TROLLTUNGA Hike in Norway | Norway Travel Guide (Ep 2)

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5 жыл бұрын

Trolltunga Hike in Norway is one of the most popular hiking spots in all of Norway at the moment, thanks in large part because of the popularity of Trolltunga on Instagram.
Steve and I wanted to go see Trolltunga for ourselves, so we partnered with Trolltunga Active (trolltunga-active.com/) to make the 28km round-trip hike in the Norway winter... it was one of the most difficult day hikes I have ever done.
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@celebritytarotreadings7065 5 жыл бұрын

Ahhhh Norway, a beautiful country with good, no-nonsense people. Guys, everyone in Norway takes their shoes and boots off when going into the house though heheh. A lot of times there's a heated floor at the door -which should be a basic human right of luxury for everyone in a cold climate. 2:18 is that everything-feeling when you get to travel.... Love it! thanks for the vid. Miss Norway!

@DustGamezX 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah we do that in Sweden too.

@arnesnielsen 5 жыл бұрын

@Gareth: Being a Norwegian I really love your videos from around the country! Your positive attitude and respect for the Norwegian way of living is a great example of how to show humor, humbleness, and joy for what is different! And the great pictures and professional editing! I simply love it! Thank you! Next time you visit Norway, I and my son will take you fishing in the mountain rivers - living the real wildlife sleeping outdoors!

@ChaitanyaVijaykoya 4 жыл бұрын

@Nielsen, Really Norway was very beautiful you people was very good . I love them. Next time I am planning vacation there. can you suggest best places ti visit ? by the way I am from India.

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

THANKS FOR WATCHING EVERYONE! 😃 While this series is coming out, I am working on my first course for you all on how to travel full-time! 🌎 If you have any questions about what I do, and how to travel longer, please leave a comment/question on this message! I can't wait to share this project with you! 🙏 As always, come say hi on Instagram - instagram.com/tourist2townie

@NhidaHayduk 5 жыл бұрын

Gareth Leonard what is your Instagram name I will fallow you 😁

@gfa527 5 жыл бұрын

Gareth! What’s the song and the artist that plays in the beginning please! 🙏🏾

@toppy83 5 жыл бұрын

Friendly reminder from a Norwegian person, we do not use shoes inside peoples homes in Norway, so if you want to show respect, take them of when you enter the frontdoor, we have places to put the wet, dirty shoes there =) Much less cleaning when you leave and more higenic =) Glad you liked Norway, but nice to know this kind of things when you come to a new conutry =)

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

I am learning very quickly that wearing shoes inside was a big mistake! Thank you for the feedback, and I promise not to do it again! 🤦‍♂️

5 жыл бұрын

@@GarethLeonard if it was the cabin he reffered to, dont worry. we all Norwegians step inside with shoes to get the first look. People with brains will not do that every time, well because you dont want water and mud all over the floor :-)

@OriginalPuro 4 жыл бұрын

@@GarethLeonard Good man. Even as a Norwegian who was not in the video I was slightly offended(jokingly).:P

@MsNinaKlaudia 5 жыл бұрын

So happy you like Norway. Just a tip. In Norway, we take our shoes off indoors.

@bohica519 3 жыл бұрын

Just like in Hawaii.

@GabrielTravelerVideos 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome journey man. 28 kms in the snow, crazy. Those views are out of this world.

@jmilanomil 5 жыл бұрын

Everything about this vlog is incredible, that 1st waterfall is simply majestic, the climb to the hill is amazing. Oh, thank you very much Gareth for showing us the parts of the world that we may not be able to see in person. Keep it up!

@crzgrlprdctns 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sparking one of my favorite memories! I also traveled through Norway and from Stavanger to Odds… hiked with the same tour company. First time I’ve used a guide for hiking, and it made the experience on this trip so much better. Best (hardest) time!

@darrendaulton 5 жыл бұрын

One of the BEST Adventures so far ! Thanks so much Gareth ! You're The Greatest American HERO !

@PQExcelsis-Yzl 5 жыл бұрын

Its ok Gareth, the view is so awesome already from where you were standing. Safety first! Thank you for showing us beautiful Norway!

@jo.j927 5 жыл бұрын

Nice, but please take off your shoes when you go inside

@zhengpepe 5 жыл бұрын

Better take off everthing

@jovanuy9122 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful view Gareth. Thank you for showing it to us.

@svakt 5 жыл бұрын

I'm getting so much joy from watching these videos, thanks bud! Love from Norway, Bergen :)

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for following along, I appreciate it!

@ok2kok 5 жыл бұрын

Guys you are so inspirational and postive, really good to see!

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ronaldog3525 4 жыл бұрын

I think the boy has a resigned frozen fish face. But I liked the wooden house with everything new inside, ready for use!

@Mikeztarp 5 жыл бұрын

Wow. The visuals, the music. Amazing.

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, man!

@FamilyonStandby 5 жыл бұрын

Your shots are SO well done. So cinematic. Thanks for the inspiration for our channel.

@BackPackerSteve 5 жыл бұрын

Oh boy, that was a serious winter hike...only the peanut butter honey sandwiches got us through 😜🤙

@sweetren19 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! Spectacle view of Norway.. Have fun and enjoy the adventure...

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! It is truly an incredible country!

@celebritytarotreadings7065 5 жыл бұрын

and btw - shout out to you. People don't realize with travel vlogging how much dedication it takes to shoot - get the batteries charged up, the tripod, the lenses --how many hours you REALLY have to take time to shoot a driving scene. Stop the car, set up the camera, drive the car back turn it around and drive past the camera just to get that shot of the car driving. It's a TON of work but so worth it. Cheers!

@danielclooney6248 5 жыл бұрын

So beautiful and breathtaking. That's for taking us along.

@siak3115 5 жыл бұрын

So nice that you 2 guys team up!

@iljung4096 4 жыл бұрын

Very good to have your safety first, thnx for sharing your video.

@MarcoPauloTravel 5 жыл бұрын

Great shots man. Keep exploring!

@marcus40709 5 жыл бұрын

it's always great seeing your funny side! Great story telling again.

@DankeyChan 5 жыл бұрын

I grew up in Stavanger, have a cabin in Skjold by the church at 1:36 and now live in Bergen. I feel like you have captured the west coast of Norway very well in the 3 videos you posted so far and happy to see you are enjoying our nature!

@crzgrlprdctns 3 ай бұрын

Every one of those towns blew my mind and filled me with happy tears. As well as every ferry, bus and train through your beautiful country. I must come back for more!

@karenhammarstrom2629 5 жыл бұрын

Loved it! 👍🌺

@strumylist 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful views keep posting those cool travel video .... 👍

@amasterfishing5544 5 жыл бұрын

Real nice cabin to stay over, awesome video!

@jpj3109 5 жыл бұрын

i like how you put the details on the places you visited, i been watching you norway vlog and its awesome! july is our trip!

@marissaballoging5928 5 жыл бұрын

How nice to do hiking on that icy mountains... Awesome.

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

It was a grueling, but amazing experience!!

@sarcap878 5 жыл бұрын

that view looks like a painting! 👍 I got a bit queasy just by watching it, I'm afraid of heights 😂

@Chissler 5 жыл бұрын

Trolltunga in winter is a beautiful sight, but walking with snowshoes is really heavy. Mad respect!

@politicallycorrectredskin796 Жыл бұрын

It's mostly technique. Once you stop using the muscles you normally use when you're walking and use some other ones you possibly didn't know you had, it's not so bad. Skis and skates are the same way. Exhausting until you get into the technique, a breeze when you do.

@jamkattelsp01 3 жыл бұрын

Wow!! really good quality video😮

@joellagonero5006 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!!!!

@berityoung9307 5 жыл бұрын

I love your music in this video!

@politicallycorrectredskin796 Жыл бұрын

I love the snow shoe walk uphill. Ambitious! My XP with snow shoes, skis, skates, swimming - basically anything not walking - is that each requires a few muscles you have typically never used before. Once your body gets used to it, the muscles grow a bit and your mind gets used to the technique it's a doddle. Before that is torture, which was basically your hike I'm guessing.

@OrangeBanana836 5 жыл бұрын

Just discovered this KZfaq premiere. Pretty cool, huh. Haven't watched your previous videos. Missed you Gareth. 😊😊

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by! 😊

@garysalmon1519 5 жыл бұрын

Hello from Texas, Norway is beautiful, thanks for sharing!

@randihansen3347 3 жыл бұрын

You now In Norway we say Taxas when somthing are very crazy.

@callmelyn73 5 жыл бұрын

Happy Easter everyone!!!

@NhidaHayduk 5 жыл бұрын

That’s a longest hike in that mountain with ice so cool looked liked mt Everest 😁👍nice scenery’s

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

It felt like my hike to Everest (without the altitude issues), so vast and beautiful!

@novitaafriana5942 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@lanifelias5104 5 жыл бұрын

I JUST FELL IN LOVE WITH THE COUNTRY EVEN MORE. ♡♡

@lindavitolina4598 4 жыл бұрын

Oh ok.. Im going on february. Can,t wait, look,s soo easy😀😀😀

@PureNordicVibe 3 жыл бұрын

Incredibly cool video.👏 Keep up the good work .⭐️ Lofoten is magical🌲🏔 🏕Greetings from Norway🇳🇴

@lindamon5101 4 жыл бұрын

WOW! TF! WOW!!!darwin awards! Scary scary scary ledge, my skeleton is rattled from this image! When youre surrounded by snow, it doesnt get that dark.

@JehzeelLaurente 5 жыл бұрын

So coooollddddd 😄

@dennisnicol1277 5 жыл бұрын

short but awesome as usual.nice cabin,that hole in the wall bed is a gem.everything on that hanging cliff(tongue)is dangerous.be safe G.

@politicallycorrectredskin796 Жыл бұрын

People usually sleep upstairs in Norway because it's warmer. Cold air sinks, warm air rises. Also the CO2 from breathing sinks down so the air doesn't get stuffy when you snore a lot.

@RedsVarietyNetwork 5 жыл бұрын

The view is so magnificent...Keep safe!

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 🙏

@RedsVarietyNetwork 5 жыл бұрын

@@GarethLeonard welcome

@pinayourlifeinnorway4052 3 жыл бұрын

We been here sunday 06-06-21 with my son 14y/0. Was really Nice hiking we have so much fun. We Took 9hours round-trip. Incredible place!

@OsamaBinChillin 5 жыл бұрын

Let's be real, we've all seen the trolltunga pictures. But what atleast I have NOT seen, is how stunningly beautiful the trek up there was :) Subbed!

@rosemariebacera3559 5 жыл бұрын

Wow so nice a music this video.

@gibsonphilippines4901 3 жыл бұрын

wow super nice vlog thnks for sharing ur vlogs bros im watching from the PHILIPPINES :)

@FamilyonStandby 5 жыл бұрын

Reminder is set. Can't. Freaking. Wait.

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@monadala-oy7084 5 жыл бұрын

Wow beautiful places👍👍❤❤

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful! Thank you Mona!

@OriginalPuro 4 жыл бұрын

Lars Monsen said (Norwegian wildlife icon) "if you use nature you start to love it and then you want to preserve it". If you want to experience Norway, don't fly or drive here, take the train and help preserve our nature. PS: Thanks for listening to the guide, so many people disregard them and then we have to rescue them off mountains and stuff.

@jocettebrey633 3 жыл бұрын

I did similar adventure 2 years ago in Molde!! one of my best trips ever😃 kinda hard to top it.

@pelangable 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Norway! it reminds me of the rocky mountain roads in Canada only more beautiful because of the Fjord, the lakes, the ocean. Yes you can't travel Norway, without passing those numerous Tolls, Ferries long long tunnel roads sometimes streches to 20-50 km. long.

@politicallycorrectredskin796 Жыл бұрын

Norway isn't particularly tall, but it is very steep because everywhere is pretty close to the coast. That's the main difference to me between North American nature and Norwegian. The Rockies are wider somehow. Norway is a very terrain-y miniature where a lot of stuff is squished together. I think Chile is probably the closest comp, although I've never been there myself.

@charlesnee525 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video. May I ask what month did you make this trip?

@floridaaguada4216 5 жыл бұрын

wow.beautiful Norway

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

So beautiful!

@Anirossa 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you guys came to Trolltunga prepared, many tourists have come unprepared, even without proper shoes and have had to be rescued by helicopter on the way as they underestimated the mountains.

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adrian. Yes, we did some research before arriving and wanted to make sure we were well prepared. We strongly suggest that everyone go with a guide in the winter time, for this exact reason. We actually had someone turn around about an hour into our hike as well.

@maricarnalus815 5 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful video dear ... Thanks for sharing ... Take care and warm regards ... Happy Easter from Maricar Nalus of Manila Philippines ... Indeed I am a nature lover too ... Your coverage is amazing ...

@dennisnicol1277 5 жыл бұрын

its good friday here in the phils.nothing much to do.everybody is in vacation mode observing lent so i'm all set.can't wait for your next adventure.later.....👍😏🙏.

@mojojim6458 5 жыл бұрын

Happy Easter two days early.

@dennisnicol1277 5 жыл бұрын

have a nice day mojo jim.thanks.

@Traveldan 5 жыл бұрын

i met that guide at trolltunga hotel and was planning to do the hike but when he told me that we would be able to take the shot i cancelled the whole hike, will do it in june or july although it will be full of tourists but the shot is worth the hassle. great video bro

@Vladimiradventurephotography 5 жыл бұрын

Amazingly beautiful place, but So Many people! It felt like I am walking on Park Ave in New York City and New York has less trash...

@TheCouchsurferviking 5 жыл бұрын

nice video man, and respect to you guys not trying to climb out on the tongue for that shot.

@sn0wphun 5 жыл бұрын

In Norway nature will kill you, and we will not stop you if you are dumb. We will tell you the dangers but not make any big effort to make things safe. We had a debate a few years ago, about making big tourist atractions safer, and the sentiment here was "fuck em"... Norwegian nature is and should be dangerous. Its a part of our national pride. I live in a mountain town and we have lots of iceclimbers from all over here, and someone dies every other year. We also have tourists die in avalances, getting lost in snowstorm/white outs, falling into rivers but not so often...

@politicallycorrectredskin796 Жыл бұрын

If it's windy as well it's suicide to go out there on the ice. And it's usually pretty windy up there.

@lilib0101 2 жыл бұрын

You're so cool and nice to look at. Thanks for these fun videos. They make the lockdown enjoyable. I love travelling. It's my main hobby. I pack a Nikon, great lends. What do you use? -Liliana

@waltertelsnig1294 5 жыл бұрын

The track at around 8:30 is Peter Sandberg - Liberate

@bisayangdako7527 5 жыл бұрын

6th viewers!!!.🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩!!..injoy have fun n Norway safe journey,,god bless and have a nice day....

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

Wahooo! Thank you Christian!

@dmitrychemankov3309 4 жыл бұрын

This icy ledge reminded me of that old Soviet black humour verse I translated into English: The Boy very deftly climbed on a ledge, He stepped on its slippery, rickety edge, Many bystanders admired his dive, The Boy could've lived an incredible life...

@Alexandra-je7qn 2 ай бұрын

I am totally impressed that u love my country this much So much fun to watch I! By the way I grew up in wonderful Bergen ❤ To bad u are to young for me, if not….? I live in the USA now, thank for loving my country 🙏

@giovannadelprete9342 2 жыл бұрын

Hey , can I ask you where did you start from? From Skyjeeggedal or from Magelitop? I have to go to Trolltunga too, and what do you suggest me? I'm not in a good fit right no 😂

@olsen1986 5 жыл бұрын

At 1:40. you drive through my little town. If you take a hike up to the top of the mountain here on a clear day. You can see for miles in every direction :) Really like your vlog. Keep up the good work :) Enjoy Norway

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I will be sure to add this to my list when I return (in the spring, haha)!

@sallyhun3024 5 жыл бұрын

It's very nice of u to reply back to ppls comments. You have a new subscriber

@prettydimples8796 5 жыл бұрын

Hi im your new friend. ..support me too

@anooradharajesh3559 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video.....liked your red jacket too...may I ask you which brand it is ...

@justelynnnjoelle 5 жыл бұрын

QUICK, SOMEBODY GET APETOR OUT THERE!!! *sips vodka* "AHHHHHHH".

@wronginfluence 5 жыл бұрын

I have walked that route in 30c°+. That was extreme, just in another way :)

@Mystic635 5 жыл бұрын

New Norwegian Subscriber earned :) cool to see how u react to our Nature. Trolltunga is a unique place

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! You have such an incredible country! 🙏

@Mystic635 5 жыл бұрын

@@GarethLeonard Happy i found you & your Content. i stay & watch inn the future. he do not have many tourist here in norway. Thanks for showing much love!

@fraaasma 5 жыл бұрын

wow, just Wonder how it was for the first person to Discover that Place

@Kormashin 2 жыл бұрын

The trip to Trolltunga was in April?

@petrkumbera1291 5 жыл бұрын

What time of the year did you make a trip?

@henriks5008 5 жыл бұрын

Snow shoes are a pain in the ass on long treks. Too bad XC skiing is so difficult if not used to.

@bjarneryland6118 5 жыл бұрын

Next time in Norway, go to Stetind 👍😀

@jennat9243 5 жыл бұрын

Bjarne Røyland Absolutely👍

@papashog 5 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

@honey9186 5 жыл бұрын

Setting reminder on. That if I will still be awake, if not I’ll sure be watching first thing in the morrow 🙃

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Miss Honey!! 🙏

@honey9186 5 жыл бұрын

Gareth Leonard my pleasure 😇

@gfa527 5 жыл бұрын

Please, what’s the name of the song that plays in the first few minutes and who is the artist? 🙏🏾

@gfa527 5 жыл бұрын

Found the song thanks to someone on reddit. "Your Playful Heart" by Martin Carlberg kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mNlxjNecxM7LmY0.html&app=desktop

@66Norb 5 жыл бұрын

oh man, what an amazing hike!

@sidle_man 3 жыл бұрын

12:17 "Today was really all about the journey and not the destination." That's what it should always be about, especially when you're hiking in Norway. It's not that important to pose on some extraordinary rock tongue just in order to post a picture on instagram or elsewhere - millions of people have already done that before you; actually, this is of no importance at all. It makes much more sense to appreciate the mindblowing beauty of the landscape in it's entirety while you're there and forget about the internet community in the meantime.

@fraaasma 5 жыл бұрын

i would throw a big party at that cabin

@bazbriggan1572 5 жыл бұрын

Which month you go?

@ChaitanyaVijaykoya 4 жыл бұрын

Hi All, I am from India. I really love Norway and their people..I am planning vacation there. can someone please suggest best places to visit. thank you so much.

@TerjeMathisen 5 жыл бұрын

You were quite unlucky to pass those waterfalls with almost no water in them, particularly Ljåtefoss is _much_ more impressive when the water flows everywhere and the mist completely covers the road. :-)

@politicallycorrectredskin796 Жыл бұрын

The best time to see the water in Norway is early spring when the melt comes down or autumn when it rains a lot. In summer things tend to disappear a bit. Like this year. We had basically zero rain or snow where I live from February to June. There's a river here, but all the streams etc dried up. Then it rains a little and it's like living in an aquarium again.

@Nostlgk 4 жыл бұрын

I LOVE YOU

@patriciocantu9587 2 жыл бұрын

Bro can i have the contact of the local guide? I planning to go in two weeks

@sn0wphun 5 жыл бұрын

"fjord-cabin high up in the mountain"- no such thing.... its a mountain-cabin :-) tnx for the nice vids and that you do us justice in your portrail of our country. -Norway

@GarethLeonard 5 жыл бұрын

Haha, yeah, I was a bit delusional after the long drive, wasn't sure what to call it! 😂Thank you for watching.

@stewland1 5 жыл бұрын

The waters are deep and whales are there. A few trolls and the Nissa.

@janalouiseg7177 5 жыл бұрын

Noen fra norge som ser på?

@heborres 5 жыл бұрын

01:35 Holy crap! If I knew you were going to drive past were I live, I would have stood on the side of the road and waved the Norwegian flag :-)

@juanchooo24 5 жыл бұрын

I was literally thinking “imagine If there’s an Argentinian there” and then 8:03

@payapplepaul4770 5 жыл бұрын

I live in norway Oslo, norway is VERY expensive just to warn everyone visiting. Like a bottle of Coke cost around 3.5 dollars for a little one. And a pizza for 30+ dollars