Overlanding Norway | Land of the Giants | X Overland Nordic Series EP2

Clay, Rachelle, Cyrus, and Kurt meet up with Pete Jr., Dan, and Caroline van Stralen of @Epicfamilyroadtrip to officially begin their overlanding odyssey through Scandinavia!
The team is just getting started by exploring the mythic “Land of the Giants” while pushing hard to reach the highest point in Northern Europe on top of Mt. Galdhøpiggen.
Viking-built churches dating back a millennium, ancient boreal forests along the secluded Trans Euro Trail, and an epic descent of Norway’s famous Troll’s Road are all a part of this adventure.
As Clay says, “Norway is one for the books.” Come along and find out why.
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  • @dirtbikerbro
    @dirtbikerbro Жыл бұрын

    As an EMT, I fully approve of Clay's SheepPR joke at 8:53

  • @grahameroberts8109

    @grahameroberts8109

    Жыл бұрын

    Shee PR

  • @268sjh
    @268sjh Жыл бұрын

    By the far the BEST thing to watch on KZread!!😍😍😍

  • @wildernessrecon
    @wildernessrecon Жыл бұрын

    Someone always sneaking around in the night 😂. Blows me away someone always shows up in the middle of nowhere in the dark

  • @ihmesekoilua
    @ihmesekoilua Жыл бұрын

    I love that Trollstigen was like an afterthought. People literally drive to Norway just to experience that road :D

  • @freekiwi4067
    @freekiwi4067 Жыл бұрын

    Campsites (in average weather), break downs and getting getting stuck have been when I've met the best people while overlanding.

  • @beardedshooter9540
    @beardedshooter9540 Жыл бұрын

    I've said it once, and I'll say it again. You guys just keep getting better with every video.

  • @ExpeditionOverland

    @ExpeditionOverland

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @nacanielitabua3143
    @nacanielitabua3143 Жыл бұрын

    That stave church is truly remarkable....

  • @davidbess796
    @davidbess796 Жыл бұрын

    Sometimes I watch this and I forget that I’m watching KZread…this should be on Nat Geo! Great job guys and gals!

  • @ericsolie2615
    @ericsolie2615 Жыл бұрын

    "It sure is fun to watch someone else live their life to the fullest." We're watching you, Clay!

  • @kyleware2520
    @kyleware252011 ай бұрын

    This is Netflix quality film production and editing. Well done and awesome vehicles

  • @sirmontecristo2808
    @sirmontecristo2808 Жыл бұрын

    Man, I look like a baby right now. I feel like I am there with you. What a dream, and how lucky you are. Great episode.

  • @krzysztofjankowiak6331
    @krzysztofjankowiak6331 Жыл бұрын

    Super wyprawa🏞️🚙🗺️ 💪👍👊. Pozdrawiam całą ekipę ✌️.

  • @stefanmaddock5516
    @stefanmaddock5516 Жыл бұрын

    "We'll see her in Iceland, which is very cool". Almost a British mastery with the play on words. Even if it was unintentional. Great work gang. I've helped out colleagues who are logistics people for overseas trips and the amount of work. I doff my cap to you.

  • @h8heightadventure2
    @h8heightadventure2 Жыл бұрын

    great great GREAT EPISODE thank you !!!! I am speechless

  • @nebc_yukonyeti
    @nebc_yukonyeti Жыл бұрын

    I live in Northern BC and we have some amazing roads & trails (and some sketchy grades) for sure. But that Troll Road & church had me watching in awe! Thanks for the ride along! 🥾🏔🇨🇦❤️

  • @EltonBrooke
    @EltonBrooke Жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed your visit to the church! Glad to have discovered Expedition Overland!

  • @carportmods
    @carportmods Жыл бұрын

    That Trolll Rd. view at the end made me tear up a bit. It's scenery like that that further solidifies my belief in God. Amazing drone work. The rigs look so good. I need one of those XO slaps.

  • @faisalsaifullah535
    @faisalsaifullah53510 ай бұрын

    Too lovely Great work 💯👏 What a road.... A dream drive for any road lover

  • @rheopr
    @rheopr Жыл бұрын

    It boggles my mind how difficult the logistics and on top of that recording all! The cinematography is second to none!

  • @Atizzle121310
    @Atizzle121310 Жыл бұрын

    I think it is cool when I get other American's perspectives on visiting other countries. I've been overseas half my career and I've gotten to experience other cultures and see the vast history that is Europe. It is something all should have a chance to see.

  • @timothyspringer1876
    @timothyspringer1876 Жыл бұрын

    6:40 getting on the highway and there’s a trans am on a trailer 😂 love the content y’all put together 🤟🤟

  • @ajr5195

    @ajr5195

    Жыл бұрын

    I came here to say this 😂

  • @theinbetweenisours

    @theinbetweenisours

    Жыл бұрын

    lol - I had to pause and rewind that! Legit smokey and the bandit!

  • @maddinshane

    @maddinshane

    Жыл бұрын

    same thought ;)

  • @Blade-mh3mi

    @Blade-mh3mi

    Жыл бұрын

    I saw it also. Very cool.

  • @midnite8791

    @midnite8791

    Жыл бұрын

    I came here to say that! What a find

  • @lyndonhamby7432
    @lyndonhamby7432 Жыл бұрын

    That Church was absolutely amazing 👍👍

  • @Koulnis
    @Koulnis9 ай бұрын

    I played a piano at Nordkapp, was a unique box to check off for me. I am working my way through this series and reliving my memories of being in Norway for one month with a car and a backpack. I am so glad I get to see other people experience what I felt!

  • @TheBlackFocus
    @TheBlackFocus Жыл бұрын

    It's so cool to recognize the beautiful little town "Lom" at 35:55min where i had my first elk burger. Jotunheim was spectacular!!! It was on my overlanding trip through Sweden/Norway last year in June/July with my (surprise) Toyota Hilux truck equipped also with a Alu Cab hardtop and a maggiolina rooftop tent. Keep on doing your expeditions! Always a pleasure to watch. :) Greetings from germany!!!

  • @Kaiu
    @Kaiu Жыл бұрын

    Love the series yall!!!!! Can’t wait for next ep!

  • @stevekro5336
    @stevekro5336 Жыл бұрын

    The best series i have seen in a long time. Keep it up! I love you! Best regards from Germany.

  • @the_mountains_our_calling4809
    @the_mountains_our_calling4809 Жыл бұрын

    I am loving this series! Norway has been on my list for a long time.

  • @deep5811
    @deep5811 Жыл бұрын

    The quality of your content puts most TV shows to shame. Love you guys!

  • @LoneStarSwirl
    @LoneStarSwirl Жыл бұрын

    Love your stuff man. I am a High School World Geography & History Teacher in the Houston, Texas area and your adventure videos are great info.

  • @CalifMoF
    @CalifMoF Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for showing how beautiful our planet is. Stunning.

  • @carolguezen5829
    @carolguezen5829 Жыл бұрын

    Spectacular! What amazing cinematography and storytelling. Keep living your dream ... I need it!😊

  • @Bananahammock88
    @Bananahammock889 ай бұрын

    Those grass roofs were crazy

  • @Mikey_556
    @Mikey_556 Жыл бұрын

    Epic views, history, and insight of the nordic alpines so far🍺. No place to be overlanding under prepared. I don’t pretend to know these folks other than through youtube both this channel and “epic family road trip” but im sure they had the time of their lives. With that comes a tremendous responsibility for the team leaders to keep the crew (especially jr crew) safe and on track, so i can appreciate the bit of discipline and organization that comes across in taking on a trip of this magnitude 🍻🍀

  • @Teriyaki_Redneck
    @Teriyaki_Redneck Жыл бұрын

    Not sure if it was said already but those ‘sideways fences’ are living fences. They cut the base of the sapling about 80-90% and bend it down/ intertwine it to the nearby ones. Plant can still survive with only that 10% still attached sl It doesn’t die and dry/fall apart. Good for small livestock so they can’t get through and doesn’t hurt anything! And all natural

  • @Taino_Overland
    @Taino_Overland Жыл бұрын

    Excellent videos so far. When we saw the church we both said “we have to go!” We already started planning. 😎👍

  • @itsedz6823
    @itsedz6823 Жыл бұрын

    As always, beautiful, exciting and informative content. Can't wait to see the next episode. Stay awesome team XO!

  • @Maritimer
    @Maritimer Жыл бұрын

    Great video as always ! that Troll Road was insane ! and how awesome was that Church.... it's crazy how much older and more history Europe has.... loved the history stuff as well. Cheers !

  • @Tanner_Johnson
    @Tanner_Johnson Жыл бұрын

    Sooooo good! It just keeps getting better!

  • @delbertsmith5229
    @delbertsmith5229 Жыл бұрын

    What’s so amazing is that I listened to this while driving. Phone was in my passenger seat. Even just the audio is simply amazing. It alone paints a picture that pulls you in. Amazing job. Now to get off work and watch it

  • @OutOfOfficeCamping
    @OutOfOfficeCamping Жыл бұрын

    Loving this series! Thank you so much for all you did to make it possible for us to come along. Epic! Mark (& Teresa) Hampstead Maryland Ford Ranger - GFC Camper V2 #1919

  • @AlphaWanderers
    @AlphaWanderers Жыл бұрын

    Geeze feeling sick in a different country and then smacking his chin. He's a trooper!

  • @MichaelGalt
    @MichaelGalt Жыл бұрын

    Your cinematography is so good...

  • @roamtim
    @roamtim11 ай бұрын

    Very nice capture of some of Norway.

  • @saifmohiuddin1716
    @saifmohiuddin1716 Жыл бұрын

    Breathing, stunning, mind-blowing, fantastic I could not wait and had to watch this on my home theater large screen it was worth the watch. Wishing u guys all the best and safe journey. 🌍🌎🌏

  • @ExpeditionOverland

    @ExpeditionOverland

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @amyheflin143
    @amyheflin143 Жыл бұрын

    The Troll Rd was amazing! We are going to Alaska in 2024, then, maybe Norway and beyond. My husband may not let me keep watching you guys-you inspire me too much!

  • @gregfarrell6009
    @gregfarrell6009 Жыл бұрын

    All i can say is "Outstanding!" Clay, how high can you raise the bar? You r a very talented guy who is producing magnificent content for us all. Thank you and your team for such perfection! 👍

  • @lanemichaelmcconnell-hand1472
    @lanemichaelmcconnell-hand1472 Жыл бұрын

    I love that you traveled thousands of miles to get to a completely different world out in Scandinavia, all to end up driving behind an American classic trans am getting trailered on the highway at 7:53.

  • @ExpeditionOverland

    @ExpeditionOverland

    Жыл бұрын

    Irony.

  • @schalkburger6170
    @schalkburger6170 Жыл бұрын

    Well done! You are opening our eyes

  • @esadventuretales.
    @esadventuretales. Жыл бұрын

    Spectacular!

  • @norwegianrestorations492
    @norwegianrestorations492 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you guys for doing the best representation of Norway on youtube, ever! This was awesome to watch from start to end…👏👏 To bad you didnt get to see the southern mountains of Telemark.. Maybe next time??

  • @tolzyt5338
    @tolzyt5338 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely spectacular! Wow😮. 😶

  • @FredJumayao
    @FredJumayao Жыл бұрын

    What an amazing journey. Thanks for taking us along. Such amazing views and I'm sure the journey is epic!!! 🤩😱

  • @rayeccles9922
    @rayeccles9922 Жыл бұрын

    Wow. Thanks for giving me more to dream of!!!

  • @hamzaadan9131
    @hamzaadan9131 Жыл бұрын

    I would really love if you guys did a cost breakdown like after the season of one of your trips for people who would also want to tackle the same. As always amazing videos

  • @christopherharris6005
    @christopherharris6005 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video as always XO Crew. The Troll Rd is stunning and breath takingly beautiful. Truly you can see God's handed work in far as the eye can see.

  • @waltergerlach1059
    @waltergerlach1059 Жыл бұрын

    What a great trip, with a great crew. Awesome job on film production. Can't wait to see more of the journey!

  • @ExpeditionOverland

    @ExpeditionOverland

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @gromol
    @gromol Жыл бұрын

    Epic journey!

  • @JasperConway
    @JasperConway Жыл бұрын

    I've been blessed enough to do both road trips and overland adventures across Australia, the Middle East, and even Colorado and Utah on the Rimrocker just last year. But Scandinavia looks like a whole new ballgame! and this series is definitely bringing my childhood memories of one ski holiday in Switzerland to the fore, with those stunning mountain views and snowy peaks. Can't wait for Ep 3!

  • @theamazingbrothers2024
    @theamazingbrothers2024 Жыл бұрын

    This was spectacular to watch! Really enjoyed the part with the church. Congrats on the series, keep it up! 👌

  • @wolfgangchristian4743
    @wolfgangchristian4743 Жыл бұрын

    That's XO at their best. Again. Finally Again. Just spent 2 months in Finland and am very glad to see you travelling Scandinavia. Love the show. Wolfgang, Vienna, Austria

  • @ExpeditionOverland

    @ExpeditionOverland

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @seanpierce3394
    @seanpierce3394 Жыл бұрын

    Norway just got added to bucket list. Great job!!

  • @ExpeditionOverland

    @ExpeditionOverland

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes! Thank you!

  • @davidcargle7018

    @davidcargle7018

    Жыл бұрын

    Same here for me. Blown away by this country.

  • @SAGITTARlUS

    @SAGITTARlUS

    11 ай бұрын

    Whatever you do, make sure you rent a car and explore yourself. The tours just dont do this gem of a country justice

  • @williamdavis2565
    @williamdavis2565 Жыл бұрын

    “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime.” ~ Mark Twain, The Innocents Abroad/Roughing It

  • @yikesd9996
    @yikesd9996 Жыл бұрын

    Can’t wait till the next episode! You guys are awesome!!

  • @DH-ry2ho
    @DH-ry2ho Жыл бұрын

    The best. Great adventure, friendship, leadership! Thanks for all the hard and good work your teams does and shares with all of us!

  • @ExpeditionOverland

    @ExpeditionOverland

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching!

  • @CJamesPhoto
    @CJamesPhoto Жыл бұрын

    You guys rock! Loving this series, iv been in Norway for 14 years now and I’m trying to show of the landscapes and wildlife through my channel… but I see I still have a lot to discover, thanks to you guys 😊 I’m looking forward to the next part!

  • @jobrand7852
    @jobrand7852 Жыл бұрын

    Us overlanders all have the same issues. You need the big stuff to start a trip but the small stuff to make it work. Your production is the next level in overland visuals and story telling. Fantastic!!

  • @Paulicko94
    @Paulicko94 Жыл бұрын

    I was in Norway and Sweden in 2018 on road trip. It was amazing. But I am sad, that Slovakia, was not on map of EU overland travel. Anyway, you are the best, showing not only story, places but skill. Thank you for your production, absolut best from Slovakia!

  • @fwdadventuresza254
    @fwdadventuresza254 Жыл бұрын

    Inspiration overload! This series is certainly a game changer... Congratulations to the team on reaching this phenomenal milestone in overlanding🤝🏼

  • @ExpeditionOverland

    @ExpeditionOverland

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @robinbhairosingh7487
    @robinbhairosingh7487 Жыл бұрын

    Wow that's awesome good job very lovely to see Tk you very much for that ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🏆🏆🏆📸📸📸🇹🇹🇹🇹👍👍👍💞💞💞💞💞

  • @okanaganoverlanding2912
    @okanaganoverlanding2912 Жыл бұрын

    This is so epic! You and your team of explorers have hit it out of the park with this series. Can’t wait for the next episode.

  • @Blade-mh3mi
    @Blade-mh3mi Жыл бұрын

    Simply amazing. I don't think you guys realize how many people out there, including myself, could be doing what you guys are doing. Im so jealous. Great job on the content, your killing it! Keep it coming. Stay safe out there.

  • @familyroad6430
    @familyroad6430 Жыл бұрын

    Glad to do good work for us to see. Thank you all X Overland team. Good luck to you guys. And hope someday you guys will come to my country sometime. Have a safe trip from Big Fan Thailand

  • @mattglenn7168
    @mattglenn7168 Жыл бұрын

    This gets me excited for a motorcycle trip my dad, brother and I are doing this spring through the fjords and western Norway! Hitting both the Trollstigen (troll road) and galdhopiggen as well so exciting to see the experience through XO's eyes! Hope to see you guys around Bozeman when we get back!

  • @datsylerbest
    @datsylerbest Жыл бұрын

    This is amazing. Being from Norway I see many familiar places, and even more places I wanna travel in the future. Thank you for taking the trip, and being an inspiration!

  • @OLEG_Shtil
    @OLEG_Shtil Жыл бұрын

    this is incredible

  • @schalkburger6170
    @schalkburger6170 Жыл бұрын

    This is an inspiration...

  • @Android8890
    @Android8890 Жыл бұрын

    Been on three roadtrips all across Norway, 16 000kms in total. What really surprised me - after a week of driving you feel like you've seen it all, and after the next turn or tunnel there is another "WOW this is amazing" moment.. Plan on returning there many times!

  • @ExpeditionOverland

    @ExpeditionOverland

    Жыл бұрын

    I can’t wait to go back someday. Clay-

  • @jimbob3165
    @jimbob3165 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing!

  • @elizabethescher5445
    @elizabethescher5445 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic photography, dialogue, places visited.

  • @jonellwanger7258
    @jonellwanger72588 ай бұрын

    Relics of the past worth seeing. Truer words couldn’tve been more truer..!! As you’re pulling onto the highway, van with a trailer and a late 70’s early 80’s Pontiac Trans Am. Not pretty as nature but still American Iron!!!

  • @cormacsage7126
    @cormacsage7126 Жыл бұрын

    Majestic Land love to explore Norway

  • @user-cw2bn8hl8t
    @user-cw2bn8hl8t Жыл бұрын

    مااجمل مناضر وكنيسه ونتم حلويين ❤❤🎉

  • @passion2drive
    @passion2drive11 ай бұрын

    no words..!

  • @bobjackson7516
    @bobjackson7516 Жыл бұрын

    Pontiac Trans Am at 7:46. So cool, so unexpected. Great video and awesome journey!

  • @ConstantGovaard
    @ConstantGovaard Жыл бұрын

    Wow just discovered you where in Europe and in the Netherlands where i live. Love to see you’re video’s and adventures.

  • @lumikarhu
    @lumikarhu Жыл бұрын

    i am commenting before watching, just happy to see you traveling through the best country ever. I moved to norway just because of its looks and stayed for the culture

  • @jax1079
    @jax107910 ай бұрын

    Here for the Aerosmith 😂

  • @AdventureRich
    @AdventureRich Жыл бұрын

    It's funny that the movie Troll is coming out soon ha ha ha. Great episode! Looking forward to the next...

  • @popeyerubi1981
    @popeyerubi1981 Жыл бұрын

    This is probably the most amazing road i’ve seen! I’m jealous! And I hope someday, I can drive on the Troll Road and see it in my own eyes! You guys are the best! Another 40 minutes well spent for me watching this episode!

  • @ExpeditionOverland

    @ExpeditionOverland

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! You will for sure want to put it on your bucket list.

  • @popeyerubi1981

    @popeyerubi1981

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ExpeditionOverland it is in my bucketlist now. I even saved your video to make sure. 😂😂😂

  • @derekw.9878
    @derekw.98787 ай бұрын

    The camera work is NatGo quality!!!

  • @kevinbigler7033
    @kevinbigler7033 Жыл бұрын

    Really enjoying this Series !!!!

  • @SUVTouring
    @SUVTouring Жыл бұрын

    So good to see Kurt back at it !

  • @jamalfaisal21
    @jamalfaisal21 Жыл бұрын

    Fabulous man😍💯💯

  • @VladoooThe
    @VladoooThe Жыл бұрын

    I shipped my overland built F150 from Toronto to Hamburg 2 years ago. It was such an easy process - 2 weeks total and about $2000. Was in customs for about half an hour and then she was free. Been exploring Europe and the Balkans ever since. I had to make an adapter for my stove and BBQ to work with European propane tanks. Only issue I still have is that I now have 2 regulators and the propane doesn't flow as well as it should. I highly recommend an expedition to the Balkans if you get a chance. Much more open and free than the EU. There are no camping laws, so if it fits it sits, and the scenery is amazing. If you have any questions regarding the region I'd be happy to help.

  • @toddalodinauticus
    @toddalodinauticus Жыл бұрын

    That was fantastic coverage!!! I cannot wait to see the rest of your Nordic series!

  • @leyashzurc3184
    @leyashzurc3184 Жыл бұрын

    feels like i'm travelling with u guys keep safe

  • @jamestarver
    @jamestarver Жыл бұрын

    Incredible views. Very inspiring stuff as always.

  • @Markiv-P
    @Markiv-P Жыл бұрын

    mind blowing , scenic and spectacular ... enjoyed and excited to watch the complete series

  • @magnusbentsen6259
    @magnusbentsen62599 ай бұрын

    This trip looks so fantastic! The movie looks just sick, all that good camera work, editing and putting it all together is perfect! I love being norwegian watching this episode, and the cars just looks frikkin awesome.. Did police pull you over while you were driving through the country due to modifications done to the cars?

  • @adeptusmarinemechanicus
    @adeptusmarinemechanicus10 ай бұрын

    I highly recommend you to visit Romania. Transfagarasan and Transalpina are amazing. Brasov and Bran, Sibiu where Romaniac goes. These places are just great. And when the war will be over come visit Ukraine. Ukrainian Carpathian Mountains are astonishing, Sinevir lake is beautiful too. Love you, and the stuff you doing. You’ve inspired me to start traveling and once this war is over I’m going to buy Hilux, prep it and go all over Europe. All the best!