Insanely beautiful cinematography my friend, shots are just spectacular as well as composition! Masterpiece!!!

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Beautiful video. Interesting sidenote, if you did not already know: the reason the Scandinavian mountain range isn't as "alpine" as a lot of other mountains, like those in New Zeeland, are their age. They were once a part of the oldest mountain range in the world, together with what is the Scotish Highlands and the Appalachians. Way before the Atlantic Ocean split up.

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, David. I did not know that they are some of the oldest mountains in the world - that is fascinating!

@maikenmilter4381

11 ай бұрын

Yes and shaped down by iceages

It is beautiful and magical. As a swede living much more south I still feel ties to this area as much of my family stems from north Sweden. I walked part of Kungsleden ( aka pensionärsleden) together with sn uncle, aunt and two younger cousins when I was 14. Must have been summer but I remember it being pretty cold and raining part of the trail. Foggy and rainy once we got closer to Kebnekaise. Remember starting from close to Kiruna, taking a boat across a lake, not sure which one now. Loved it!

Nice to see some genuine swedish weather and not just the sunny sunset vids 😊 Kungsleden is like the main highway for hiking swedish mountains, lots of people and huts along the way. Nice filmed!

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mats!

Aaron, this is incredible :) First of all, I'm happy to be part of this video, at 22:09, and glad to hear that the motivational boost went both ways. I was really thrilled for the rest of my trip, thanks to meeting you! At 18:01, I'm on the other side of the valley, facing you! kzread.info/dash/bejne/jICTraeSfpq-eLQ.html hahaha It is also wonderful to see you walk the same path as I did, but in reverse, and notice the places where I had lunch, or slept... and how the landscape had already changed so much to autumn colors... I must also admit, I struggled to keep my video under 40 minutes (initially planned for under 30!) because I was afraid that long videos might be boring... However you have proved me wrong, by creating something twice as long and constantly engaging... Hats off to that my friend! PS: What amazes me, also, is how I still enjoyed it so much despite knowing the whole trail! ⛺

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Nico, your words mean so much to me. It was such a pleasure to of met you, and I look forward to our next meeting!

@niallmccormack-teararoa

Жыл бұрын

@@AaronRossPhoto great video, love the part where you two cross paths with each other. Absolutely fantastic the way you put this together and some of the shots of the landscape are so good.

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

@@niallmccormack-teararoa Cheers mate!

An awe inspiring journey. Incredible shots of the landscape. Thankyou for taking us along with you!

@AaronRossPhoto

5 ай бұрын

Pleasure! Thank you.

Wow, Aaron! Just another amazing piece of hiking-film-art. Congratulations on mastering the Kungsleden. Bravo!

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mario!

You really captured the beauty of Kungsleden, much appreciated. And like someone else in the comments already said, you made me appreciate my home country even more through this piece of art. Subscribed, looking forward for more content from you :)

@AaronRossPhoto

11 ай бұрын

Thank you William, that means a lot 🙂

Your videos never disappoint! This made me appreciate my home country even more. Next September I'm going to your home country to walk the te araroa trail, I'm really looking forward to it.

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Emil! That's awesome, good luck 😀

Everything regarding this hiking is just so spectacular! Well done on all levels!

@AaronRossPhoto

2 ай бұрын

Cheers!

Superb. Thankyou so much for sharing this work of art.

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Dave 🙂

I really appreciate your travel vlog. It's so relaxing for me, your cinematography and music, spot on. Thank you!

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

Awesome documentary with outstanding photography! Very inspiring! Thank you!

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Simone!

Great video! Definetly on my bucket list for the future. There's such a unexplainable somber but comforting vibe to this place. It's pretty raw. Thank you for sharing!

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Kay! Yes, the trail is very peaceful.

Great journey, Aaron 👍 it looks like you had an amazing trip🥾

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Just magnificent! Did the kungsleden last august with my brothers.. what an adventure! The scenery is even more beautiful with al these different colors. Thanks for sharing!

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Gerwin!

What absolutely breathtaking footage, especially the drone shots of this amazing landscape are so beautiful. Thank you for this great, cinematic entertainment.

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Andreas! I greatly appreciate your support ♥

SO many good memories when thinking back on Kungsleden July 2021 in brutal heat. Thanks for sharing, beautiful footage.

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Sounds intense! Thanks for watching.

I really want to hike this trail! Thanks for the awesome preview! :)

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Go for it!

Very nice! Thank you.

Tack så mycket 🏞🏕⛰❤

Epic video, great views, so many reminders...we've been there 4 weeks back.....thanks for the memories ;-)

Another great one Aaron, I imagined i was walking this journey and reflecting on my own lifes paths, much appreciated, 👍💯😎

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Thanks mate for your amazing video! I am going to Kungsleden in the summer and it was really helpful

@AaronRossPhoto

4 ай бұрын

My pleasure! Good luck on the trail!

Thank you for a very fine film from your walk through Kungsleden. I liked that you had parts where you talk with locals and othe companions. I also liked the dramatic ending with the dark colurs and the U-shaped valley. You should have taken a day more in Aktje and walked up to the mountain Skjerfe to get to see the view fron there. It´s said to be the most beautiful in Sweden. Myselt I walked frpn Saltoluokta to Kvikkojokk last summer and I will never forget the views.

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words Merja! Yes, I wish I could have spent an extra day to see Skjerfe - unfortunately I did not have time. I will go back one day!

Fantastic good work

👏👏👏👏 for this video. Also Thru hiked Kungsleden this summer.

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Cheers!

Magically beautifully filmed. Inspiring.

@AaronRossPhoto

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏

Thank you.

Thanks so much for the nice pictures. I will hike Kungsleden from Hemavan to Abisko next year in Juli.

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Enjoy 😀

Incredible, thank you. Hope to one day hike the same route..

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Thomas, go get it!

Wow, just an amazing video

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Aaron, I was blown away by the fact that you traveled all the way from New Zealand. I have hiked 7 seasons on and around the Kungsleden but I would probably do the reverse trip if I had the chance to visit your beautiful mountains. Greetings from Sweden.

@AaronRossPhoto

3 ай бұрын

It’s all worth it for the beauty of Sweden! Thanks for your comment 🙂

Hey, Aaron! Amazing video, I love it! Have hiked Kungsleden myself a couple of times, you’ve done an excellent job at catching the atmosphere especially for autumn, which is just the best time of you’re lucky enough to not get too much snow yet. Maybe you remember, I think we’ve wrote some messages back and forth over at Facebook when you were still planing for this trip. All the best, and thanks for this great piece of art!

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Hi Stefan, thanks for your help on Facebook! I really appreciate it. Yes, I loved hiking the trail in Autumn, so beautiful.

Great review

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Cheers!

Pure beauty

@AaronRossPhoto

6 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Let the pictures speak for themselves, thats a beautiful concept of making a video

Beautiful video 🙂👌

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Stig!

cinematic ❣️❣️❣️

Great video you have inspired me to go here

Nice Trip. I hiked part of the Kungsleden on my way to the North Cape. 2900 km thruhike through scandinavia. I recognized some spots in your video. Very nice thanks for your video.

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

What an adventure! Thanks for watching Markus.

Great job

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

❤

@34:00. Shame the weather wasnt on your side, otherwise a quick detour to Skierffe and the view towards the Rapadalen is usally amazing. No.1 view point in Sweden in my opinion. Amazing video thanks for sharing it!

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, pretty unfortunate - maybe next time! Thanks for watching Jonathan.

wwwhoooaa the shot at 1:01:30 is a million dollar shot. and the film is spot on. great job.

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Wow Aaron! Beautiful video, maybe we even crossed paths since we were hiking on the Kungsleden in September too. We've hiked a part of it from Kvikkjokk to Saltoluokta. I see you've hiked the Te Araroa, we will be bingewatching your channel now. Thank you for sharing the beauty of hiking around the world. Maybe we'll meet one day on the trails. See ya, Deen and Alette

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear guys! Thank you so much for the support - keep on hiking!

Thanks for the great moments😊it's a dream. We are planing the Abisko tour Start for a shorter distance in 2024.

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Good luck & have fun 😄

I walked between Singi and Sälka this summer as part of a different hike. September is by far the best month. When I was in Singi in July, it was very very hot and teaming with mozzies, I could barely eat! I want to try September for sure, looks amazing.

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

That sounds great! Agreed, September is beautiful 😍

I also have the GG Gorilla 40! I love it! If it had a roll top it'd probably be my main pack. Great video! I hope to hike it in the next few years...

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Agreed, such a great pack!

@thegregescape

Жыл бұрын

@@AaronRossPhoto so far its the only pack that I can access my water bottles without having to take the pack off

So beautiful. I walk there every year (not the whole distance in one go though).

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert, it truly is a stunning landscape!

I literally shouted "nooo" in my head when you passed the sign that would have taken you to Skierfe...

@AaronRossPhoto

11 ай бұрын

Haha, yeah - unfortunately didn’t bother visiting due to the weather; next time!

Another excellent story to follow Aaron. I watched your Te Araroa story a few days ago - this one looks a lot tamer!! Keep them coming - you have a knack for giving people insights into these long distance trails.

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Mark, I'll try my best!

Really liked your video, it’s very beautiful and it’s clear to see that you used a real camera not a smart phone.

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

lots of effort put into this. nice work. Congradulations. What is plan for the next trip?

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Abel! Going to tick off some Great Walks in NZ then start working through my list of international hikes over the next 50 years, haha.

👌🏼

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

🙌

Thank you for this beautiful video! Just wanted to remind us all not to wash dishes (or anything else) in the river. Just take some water and toss it out to the ground well away from the watersource. 👍

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Satu! I appreciate it. May I ask why I should not wash dishes in the river? I do not use soap, so I am genuinely curious as to why this might be a problem - cheers.

Another fine film Aaron! I thought the drone footage, as well as being beautiful, really helped me understand the landscape you were walking through. I love the thought of going there but I'm guessing it wasn't a cheap trip?

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Ros, I thought so too 🙂 Flights weren’t cheap, however if you tent without staying in the (expensive) STF Huts, it isn’t too bad in price.

@marcinkowalczyk8717

Жыл бұрын

​@@AaronRossPhoto How did you obtain permit to flying drone within national park?

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

@@marcinkowalczyk8717 I did not require a permit to fly my drone, as I did not fly in any restricted areas, such as Sarek National Park. I did have my drone registered though, and obeyed Swedish Drone Laws.

@marcinkowalczyk8717

Жыл бұрын

@@AaronRossPhoto I see at least two shots made over Abisko National Park, hence my question.

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

@@marcinkowalczyk8717 Yes, as far as I believe, I did not need a drone permit for Abisko National Park. I did however need to register my drone for EU airspace and follow the drone laws in Sweden (fly below 120m, stay away from airports, etc). Sarek National Park was also the only area on my drone map that was red and therefore restricted airspace and does require a permit, and that is why I did not fly there, but I did fly in other areas of Kungsleden. If you would like to know more about drone use in Sweden, I suggest googling it.

Great vlog, especially liked the aerial shots. Congrats on rock’n the trail in the fall. One small question…how’d you like the tights in the wet weather? Brand?

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert. Loved the tights - the brand is Skins. They add a small layer of warmth in the wet and cold weather and reduce the amount of scrapes you get when walking through tall brush. In general, I just like the feel of them 🙂

@robertmullen5762

Жыл бұрын

@@AaronRossPhoto Thanks

😮😮😮💛💙

wow, just wow! I planned on hiking in italy end of summer, but this video really got me thinking and inspired me to do this instead! @Aaron how do you deal with trekking poles and flying? any tips?

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you feel inspired! I did not use trekking poles for this hike because I felt for me personally they were not necessary - also, I wanted to stay light weight. What do you mean about flying, if I may ask?

@Cubanbees

Жыл бұрын

@@AaronRossPhoto Well I use a trekking pole tent and would neet to fly to atleast somehwere in Sweden, that's why I was asking :) Looking forward to digitally join your next adventure!

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

@@Cubanbees I see. I also thought that trekking poles might be a bit difficult to bring on an international flight, and that is part of the reason I did not bring them.

Amazing video! I'm planning on doing a section of Kungsleden in September, can I ask how cold it got while you were there in September?

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason! September is a beautiful month in Sweden - the average temperature during the day was anywhere between 6 - 10 degrees celsius and 0 - 6 at night.

Hi Aaron! Such a beautiful and very inspiring video! I've been watching it for research as I'm thinking of hiking the Kungsleden on my own as well :) And I have been in awe throughout! I have a couple of questions if you don't mind! 1. What were you guys discussing at 28:50? Seems a bit stressful :) Was it about sending food packages to yourself? Is it tough to buy proper food on the trail? 2. How did you deal with wet clothes? Seems like you had quite a bit of rain. How did you manage to get everything dry overnight in the tent? Thanks so much!

@AaronRossPhoto

6 ай бұрын

Hi, thanks for your kind words! To answer your first question, yes, we were talking about sending food parcels. However, I only wanted to do this as I wasn’t too sure about food availability on the trail at that time (late in the season). Turns out there was still plenty of food in the mountain huts and cabins and some towns have small supermarkets, which help. So, I didn’t send any food parcels, just bought food along the trail and also made sure to stock up well when leaving Stockholm. Yeah, I had about 7 or 8 days of rain off and on, haha. I use light and generally quick drying materials for my shoes and clothes, which helps a lot. Usually my shorts were a bit damp the next morning if I stayed in the tent (is what it is), but my rain jacket would cover my upper body, so my shirt wouldn’t be wet at all. If it was a very wet day, I would try and see if there was a hut or emergency shelter that I could sleep in, which I did a couple of times. Wet socks are the worst, which I unfortunately had to deal with for a few days. Hope this helps! Have fun on trail!

@medeinabirgilaite1122

6 ай бұрын

@@AaronRossPhoto Thanks for the reply! Who doesn't love a little challenge! :)

Most excellent…a kiwi goes to Sweden…I look forward to watching more of your journeys. What pack and shoes were you using? Kind regards New Brunswick Canada 🇨🇦

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Andrew! I was using the Gossamer Gear Gorilla 40 and the Hoka SpeedGoat 4’s.

Thanks for sharing, incredibly well done and beautiful. ❤ I have a question, how was it to use trail runners for this hike seeing the weather and how uncompromising the mud/water can be in fjällen?

@AaronRossPhoto

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! The trail runners have definitely proven themselves to be great hiking footwear in all conditions. While they aren’t waterproof, they do dry fast, and I prefer them over heavier footwear like hiking boots. Hope this helps answer your question 🙂

@Milesahead7

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to answer me. Just finished your throu hike of N.Z ❤ I’ve been there twice in an other life ( my life was surfing back then). And it brought back so many memories, thank you for such a beautiful portrait! Wish you all the best.

Love your video and just discovered your channel! You can count me as new subscriber. Can you please give us your couscous receipe you did during your trek? It looks Nice. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦 !

@AaronRossPhoto

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! I believe it was just couscous, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, turmeric and occasionally tomato seasoning if I came across it in the stores.

@Aaron amazing video! 🎉 Can I ask you the weight of your backpack 🎒 for this trip? Roughly, doesn't need to be super precise 😊 thanks so much

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Pack weight was around 12kg (including food and 1L water bottle) for this trip.

@FOXITA85

Жыл бұрын

@@AaronRossPhoto thanks a lot 🙏 I m planning to do a shorter version but still, your video was amazing to watch and get some extra inspiration 🎉

Hi Aaron Very, very well done! I whish I could do something similar. Both in terms of hiking and producing a film from it. I have just started my journey as an amateur videografer but I very much enjoy it. Take care and have a good one. Next time in Sweden, lets go for a kayak trip in the Stockholm archipelago. /Cheers

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you and best of luck to you! That sounds great 🙂

Great video! Nicely done. I’m just a bit "triggered" by the shots where I can’t stop thinking about you having to go back all the way just to pick up your camera again 😂 How did you pay for everything? Cash or card? Like did you need cash for the boat crossings and stuff?

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Haha, it is all worth it for the perfect shot! It was a mix of cash and card. Most STF Stations took card and some of the boat rides, but it is necessary to carry cash just in case and for other boat rides that only take cash.

@DerKatzeSonne

Жыл бұрын

@@AaronRossPhoto true! Thanks, I‘ve never been so remote in Sweden, yet and anywhere else it’s not necessary to take cash with you. Also e.g. on the Laugavegur Trail in Iceland I was surprised no cash was needed. So I didn’t want to get Swedish crowns just to find out I didn’t need them 👀 but good to know then I definitely put that on my list with things to consider! Very helpful.

Fantastic film! May i ask what tent you were using and why you left didnt use the tent from the gear film of yours?

@AaronRossPhoto

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! I was using the MSR Hubba 1 Person tent. The tent in my gear video was used on Te Araroa during the summer months in New Zealand. I opted for the MSR as it was a bit more durable, warm and because it is free-standing (internal poles instead of using hiking poles to set it up). Probably going to use the MSR on most future hikes as well from now on, as it’s still super light.

Amazing Video dear Aaron🙏 How did you manage to weigh only 13 kg including the food? I hiked the Kungsleden with 18kg. That was definitely too much... Is there a video of you with a packing list?

@AaronRossPhoto

Ай бұрын

Hi, thank you! There is a link to my gear list in the description of the video. I carried usually no more than 2 or 3 days worth of food at a time and have reasonably light gear.

@Seagull6232

Ай бұрын

Thank you Aaron. I will check it.

Hi Aaron! I was planning to go in June for a week in Abisko, and stay in the hostel and make day hikes, then I saw about the Kungsleden. I am a little worried to take a challenge like that because I didn't camp much, though there's the option of huts at least in some places. How did you prepare for this journey? Thanks Ron

@AaronRossPhoto

2 ай бұрын

Hi Ron, thanks for your comment. I knew I wanted to walk the entire trail when I was planning for the walk. I tented the whole way, not staying in huts and bought my food at the STF mountain huts and villages along the way, carrying on average around 3 or 4 days of food at a time. No need to hike the full trail if you don’t feel up for it. Abisko National Park and Sarek National Park were my favourite areas, with Abisko being a bit more popular I believe, so more people around to talk to/feel safer. I hiked in the autumn (September), as I wanted to avoid the insects that I hear can be quite bad in June-August.

@ronbackal

2 ай бұрын

@@AaronRossPhoto Thanks for replying. I signed up for an organized tour of the northern section of Kungsleden in the end, and I am planning to come at least a week before to stay at Abisko and make day hikes. Your video is amazing, I want to take my FX3, trying to think how to keep it safe. P.S. I have in plan for the winter(your summer) to go to New Zealand or Patagonia, I didn't decide yet.

Man..I remember you back from the 2018 twenty one pilots hiatus days…how you been man

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Hey! I’ve been good, thanks 🙂 Changed direction with the channel a bit though, thanks for sticking around.

how did you pick up the sound and dialogues so flawlessly?

@AaronRossPhoto

11 ай бұрын

Thank you. I used the Rode VideoMic GO II - really great microphone!

08:09 I see a man who told you how to say "thank you" in Swedish and he has a "Support of Ukraine" icon. I'm from Ukraine. The support of such people of goodwill all over the world is very important to us. I've been dreaming of doing this route for a long time and I hope when I'm in Abisko that I'll meet this man and say thank you. Can you tell me the address of that store?! Thank you.

@AaronRossPhoto

9 ай бұрын

Sure thing, this store is located at the first hut on the trail (STF Abiskojaure Mountain Cabin, N68.286147, E18.591137, about 14km south of Abisko).

13:50, many lakes and WHAT ?

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Sorry?

@Fjallkloka_Aventyr

Жыл бұрын

@@AaronRossPhoto i dont understand your second word there

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

@@Fjallkloka_Aventyr My apologies, I said: "Many lakes and tarns". A tarn is a small alpine lake/pond.

ok, before visiting a country learn "thank you" and "hello" and "godbye" ;-)

In general a nice video, BUT you make a BIG NO NO! The pointy emergency huts are only for short breaks and emergency situations, basically if your life is in danger or you risk being injured. If you walk Kungsleden in september rain and bad weather is just what you can expect, not an emergency. Please remove these cuts from the video.

Man you guys put ALOT of work into these vids. Thanks for sharing!!! I could never fundamentally walk the trail twice with all that backtracking to collect the camera. Big ups.

@AaronRossPhoto

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Tim - backtracking is a good workout!

@timshields8720

Жыл бұрын

@@AaronRossPhoto YES and I also applaud you for doing these walks without sticks. A terrible invention in my humble opinion.