I am an Icelander who have not been walking at all... used to do it as a kid out in the farm but nothing more than that. This spring i started walking and googleing about hiking and hiking tips and found you. I booked myself on a hiking trip to go the Laugavegur trail with a group. It had included a guide, sleeping in huts and a driver who drove our stuff between cabins every day. Well money spent. (Reccomend that for everyone ;) ) So I walked this way probably a week later then you with my 8year old! While i was there i got a snapchat memory since last year. In that memory i said that my hip said stop and would only let me walk 1km(0,6miles) since I had worn myself out by walking 6km(3,7miles) 2 days earlier! And now I was hiking 55km(34mile) trail. And some part of it is thanks to you ❤️ You inspire me to live my dreams rather than just dreaming at home 😊❤️ I am kinda sad that I could not meet you while you were here in Iceland. But hopefully I will meet you on a random hike one day 😊❤️ Thank you for everything

@mesquitoful

Жыл бұрын

This is the most beautiful comment I’ve ever read.

@linnieg3145

Жыл бұрын

what tour group did you use?

@lovelyplugg

11 ай бұрын

​@@mesquitoful😮❤😊

@dtaylor10chuckufarle

Ай бұрын

Such a very kind thing to say!

That first night made a compelling case for a double walled tent! Might be part of the reason I never see single walls in the Canadian Rockies. That weather feels a little too familiar ☺️

@eric55406

7 ай бұрын

@@layne4376 In one of her other videos she said this tent was not the best choice for this trip but still looks like a very cool and unique place to go hike and visit. Looks like at 8:10 there are a lot of 4 season dome mountaineering tents but definately anything designed for higher winds would be ideal.

It amazes me that the landscape can be so stark and barren, yet so full of beauty.

@davidbuben3262

Жыл бұрын

Great minds buddy. You actually said the term for that in a roundabout way. When I was in Deadhorse Alaska at Prudhoe Bay, during winter solstice, the sun never came up while I was there for one week. But with a sky full of stars and moon, and the northern lights going crazy, what unfolds is a snowy, barren, windblown landscape of stark beauty.

Dixie, I've been following you since the AT and IMO this is one of the best videos you've ever produced. Absolutely amazing. I applaud you 👏 stay safe and wild kiddo!! Blessings 🙌

@michaelcheatham6233

Жыл бұрын

I agree with @Gypsy Girl, this is one of your best videos. Awesome!

Yay!!! FINALLY - Iceland here we go!!!

From the shaky camera around Springer all the way to this. I've enjoyed every minute you have shared with us. Your video work is absolutely incredible. For entirety of your work, I thank you. It's all been wonderful. One of my favorite parts is when you talk to critters. ;)

Whoa - Dixie! That little blue tent of yours looked like a hanky blowing in the wind. To say that those views were magnificent is a vast understatement. Enjoy your trip and thanks so much for sharing.

Wow Dixie, I feel like I just walked out of a movie theatre!, The videography on this piece is amazing and I can’t wait to see more!!!! This trail is breathtaking just watching it on “the Big Screen :) “ I can’t imagine how it feels to actually experience it!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!

LOL . . .a thru hiker says: *"excuse the mess"* inside her tent. Not too many hikers have a pot with as many miles on it.

Rimsky - Korsakov´s Sheherezade seems the right thing for this epic landscape. But the icing on the cake was the bumblebee hovering slomo over some flowers when the theme goes quiet. I’m impressed by the editing.

It is crazy how you can run into people in the most random corners of the world....I mean, to me just the fact that we were in Iceland at the same time was crazy! I mean, what are the odds?!! I know I never ran into you, I was mostly in the south and the westfjords, but still, so cool how these things happen. We also ran into my mom's dentist in Iceland, I mean...talk about random I'm glad you go to see the volcano, I went the day before they closed it, such a treacherous trail, all those rocks, but sooo worth it. The good thing for other hikers is that during those days that the trail was closed they started fixing it and it wasn't nearly as bad as when my sister and I went

That was as enjoyable for me as anything of yours I’ve ever watched. I’m really looking forward to the next two!

I visited Iceland 5 years ago and I'm pretty sure I came home with a piece of the landscapes there embedded in my soul. It truly is "otherworldly" and an incredibly awe-inspiring, special place. Thanks for sharing this trip, I'm sure it was a ton of work to film in the wind & weather! Seeing those gorgeous landscapes make me a little misty-eyed ❤️

Oh. I remember sleeping up there at Hrafntinnusker in a 4 season double-walled tent and being scared shitless that it’ll blow away. Dixie, you are a brave woman indeed :)

@Golf05

Жыл бұрын

I'm guesing the rock enclosure was designed to mitigate the winds but it sure didn't look like it.

@peterpain6625

Жыл бұрын

@@Golf05 I suppose it helped "a little" but that storm was something...

@jamietaylor5570

Жыл бұрын

@@Golf05 I think it would help prevent wind getting under a tent and lifting it up.

@rafiki4444

Жыл бұрын

@@jamietaylor5570 Also a great source of rocks to put over one’s tent pegs :)

@notquiteultralight1701

Жыл бұрын

I kept wondering if that would be a good time to institute just a bivy bag over the sleeping bag and pad.

I think I would have just pulled the tent down and rolled up like a blue burrito to sleep! For Iceland, I think you need the 4 season Hilleberg Nammatj 2 or the GT model for the weather and wind to keep you safe. What a fearsome racket in the wind!...you could write a song! I saw a video about a guy camping in Scotland who went out to rearrange the stars and whish! Gone with the wind! His tent blew up with wind, ripped out all the stakes and with all his gear and his Garmin in it, rolled right down the steep mountainside in the dark and snowing night! He was in a pickle!! Don't tie your Garmin to the tent!

@paulrevere2379

Жыл бұрын

A guy who goes out to rearrange the stars is asking for trouble 😜 Don't fix the spelling btw. It's more interesting as is.

@28105wsking

Жыл бұрын

@@paulrevere2379 🤣😅😄

supportive comment

Nice that someone put up those rock walls for tents. That rainbow shot!!! Just beautiful!

"Since I'm a sucker for waterfalls . . ." More like since you're a hiking badass! Not hiking more is never really in the plan! Thanks for another great vid!

Looks like another planet! Be safe!❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏

Dixie, look at it this way, no mosquitos! Great video. Hope you had fun.

That's so cool how u met those hikers who you met years ago somewhere else in the world. That was a really interesting thought of how the same people can interact multiple times and not even know, and it reminded me of how I think when I'm backpacking. Some of the most profound realizations have come to me while out in the Backcountry either hiking or staring into the fire or waiting to go to sleep. That's my favorite part, when I have so much time alone to just think, I end up getting to know myself at a deeper level. I really enjoy your videos Dixie, you have done so much for the hiking community by posting videos we can all enjoy and learn from! So thank you! Btw that electric guitar medley was a nice touch 👌

@wr1120

Жыл бұрын

I randomly met a guy in Prague that I hung out with for some days a few weeks before. I initially met him in Florence, Italy. I gave it a lot of thought but I concluded that the odds werent that small. We were both into visiting cultural cities and as tourists we were a lot more likely to visit public spaces like city squares and downtown areas. This is basically the same. Hard core trailers are bound to do this tour some time in their lives, and you can also scratch the winter season off the list which narrows it down. It's still not likely but more likely than you would think.

@alessandrolo7725

Жыл бұрын

It's more a proof of the fact that mass tourism take all the people to the same places, exploiting the same areas and polluting around with intercontinental flights. Enjoy it while it lasts.

@wr1120

Жыл бұрын

@@alessandrolo7725 Once it's all over we'll just enjoy the Lord of the Rings movies for outdoor adventures.

@felixvlack9818

Жыл бұрын

Kind of unrelated, but while I was leading a boys camp trip on the Maine section of the AT, I ran into a hiker named Baked Potato. Man, that guy was such a gem. He was just hanging out by the end of the hundred mile wilderness with no backpack or anything, and we got to hang out with him for about two days. He captivated the minds of my campers with amazing stories and an impressive knowledge of Pink Floy. Low and behold, I'm watching one of dixie's recent videos ("Backpacking lessons not learned on the internet") and the entire prompt for the video was a text thread between dixie and Baked Potato! Turns out theyre good friends! I feel lucky to have met him and thoroughly enjoyed hanging out for those two-ish day with such a legend of a guy.

@anthonysamuel143

Жыл бұрын

@@felixvlack9818 That's really cool! Thanks for sharing! I find people in the hiking community to be the most interesting and genuine people around. Never know what to expect from them

I love Rachmaninov but Scheherazade was especially perfect here. I've learned so much from your videos. Thank you.

I can't stress enough how impressed I am with your cinematography. Those are words of art. Details like the camera being blow over on the tripod just add to the experience.

Great video, again. The old saying, "it's a small world", is true. I'm 64 and have crossed paths with acquaintances from decades ago. And, in the most unlikely of places. Of course we couldn't remember each other's names, and it always starts with fleeting glances from the corners of the eye. Thinking, man he looks familiar...it can't be..."Ahem, uh, you didn't happen to have done some logging in Alaska back in the 70s, Ice Bay? Logging camp?" Yup it was him! It's a very emotional reunion, actually. No, we didn't cry, you cried.

Fantastic footage! I'm really lichen the landscape there! 🤭 You're livin' the dream, girly-girl, fer sure.

From 'Hey, yaaaaa'll' to some very promising vid and cinematography. This channel is maturing..

Wonderful! Fantastic video of a beautiful trail. Makes me smile to see your single skin tent though. As a Northern latitudes hiker I’ve rather envied the folks I see in the States using single skin tents or cowboy camping. Not up North! Up here you need double walls, strong pegs and thermal underwear!😀

Dixie, I have been so looking forward to these videos since I heard you say you were in Island, I lived there for two years ago, 40 years ago. The winds are no joke, we considered a day at 35 knots, a calm day. Island, the land of fire and Ice is beautiful. I hope you enjoyed your time there, I sure did in 79-80.. Hail & Bless...

Gooood evening from central Florida! Hope everyone has a great night!

Rimsky-Korsakov "Scheherazade" - I love it! Both the classical and the rock versions work great! Beautiful videos! I think Iceland is now on my bucket list. Can't wait to see the video from the volcano.

@boldtlev

Жыл бұрын

Daisy certainly knows how to use symphonic music to stir up the feels when combined with the already-stunning visual display she captures with the camera. She has great taste in tunes!

@Hillbilly-mgjwv

Жыл бұрын

Starting to wonder if her editor is a Santa Clara Vanguard fan.

@boldtlev

Жыл бұрын

@@Hillbilly-mgjwv given the music she uses on a lot of her other videos, my hunch would have been Phantom Regiment, but 🤷? But I agree, Daisy's cinematography bears many hallmarks of DCI-style design philosophy.

@bobthetomato8375

Жыл бұрын

@@Hillbilly-mgjwv Never would have thought of this on my own, but you have to be right. Daisy's sense of timing (or does Aaron edit?) with the high point visually and musically is spot on.

@bobthetomato8375

Жыл бұрын

@@boldtlev This is my favorite thing about her videos. If it's Aaron that edits/chooses the music, then major props to him. Outstanding orchestras and conductors, powerfully expressive works, skillful cinematography!!! It's a feast for eyes and ears!!

Your camera work and cinematography has become so breath taking over the years.

@HomemadeWanderlust

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I love those serendipitous moments! In the early 80s I was a Wisconsin Punk from Madison. I’d gone off on tour as a roadie for a punk band…we were on Big Sur at 7am and decided to drive down to a remote beach, where we ran into a group of Madison punks chilling on the beach. Totally random, half a continent away, no clue they were out there at that random beach.

Dyneema Tents in Island or Norway is basically an risky death trap. I wrote an article on this. They are not made for 4 season, blizzards or rainy/misty weather.

My daughter “Pixie” just arrived in reykjavik today to do the trail! So happy I get to see the trail through your eyes first. Happy Trails!

Hi! It is such a pleasure to see you on my home turf here in Icalend. I have done this hike many times and it is always different and it depends on the weather. You were not very lucky with the weather like the rest of us Icelanders during the entire summer(well we say "Thats life!".

@Henning_Rech

Жыл бұрын

It is a bit sad that she couldn't capture all the colours and structures south of Landmannalaugar.

It's late. I'm hunch down in the covers trying not to disturb my old man, but just HAD to watch this TWICE! 👏 WOW. I think Iceland is going on my short list! You rocked this, gf!

I would love a gear list for the Laugavegur Trail!

That's a pretty cool video! My wife and I did the trail a few weeks ago. It was our first overnight / "long distance" trail. We weren't allowed to sleep at Hrafntinnusker (the windy place in this vid), because the warden had to close the campsite due to too extreme weater, so we hiked all the way to Alftavatn instead. The trail was an amazing experience! Your videos (equipment reviews, tip, tricks etc.) helped us quite a lot in getting ready for the trail, so thanks a lot!

Note to self…use really long tent stakes!

I had that happen to me this year. . . . in 2019 I hiked with a couple on the PCT northbound for 5 days in Northern California and then this year I was doing a little 300 mile practice hike and was sitting at a picnic table on the PCT just south of Big Bear and that same couple walk up and sat at the table and it took us a few seconds to remember where we met. What a fond memory. They were both university geology professors and I love geology.

Wow! What an epic trip!

Your poor tent, poor you in that wind. Worth it! Absolutely some of the most stunning views. What a trip, stay safe

Wow, just watched last 2 updates from Iceland and now know I need to go up there sometime. I’m from Denmark so it is a little bit closer for me. Thank you for making the effort and sharing. Love your volcano show.

Ohhh you were in Iceland! I am an icelander and I have been following you for years and you finallly came here :) :) so awesome to see you video and I cant wait to see the rest ❤❤❤❤

Absolutely beautiful! Loved this one Dixie.

Beautiful❣️ Everything flapping in the merciless wind sure brought back memories😁 One fascinating thing about these areas: No trees! 😯

So excited to see your journey on the trail!!

Beautiful scenery! Love all your videos!

Wow was this gorgeous, beautifully shot and skillfully edited. I fell in love with your channel all over again.

As an NC native I have always wanted to go to places like Iceland, and my favorite part of this whole video was hearing you drop a "y'all" at the nice people you talked to around 12 minutes in 😂❤

15:55-16:34 Nope. If you didn't use the quality time of hiking & being out in nature to ponder unasked questions of Life, I'd truly be concerned about you. You're good. 😉 Iceland is beautiful! That said, I can already tell it's too cold for me, so I'll hike vicariously through you on this trail 🤣. Thanks for sharing this natural beauty & your experience of it. Looking forward to watching the other two videos that accompany this one. Safe & happy trails! ❤

Love seeing you out there Dixie…thanks for bringing us the great views! 👏

Freakin incredible. Definitely takes a spot on my life list to hike and visit. Thanks for sharing Dixie! Safe travels.

Awesome video - as always coupled with great musical selections. I really enjoy your content, Dixie!

This was great ! Thank you Dixie for sharing !!! Your videography is soooooo amazing !

Jessica/Dixie, once again your videography blows me away, but what really caught my eye this time was the editing! Great stuff in a truly unusual and beautiful landscape. Thanks! I now know 100% more about Iceland than I did before!

As always, lovely content and production. Thanks for sharing.

Very awesome video and seeing your trail friends from the PCT. Can't wait for the next two Iceland videos.

Awesome video! I love the cut from hiking POV to drone flying off the trail at the start--felt like I took flight right along with the video. Beautiful scenery!

Absolutely gorgeous Dixie! Amazing video as always. Thanks for sharing!

Another planet? No, this planet is filled with so, so many so-called otherworldly landscapes. You're simply scratching the surface and keep going. Awesome!

I LOVE Icelandic beer, also the bottled water sold here in USA.. Nothing like it ..so tasty :)

Most incredible video you’ve made to date! I had a short visit to Iceland a few years back and this brought back so many feels! Can’t wait for the next ones!

Awesome! What an amazing trip to very different landscape. Thanks for taking us along!!!

Bucket list hike! Excited to watch with y’all!

That was just amazing loved it.Thank You for sharing your journey.Stay safe and enjoy

Amazing footage, Dixie! Thanks for taking us along on your adventure again. This one was epic! Thanks again.

Beautiful hike! Thanks for sharing your adventure!!

Simply amazing. Thanks for taking us along.

Another amazing, vicarious hike on a gorgeous trail! Thanks Dixie!

AMAZING! Great editing and use of music! Love it!

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing it

Awesome video. Thank you so much for the adventure. So happy to see you out on the trail again.

What an incredible place! Dixie, you just made my week. I feel like going off on an adventure!

Oh. My. Godddd. This is sooooo beautiful. Thank you so much for taking us with you!

Thanks for having us along. Great drone and regular video footage. You really captured the place.

You've taken your videos to the next level. Amazing footage.

Awesome as always. Great videography. I love that you always seem to fund a plumb bumble bee. Thank you.

So gorgeous! Thank you for taking us along.

Good video Dixie! Been awhile since I watched one of your hiking videos. From epic landscapes and bees buzzing plants to red toenails. Good editing and great to see you back on trial and sharing some of it with us.

Wow, absolutely beautiful and your videography is outstanding. Great to cross paths again with mind like hikers. Enjoy the amazing adventure!

Great piece of videography,the scenery was stunning..no words needed.

Thank you for taking us along! Your best production yet! I have been following your Chanel since the AT. Amazing work!

Again Dixie, absolutely stunning. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.

What a beautifully done video!!! Excellent!

Beautiful country, magnificent scenery and superb video and editing. Best thing you've done, Dixie. More, please!

Beautiful scenery. Love this video!!! Stay safe

Both the videography and landscape are superb. The drone footage is excellent. Keep backpacking Lady!

Oh Dixie. Your videos are so professional and enjoyable. You just keep getting better and better. And the music!! Thank you for taking us along.

Wow! Amazing journey and so very different environment. Fantastic videography, thanks fir sharing!

Amazingly beautiful! Thank you Dixie!

Epic videography. Your videos are absolutely a work of art. Amazing!!!!

Excellent videography -- what beautiful scenery! LOVE your yaller shoes!! 😍 Can't wait to see what's coming up next!

This may be your best video yet! Great photography/videography and story-telling! Well done!

Well done capturing the amazing scenery and the realities of being outdoors!

I’ve been watching your content since early on, and I’ve always enjoyed it! I have to say, you’re production has come a long way!! You’re drone footage was great, and overall the video had a very clean cinematic feel!! I appreciate the fact that you show the downsides too! Well done Dixie!!

Stunning. Great to see you out on the international trail Dixie and i can’t for the next two episodes.

Very nicely done. Thank you for posting.

Brilliant piece of editing at about 40 seconds. As always, great visuals. This looks like an amazing hike.

Way to go! Nailed this videography! Such an awesome presentation of a place most of us may never see in person. Thank you 🙏🏼