share. I'm excited to start sharing a little differently, a little less focused on the polished (and on the 'me') and a little bit more on others, and with camera shake, out of focus shots, and all those mistakes that stop me from creating and sharing.
Last two photos are of @abuzle coming up the arête on Dorsal Arête on Sunday.

When Michael first told me he wanted to get into w

When Michael first told me he wanted to get into winter climbing a year and a bit ago, I told him to have fun without me because there would be absolutely no way I would ever have fun in the cold winter. I was firmly a summer person. The idea of climbing in the snow had absolutely zero appeal. Snow? Cold? Long hikes? Sounds awful to be honest.
So imagine my surprise when I've recently found myself wishing for snow, and revelling in a white-out day like yesterday - shivering at belays and taking it in turns to lead winter climbs. Me?! I'm still getting to grips with this ice axe and crampon business, but I think it's safe to say I'm a little hooked on big mountain days. Especially when there's some snow and ice involved. Maybe when we say we hate something, we just haven't tried it properly yet? 📸 2/2/20

#winterscrambling @mountainequipment #womenwhoclimb #glencoe #winterclimbing #scotlandhighlands #scotlandtravel #sheexplores #choosemountains #liveclimbrepeat #dorsalarete #climbing #scotlandclimbing #ukhikers #exploremoreoutdoors #staywild #mountaintherapy #scotland @scotlandisnow #scotlandisnow @scotland_greatshots @scotland.shots #thisismyadventure #winterscrambling #scotlandmagazine #capturingbritain #modernoutdoors #mountainlandscapes #snowyscotland #unlimitedscotland

We are heading up to Scotland today, in the hope t

We are heading up to Scotland today, in the hope that the forecast holds up and tomorrow is a little less windy than it was on this day (check @michael.fleming fighting against the winds in this shot) and wondering what the future of the UK will be like from today - as we leave the EU, all it’s funding, protections, and community. Maybe if Scotland gets its independence I’ll just stay up there. .
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#winterscrambling #womenwhoclimb #cairngorm #thecairngorms #winterclimbing #scotlandhighlands #scotlandtravel #shehikes #sheexplores #choosemountains #liveclimbrepeat #scrambling #climbing #mountainsafety #summitsafety #ukhikers #exploremoreoutdoors #staywild #mountaintherapy #scotland @scotlandisnow #scotlandisnow @scotland_greatshots @scotland.shots #thisismyadventure #winterscrambling #scotlandmagazine #capturingbritain #modernoutdoors #mountainlandscapes #snowyscotland #unlimitedscotland

Still in love with this magnificent sunrise, witne

Still in love with this magnificent sunrise, witnessed just before heading into 2020, on New Year's Eve.

Despite checking in on the weather - we were promised blue skies - we spent the whole day on the ridge in the mist. Michael: grumpy because he wanted to go down. Me: grumpy because I wanted to go climb the Inaccessible Pinnacle but we brought photography gear instead of climbing gear. I make a point of never forgetting the less than perfect parts of a trip. They make: the grumblings of clashing wants, and the uncertainty of the weather.

Since my last post on here, on Sunday, I wrote a blog post about mountain weather resources for beginners (like myself!) - it includes a lot of the resources I use on a weekly basis to make sure I am as clued up as I can be about the conditions of a mountain range, a ridge, a climbing route - before I go there. The longer I spend my time living this way, the more concerned I am with doing it safely and well. If you'd like to read it, it's over on my website rachelsarahmedia.com/blog ❄ 📸 @michael.fleming | #winterscrambling #womenwhoclimb #scotlandhighlands #scotlandtravel #cuillinmountains #shehikes #sheexplores #choosemountains #liveclimbrepeat #scrambling #ukscrambles #ukhikers #properadventure #exploremoreoutdoors #staywild #mountaintherapy #cuillin #cullinridge #scotland @hiddenscotland @scotland_greatshots @scotland.shots #thisismyadventure #winterscrambling #capturingbritain #modernoutdoors #mountainlandscapes #skye #islandofskye @isle.of.skye.scotland #unlimitedscotland

We bailed on the mountains this weekend - we saw t

We bailed on the mountains this weekend - we saw the less than ideal conditions, and decided that maybe it wasn’t the best time to take a couple of friends up two parallel, (really fun-looking) multi-pitch climbs on Dow Crag. As much as I like to suffer (sometimes), I understand it’s not always the best (or safest) course of action to just head out into the bad weather. Especially when climbing or scrambling.

Instead, I’m intently watching the amount of snow falling, the freeze-thawing, cloud cover, and wind speeds. This kind of intensity in watching the weather is altogether new to me, and actually extremely exciting! Is that strange? Does anybody else log into mountain-forecast.com every few hours to see what’s changed? Where’s best to go? If you’ve never used the site before, I would so, so recommend checking it out ❄️ #wintersafety #winterscrambling #womenwhoclimb #cairngorm #thecairngorms #winterclimbing #scotlandhighlands #scotlandtravel #shehikes #sheexplores #choosemountains #liveclimbrepeat #scrambling #climbing #mountainsafety #summitsafety #ukhikers #properadventure #exploremoreoutdoors #staywild #mountaintherapy #scotland @hiddenscotland @scotland_greatshots @scotland.shots #thisismyadventure #winterscrambling #capturingbritain #modernoutdoors #mountainlandscapes #snowyscotland #unlimitedscotland

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