Solo Hiking the Laugavegur trail in Iceland
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I find that those vids that focus on hosts to be most annoying. Like they have a need to be seen. I wonder what I might be missing.
Thank you for making this video.
Date: 2023-08-24
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Comments and reviews: 26
Thomas
Well done! I hiked that trail in 1986 or so. A few more cabins have been added since then. Your compositional skills are superb. I had hoped to see Hrafntinnusker (Raven Black Mountain, where Raven Black is obsidian. There's no narration so you won't here his exclamations about how cold is the water that one wades through. It is cold, really really cold and more than a few seconds in it starts to physically hurt.
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Well done! I hiked that trail in 1986 or so. A few more cabins have been added since then. Your compositional skills are superb. I had hoped to see Hrafntinnusker (Raven Black Mountain, where Raven Black is obsidian. There's no narration so you won't here his exclamations about how cold is the water that one wades through. It is cold, really really cold and more than a few seconds in it starts to physically hurt.
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binh
How were restrictions in Iceland when you went. I am from the U. S. we were planning on going at the end of may of this year but it looks like we have to wait until 2021 at the earliest. Enjoy your videos especially the previous one in Iceland. How many days did it take you to do the hike. Are you going to do Patagonia at some point. Keep it up. Safe travels to you in Italy.
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How were restrictions in Iceland when you went. I am from the U. S. we were planning on going at the end of may of this year but it looks like we have to wait until 2021 at the earliest. Enjoy your videos especially the previous one in Iceland. How many days did it take you to do the hike. Are you going to do Patagonia at some point. Keep it up. Safe travels to you in Italy.
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stor314
did this trail 3 weeks ago and have been really missing it, it was my first solo hike and first time out of the US and i had such an incredible experience. watching your video is really taking me back to those amazing places that i haven't been able to get out of my head since i got back from Iceland. great work and thanks for making this
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did this trail 3 weeks ago and have been really missing it, it was my first solo hike and first time out of the US and i had such an incredible experience. watching your video is really taking me back to those amazing places that i haven't been able to get out of my head since i got back from Iceland. great work and thanks for making this
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Greg
So so good Allan! Thanks so much for putting this together and sharing it with us all. I was due to head back to Iceland last year but have rescheduled my trip for 2022 and plan to hike the hell out of this incredible part of the world - this video just helps keep the fire of adventure burning until then so thanks again mate.
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So so good Allan! Thanks so much for putting this together and sharing it with us all. I was due to head back to Iceland last year but have rescheduled my trip for 2022 and plan to hike the hell out of this incredible part of the world - this video just helps keep the fire of adventure burning until then so thanks again mate.
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etherdog
Allan, after 5 months you made it worth the wait. Some parts of the trail were almost Martian-like. It would be neat if your drone had a forward facing camera so you could walk toward it or away from it and you wouldn't have to backtrack to retrieve it. It could leap-frog you. Your vids are real art. Thanks!
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Allan, after 5 months you made it worth the wait. Some parts of the trail were almost Martian-like. It would be neat if your drone had a forward facing camera so you could walk toward it or away from it and you wouldn't have to backtrack to retrieve it. It could leap-frog you. Your vids are real art. Thanks!
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Dal
I am watching every Laugavegur trails video that I can find, for research. I'm writing a short story around this location, and to be honest, your silent video gave me this vibe I think of when I imagine the trails. That sense of quiet solitude and harmony with nature. It was very nice to experience. Thank you.
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I am watching every Laugavegur trails video that I can find, for research. I'm writing a short story around this location, and to be honest, your silent video gave me this vibe I think of when I imagine the trails. That sense of quiet solitude and harmony with nature. It was very nice to experience. Thank you.
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Andrius
beautifull views amazing content really make my day thank you, but i got silly question as seen on video person who walking to water allways wear shoes. is that not be better allways take shoes out before enter the and after stay in dry shoes instead stay with drowned ones? :D
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beautifull views amazing content really make my day thank you, but i got silly question as seen on video person who walking to water allways wear shoes. is that not be better allways take shoes out before enter the and after stay in dry shoes instead stay with drowned ones? :D
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yoss4r1an
Allan, the video is amazing, and I love the no commentary concept. But why won't you take off your shoes every time you cross the river, and hand it around your neck? Must be super uncomfortable to hike in soaked shoes all the way. :) all best to you
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Allan, the video is amazing, and I love the no commentary concept. But why won't you take off your shoes every time you cross the river, and hand it around your neck? Must be super uncomfortable to hike in soaked shoes all the way. :) all best to you
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Franois
Every time you had a shot of you walking away from the camera, I thought: He'll have to walk back to get the camera. He's not doing 100% of that trail, he's doing at least 110%!
There you go, giving a 110%. Great video, very inspiring.
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Every time you had a shot of you walking away from the camera, I thought: He'll have to walk back to get the camera. He's not doing 100% of that trail, he's doing at least 110%!
There you go, giving a 110%. Great video, very inspiring.
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Jack's
Love this, and the relaxing silence of it all. I feel commentary afterwards talking about the video is better because i can more immerse during the hike and you can bring us back to points of interests later. either way, great work, cheers!
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Love this, and the relaxing silence of it all. I feel commentary afterwards talking about the video is better because i can more immerse during the hike and you can bring us back to points of interests later. either way, great work, cheers!
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Kevin
Great job on this video young man! I'm continually amazed and in awe of Iceland's stunning otherwordly beauty! But what really amazed me was the color of those amazing wildflowers in that windy harsh climate! Thanks for sharing this with us!
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Great job on this video young man! I'm continually amazed and in awe of Iceland's stunning otherwordly beauty! But what really amazed me was the color of those amazing wildflowers in that windy harsh climate! Thanks for sharing this with us!
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Bonnie
Thank you so much for sharing. I just get lost in these beautiful Iceland videos. As for you not talking, the piano was perfect and it seemed very natural to not hear a voice. Can't wait to see you again. I wish you many incredible trips.
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Thank you so much for sharing. I just get lost in these beautiful Iceland videos. As for you not talking, the piano was perfect and it seemed very natural to not hear a voice. Can't wait to see you again. I wish you many incredible trips.
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Lev
seems crowded. That's why I don't think I'll be doing this trail. I did Hornstrandir twice, would highly recommended it instead (also more expensive, more difficult, more isolated, much harder to get to and coordinate.
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seems crowded. That's why I don't think I'll be doing this trail. I did Hornstrandir twice, would highly recommended it instead (also more expensive, more difficult, more isolated, much harder to get to and coordinate.
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Fabian
I am also preparing for the laugavegur trail. Do you recommend trailrunning shoes? And how did you keep your feet dry? My concerns are the river crossings and the wet environment, not the difficulty of the trail.
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I am also preparing for the laugavegur trail. Do you recommend trailrunning shoes? And how did you keep your feet dry? My concerns are the river crossings and the wet environment, not the difficulty of the trail.
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Paul
Great video. Have to admit, knowing that your mic broke early on, that I prefer it without the commentary! The trail is on our list. Last time we were in Iceland we drove right round via Route One. in winter!
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Great video. Have to admit, knowing that your mic broke early on, that I prefer it without the commentary! The trail is on our list. Last time we were in Iceland we drove right round via Route One. in winter!
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Vloky08
Superb video! Did you have some advices about safaty while solo hinking in those remote areas?
I'm planning to do this trek solo like you this summer, but i want to do it safely: )
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Superb video! Did you have some advices about safaty while solo hinking in those remote areas?
I'm planning to do this trek solo like you this summer, but i want to do it safely: )
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Always
27: 48 The moment you realize you'll have to carry that microphone for the rest of the trip for nothing. oh boy. Good video, interesting (although short) trail. Thanks for sharing!
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27: 48 The moment you realize you'll have to carry that microphone for the rest of the trip for nothing. oh boy. Good video, interesting (although short) trail. Thanks for sharing!
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Stephen
Allan, thank you so much for taking us along. We went to Iceland for a week last year and you capture the essence of the beauty so well. I love your other Iceland videos as well.
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Allan, thank you so much for taking us along. We went to Iceland for a week last year and you capture the essence of the beauty so well. I love your other Iceland videos as well.
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Adventure
What a great video. So beautifully shot. I was fortunate enough to get to visit Iceland in Sept 2019. The landscape views are so mesmerizing! Love your videos.
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What a great video. So beautifully shot. I was fortunate enough to get to visit Iceland in Sept 2019. The landscape views are so mesmerizing! Love your videos.
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Trifecta
Great stuff man I like these types of videos with little to no commentary. I think crampons would have helped walking on that ice cuz it looked slippery xD
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Great stuff man I like these types of videos with little to no commentary. I think crampons would have helped walking on that ice cuz it looked slippery xD
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Kraig
Just seeing this now and blown away. Fantastic job brother. Actually researching for the same hike this month so I'm pretty sure i'm copy you on this hike
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Just seeing this now and blown away. Fantastic job brother. Actually researching for the same hike this month so I'm pretty sure i'm copy you on this hike
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Mark
Beautiful. I think I like that there wasn't a lot of talking. It was contemplative. You might want to check out Newfoundland's East Coast Trail. Thank you!
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Beautiful. I think I like that there wasn't a lot of talking. It was contemplative. You might want to check out Newfoundland's East Coast Trail. Thank you!
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Sergey
This is Awesome! Thank you VERY MUCH! Do more videos like this, Music and Picture - perfectly matched! Feels like it was me on your trip! Fantastic!
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This is Awesome! Thank you VERY MUCH! Do more videos like this, Music and Picture - perfectly matched! Feels like it was me on your trip! Fantastic!
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Delta
Awesome! I didn't make this trail yet. I don't wanna go alone and it's difficult to find someone willing to!
Next year maybe. Great video!
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Awesome! I didn't make this trail yet. I don't wanna go alone and it's difficult to find someone willing to!
Next year maybe. Great video!
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Marc
Allan I can truly say that your videos are in another league quality-wise, keep creating art and thanks for being able to enjoy it!
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Allan I can truly say that your videos are in another league quality-wise, keep creating art and thanks for being able to enjoy it!
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Amine
Thanks for the video! Great sceneries.
Your backpack looks light for 55km. Can you share your hiking kit please? Thank you!
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Thanks for the video! Great sceneries.
Your backpack looks light for 55km. Can you share your hiking kit please? Thank you!
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