Look after yourself Erik. We're all pulling for you and wishing you the best.

I am an interventinal cardiologist but know well-reputed electrophsiologists. Please do not hesitate to ask any question you wonder about your heart disorder. I hope you come back soon to let us watch your great videos and help us getting peace and relaxed. Best wishes. Assoc. Prof. MD. Sukru Akyuz, from Istanbul, Turkey.

Rooting for you Eric. I too hope you will be able to get back to what you truly love doing. It’s amazing what medical science is capable of doing for us.

My husband had cardiac ablation. It is relatively simple procedure which helped him a lot. You will be back to hiking the next day. Be well!

Hang in there, Erik! Your videos are wonderful, whether day hike, long hike, whatever. I'm not going anywhere...will be praying for your complete recovery...be well...

Erik, as a Sr. citizen with a long time physical disability (since age 24), I cannot do many of the outdoor things I once could. I have learned, however, to be thankful for what I can do, in smaller increments, and to pace myself. We all have abilities to do things and enjoy life, as well as be helpful to others. Certainly your videos have been a treasure to all of us, and will continue to be because of who you are, as well as what you do, and kindly share with us. Keep looking up and we'll keep tuning in. - Jack Hendricks

Thank you all for your comments and support! It's much appreciated! Atb

My thoughts are with you. Just remember that, even though you have this extrasystole, you still have a strong functioning heart (I’m a physician)

Sure everything will work out for u Erik, stay positive... Keep doing what u love in small ways... Your channel is unique and an art.

Takk for at du er åpen om helseproblemene dine! Tror nok alle vi som følger deg håper at du får orden på hjertet ditt, og at du får oppleve masse fint ute i naturen i mange år! ❤

My brother will be having ablation surgery soon. I'm relieved you revealed your condition, as I, along with so many others,have been concerned for you. Thank You for continuing to share your gifts and Presence. A notification of an Erik Normark video is cause for celebration! My Prayers are with you. 💪🙏

You know you're a bird watcher when you stop mid-sentence to listen to birds. 😁 Keep up the good spirit, and take care of yourself 😊

Sorry to hear about your heart condition, man. Wishing you all the best health!

Dear Erik, sorry to hear about your heart issue, stay positive, your medical procedure will fix it and you will be hiking into mountains again. Take care, all the very best.

Hi Erik, I was wondering why there were no hiking videos, now I know why, I sincerely hope you have the operation and it is successful and you can get back to what you surely love, stay positive and thank you for being so open, all the best 👍🙂

Hey Eric, I sincerely hope you are doing ok. I hope your recovery is going as well as possible. I miss you videos and input into the media world. We miss you as you miss the mountains. Big loves from a huge fan. 😊👍 X

😱❤️ better hike with partner instead when you recovered. take care❤❤

I understand. I am 75, have heart, knee, and back issues. I go out when i can for what I can. hope you get it fixed and I will continue to watch whatever you do.

Thank's for sharing. Big thank's for all videos untill now, and the many to come! I'm confident that a good future will ly ahead!

Often i feel sad when im not able to go hiking, but in my case its just lack of time. Hoping you'll get better very soon. Me and my (now three years old daughter) can't wait for your next video!

Take care of yourself. And thanks to your videos, day trips are just perfect and the coming spring will bring migratory birds again and nature will come to new life! Have a nice sunday in Sweden!

There is a saying - My heart goes out to you - that works well here Erik. I do, in fact, know what you are going through. The outdoors has always been the most vital part of my life and when my own vitality decreased the adjustment wasn't easy. As it is, I am impressed with what you ARE doing...getting out there on a winter day. Nordic skiing, etc. At age 56 I was climbing a mountain here in Colorado, solo, and it was the hardest climb of my life. I just keep running out of energy. But, I persevered and made it to the summit. A month later I was keynoting a conference in England when the cords holding my Mitral Valve in place gave out. I spent 6 days in a British hospital, then flew home without oxygen to be operated on here at home. I was very fortunate, they were able to repair the existing valve. Recovery from valve surgery is slow and profound. At the end of the next year we switched to a new health insurance plan (the U.S. healthcare system is absurdly expensive) that we could afford. It had a $10,000 deductible. The next month - January I required an Ablation procedure and there went the money! Since then I have had to monitor my heart arrhythmia problems...Atrial fibrillation, April flutter at times. But...the reason I am telling you all of this long story (sorry about the length) is to tell you that little by little I have reclaimed the outdoors as part of my life in many ways. I am now 73 but I still hike, camp and fish. I no longer backpack but I have done more wilderness canoe adventures in Canada (last one was in 2021). I have learned that I can no longer hike well above 10,000 feet (a bit over 3K) in elevation. So, I seek out wild places at lower elevations. The road back is not one to walk alone. Find the support you need and make good use of it. A lot of people around the world so deeply appreciate your centered, grounded way of being in nature. The natural world will be part of your healing journey. All my very best to you!

Have good heart Erik, no pun intended; ablation to burn new pathways is a trusted and successful treatment for arithmia. Your cardiologist will map the existing electrical paths and find and create new pathways, maybe it will actually speed up the signals and you will experience improved heart performance. Do inform yourself and ask your cardiologist to give you the best advice according to the latest developments. If you are not certain do ask for a second medical opinion. I am aware of patients in their 50s able to resume ultra marathons after successful treatment.

So sad, to hear about this! But I hope, that you will recover soon by getting this operation, so you can hike again! By the way: "2:00 is a perfect example, how much you love nature! ❤Greetings from Pinsdorf near Gmunden in Upper Austria!

I hope you get some favorable news soon my friend. I have enjoyed your videos for years and do thank you for sharing your nations woods with us. God bless. 👍

Have not read all the comments but I'm sure this message from others is here, keep going and filming. You are as much of an artist as you are an outdoorsman. Your eye for nature and skills of editing no doubt gives you as much pleasure and creative satisfaction as the viewers get in watching. Keep as active as your health allows and time will pass quickly until you have the heart issue resolved. Stay strong...your Viking nature demands that...👍

Thanks for this revelation. I will be turning 74 this July. I am still active tenting and enjoying the trees and birds but I can't do what I used to do ten years ago. Every year it gets less and less. But I find I don't need to go far to get the silence and the teaching of the birds and trees. I grew up in Finland and my parents decided to get us away from the Russian border so here I am in Canada surrounded by forest in northern Ontario. I don't have to go far to pay my obedience and my duty to my ancestral roots with the taiga pockets I have here. Thanks for your contributions to inspire the rest of us in our ventures.

At your age I experienced a severe myocarditis, and had intermittent irregular heart beats. It took about a year to get it regulated, but 50 years later I am going strong. The cardiologists can do miracles now. Stay calm and carry on. I am sure you will be ok, with patience and perseverance….. 6 months for you, now, seems so long, but in retrospect, 50 years in on my ‘recovery,’ I assure you it will go by like an augen blik.

Trist att höra, hoppas dom får ordning på hjärtat ditt, jag tycker dina filmer är fantastiska, det förgyller morgonkaffet. Stort tack. Ta hand om dig.

All the best Erik and take care! Life is fragile.

Erik take care of you.

All the best, Erik! I am glad to hear there is treatment to your condition. I enjoy all your videos and especially the recent ones with (even more) focus on sketching and the quiet, detailed observation of nature I find truly artistic and so inspirational. They make one grab the notebook and sketchbook!

You still provide a calming interlude with each video. I will send a prayer for your condition to be remedied if it can possibly be. You have the right mindset, though: it is life, these things. Thank you for telling us about yourself. Wishing for a positive outcome.

Erik, an observation here, It’s obvious you drink coffee, STRONG coffee, as did I, and never had any issues over the years. However, I suddenly began having a strange heart rhythm; skipped beats, would cause me to feel breathless at times; scary for sure. Went to the emergency room, they ran tests and said stop drinking coffee\caffeine. It was very difficult for the first week; bad headaches, irritable, but after about 2-3 weeks everything started to level off, and my heart rhythm returned to normal. Now, I hadn’t had a cup in 15-20 years and decided to start drinking it again, and I began having the same issue. Foolishly, I kept drinking it, telling myself, it wasn’t the coffee, but over a period of a year or more, it got very bad. So I stopped again, and everything returned to normal. As I said, it isn’t easy to stop (caffeine addiction), but I did and it’s well worth the effort…what do you have to lose. Thanks for all you do, my wife and I really enjoy your videos.

Erik, it's a good way just to adapt. I love your sketches and even though your last videos are a bit smoother, I still enjoy the mood, the sounds, the quietness of the forest. Maybe you drink too much coffee! Joking... Good luck and take care. Looking forward to your next one..

Take Care

Your subscribers only want the best for you. We don't have to give you any advice on taking care of yourself. You know we care and feel helpless at times. Choosing words to share with you. You're a strong-minded, powerful survivor... Six months IS a lengthy period; however, taking it slow and light, creating videos and having subscriber interaction, time will pass quickly. Watching you sketch fowl life, old structures and saying a few words is enough for me. (Past videos have you sitting down and chatting with us.) I, for one, would prefer seeing YOU do a Q&A, opposed to NOT at all!! You've been a very private man and speak only about your outdoor content. 100% respect and appreciation for that. Your private life IS YOUR PRIVATE LIFE!! With that said: Stay with a positive mindset. We are all pulling for your successful procedure. When you feel up to it, be waiting for another video and update!! THANK YOU!!!

You've the same problem as I've, And I don't want to see a doctor to hear what doesn't satisfy me, I just live and enjoy life no matter what it is.

Take care as best you can , good luck 👍

We love you Eric ! from the Usa !👍

It always sucks when you get sidelined by health issues from the things you truly love. You'll be back Erik! We're all praying for you.

Thanks for sharing... hope the procidure will fix your issue. Take care

I have the same issue with the heart - atrial fibrillation (not persistent). Having completed all the doctors demands, I visiting mountains (Caucasian, 2000-4000m) several times per year with no problem. If you have any questions regarding heart issue, don't hesitate to contact me unicast. Hope to see your hiking videos someday! Take care, Erik!

I sympathize with your plight. At 80 years old, I too can't do what I once did because of numerous knee surgeries, ankle surgery, a bad back and asthma. The engine is still good (except for the asthma), but the suspension is worn out!. But do what my body will allow, and live vicariously through other, younger and fitter people. I hope you will be able to resume your hiking, so that I may continue to live vicariously through your videos as well.

Tack att du berättade, det var säkert inte lätt. Sakerna ordnas alltid, på ett eller annat sätt. Önskar dig sköna och soliga vårdagar, och all lycka med din hälsa 👍💕

Erik. Tack för att du delar. Förstår att det är tufft men att du försöker fortsätta med det du gillar. Och klarar av. Önskar att tiden går snabbt och du snart tillbaka i full kraft igen. Ta hand om dej. 🤗

Health and family comes first. When and how did you first notice that something was wrong? Each night and morning i appreciate the ability to take care of myself, to be able to walk, see and hear. Im not religious, i just appreciate the little and basic things in life. Im retired due to PTSD after deployment and that changes your view on life and your priorities. A person in my family one day reached out for the coffee, snapped something in his lower back and had to learn how to walk again.

Tråkigt att du fått problem med hjärtat. Men med dagens sjukvård kommer man säkert att lösa detta på bästa sätt. Var rädd om dig och ta hand om dig på bästa sätt. Krya på dig. Mvh Lars-Göran

I think you have the right attitude toward this ailment. Respect it, live within the limitations it imposes on you, until you can get it fixed. I hope you have a full recovery and many, many years of wonderful life (wherever and whatever that looks like to you). Take care of yourself, Erik.

I have the same thing Eric-it brought on a heart attack nearly 7 years ago+my arteries were checked by angiogram and found to be clear-i didn't know at the time my schoolfriend had an attack on the golfcourse 1week before mine and he was given stents as his arteries were blocked-i had a defibrillator fitted in my chest which corrects the irregular rhythm when it senses it-so far it hasn't had to correct it as I am on a couple of drugs to help. I get it checked regularly and they can induce the irregular rhythm wirelessly at which point the device steps in and puts it back into rhythm. It hasn't needed to do it in 7 years. I asked why and the upshot was it was hereditary-my father died of a heart attack at 42 years of age-probably due to the same reason.-you will be ok my friend-we all must live our lives to be fulfilling and to the best of our ability-be kind to others,show tolerance and respect for all. You've left your mark on myself and thousands of others around the world and I fully look forward to you continuing to do so!-love and respect from the UK.

I am sorry that your diagnosis is preventing you from doing the things you would like to be doing and hope that your surgery goes well and that you have a quick and full recovery. I fully understand your frustration as I had broken one of my legs, pretty badly, in Feb. 2022 and haven’t been able to ski or backpack yet. It is what it is and nothing in this life remains the same for long.

Ta hand om dig själv och inte minst pumpen Erik. Drakar stiger i motvind sägs det, du ska se att det ordnar upp sig framgent 💪🏻 Allt gott /A.

I'm thinking of you, Erik. And wishing you the best with the situation of this condition. The treatment is very routine these days. Be patient. We'll be waiting for you. And cheering for you.

Sorry that you have some health challenges. Ablation is a good surgery. My friend had to have it for fast heart rate. It worked. In the meantime, your videos are still beautiful and appreciated!

Wish you all the best. Be Always Positive 👍🏼

Take Care Erik.Best regards from the Wirral, U.K.

Sorry to hear about this Erik. Hopefully you get the treatment you need and, maybe, we share a cup of coffee in the mountains in Sweden. Krya på dig.

Best to you and thanks for sharing. Prayers for a successful repair and speedy recovery.

Vad tråkig att höra. Var rädd om dig och hoppas du blir bra efter operationen. Även om detta var tråkigt att höra så är det alltid spännande när man får en ny notifikation om att du har lagt upp en ny film. De är alltid välgjorda och intressanta att titta på. Tack för det arbete du lägger ner på dina filmer. ❄️☕️👍

The tuber of small things. I humble thank you for every minute you give us because the time slows down and peace walks with me when i watch your pictures and listen to your sounds.

Erik, I am praying for you. For God to reveal His true character of mercy, compassion on your life. That He will heal and restore your body so that you can return to what you love. In the mean time keep doing what you are doing! You do not need to go far to enjoy and share with us your passion for the outdoors. Much Grace and Peace in Abundance.

It is always a pleasure to "share" a coffee with you. Best wishes to you, for health and recovery. And thank you for sharing the beautiful locations and moments, whether nearer or farther.

hope to see you on net soon, Erik. I live in the farm belt of the USA where corn fields rule, so at the day's end the peace and solitude of your work is a welcome respite as my day comes to a close.

We all love you Erik and would be worried sick about you if you where to go out on a long trip solo and have sudden chest pains, fainting spells and only an eperb device to lean on for help. PLEASE OH PLEASE do not do that. stay close stay safe. I have had two open heart surgeries after 4 angina attacks and learned the hard way I couldn't mountainbike/camp like a 20 year old at my 53 years of age when I got my first attack. It started as a two year stretch of fatigue and I refused to take that as a hint. Now all I can do is "RV" if I want to hit the woods and still be close to a hospital. Thank God unlike me you got yourself checked out. You have a better outlook than I because you seem to have never smoked or drank excessively. And get plenty of exorcise. Watch out for starches [pasta] and bread [glucose] the're worse then fat for your arteries.

Health is the most important thing! You are a Fighter Erik and I know for sure everything will be okay.. 🍀

Sorry you are experiencing this. I know several people with arrhythmias. One takes medication to control it, another had the ablation. Both are active again, maybe not as fast, but still can get out. I hope you find a solution soon and glad you can still enjoy nature no matter what.

Ta hand om dig och håller tummarna att du blir frisk igen. Njuter av dina filmer (med fantastiskt ljud). 👍 från Skåneland.

Erik, good luck to you …. I’m not an expert by any means, but have worked in Healthcare… and there have been great successes with cardiac ablation especially in younger people such as yourself. I’m sure you’re aware, but go to a surgeon who has done many, many of these procedures and who has had excellent outcomes. Best wishes to you and hopefully a successful procedure will result in an extremely positive outcome for you.

The outdoors are best medicine! We all wish you good health & stay positive. Enjoy your videos very much.

Hi Erik, I hope you can find a way to get back to the hiking you love. I have a small understanding of your frustrations, although we are all different, as I have a heart problem and suffer with fatigue. This is as a result of two major sicknesses over the last twenty years and in both cases it took much time to find a way to hike and climb again, in some cases years of small adjustments. I, like many, have enjoyed you videos for many years and hope you find a route back to your passions but in the now enjoy the mini adventures they can help the mental health so very much.

Hej Erik! Jag önskar dig god hälsa. Att vandra i naturen hjälper alltid, om inte missbrukas. Med vänlig hälsning, Alexander

Wishing you well, Erik. I have my physical issues as well. Thank you

Sad news, here's hoping you'll have the operation soon!

Erik, one day soon, you WILL BE BACK hiking in the wilderness and I'll be watch you're adventures. Thinking of you and sending you very best wishes. I've been reading all the positive comments from around the world, you're not alone on your journey.

Stay safe and well Erik.

Get well soon I wish you the best

Bamse kram till dig och ditt hjärta ❤️

My friend had the same issue and had the ablative surgery, unfortunately for her it didn't work first time, but she's on the way to a full recovery. All the best Erik, best wishes from Hessle, UK.

You give us the beauty of nature and bring such enjoyment and relaxation! You and your creativity are a treasure. Wishing you a full recovery after the cardiac ablation.

Erik, stay strong my friend, I am sure the treatment will be successful and you will return to full health. Your Videos are masterpieces and give me a sense of your country as I watch them all the way from New Zealand. Photography and Art will add to your enjoyment of the mountains. I used to be out in the NZ mountains for 10 days at a time but my age 76 and health, surgery have curtailed what I can do. I am never happier than when in the mountains. You have a huge following, we all wish the very best for you. John in NZ

I have appreciated your videos for many years. They have an extraordinary relaxing power over me and are an absolute, welcome exception in the youtube chaos. I also appreciate the technical perfection, the organization behind them, and the few but effective words you spend from time to time. Recently a relative of mine had the same problem and after treatment it was resolved. I wish you the best and to get well soon. Affectionate greetings from Italy.

Take so sorry to hear about your heart Eric. The waiting is the hard part, believe me, I understand. Wishing you patience for the next six months, and maybe you’ll pick up some new interests.

Hoppas du får ordning på hjärtat 🙏🏻

Your channel Erik was one of three outdoors channels on KZfaq which inspired me to buy my first backpack, sleeping bag and tarp, go outside and enjoy the moment. In fact, after watching two or three of your videos of spring sleeping in the forest, with only a sleeping bag and mosquito nets - I decided to copy your style and my first nights in nature were without a tent, which I still don't have. Thanks Erik :) Rooting for you and your heart

Thank you for sharing this very personal news as, for myself and many others who have shared and enjoyed your videos, it would just seem wrong for us not to know. I’m sure it is frustrating but we should all be glad when we live in an age with the technology to remedy so much. So I wish you the very best and look forward 6 months or so when the “New and Improved” Erik appears! In the mean time I’ll enjoy whatever it is that you care to produce😊

Hi Eric.I just had a great experience.By taking just 1 magnesium tablet for 2 days my energy and strength have improved.Then I came across this video which explains why.Please watch this it is very informative.

Thanks for sharing. we are all human and shit happens. Your videos have helped ne on the days when I needed it.

Cheer up! I wish you the best Eric

Like many your wonderful videos and adventures have helped me through a couple of tough years. You have also inspired this 79 year old to get out more and hike which I do. I also have a similar electrical branch issue with my heart. The hiking has greatly helped. Will pray for your quick healing.

Erik I hope you get better ❤️‍🩹 your health is first for sure. I really enjoy your content 🤍

I didn't know why hiking videos don't come up often. Take care of your body, and please upload other videos often. Your video gives me a lot of rest and rest.

Best wishes Erik , im sure the op will work out well . I enjoy watching u make a cup of coffee look forward to anything you decide to do in the future 💪👍

I have AFIB, 73 yo and take blood thinner. My dad Nysted had it too, lived to 92. Mine is sporadic, Dad’s was constant. You’ll be fine.❤❤❤

Take care of yourself Erik. I have had two ablations (extensive) for similar issue and I am ok now, my last ablation was about three years ago and I am 77 now. Everything will be ok, just take care of yourself. Loving your videos, long or short hikes. Best wishes.

Eriku budu se za tebe modlit a Pán Ježíš bude s tebou a budeš zdráv zdraví Eva.

Dear Erik I hope your wait is not too long for you. I too have had heart surgery recently following a heart attack requiring by-pass surgery. Your videos helped me immensely during my convalescence of 16 weeks to a very good recovery and i am now back to work full time. "Skol"

@Erik Normark OMG! I’m in total disbelief! I sit here open mouthed😲😲😲 The wonders of medical science are on your side. There I’m sure I speak for the thousands who subscribe to you, love your content; are thousands of us wishing you good health Tak

My best friend had the same problem a couple of years ago. The procedure was very simple and the results were very good. Cheer up, Erik.

Everything wil be ok erik stay strong and keep going

Hi Erik, I hope you will recover soon. Watching your channel helps me find peace of mind when I am stressed or depressed. You make a difference. Thank you for that!