Silent Hiking for 10 days in Norway

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► GUIDE
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► This trip is made possible by Enlightened Equipment (enlightenedequipment.com/ ), SOTO (sotooutdoors.com) and Bonfus (bonfus.com).
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► ABOUT THIS HIKE
In June 2023 I hiked on the Lofoten Islands of Norway for 10 days. The Lofoten Islands, located in northern Norway about 130 kilometers (80 miles) above the Arctic Circle, form an archipelago in the Norwegian Sea. These islands stretch east-west direction in the Norwegian Sea across a total length of approximately 122 kilometers (76 miles).
These islands are characterized by their rugged mountain ranges that rise abruptly from the surrounding waters. About 80% of the islands' surface is covered by mountains.
On day 1 and 2 I hiked the Matmora ridge, day 3 to the frozen lake of Botnvatnet. On day 4 I made it to Vestvågøya island and hiked towards Leknes via Dalstuva where I camped on top of the mountain. On day 5 I watched the midnight sun above the clouds at 3am, and the next morning I hiked down to Konsfjordpollen to spend a night inside. On day 6 I started hiking on Moskenesøya and hiked to Ryten peak, Kvalvika beach and Horseidvika beach. On day 7 I hiked to Kjerkfjorden and took the ferry to Vindstad. I finished with climbing Hermannsdalstinden. On day 8 I got to Å, and spent the night next to Ågvatnet. On day 9 I climbed over a tricky pass to Gjerdvika and Turtnbakkvika beach where I spent the night. On day 10 I got back to Å.
For the full itinerary, including details about public transport, must-sees, my exact campsites, accomodation, flights, gpx-files, camping and weather, check out my travel guide: XXX
This is an ambient film without dialog.
► TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Aerial Lofoten & day 1
2:56 Day 2 - The frozen ice lake
6:17 Day 3 - Dinner in the midnightsun
10:10 Day 4 - Sky islands at 3am
12:14 Day 5 - Kvalvika beach
15:13 Camping on the beach (Horseidvika)
16:34 Day 6 - Ferry over the fjord
20:13 The tallest peak of the Lofoten - Hermannsdalstinden
22:16 Day 7 - Å
25:03 Day 8 - The dangerous mountain pass
27:50 Day 9 - Back to town
29:10 Outro with photos
#hiking #solocamping #norway #lofotenislands #midnightsun #wildcamping

Пікірлер: 859

@user-gv4ix5oe6l 10 ай бұрын

I am almost 80 years of age. I miss hiking and exploring more than I can say. I have watched this video five times (so far) and found something new and fascinating each time. Harmen, you are a genius and an incredible photographer and videographer. There are no words to capture your work and your tenacity. Thank you for keeping me in the bigger world in a beautiful testimony to the power and grandeur of nature and places I will never actually see. Godspeed !

@Purnabrahma573 9 ай бұрын

I wish you a very good health and happy moments in your life Love from India

@CK7985 9 ай бұрын

Nice to read. We all should be clear, that life is relatively short and we have to use our life time and fullfil all dreams, wishes and goals, whenever we have the chance, time and money to. Never postpone them until old age when it is impossible to do tings like traveling to the beautiful spots of the planet. I hope, you enjoyed your life and ride until now. Are there any advices from you to younger people?

@zhunmiao882 9 ай бұрын

love from China😁

@edcook9747 8 ай бұрын

I too am 80 and cant hike any longer. The other 80 year old stated it perfectly. I now spend much time watching others go where I wish I could still go. Thank you for a wonderful presentation.

@Purnabrahma573 8 ай бұрын

@@edcook9747 i wish you a good health and best moments in your life. Stay happy❤️❤️

@chengtsungwu3020 10 ай бұрын

I rarely make comments on KZfaq, but the way you make every scene possible is beyond words. Please keep doing what you do because you are such an inspiration for millions of us🙏

@HarmenHoek 10 ай бұрын

Appreciate the exception. Thanks!

@lucy_orangina 10 ай бұрын

Dear Harmen, it was your films, the way you presented beauty of nature and your courage what pushed me and inspired me get out of my shell and try backpacking out of UK. So when I found Long crossing Lofoten trail I wandered how comes to it that you didn't hike this trail yet. Now is over 7 months I'm planning this trip and I seen your post you done Lofoten I was super excited to see your film. Firstly because I knew that you will do your own trail and I will see Lofoten in its most beauty. Secondly because I will go by end of August hike from Moskenses to Svolvaer. So now each night I close my eyes I can see what is waiting for me from your footage. So beautiful so breath taking. You giving me so much courage and inspiration that I can make it. Thank you so much Harmen for your beautiful work. Lucy

@HarmenHoek 10 ай бұрын

Hi Lucy, thanks for sharing. I feel humbled I was a small part in all this. Hope you get to enjoy the outdoors there. And shoot me a DM on Instagram if you need help with anything. Have fun!

@sharondavis8003 10 ай бұрын

The Lofoten Islands 😮 What does that beautiful serene place NOT have to offer ? Turquoise waters, snow, green mountains, beaches & plenty of unique campsites for you to show us -- above & below the clouds. I am speechless & will certainly have to watch this again. Thanks, Harmen. YOU ARE THE BEST!! Be safe in your travels. 🙋🏼‍♀️👍🏻🇺🇸

@swedishpsychopath8795 10 ай бұрын

I believe you forgot northern lights :)

@HarmenHoek 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the awesome comment!

@JumpingJacksism 10 ай бұрын

and tourists shitting everywhere, making it fucking awful to go on a hike.

@PriyaMomma 10 ай бұрын

Just what I needed today… a little Harmen Hoek. 🙏 This is some National Geographic level production here. One day soon you are going to bust through the algorithms and make a large presence!! Great job mate. Keep shining and stay blessed!

@HarmenHoek 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@pauldevaney3109 10 ай бұрын

This isn’t just a film by Harmen, it is an experience for us all. Well done and thanks for the journey. You are the most admired man on Earth. Didn’t know Lofoten had its own “Half Dome @ 22:07.

@BadgeMcVid 10 ай бұрын

Another masterpiece Harmen, 30 minutes of breathtaking cinema photography. This has got to be the best short film of its kind that I've ever seen. Stunning.

@HarmenHoek 10 ай бұрын

Much appreciated!

@bluwtrgypsy 10 ай бұрын

Breathtakingly beautiful as always. Incredible photography and perfect music. Amazing shots of the sun low in the sky. This is where my great grandmother is from. With much gratitude. May you have continued safe journeys. Blessings

@HarmenHoek 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@tenettttt 10 ай бұрын

Norway is truly OP when it comes to nature and scenery. I never get tired of travelling there.

@axelmauritzon3098 10 ай бұрын

Stunning cinematography as always, a fine film in addition to Oppenheimer and Barbie releasing today.

@HarmenHoek 10 ай бұрын

Glad you like it (:

@pinko2512 9 ай бұрын

this whole channel is pure gold. So glad I found this

@CountrysideMan15 9 ай бұрын

👍.,.

@user-yb5or9lq8i 9 ай бұрын

Greetings Harmen . All the gratitude and praise i have seen in the comments is well deserved . Well done . You have accomplished the impossible . You have brought real awe and rapture through the medium of tech . Skill , vision , art ... shamanic art . You are not just inspiring people you are healing people. You bring sacred silence , stillness , union and communion .... where language fails . I did solo hikes in the 70s and 80s - Yosemite [!] Iceland [all seasons] Mt Kinabaloo [Borneo] Mt Apo [Mindanao] , no phone, internet, gps etc , unbearable bliss [and horror/terror] . They still feeding me and made me rich . You are a rich man and you are sharing it . I have seen 6 of your films so far and each has made my heart swell . Thank you . bless . Love to you and good luck ...

@jlk8549 9 ай бұрын

You are an athlete and artist, and deeply spiritual, inspirational, and sophisticated! I have your videos on my huge TV all day, no matter what I might be doing. I can't go to these amazing places but you make it possible for me to enjoy and be inspired. Thanks for sharing. God bless you!

@Minnesota_family Ай бұрын

I absolutely love this. On snowy mornings, my husband and I like to sit down with a cup of coffee and ease into our day watching your videos. This morning, I turned your Norway hike on in the background, and my kids ended up in the living room watching it, and we all had a beautiful start to our day together with gorgeous views, soothing music, and the wonder of God’s nature that you capture so beautifully with your lens. What jaw-dropping scenery. What amazing landscapes God made! This video will always be my favorite of your hikes. I adore the snapshots at the end, and the music you put with it always makes me want to cry. My family’s favorite part of all your videos is the Bible verse reference you put at the end. We always look it up together, and the one you put at the end of this video fits so beautifully. But KZfaq always cuts off the video a split second after the verse shows up on the screen, so we always have to rewind multiple times until we can catch it. Can you put the verse references in a couple seconds earlier so they don’t get cut off by KZfaq so quickly? We love how you give glory to God with all your hikes!!

@igork2859 10 ай бұрын

There is the sea, vast and spacious, teeming with creatures beyond number, living things both large and small. Thank you for your beautiful work , Harmen!

@HarmenHoek 10 ай бұрын

Thanks (:

@arcticrunning8370 9 ай бұрын

I live here and I think I will never get tired of the nature. Every day I have a OMG moment! Thank you for this awesome video ❤️

@maaikezuidema8952 6 ай бұрын

You’re so lucky. I envy you. I live in The Netherlands and it’s so overpopulated and not much nature… I really wish I could live I a country with such an amazing nature and not so overpopulated. This kind of videos make me realize even more what I’m missing. Bless you.

@katnip198 10 ай бұрын

ALWAYS "AWSOME". THANK YOU. These videos help me relax like no other. Bless you for your beautiful work.

@AmrutaRanade 3 ай бұрын

Had an incredibly meditative experience watching this video -- it got me back in touch with my sense of wonder and awe and curiosity. Thank you to the algorithm gods for showing this on my homepage!

@realdurr 10 ай бұрын

The production value is off the scales. Should have 1 mill views

@chilloutcitywalk 9 ай бұрын

It's really good. In the truest and deepest sense of the word. I am writing this as a person, a viewer, passionate about photography, a lover of beautiful scenes and nature. Well worth a watch - you kept me for half an hour but it was a lovely half hour. Thank you and best regards.

@roybooth7904 10 ай бұрын

Exquisitely filmed and edited. Those sunsets where the sun simply doesn't set ("the sun knoweth his going down", says that same psalm), the changes from dreamy drone flight to the close up actuality of (say) a tent guy rope or coffee being made, the tricks of deceiving scale.

@HarmenHoek 10 ай бұрын

Appreciate your compliments! (:

@MichaelLoda 10 ай бұрын

Oh my god, I love northern Norway! Amazing and gorgeous, can't wait! Loved your hikes in Himalaya and Africa

@HarmenHoek 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! Hope you like this one too!

@MichaelLoda 10 ай бұрын

@@HarmenHoek I did, it was wonderful! Thanks

@christofferhoff6669 9 ай бұрын

My god, I've never seen a better representation of the northern part of my country like this. I'm stunned!

@helenivanova5440 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely regardless this video- your country has plenty of stunning places to hike, not only Lofotens, am i right?

@christofferhoff6669 9 ай бұрын

@@helenivanova5440 Sure has

@dallaskarimadventurer7582 10 ай бұрын

I want to cry because of the beauty of these scenes😢

@HarmenHoek 10 ай бұрын

I won't be stopping you (';

@AnnaNudist 9 ай бұрын

I miss travel at norway, such beautiful panorama.

@thathikingguy 10 ай бұрын

Just incredible. I have no other words

@HarmenHoek 10 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for a fantastic film! Lofoten is truly one of the world's most beautiful places. And you really have captured it in a wonderful and epic way! Very inspiring!

@HarmenHoek 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks

@CloeteHenri 10 ай бұрын

We were visiting Lofoten at the end of June and had some amazing hikes, so I am very excited to see Harmen's take on this stunning place!

@HarmenHoek 10 ай бұрын

That's so cool! Hope you like it!

@smartstudent_official 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful video! I appreciate the level of creativity (and good ol' fashion work) that went into this. I'm headed to Lofoten mid August for a solo hiking trip as a 30th bday present to myself. Thanks for the preview. Happy travels to you!

@helenivanova5440 9 ай бұрын

Cool! Wish you had a fantastic and memorable trip! Are you planning to visit the places , that Harmen had filmed or you have your own itinerary?

@HarmenHoek 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Appreciate your comment and support. Hope you had a good time there too!

@Sheety33 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful😍 The sun gliding across the horizon is just magical! Nice job again my friend!

@jeanpeuxplus7257 10 ай бұрын

Stunning as always. And the Lofoten under the sun are so unusual for me but so beautiful! Top filming and editing, peaceful and relaxing in front of the beauty of mother nature. 😍👍 Thank you Harmen!

@HarmenHoek 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! You too!

@FonGomez 10 ай бұрын

I mean... what can anyone say to describe such a beautiful film? I can't think of anything that would do it justice. Wow. Spectacular! Thanks for sharing Harmen

@HarmenHoek 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

@lovelotuslife 10 ай бұрын

Enjoy your cinematography all the time. Your channel is like a bible to me. I will be there in July 2024. Hope the weather will accommodate for 10days backpacking trip!! You are amazing 😊

@HarmenHoek 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! Hope you get to enjoy it!

@HarmenHoek 10 ай бұрын

In case you haven't seen it already. I wrote an itinerary for this trip: www.thatch.co/guide/2mx2en2873e4z/ (50% off this weekend (; )

@lovelotuslife 10 ай бұрын

@@HarmenHoek appreciate your reply. Totally helpful.🙏

@iisrahima401 10 ай бұрын

Two days ago I heard about Lofoten island for the first time. I just happened to remember it this night. Waahh, what an amazing place..

@HarmenHoek 10 ай бұрын

Amazin place indeed!

@markvanhilten8416 10 ай бұрын

Another master piece! You bring out the soul of nature and become part of it. With all of your videos, you rise to the top in presenting the beauty of the area and present it to us in a way where we feel part of it and inspire us to go out and enjoy nature. Thank you!

@robpitt1259 10 күн бұрын

Im currently sat here watching this with my mum who isnt very well. I love hiking and through your video it was nice to show her why i love nature and the great outdoors. ❤

@Vinemaple41 10 ай бұрын

Congrats, Harmen! You've created yet another masterpiece! And Norway, oh boy, do I love this country! You can't believe the beauty of it until you actually see it with your own eyes. No words can describe it, it's like God throws a piece of land from Heaven! That and your excellence in both cinematography and photography, make this one of the best hiking footage I've seen in my life, breathtaking!

@HarmenHoek 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the reply. It really is a stunning place!

@rosalind1048 9 ай бұрын

Breathtaking! I'm a New Zealander with Norwegian ancestry and an avid hiker and perhaps one day I'll make it to Norway to explore it like only a hiker can.

@CountrysideMan15 9 ай бұрын

👍.,.

@HarmenHoek 9 ай бұрын

I hope you can!

@mijadv 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, Harmen, for taking us with you to your trips... Love love love your videos, very inspiring and showing such breathtaking power of Nature. Keep up with the beautiful work

@HarmenHoek 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

@Kevinsteven_ 10 ай бұрын

Jaw dropping scenary, superb footage, relaxing music and outstanding editing! Enjoyed every minute of it and really want to go there myself. Bedankt voor weer een bijzonder mooie video Harmen!

@HarmenHoek 10 ай бұрын

Bedankt voor de complimenten!

@itekiti 9 ай бұрын

Before bed, simply wonderful. I practically fell asleep with the thought that I was in the Lofoten Islands. Thanks for the super silm and I'm a bit envious :) because I would love to go to such landscapes.

@ryanbhangdia 10 ай бұрын

scene at 15:30 with the camping on the beach is incredible, that low drone shot through those little dunes with the grassy tops is one of my favorite shots from a cinematic perspective too - so well done.

@HarmenHoek 10 ай бұрын

Thanks 😊

@helenivanova5440 9 ай бұрын

And the place itself, all those dunes and tufts of green in them are adorable!

@playlife86 10 ай бұрын

You almost don't dare to blink - you could miss one of your exceptional views. Thanks Harmen.

@HarmenHoek 10 ай бұрын

Thank for the comment (:

@ross077 10 ай бұрын

I've just completed a (much more modest) week of hiking in the Lofoten Islands myself. The varied weather and underfoot conditions were as much a feature of my trip as they were of yours. The drone footage is spellbinding but the way you captured all the other magical aspects of this archipelago is also inspiring. Thanks for sharing Harmen and I look forward to your next adventure.

@HarmenHoek 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the compliments! Hope you had a great hike yourself too!

@laurens-christiaan 10 ай бұрын

10:10 Most beautiful, epic and magical drone shot I've ever seen in my life

@Staaachuuuu 9 ай бұрын

Exactly!

@johncyr3916 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Harmen. Another incredible video!

@sulaimanA 10 ай бұрын

Amazing as always! Lofoten unbelievably beautiful. breathtaking pure and wonderful..! this is nature. This is a place in the world most of us won't be able to visit. piece of art! Thank you for taking us on another adventure 👌😍

@HarmenHoek 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@fakenorwegian4743 2 ай бұрын

I work in the creative/advertising industry and I get to work with a lot of talented DPs, video content creators and photographers. You are more talented than any of them. I hope you get an agent and are able to create beautiful images in the advertising world. But do not let them influence you or limit your unique vision. I don't see any trendy filters or over saturation in your images. All of your images are very real, and you can see the honesty. You are painting with your vision and light. I have been to Lofoten. I know what that light looks like. You did it justice.

@cameronmilne5319 10 ай бұрын

Another classic trekking video....thank you!

@HarmenHoek 10 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@aerthman 5 ай бұрын

Harmen, you inspire me. Your artistry is unsurpassed and accolades to you. I’ve watched and shared many of your creations/videos with friends. If there were an Oscar for best KZfaq video or ANY video ,,, you should have one.

@janettaterealtorkellerwill9352 7 ай бұрын

Harmen, I just finished watching this film. I hope you never quit hiking and producing these films. Breathtaking and submersive, it’s incredible how you bring us into your space. I love watching your pace, your coffee making and the reading. I always wonder.. ”what is he thinking as he stands there with his arms crossed staring at this incredible view of God’s creation”. You inspire everyone of us. ☺️ Love, love the audio ( coffee making is my favorite)! Thank you for always posting scripture at the end. For me it is the perfect ending to an incredible journey. Blessings, and if you ever visit Tennessee to hike, let us know, (not that it is ANYTHING in comparison), we have modest accommodations at Trailhead Cabins and you are forever welcome to be our guest.

@longjohn8857 8 ай бұрын

Horseidvika, amazing that this spot still seems to be untouched, even twenty years later I have been there. Wonderful film!

@cordeliav3055 10 ай бұрын

Another wonderful production! What a beautiful part of the world. Honestly though, my legs turned to jelly looking at you peering down from those immense heights.

@HarmenHoek 10 ай бұрын

Thanks, and sorry for the jelly legs (;

@showmescotland6268 9 ай бұрын

Harmen, the beauty of your short films never fails to amaze me. Incredible work as always.

@ChiroHD 9 ай бұрын

This video is a good reminder that even though there is a lot of ugly/bad things in the world there are still gems like this that can give you a sense of beauty without even saying a word.

@karmatraining 8 ай бұрын

These have honestly got to be some of the best videos on here.

@Willfosker 5 ай бұрын

Your Cinematography and eye for beautiful compositions is incredible. These scenes are breath taking..

@trix7318 10 ай бұрын

what can I say... once again, it's sublime, masterfully filmed. the landscapes are breathtaking. We are immersed on your heels still some beautiful shots of birds here and there: it's cool.

@csanadmesterful 10 ай бұрын

You are not the one to make silent hiking videos first, but you are the one who mastered it! It is mindblowing. Thank you!

@bmarie8939 9 ай бұрын

Hi there from Sacramento, California. I just came upon your channel and saw you made a video of Yosemite. I live a 2 hours drive from Yosemite. Your videography is so beautiful. Norway is on top of my bucket list and this video has me making me want to go even more. I just subscribed.

@GavinMetheringham 9 ай бұрын

I can't work out who is the star of the show - Norway, your GSI OU Java Drip, your GH6 or you! I guess I'll just say all four! I've loved the Java Drip since your TMB video and your work is always a great advert for Panasonic. The world is so beautiful and you've capture it beautifully. Thank you.

@CountrysideMan15 9 ай бұрын

👍.,.

@HarmenHoek 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! 😊 I realized last week that the Java drip is only one of two items I’ve been using since I started backpacking. It’s just perfect! (The other one being my blue cap)

@relaxingsilentfilms-LosAngeles 10 ай бұрын

Hello Harmen. Thank your for sharing your experience and unique artistic way to capture nature. We are huge supporters and love to learn from your approach.

@HarmenHoek 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, Joe! See you in November!!

@relaxingsilentfilms-LosAngeles 10 ай бұрын

@@HarmenHoek 🙏🙏

@Minmon77 9 ай бұрын

So brilliant, beautiful and inspiring. I'm looking at buying a drone - do you have any recommendations. I love the visual quality of your films.

@MartinHJ 10 ай бұрын

Amazing man, long time sine I've been north in my own country. Was back in 2016, I must go back there soon. Thx for the upload, it was a treat.

@HarmenHoek 10 ай бұрын

Thanks! Beautiful country you live in!

@keysonthego3663 9 ай бұрын

You said a million things without saying a word. I only have 2 words for you: breathtakingly beautiful.

@evelynefonsa7409 10 ай бұрын

Encore une vidéo superbe, vues sublimes, merci pour ces moments magnifiquement filmés.

@HarmenHoek 10 ай бұрын

Merci!

@MetalHikerGuy 3 ай бұрын

This video has some of the most epic shots. Wow, just wow.😮

@niklasscheiding8784 7 ай бұрын

This is one of the best videos ive watched on youtube ever. Ive been binge watching videos of norway and wild camping in General over the past 3 weeks and found this video and I enjoyed every second of it. You did a great Job catching the views and scenery but also your journey from the start to the end. I hope I can travel there one day too. Thank you very much

@luga1244 9 ай бұрын

Probably the most calm & fascinating solo hike video. Norway nature always the best view to watch.

@joanhuggett5164 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful as usual, Harmen. And unique things for me. I've never seen the sun moving along the horizon like that (only heard about it). Drone footage, timelapse, closeups, flowers, cloud inversions, wildlife, audio, Harmen :), all gorgeous. Did you think the landscape and colours similar to your Scotland videos? I did. The sunlit pathway on the sea zooming backwards over your silhouette was a particular WOW moment. This whole experience was wonderful. Thank you so much. (Apropos "O Lord, how manifold are Thy works")

@HarmenHoek 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Beautiful place indeed. I found it more mountainous and vivid than Scotland, but the latter is perhaps because I had terrible weather in Scotland (';

@awakkhinisland180 9 ай бұрын

This is so beautiful. Makes me thinking about my father who have an horrible disease. He likes to walk and see beautiful landscape, flowers, moutains, rivers,... I want to do the same.

@wanderingwhere 9 ай бұрын

Im sure its been said before but the work your putting in for these shots is incredible, the amount of walking back for the camera must be huge but the shots you get are inspiring for a person whom also makes videos, your drone shots are mesmerizing and those side pan shots look so good, still trying to work how you do some of them :), congratulation on your success with this channel and may it continue to grow and rise

@daviderossi1291 5 ай бұрын

Sono senza parole, un’emozione unica, un video bellissimo. Sono tornato da poco più di un mese dalle Lofoten, un posto che mi ha lasciato veramente a bocca aperta, anche se non ho avuto la possibilità di viverle come hai fatto tu a stretto contatto con la natura e lontano dagli itinerari più turistici. Spero un giorno di ritornarci e girare ogni angolo di queste isole uniche. Devo ammettere che più di una volta ho dovuto asciugarmi le lacrime, questo video mi ha davvero emozionato. Ti faccio i miei più sentiti complimenti per come lo hai realizzato. Grazie 🙏

@mikhailsafronov21 10 ай бұрын

Harmen Hoek. The best on the internet. Thank you! Deserve at least a couple of million followers.

@HarmenHoek 10 ай бұрын

Thanks, apprecaite it!

@hareramanama 4 ай бұрын

Фильм-поэма, фильм-медитация. Супер!

@samnie 9 ай бұрын

Dear Harmen, I’d watched all of your YT videos within 3 days. Your amazing videos make me feel full peaceful and inspiring at all! Looking forward to watching your new videos soon! Thank you so much!

@hikesome 10 ай бұрын

This is so beautiful Harmen! Sometimes I question if I am passionate enough about making outdoor videos after seeing your films. But I guess it's a long road of learning that separates a content creator from a filmmaker ;) This is another masterpiece, you really reflected the atmosphere and beauty of the Lofoten through your lens. Incredible work.

@HarmenHoek 10 ай бұрын

Hi Mario, thank you for the compliments. Don’t question your passion, I feel like you have so much of that when watching your videos. Try to keep improving and never hold back from any ideas you have. Shoot me a DM on Instagram if you feel like chatting about it some day.

@kaydavisblogger 5 ай бұрын

Your simple music makes me weep. Imagine being alone in nature for days, with only your thoughts to inspire you.

@Tumbledweeb 3 ай бұрын

Not only your thoughts, there's also the breathtaking nature.

@wazz6003 10 ай бұрын

Insane good trip Harmen! And top tier production!

@HarmenHoek 10 ай бұрын

Some fun facts about this trek you might enjoy: 0:00 It's rare that I have a intro in mind before starting the hike. I wanted to combine the aerial intro with hiking shots, so that when the film starts, you're already fully emerged in the trek. Hope you like it! 4:00 For those who noticed, this is only 1 of the 3 slider shots of this film. I've been modifying my slider to save weight, but the prototype didn't work as planned. More to come in the future! 6:03 No star timelapses for this trek, as the sun never set! But so happy how the sun timelapses turned out. The sun is at its lowest at 1am in this timelapse. 8:43 I pitched my tent here at 9pm, had dinner at 10:30pm. So much sunlight! 10:16 I woke up by the sound of the wind. The valley by now had filled with clouds creating this amazing scenery with sky islands. This was at 3am in the morning! 11:06 I knew the weather was gonna take a turn overnight, still I pitched my tent on top of the mountain. The views made it so worth it! 12:07 The main reason I slept inside for a night is that by now I was so sleep deprived. The never setting sun kept me awake far past bedtime, and the heat of the sun at 4am on my tent / the extreme winds woke me up early every night. I think I slept 11 hours that night. 14:32 These kind of soggy 'trails' are so typical of the Lofoten. 18:40 The only way to continue from here is by boat. There is no trail connecting to the next town. Real fun though. 19:19 Great example of 'most people are actually really really friendly'. You weren't allowed to stand on the front of the boat, to not block the skipper's view. I went into the wheelhouse to ask to take a picture. Long story short, the guy was very friendly, allowed me to set up my tripod and have me stand on the front of the boat for this shot. 20:13 Hermannsdalstinden, the tallest mountain of the (western) Lofoten. A real highlight of this trek. I was very lucky with the weather, no wind and no clouds! These shots were taken at 9:30pm. 22:47 The town of Å is the last town on the Lofoten islands. Å is the last letter in the Norwegian alphabet. 25:30 Very tricky mountain pass. To access the southwestern coastline, you have to cross over this pass. There is no other way getting to this remote 20km+ of coastline. There is basically no trail and the slopes are easily 45-50% up and down. Quite an exhausting bushwhack, but very gorgeous section of coast.

@jacob-AI 10 ай бұрын

Dude, you are unreal. The treks, the cinematography, the extra info in the comments. Thank you. Do you have any advice for someone who wants to start hiking/solo wild camping videos?

@Climb_Big_Rocks 10 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. These videos are great! I just started my KZfaq channel yesterday, and this is the kind of content I aspire to create ❤ all the details. Very inspiring

@slowliving2041 9 ай бұрын

It would have been great if text is incorporated in the video. I wouldn't know it's 9pm and still bright 😅

@matthiasstreit1780 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. You capture the beauty of Lofoten in its natural way. Even though you are in the frame, you are not the protagonist. Nature is. Subdued music caps it off. You give way to what matters most in this video: landscape, nature, the elements. This is the first short movie of you I have seen. But I'm sure I'll check out many more. Your style is such a welcome diversion to all the flashy influencer videos that are taking over KZfaq and pretty much all of social media, kind of ruining the divinity of such beautiful places as Lofoten are.

@Tumbledweeb 3 ай бұрын

"Man is a singular creature. He has a set of gifts which make him unique among the animals, so that unlike them, he is not a figure in the landscape, he is the shaper of the landscape." - Jacob Bronowski

@pimbouwens9049 10 ай бұрын

I am in awe!!! This was again a beautiful hike to watch. because of your films, you have inspired me to go out and hike into the unknown and explore. Thanks again Harmen! God Bless.

@HarmenHoek 10 ай бұрын

That is awesome! Enjoy the outdoors!

@seouh1 8 ай бұрын

Just numbed .... I am definitely fascinated, overwhelmed, and mesmerìzed by your breathtakingly masterpiece. I regret i have no words appropriate to your opera mirabilia.

@michaelchapman7627 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for bringing this fantastic cinematic video of beautiful Norway to a part-time bed bound LongCovid “warrior”… one day.. one day ;-). Love your work. All the best.

@glitterslimes2339 9 ай бұрын

Great nature is often appreciated alone!

@Nmarfa 7 ай бұрын

Хармен, Ваши фильмы - настоящие шедевры! Смотрю с замиранием сердца и огромным удовольствием ❤️ Спасибо ❤️

@stevestokes1123 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely outstanding videos!! My wife and I will always cherish them as we watch them again and again and find new little gems that we missed. If we were younger we would mortgage the house to go to Patagonia!! Thanks so much for sharing your passion!!

@HarmenHoek 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Steve (?). Hope I can bring the places to you using these videos! All the best!

@garrettstrahan2218 7 ай бұрын

Always wonderful!😀

@SirNoordinAdventures 7 ай бұрын

really amazing, love your video

@jyf6985316 10 ай бұрын

You should be the ambassador of the Lofoten Travel Industry

@heitorhc1869 24 күн бұрын

This brought me so much peace and I really need it these days. Thank you for an amazing job, as usual.

@blogpackinglight 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely amazing. Thanks for sharing

@BlackPear686 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the great content!

@fisher1203 10 ай бұрын

What a masterpiece! Got to watch this on my new 2k monitor as well, felt like I was there 😃love the subtle music/atmosphere also - very Jon Hopkins. Best of luck on your other journeys!

@HarmenHoek 10 ай бұрын

Enjoy! And thanks!

@paulfranklin4848 6 ай бұрын

Again truly amazing

@martijnverdonk 9 ай бұрын

Just amazing!

@hanneliewiese3477 Ай бұрын

Beautiful !!!!

@egonriesen6205 24 күн бұрын

The moment on 21 min 30sec is excellent!

@albertotafuro8730 10 ай бұрын

Simply fantastic!

@ppalmer220 9 ай бұрын

Absolutley stunning! Enjoyed every moment. Thank you Harmen!

@irinaportugez927 9 ай бұрын

The human language is too simple to describe such beauty, such delight that you captured. Thank you very much. You give people so much love, beauty and happiness with your trips and shootings.