That climb was so intense. Wow. Your sister Jess is awesome. Please do more trips with her!

Michael, I know that I'm nobody to you. But my wife and I are so very proud of you and what you've accomplished. We love watching your train videos and really enjoyed the one with your Dad. We are just about to watch the next one you did with your Mom. You seem like such a genuine, decent, kind, and well-spoken young man. Your parents, I'm sure, are very proud of you. Keep on traveling young man. And God bless and keep you!

3:15 That's more than just a ski jump! What makes the 1994 Winter Olympics unique is that it was the first time that the ceremonies took place not at an arena or stadium but at a SKI JUMP venue! And they took advantage of the ski jump setting when it came to lighting the Olympic cauldron. The Olympic Flame was skied down the ski jump before lighting the cauldron. Originally Ole Gunnar Fidjestøl was supposed to do it but after an injury, his back-up Stein Gruben received the honor. The cauldron was then lit by Crown Prince Haakon Magnus. Hands down an epic Olympic cauldron lighting and one of the most memorable (alongside Muhammad Ali lighting the Atlanta 1996 one and the Barcelona 1992 bow and arrow one). Unfortunately, it happened the same day the original version of The Scream (Munch made four versions) was stolen from Oslo's National Museum. Thankfully it was recovered undamaged in May 1994

Michael.. this is amazing! The Nordic countries are truly majestic..

That climb would have had me crapping my pants! I'm so scared of heights! Congrats to you and your sister for making it all the way and making it look easy!

Yup, you can definitely tell she's your sister! You both have that adventurous spirit! You took a challenge head-on and went through with it! Showing that you should never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn. I've climbed our Mount Paektu a couple times, so I'd love to do this Romsdalsstigen Via Ferrata! Mount Paektu is the highest peak in all of Korea. It is 2750 m high above sea level and it's an active stratovolcano on the border with China. It's so mysterious that scientists still don't know how it even got there. It's so culturally significant in Korean culture that it's featured in the anthems of our government and the South/ROK's. Both Koreans and the Manchus of neighboring China consider the mountain to be their spiritual home.

Oh, wow, Mike, that seemed like so much fun...an adrenaline rush, for sure!! I'm appreciate you and Jess including us in your ascent through the clouds. It was magical. I can't wait for the next episodes!

This was the most harrowing Downie Live episode ever. I couldn't believe how demanding a climb that was. Those Norwegians don't joke around. - when you finally make it to a bridge it's a high wire act. I'll take the gondola.

Norway and the fjords is so amazing! We are hoping to tell some stories from there but so far we’ve been in Finland 🤩

Wow! Wow! Thank you for making that climb, and making it look easy! I am sure at the time it might not have seemed like it! Great video.

Riding through Norway's countryside, whether by bus or train, and regardless of time of year, is always stunning. We spent over 3 weeks in Norway in December 2022, and our trip included taking the breathtaking (truly the most stunning in Norway) 7 hour ride on the Bergensbanen train from Oslo to Bergen. Smooth, quiet, and clean -- especially in our half-empty, Pluss (1st) Class car with hot beverages and snacks included. Heartily recommend for everyone to do it. Earlier in our extended trip through Nordic countries, we had also taken a 5 hour train ride from Stockholm to Copenhagen, and, a few days later, an overnight ferry from Copenhagen to Oslo, both of which were also wonderful experiences. Finally, I'd also like to recommend to you and all your followers to book a journey on one of Hurtigruten's coastal ferries, whether it be on a 6 nt northbound voyage from Bergen to Kirkenes, a 5 nt southbound voyage, the full 11 nt. roundtrip voyage, or even just a short port to port trip like from Bergen to Trondheim or Tromso. We did the full Bergen-Kirkenes-Bergen 11 nt. trip (during Polar Nights) --- and it was amazing!!!!

Congratulations to you and Jess for completing that climb - there is no way i would have been able to do that climb. 😮

My family s is from Norway and I enjoyed seeing the country along with you. Thanks!

Wow!!! Norway for me is probably the most beautiful country on the planet. It's definitely on my bucket list.

Incredible! I'm so envious! Wishing I were young and fit again! Thanks to the both of you for taking us along on that climb! You did it!!!

What a beautiful landscape! Good to see Jessica again! you guys are brave, and obviously fit and skilled. Thanks for a great video, Mike.

What a wonderful family you have been blessed with! Your Mom, your Dad and your sister are all wonderful!

Great seeing you connecting with your sister to do some amazing adventures together, what a family you have xx

Awesome!! Thank you for taking us along for the adventure!!!

It's also worth going in Winter, with the long dusk and pink skies and the frozen waterfalls - I went from Andalsnes to Bjorli on a coach and got the train back down and its beautiful

Even as a Finn, I just can NOT be amazed how vibrant-ly green Norway is in Summer. Even the way up north it's so much more different compared to how it's on Finnish side. That ocean/fjord climate makes a huge difference! Hope you had wonderful time here in the Nordics, Mike!

Bravo, incredible, amazing so great to see sister brother relationship achieving this breathtaking climb as partners helping, encouraging each other!

I love following along with your amazing adventures! That courageous climb with your sister was incredible.You are both so brave!

Awesome video, fun to see a travel video from my own area - looking forward to the rest😊

this video is amazing. As we are planning a trip to Norway, Sweden and Denmark in September. Brings some awesome insight.

Total Respect for both of you! Fantastic video!

This is great! What a fantastic experience. Thanks once again for letting us come along. I'd never get there without!

Oh wow, this looks amazing, well done! I've booked to go to the Fjords in July, can't wait 😍

That climb was wild! Congratulations to you and Jess for accomplishing that!! It seems like you really push each other, in a good way.

Omg!!!!!!!!!! I love Norway soooooo much and I’m so glad there’s more videos!!! Can’t wait for the Flam video!!!! I hope you videoed the siren!

Props to you man. I have no fear of heights until now. As you were climbing up I could feel my knees starting to shake. And I am laying in bed. Looking Forward to your next episode!

I really enjoy these videos. Starting watching when you did standedge tunnel. Enjoying watching the Norway as we went there for Christmas and stayed in Tønsberg. Keep doing what you doing.

Wow, awesome adventure on the mountain and great video! Good on Jess overcoming her fear of heights; I think I will live vicariously through your climb. Great work as usual, my daughter and I look forward to each and every episode! Thanks Mike.

You continue to delight and amaze. And make people like me (I once fell off a trail in the city of Washington!) very nervous. But it was worth it. Thanks.

Wow what an AMAZING place!!!! That town is Absolute heaven. I also have to say Downie that you are the best at advertising products Lol! I have been using Harry’s since 2014 when they first came around and I will NEVER look back!

Even in my younger pre-arthritis days I could not have done this. Good for you both! Very brave and something I bet you’ll never forget. Wow!!!

Really loving this series. We travelled in Norway during winter, and Andalsnes looked vastly different! It looks beautiful in summer, and that train ride is beautiful in summer AND winter. :-)

Maybe it’s because I really want to go to Scandinavia, and maybe it’s because I love trains, but this series is the best DownieLive thus far.

How cool to see one of my fav travel bloggers suddenly be at my doorstep! I've been watching your Canada episodes to bits, and now you've been 40 miles from where I live. I've been there myself, glad you enjoyed it.

Wow, you're amazing!! I loved watching this one but I'd be doing the gondola!! The train trip was awesome, thanks for sharing.

I am a grown man, and every time he says his catchphrase at the end, I tear up a little bit. Great job on all these videos, man. Truly.

Look forward to all the videos, brother! Cheers to safe travels and beautiful adventures

Great job on the video Mike! Thanks for making it.

Love to see places I'm familiar with! Regularly see the Oslo train station and also travel through Lillehammer towards Trondheim. I do love the trains here, very comfortable and most of them are geared towards long-distances travel as this country is pretty huge!

OMG! I think your channel get any better; and, yet, it does! That was an incredible climb. Jess really gave you a challenge. I can't wait for the next parts of this trip.

Such incredible content! I loved the footage of when you stepped onto the wire bridge that led to who knows where!

I know I've wanted to visit the Scandie countries for a long time. Thanks very much for showing us all afew of their magical secrets mate. It's very much appreciated.

That via ferrata is intense! Super cool trip, thanks for taking us along

Just started watching you yesterday and I've watched atleast 30 of your videos. Great vibes. Keep up the great work.

12:49 oh wow! This is amazing! You all all are extremely brave!

What a great video! I went to Norway and did a road trip to the Atlantic road and the Trollstigen last early october but I promised myself to come back by train one day to enjoy this crazy landscape from another angle. Well, I guess you did the trip I had in a corner of my head since I returned our rental car in Oslo this october. Your videos are so great in making me dream about crazy destinations to reach or to experience by train. This one especially showed me that some of my dreams are possible and it gives such motivation everyday, looking forward to a next trip someday!

I’ve been learning Norsk on Duolingo. Very similar to English. Can’t wait to see Norge.

Just an amazing climb! You and your sister rocked it!

So exciting and intense!!!! Good for you guys for getting brave!

Holy smoke.... better and better w/ each video... heights are not my thing but you all did a great job...excited for the next one !!! Be well !!!

Oh my goodness! You and your sister are so brave! I would not have attempted that hanging wall climb, even experienced climbers would be like 😱. You guys are so brave! Great video! xxx

Wow, the Scenic Train to Andalsnes in Norway looks amazing! I love how the train takes you through the beautiful countryside and eventually up the mountain to the top, where you can take a gondola and enjoy even more stunning views. It's also interesting to see the transit hub in Oslo and how the buses and trains are connected. The little town of Lil Hammer looks charming, and it's cool that it hosted the Winter Olympics in 1994. Overall, it seems like a fantastic way to explore the Norwegian fjords and countryside. I would love to take this scenic train ride one day and experience the natural beauty of Norway. As a tourist, I think this train journey would be a unique experience, and the scenic views would be breathtaking. The fact that it is considered the most scenic train in Norway adds to the excitement of the journey. The travelers in the video seem to have a good time despite the changes in their travel plans, and this shows that even if things do not go according to plan, the journey can still be enjoyable. I would definitely consider taking this train journey if I ever visit Norway.

Went on that climb on a sunny day. I am insanely scared of heights, and was only able to do half of it. But I am happy I did it even though I wasn't able to finish it.I really recommend it

Absolutely insane! Thanks for sharing!

Fantastic video. Well done on the climb. Beautiful scenery.

Beautiful video Mike! I really enjoy watching your adventures.

Wow. Great videos. Love your adventurous trips. Thanks.

Wow this is really a pretty area! And always great to get such great travel companions!

I saw it ready on your IG! I'm so excited Mike!!! 😁

Absolutely amazing! Way to go

Awesome looks like you two had a great time can’t wait for next weeks video 😊

I am so happy that you are enjoying my home country! Looking forward to Flåmsbanen. Equally scenic, if not more :)

Brilliant video, what stunning scenery Mike

Spectacular scenery. Wow you don't realise how beautiful the world truly is. You and your sister are some crazy kickass Canadians. I really love watching your travels with your family. Great editing and presentation as always Mike.

I'm hooked! I absolutely enjoy all your videos. I reckon you're from Vancouver, me too!! Keep posting, keep it up. Cant wait till next week!

Another impressive Trip. This looked like fun but also scary :) props to Jess for fighting against her fear of heights. I would’ve struggled hard.

Awesome adventure Mike. Your videos never cease to amaze!!

I must say the scenes are breathtaking ❤ I love this edition. Keep giving us these wonderful tours

Simply amazing! The views are spectacular! My bucket list is getting longer every time I watch one of ur videos! Thanks for sharing!

I was in Norway last year for my 2nd visit , Love the views and the fjords , the waterfalls , the snow and the ice , I was there in winter . Has to one of the most spectacular place on earth. Downie you do some great trips . Your sister seems a great hoot and a good companion to travel with , that climb you all did was epic, I was gonna go pulpit rock last year but I bottled it .was a winters day , didn't fancy slipping off lol.

Looked like a great trip! Thanks for sharing the adventure!

Amazing and beautiful scenery!! Definitely scary doing the ascent to get the gondola down

I like the Nordic edition of travel by train because the climate is more familiar and I have a better chance of going to Scandinavian countries than the USA or Canada (I would like to, but both ships and planes scare me). If you ever decide to visit Poland, I would be honored to travel with you. We also have mountains, some of the oldest in Europe, but you don't need ropes and harnesses to hike them. Best regards, thanks for another great video :)

Thank you for an amazing video. Looking forward for the next one.

What a hike! Thanks for sharing that. This is a great series too!

Absolutely freaking in-SANE!!

As a Norwegian, I appreciate that you acknowledge Norways nature, as some so often feel we are looked down on compared to for example Sweden (Swedens not better, just more popular). After you’ve lived in Norway for a few years, you don’t feel so amazed by the nature however😅This is truly amazing!

Fantastic series in a beautiful country. Pretty intense climb!

Beautiful scenery there!

Thanks you two. I royally soiled myself when is saw the rock walls. Much love

Just amazing! Great filming and editing, too.

Absoultely awesome Mike, you've all got big ones to cross that rope bridge in the fog, epic 👍

Dude , Found your channel lately and i'm obsessed. absolute hero. Please come to Ireland!!! Not many trains etc but plenty of sights to see. Hit me up for a place to stay in southern Ireland. Much love and luck. 🥰

That looks so awesome! I want to do this!

Oh wauw! This was intens😂 loved te video, you edit your video’s very well🎉

Oslo has such a beautiful transit hub. Everything’s next to each other.

Okay, the scenery is beautiful, your Sister is amazing, as much fun as this looks, I'd have to sit this out. You got me at the bridge. ❤Happy Valentines Day!❤Looking forward to next week.

That climb was an unexpected bonus! Great stuff. 😎

This is. A great video. Looking forward to the next one w/o a doubt. Hope one day you can get to the Galapagos. Have been fortunate to have worked there 2X. You would love it!

WOW!!! YOU ARE SO BRAVE ALONG SIDE YOUR SISTER! CANT WAIT FOR MORE!!!! 💓💓 BRAVO, LOVE UR VIDS💋

I was sure that the most scenic railway would be Oslo to Bergen, which includes Flam railway (is that a foreshadowing?). That trip included the Stalheimskleiva, which is an intense bus ride. It's nothing compared to the climb. I took the train from Oslo to Nelaug, which might be Norway's least scenic railway, and it was still really nice

I am currently building out a van to start traveling, but it is a goal of mine to check out different train rides. My first one will be from London to Scotland and I cannot wait!! Awesome video!!

I always enjoy ur KZfaq channel keep up the amazing content my dude much love from Canada 🇨🇦

Oh my goodness! An adventure getting there and and adventure.... There! 💕 Your sister is one punny and BADASS chica. I would never book an experience like this! 🏆

Very awesome trip - glad you got to share it with your sister!