Backpacking Norway, Jotunheimen, hiking & camping where Norse God Thor fought the frost giants Ep11

Norway. Backpacking to a Hidden Glacier in Jotunheimen National Park, Pt3 of the Jotunheimen trip and Grand Scandinavian Hiking & Backpacking Tour Ep11. I go from Skogadalen Valley over to Gjendebu and turn north into the mountains to search for a massive hidden glacier. Jotunheimen, the land where Norse God Thor fought the frost giants.
In this episode of the Grand Scandinavian Hiking & Backpacking Tour I go from Skogadalen Valley over the mountains to Gjendebu DNT cabin before turning north and searching for a viewpoint to climb in a basin overlooking an amazing hidden glacier.
This is the 25+ episode Grand Scandinavian Hiking & Backpacking Tour through Norway & Sweden from the summer of 2021, Sarek, Lofoten, Jotunheimen, Rondane, Breheimen/Glacier National Parks, Lierne, Femundsmarka, Galdhøpiggen, Kungsleden, Vildmarksvegen, Flatruet, Sognefjell, Tindevegen Roads, Geiranger, Saltstraumen, Helgelandskysten coastal road, glaciers, glaciers, glaciers & more....
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About me: I am a Norwegian adventurer and wilderness explorer. My youtube channel focus on outdoor wilderness adventures and exploration, backpacking, hiking, canyoneering, skiing, climbing and mountaineering. Nights spent in a tent, alone or with friends. From the snow covered mountains and misty fjords of Norway and Scandinavia to the remote plateaus of Yellowstone and the debts of the red canyons of Utah to the summit of Mt Whitney and the heart of Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park. I love the Wilderness! Email is under "For business inquiries", for general questions please comment on a video, I try to answer everyone.
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Arcteryx Cerium LT puffy, synthetic shirt and Hard Shell Jacket
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#backpacking #hiking #travel
00:00 Intro
02:17 Greeting
02:47 Skogadalen valley
09:53 Break by the river
10:45 Creek crossing
11:47 Milk valley
14:44 Unnamed pass
20:06 Camp
24:36 Rocks rocks rocks
30:42 Towards Gjendebu lodge
34:47 Gjendebu
37:30 Camp
41:04 Day 7
44:36 Leaving main trail
48:16 Towards the hidden glacier
50:41 Closing in on the glacier
52:06 Jotunheimen views
59:05 Hidden glacier

Пікірлер: 98

  • @부시크래프트
    @부시크래프트2 жыл бұрын

    세상에~ 모든 장소가 아름답습니다. 높은 지대에 피어난 노란 꽃이 매력적입니다.

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, it is a great place!

  • @ricklarry4212
    @ricklarry42123 ай бұрын

    After the harsh conditions of the last episode, it was good to see the lush beauty of Skogadalen Valley as I'm sure your spirits picked up. Nice to be able to get a beer at Gjendebu lodge also.

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    3 ай бұрын

    Indeed

  • @woongtv-naturehealing273
    @woongtv-naturehealing2732 жыл бұрын

    Hello! My friend. It's been a while since I said hello. Wow! It's such a healing and touching video.💘💖💜 Especially, the glacier valley is amazing and fantastic. 💛💚🌿 Have a happy day.

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @whattovisitinromania5044
    @whattovisitinromania50442 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful experience, the places are wonderful! 😍❤️

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    2 жыл бұрын

    It really is! Thank you!

  • @jenspetersen672

    @jenspetersen672

    2 жыл бұрын

    yes fantastic places

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jenspetersen672 Thank you Jens!

  • @harryjames2299
    @harryjames22994 ай бұрын

    Jotunheimen is amazing. Yes. Thanks for the video.

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    4 ай бұрын

    It really is!

  • @samhill3496
    @samhill3496 Жыл бұрын

    Just found this one. Just have to take the bad with the good. Seems I saw two people standing on top of the waterfall area. Incredible long distance views. The trail was so smooth you could glide along blindfolded and never trip. Well worth the stutter walk over the rocks. Heck of a 360 view. Thanks

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    Жыл бұрын

    This was indeed worth it!

  • @EventyrsorenDenmark
    @EventyrsorenDenmark2 жыл бұрын

    So beautiful.Really like to go some day.Thanks for a great video.

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Søren!

  • @sammyc620
    @sammyc620 Жыл бұрын

    Just Simply WOW your footage and the breathtaking views and once in a life time wonders .. so envious 💚

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @playlife86
    @playlife86 Жыл бұрын

    Unbelievable this glacier is hidden behind the mountain ridges. So next time hiking Jotunheimen I try some detours as well! Thanks for sharing!

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    Жыл бұрын

    My pleasure Peter!

  • @jimmer1047
    @jimmer10472 жыл бұрын

    Talk about...."majestic views!!!” Everywhere you turned looked lake a postcard photo! Lol. Great video.

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    2 жыл бұрын

    It was a stunning trip indeed!

  • @bodilvigre
    @bodilvigre2 жыл бұрын

    Takk for enda en flott film fra Jotunheimen 👏🏻❤️

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    2 жыл бұрын

    ☺️

  • @achareesiri9223
    @achareesiri92232 жыл бұрын

    It’s very beautiful place. Thank you 🙏 explorer. 👍❤️

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @richbrindley8944
    @richbrindley89442 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU JARL for taking us to Parks and Landscapes that few of us will ever see, it is heart warming to see all the hard work you do to produce these wonderful vids.

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Rich!!!

  • @calilenz3476

    @calilenz3476

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@NorwegianXplorer I agree beautiful crystal waters, amazing glaciers, superb editing & a fearless guide !

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@calilenz3476 Thank you Cali!

  • @turtlecrawford6468
    @turtlecrawford64682 жыл бұрын

    Very beautiful and rugged, thanks for sharing

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, my pleasure!

  • @agustg234
    @agustg2342 жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous view..I like it stay safe and good shape.

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I will

  • @carolabecker8219
    @carolabecker82193 ай бұрын

    Lunch while looking at your own private glacier…is there anything that could compare??? I envy you, sir, I really do.

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks Carola!

  • @TheHikingCatdad
    @TheHikingCatdad2 жыл бұрын

    Great video and beautiful scenery, thanks for sharing!

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!!

  • @gaetanomagliuolo
    @gaetanomagliuolo2 жыл бұрын

    FANTASTIC !!

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @reginebilliet6934
    @reginebilliet69342 жыл бұрын

    I've been thinking 6, 7 days of complete lonelyness have been putting a weight on your shoulders, the more after your deception about the bad weather and the lodge. However I'm glad to see you're cheering up as the weather clears up and the sun appears. Also the little chat with the German people perhaps has given you a boost, no ?... Those glaciers are magnificent. And the Gjende-lake. Weren't we there already with you driving to Besseggen ??Never been in Norway, it's for me a beautiful discovery, especially Jotunheimen, the heart of Norway, isn't it ? I also drove with you to Vilhelmina, and was stunned at the view of the staircase-falls. Spectacular !

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, I was on the other side of Gjende earlier in the summer

  • @Fjall-Anders
    @Fjall-Anders2 жыл бұрын

    You make really good movies 🙂

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Takk Anders🙏

  • @hamshanksproductions7161
    @hamshanksproductions71612 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic. Regards Barrie

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Barrie!

  • @joywalsh6012
    @joywalsh60122 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic scenery and beautiful lakes everywhere you went. Looking forward to seeing more of your adventures!

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Joy!

  • @karenabel6218
    @karenabel62182 жыл бұрын

    Another wonderful video in your series showcasing the beautiful nat. parks in your country. Greatly enjoyed this one. Thanks.

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Karen🙏

  • @petebach7221
    @petebach72212 жыл бұрын

    Simply awesome, as always. Norway is a geological wonderland. Interesting that you don't have many iron-rich rocks. I suppose it's all metamorphic and volcanic in nature; no old sediments from ancient oceans. Really enjoying it from my classroom in Shanghai. Can't wait to get out of here and travel again!

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Pete, It is old mountains in Norway, carved by the glaciers, not much mining out here.

  • @simonemuginski1869
    @simonemuginski18692 жыл бұрын

    Obrigada por mais uma vez me fazer viajar neste paraíso 🙏🙏🙏sensacional👏👏👏

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @robinowen3058
    @robinowen30582 жыл бұрын

    This series is awesome, have been truly enjoying it!

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, thank you!

  • @butchlewis2136
    @butchlewis21362 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful! I love the glacial lakes and we got to see some forest trail. I have been under the weather and trying to catch up to your videos. Some healing going on watching these bud!!

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am happy to hear that, get well soon Butch!

  • @treklinda1309
    @treklinda13092 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely amazing scenery! 9 days.. you are so brave :)

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! 😀

  • @IanPryor
    @IanPryor2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, looks so beautiful over there! You definitely got some good shots! I would love to go on some adventure there sometime.

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Ian!

  • 2 жыл бұрын

    nice

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @soonerorlater9297
    @soonerorlater92972 жыл бұрын

    "Happy Holidays Jarl" (smiles & hug) Such spectacular diversity of terrain in "Grand Scandinavia". I will never get to "hike" these beautiful places. Nor will I ever get to see them with my own eyes. I am very grateful for your videos Jarl. VERY. Red rocks? You laid mention & filmed some red rocks as you were walking. Here in America? If one see's "red rocks & red dirt"? This color of rock means "iron". And, where there is "iron" there is usually other minerals, such as gold or silver or copper or nickel.......? Please don't let people know about your "discovery". Why? Because these beautiful mountains will end-up covered with "mining holes" & "mining equipment" for as far as those blue eyes of yours can see. (wink) White caps. I was "blown-away" by seeing those "white caps" on that "Snow Hole Lake" as you were walking away after camping there. The WIND seemed mighty enough to create "swells" on that Lake. I found that interesting. It is not easy to judge the "winds velocity" by watching U or the scenery around U. There are no grasses or shrubs or trees moving in the "winds" in that high Alpine Tundra to gauge by. We can "hear the winds" but those swells creating those white caps definitely "showed" how strong the winds were that day. About that rain? Jarl? Play back your video & listen to your SELF. (smile) What did YOU say? "When I walk it NEVER rains, but when I lay-up camp, it ALWAYS rains." Yep. That was YOU saying that about that "rain".....no ONE else. (hug) "Thank You Jarl" for another wonderful outdoor Adventure (BIG hug & smile) GOD BLESSES ALL.

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Happy holidays to you too!

  • @linh8997
    @linh89972 жыл бұрын

    Your route looked pretty amazing to me! Beautiful

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Lin!

  • @fabiocordon1
    @fabiocordon12 жыл бұрын

    Hello , I just discovered your channel that is really well done : your videos are mad with high quality and the storyteller is great too . I'm just sorry for the fact that , for exemple , watching this folder , it seems that there are 25 videos , but 12 are unavailable because they are hidden . I don't know if it's a problem with my computer/cookies or whatever or you decided to have some offline . I'd like to watch all your videos but I realised that there is this problem in several folders of the playlist ...even if not in all of them : in some I can watch all the videos inside without any "hidden" note . Greetings from Italy Fabio

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello Fabio, those videos are not yet released and will become available through the winter, one each week.

  • @corp-por
    @corp-por2 ай бұрын

    Subbed. Breathtaking views and awesome scenery. Thank you for your great hiking logs! Do you happen to know how crowded the trails are in late august / beginning of september in Jotunheimen? Thanks!

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you, Jotunheimen is not crowded, Norwegians do not venture far into the mountains any longer, they will do Besseggen and other day hikes. You will mostly meet a few Germans and Dutch

  • @reginebilliet2679
    @reginebilliet26792 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for answering !

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Any time!

  • @agustg234
    @agustg2342 жыл бұрын

    Could you possible to show me a gravel/stone from this place? It must be very beautiful stone you find.

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    2 жыл бұрын

    I will the next time I am up there

  • @julieandrews730
    @julieandrews7302 жыл бұрын

    Oh, NorX! What another adventure for this armchair traveler! But, what was the birdcall at 51+? Sounded like a bird of prey. Yikes!

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @MrTuristux
    @MrTuristux2 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic videos. I had a dream to visit Scandinavian North but then covid crisis came. Maybe next Summer... Are these trails clearly marked? What temperature is at night?

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, trails in Norway are pretty poor but well marked, the one I took up to the glacier is not marked and not a trail, but it exist on maps. Temperatures at night varied between around 0°c and 12°c

  • @angieba6600
    @angieba66002 жыл бұрын

    👍😍🚶‍♂️

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    2 жыл бұрын

    ☺️

  • @beedumpling3820
    @beedumpling38202 жыл бұрын

    Another amazing episode Jarl. Wasps. I'm sure they have a purpose. I just haven't figured out what that is yet. Is 'cow camping a thing? lol Incredible views. The glacier was totally epic. Looking forward to the 23 Glacier View! :)

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am pretty sure wasps are important to spread the pollen for plants. Cow camping seems to be a thing🤷‍♂️ I originally had a rant in the video about cows being allowed in the national park, but i deleted it.

  • @beedumpling3820

    @beedumpling3820

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@NorwegianXplorer I vote for bees instead of the mean devil wasps. lol In the high country of Idaho, I came across many herds of cows. Like at 8200 ft. above sl. They make a huge mess of the land, and I could not drink from the streams. Total bummer. I ranted for you. :)

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@beedumpling3820 Hahaha, thank you, I needed that!

  • @beedumpling3820

    @beedumpling3820

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@NorwegianXplorer 😄🐝🙏

  • @reginebilliet6934
    @reginebilliet69342 жыл бұрын

    Dear Jarl, I'm looking for the premiere of part 12 with the 23 glaciers. Wasn't it today sunday 5 december ? Or went something wrong ? I cann't find it.

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    2 жыл бұрын

    There was some bug with the video so I will re-upload and set a new premiere time soon

  • @G.Photogirl
    @G.Photogirl2 жыл бұрын

    Such beautiful landscapes, the lakes, rivers, and streams are crystal clear. What is the average distance in kilometers (or miles) did you hike each day?

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good question! I dont measure the distance any longer in Norway, its like an obstacle course with rock jumping, takes a lot of time to walk across a 5 mile boulder field.

  • @G.Photogirl
    @G.Photogirl2 жыл бұрын

    Have you backpacked in the Lofoten Islands area, and if so, do you have a video of it? I follow a channel called Bicycle Touring Pro and Darren (the cyclist) toured that area, created a video, and that whole are had absolutely stunning scenery. I would love to visit there one day.

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes I have, videos are gonna be out around January. You can watch my drive down the islands on my travel channel here kzread.info/dash/bejne/eICA2LGlfdHRj6w.html

  • @G.Photogirl

    @G.Photogirl

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@NorwegianXplorer Awesome, thanks!

  • @NorwegianXplorer

    @NorwegianXplorer

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@G.Photogirl My pleasure!

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