Silent Hiking the Peaks of the Balkans in Summer and Winter
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ABOUT THE HIKE
In July 2022 I hikes a self-made variant of the Peaks of the Balkans trail in Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro. My route started in Theth Albania crossing over to Valbone, Çerem, Döberdol and climbing the tallest peak in Kosovo (Gjeravica). I then crossed into Montenegro to Plav via Hrid Lake and Babino Polje. From there I hiked through Prokletije national park to Vusanje and Gusinje. I visited the Grebaje valley, and then got to the valley of the lakes to ascent the tallest peak in the Albanian Alps: Maja e Jezerca (Jezercë). I then made my way through the Poljanska valley of the Accursed Mountains, where I'd camped last winter ( • Solo Winter Camping at... ) and over the Qafa e Pejës pass back to Theth.
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This is an ambient film without dialog.
Timestamps:
0:00 Day 1: Cowboy camping in Valbone [24km, 1800m]
4:08 Day 2: The day I cut myself [19km, 1600m]
7:45 Day 3: Sunset above Döberdol [27km, 2100m]
11:36 Day 4: Tallest peak in Kosovo (Gjeravica) [16km, 1200m]
15:11 Day 5: The best food [24km, 800m]
17:11 Day 6: Foggy forests to Hrid Lake and Plav [20km, 700m]
21:48 Day 7: Camping on top of the mountain [21km, 1900m]
26:32 Day 8: 70% descent and best sandwich above Grebaje valley [22km, 1700m]
34:00 Day 9: Foggy day to Vusanje [16km, 300m]
35:00 Day 10: Valley of the lakes [17km, 1300m]
37:34 Day 11: Tallest peak in Albanian Alps: Maja Jezercë [25km, 1800m]
41:30 Day 12: Down to Theth [15km, 500m]
45:03 Outro
#hiking #solocamping #silentfilm #balkans #trekbalkan #peaksofthebalkans
My mother has dementia and she's slowly fading away. Whenever she gets nervous or anxious, we play one of your videos and watch it together. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing that, I feel humbled when I realize it has such an effect om people. All the best to your mum and you!
Criticism? Brother, I can't even imagine the effort that must go into making this. Those winter/summer transitions made without special effects? Unbelievable. My favorite part was the drone video of you swimming in that beautiful blue lake. I really like seeing the mountain people too. I hope you know how much we appreciate you taking us to places most of us will never see.
Thank you (: Appreciate it
Transitions are on fire!
Work of art!! Transitions are amazing. Speaks volumes w/out saying a word. Which did you film first? Winter or Summer? How did you get the wound on your leg?
Je videos zijn geweldig. Met de mooiste een fijnste muziek. Naar het kijken van jou filmpjes ( wat ik meestal savonds doe met mijn man) komen wij helemaal tot rust en zien we de grootheid van onze Hemelse Vader🥰. Ben jij ook een christen? Mij viel steeds de Bijbeltekst op😊 aan het einde van je videos👌. Ga zo door met je prachtige werk!!
Out of all the hiking/trekking videos that document long trails, this is the kind that really reaches/touches you. Silence, no annoying music, no constant talking about the route, no trying to make it into a drama/telenovela by showing difficulties, no self-centered "me, me me! look at me! Ooooh look how cool it is here, woooohooooo", no "oh, this is so dangerous and hard! Look how tough we are! Look how much we are suffering!!"
But instead... a peaceful video documentation of splendid landscapes. One almost feels like he's there. No words can make it justice. We really need more of this. Peace, silence, connection with nature. And less show-offs and attention seekers.
From all the hiking channels, yours is by far the best I've seen so far. I just subscribed and hope you keep making videos in the future.
As a solo traveller myself, your videos make me emotional. You are the only person who's videos I can show to someone else and say "see, thats why I travel solo, period". Thank you.
Haha, love hearing that. Thanks!
@@HarmenHoek You're not a solo traveller, are you? Sometimes you do something and the drone films you and flies curves. There's another drone pilot, isn't there? Besides, it would be pretty dangerous in remote places if no one could call for help in the event of an accident - and the cell phone has no connection.
I swear to God that these are the best, most beautiful hiking films that I have ever seen in my life.
Hope you liked this one as much as I did!
Editing-wise this was the toughest project so far, also trying to tell a secondary story of winter. But a great learning process. Love to hear what you thought about it. Criticism is more than welcome, I want to keep improving!
All the summer-winter transitions:
0:08, 1:07, 9:00, 10:16, 19:20, 21:15, 28:23, 31:28, 43:58, 44:46
Some random facts you might like:
6:36 I never fall on trail, but when it did happen it was kinda bad. I cut myself (probably on the rock I sled on) on my shin so deep I could see the muscle inside (hope I am not making anyone nauseous). I cleaned the wound with water al alcohol and glued it together. I always bring superglue for this multipurpose use. What I didn't show is that at guesthouse I stayed at that night there were some people with medical background that helped me disinfect the wound once more. All the days after I kept cleaned the wound with boiled water daily, kept it free of any dirt and used to antibiotic cream to prevent it from disinfecting, and all went well. Special thanks to Mirthe, Charlotte, Hester and the others from the guesthouse for helping me out there!
16:32 I don't think I've ever been this lucky with the weather. All nights outside dry, inside rain and thunder. What are the odds? (3/5 nights outdoors, 2/5 nights rain. (3/5)*(2/5) = 24% chance.)
27:43 This descent was steep! Average slope of 53%, with a 300m section of 72%. I probably should have checked the slope before I headed down that way. But a fun adventure.
31:42 The valley from winter camping last winter. Although I knew the route, I still had to convince myself I'd been there before. It was so different! Which season I liked most? Winter. With the snow it was so much more peaceful, everything was untouched and perfectly smooth, plus there were no mosquitos or ants crawling over you. In winter I could easily maneuver through the same forest that was now full of branches, loose rocks and blackberry bushes. Plus, the slopes were so steep that by no means I could pitch my tent here now.
35:46 This was my favorite camp spot of this trip. The remoteness, those tall peaks all around and the alpine lake of course. Loved it.
39:25 The highlight of this trip. That lighting in the morning, the beautiful and technical ascent and the 360 degree views up there. From there I could basically see the whole loop. And it was so windy up here! I took some effort to get the drone in the air and get these shots. My hands started getting cold and I if I lost that drone there, I would have lost all the drone footage of this trip.
A true masterpiece once again. I can't believe all the troubles you went to just to get those perfect shots of, for example, you brewing and drinking coffee filmed from four angles. This level of dedication is insane. I cannot comprehend how you find the time to hike 21km and 1500m of elevation inbetween filming all of this. Maybe you're just screwing with us and in reality you've got two hired cameramen, one in front of you and one behind :D
However, the endresult is nothing short of cinematic. I have just returned from hiking two weeks on the HRP and am actually very content to be back home again. Yet, after watching your film, I'm itching again to get back on the trail again. Watching your work really feels like being out there.
EDIT: Oh, and the summer/winter transitions were just amazing. I had to look two or three times to convince myself that this was not CGI. They look so smooth and the angle of each corresponding shot is so similiar that at first I thought "this looks way too smooth to not be rendered/not real". Stunning, really.
Love it A master at editing, audio is amazing as well.
@@anatexis_the_first Thanks a lot! Comments like these are a true reward for the hard work.
I wish I had two cameramen with me all day, that would have been so relaxed. (; Truth is I've been a athlete for some time, used to running up to 12 times a week, that really helps a lot with these hikes. And I don't get near enough sleep during these hikes. (;
The HRP is still on my list! How was it?
Just beautiful!! From a technical side: Are you shooting in a log or natural profile? Thank you.
@@jof1954 On GH5 natural with LUMA corrections in post. Log on the DJI to match the GH5 in post.
I live in the Accursed Mountains, and you have recorded the beauty of our mountains masterfully; I haven't seen any other footage which can compare. When I am out there in the mountains, I am often overwhelmed by how stunning the scenery around me is, and I kind of feel overwhelmed by the fact that I do not have the technology to do it justice. I feel sad that I cannot accurately capture and share with others the scale of the rocks, the quality of the light, the clarity of the water, and the variation in the flora and fauna. But I feel truly relieved and excited to see that you have put in so much effort and have thoroughly managed to do so. For all of us; both those of us who know this landscape intimately, and who wish that others did so too, and those who have not been lucky enough to be immersed in such a wild and wonderful landscape. Thank you sincerely for sharing the beauty of these natural wonders.
Furthermore, as illegal, exploitative activities encroach further and further in to these vulnerable areas, it is only works of public information sharing like yours that might make the wider international community aware of how important it is to protect and preserve these bio-diverse, sensitive and extremely valuable areas. The Accursed Mountains have people like you to thank for highlighting their beauty and for thus fighting their cause.
Hearing that from a local really humbles me. It's definitely a special place especially having it seen in both seasons. Thanks for sharing! All the best
I like your style Harmen! A LOT!!!
Please don’t change!
Be yourself!
No words spoken! Silence! But so powerful!
You definitely have my most respect and admiration!
You are my Bruce Lee!🙏
Thank you (:
I am a grown man hiker at age of 32 myself.This part made me drop some tears out of nowhere 32:28
You have an amazing talent and power to turn this content into therapy. Thank you.
Regards from Lithuania
Does anyone know the music?
Craig Adams invented this genre but you've mastered it and got it to the next level! This movie, like your other ones, is art 👏
Glad you enjoyed it! :)
totally agree
Love Craig’s videos, but he makes the same mistake of using music .. drop the sappy tunes - perhaps publish 2 versions, see where you’ll get more views
Like them both. KA's are kind of nature feel but HH's are kind of cinematic and epic work
@@rocketman3565 DO you mean no music at all and only natural sounds in the whole film? Like no music ever?
Glory to the Creator of the Peaks of the Balkans!
Good to see that your leg got healed pretty quick.
Great camera work, thank you Harmen!
Indeed! Thanks a lot
You made incredible progress in few last videos. Your channel is currently the best one in the silent hike genre. Thanks a lot!
Happy to hear that. Thank you too.
The mere thought of the amount of behind the camera work to produce this excellent film makes me shudder. You are very brave, not only for walking alone in the wilderness, but even more for all the trips between the camera and the scene of action. It takes true dedication and a ton of patience to do that hundreds of times. The result, however, is worth the effort. Well done!
Nothing more to say, just thanks!
Thanks a lot!
The Best! No unnecessary selfies or cheap speeches. Just Nature and Solitude in best Sceneries.
Thanks! That's just how I intended it (:
@@HarmenHoek Keep it up
Mate this was unreal. I can’t get over how stunning that scenery was and how relaxing this was to watch. The shots, editing and music are superb, keep up the great work!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Harmen- I loved the beautiful film you made here! It’s so much appreciated and loved, please keep these films coming. Your work is very enjoyed as I may never get to these mountains you hike. Do you stay at hostels along the way- how do you pay for an overnite stay?!
I don’t usually comment on RUclips but this time I have to. This is video is brilliant. Good job man! Thank you for this piece of pure art
Happy you did. Thanks for the comment (:
I watched every summer/winter transition twice (at least)!!!! That must have taken some planning in advance to achieve that smooth effect. Amazing editing and poster-level photography as always. Random facts in the comments section is still my favourite!!! When I see this great work on the big screen of my TV, i could almost feel every moment: the pain when you hurt your leg, the annoying bugs, the cool lake dip, the tiredness under the heat, the relaxation putting on the flip flop.......and the tasty blueberry yogurt breakfast! Can´t wait to see your next adventure!!!
Love your comment, thanks! It's comments like these that are a true reward for the hard work. More to come!
Thank you Harmen! We are big fans of your awesome work. Please keep it going!
Thank you Jessica! This definitely helps to keep going! More films to come!
Outstanding. I appreciate the music not being overbearing and not overly dramatic.
Thanks!
Spielberg level direction and photography! You deserve an Oscar. Thanks for sharing!
Haha, thanks for the compliment (:
Man, we’re always blown away by your films. You’re an outstanding film maker mate. 10/10 for creativity & production. And the scenery was absolutely stunning.
You're the best! More to come!
That was a spectacle! Transitions between winter and summer were jaw-dropping. I'm speechless. Not only the beautiful scenery, but the effort you put into filming and then editing! Also I've never seen such a variety of framing and angles, literally every scene was different. Wow and thank you!
Wow, thank you!
Hollywood doesn't have this quality of videos and cinematics just wow
Haha, thanks (:
@@HarmenHoek but seriously those scenes and cinematics are so so developed
One of the most beautiful hiking video I've ever seen! Made me remember that the real joy of life is found in simple things.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Loves your content. It spreads peace and positive vibes.
Thanks man!
I repeatedly watched your videos but didn't get bored at all, I hope you continue to upload videos every now and then
Thanks! More to come for sure!
My goodness, I am totally blown away! I love everything about this movie (yes, movie): Those seasonal changes?! The amount of work, the pace, the edit, the choice of music. How does this not have 2 million views already? Nothing short of phenomenal, spectacular, extraordinary! Well done! 😀👍❤️
Beautiful serene music-flawless camera & drone shots-fearless hiker-breathtaking mountain scenery- both winter & summer scenes equal another 5 Star mini movie. Harmen, you are the best. Didn’t want it to end. Loved your dinner partner- the cat. 👍🏻🙋🏼♀️🇺🇸👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for the kind words (:
These are some of the most beautiful shots i have ever seen, wow
Thanks (:
Stunning. Cinematography and editing worthy of David Lean! ❤️👍🏼
Wow, thank you!
Only ONE comment this is perfect in all terms. Between dream and documentary. For those who love mountains and hiking.
No words to use…
man u are living the dream 👌🏽
It's hard work, but I enjoy every second of it. (;
Here comes again! The nuclear energy hiking man!
Please keep safe bro!
Thanks! (';
Lol, the guy at the end is singing about a fighting, guns and killings ahhahah ... this is the best video so far
Hahaha, please translate that song for me! I've been trying to get the translation, but so far haven't been able to!
@@HarmenHoek he is mention a name i can't hear him well and than say "he took his gun out and he gave it a fire, he gave it a fire and killed Xhema and his brother" and then he mention a name Sadria and Hasimja (a woman's name) and some money, I can't hear very well what he is saying. These songs are real stories and they can be very difficult to "decipher" without knowing the context. The storytelling (real historical events) in songs is (at least was) a tradition in the Balkans among Albanians, Montenegrins and Bosnians. And you choose the best place of them to visit! These mountains were always a a cradle of Albanians. You saw it yourself how isolated they are and not a single enemy was able to conquer them because of the harshness and the best place to ambush the enemies 😆
My opinions are:
1- Editing is so impressing.
2- The nature is amazing, maybe you can use slow motion techniques especially streaming water.
3- Maybe you can take footage under water.
4- You are so brave, being alone at the mountains is scary.
5- Drone footages are also amazing.
My questions are:
1- Are you alone or one of your friend help you as a camareman?
2- Are you afraid of wild animals?
3- Have you ever met any wild animal that scare you?
And thanks for sharing these kinds of videos with us, you made me admired.
Thanks for the compliments and the useful feedback!
1. I am alone
2. No, not at all. Animals are predictable and encounters with dangerous ones are extremely rare.
3. No. I've seen bears and poisonous snakes, but encountering them gave me a bigger feeling of wonder than fear.
Thank you for showing the beauty of our countries in the Balkans. Breathtaking.
This is the best video ive seen in my life, so peaceful and calming. We need to leave this earth alone and just appericate its beauty.
Thanks. This earth is beautiful!
This made my day. I love every transitions. I hope someday I could be as adventurous as you. Keep on posting and inspiring others. 💪
Go for it!
The Best video that i have ever seen in RUclips.
Thanks a lot Its amazing
Most welcome 😊
The Balkans mountains are absolutely gorgeous and beautiful. Thank you for talking us along. You choose the perfect season too.
They are indeed. I was so lucky with the weather!
Wow! So much steps, so much art, so much beaty! Thank you ❤️ Love our planet!
You are so welcome!
Thanks, Harmen. Its beautiful.
Thank you!
This is the type of content I have been looking for...no talking, easy music, and a connection to trail. You have captured the intimacy we can have as solo trekkers. I could feel the trail through your video, all the big and small parts of what it is to trek. Thank you so very much for taking the time on your treks to capture the footage, work your magic, and then put out some soul touching content. This is greatly appreciated!
Maybe I'm wrong but this ASMR hiking video playing simultaneously two hikes recorded at different moments is the first kind of its art!!!
And I'm watching such videos since years. Never saw anything like that before. You probably set the bar two levels higher.
And then even combined with timelapse, drone and slider footage makes this a masterpiece.
That's true art. You have my respect. ❤
Thanks for your comment, Brian.
You're a master at your craft, and your films make my spirit sing. Thank you
Awesome. Happy to hear that. Cheers
My man makes me fall in love with life
Oh yes me too
Among all the suffering and destruction that comes our way it's you Harmen who can draw us into a world of infinite peace and beauty. To me this is more than a film about a man going on a hike, it is a healing vision of the overwhelming beauty of our planet. This is the stuff we would only expect from BBC with an open budget. I smiled through the whole film but really laughed when the donkey was helping the other get up the hill. On the final frames it says Isaiah but I could not read the numbers. Best wishes
Isaiah 54:10. I appreciate you took the time to comment, put a smile on my face too. (: All the best!
What an incredibly talented film maker you are. Truly exceptional! Thanks for giving us first row tickets at your adventures. The winter-summer fades are amazing btw
Fantastic. I prefer to have no commentary as it detracts from the stunning scenery and great camera work. Music is great too.
Awesome! Thank you!
still still still only channel I love among all trail videos here on RUclips, m-a-r-v-e-l-o-u-s
I'm honored (:
TBH im Speechless, this is too perfect
Harmen the transition from summer to winter and vice versa is the best I have ever seen. The drone footage thing from summer to winter was mind boggling. Always a big admirer of you and your work.
Glad you enjoyed it! :)
I played this video randomly and I am so glad I did, this is absolutely gorgeous and relaxing, the shots are stunning and I envied you quite often, master piece.
Glad you enjoyed it!
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, 🙌💫
Straight masterpiece! In awe and can't find the words to describe the beautiful nature and amount of effort put into this content.
When I watch this... the experience is almost as if it is so deeply soaked in sorrow, but its pure and true and beautiful. It's not sad, but gentle. I am so glad to be a part of this even if just from viewing it. You encaptulate the effect of nature on life so well. The cinematics are brilliant btw, keep up the great work.
Thanks man! (:
You should consider experiencing it yourself.
@@adrianScu I have many times, I think thats probably why I enjoyed this video so much, because I had positive experiences related to it.
@@noahpaynter7138 great to hear it Noah!
I have waited for a long time , finally watched your new video! thank you!
So nice of you, thank you!
Really liked this mixture of both your trips in the same area. Thanks for making and sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Super gaaf weer man!! Weer een aflevering vol inspiratie om zelf te gaan hiken!!
Gaaf!
Mijn zwager en ik hebben onder andere door jou de inspiratie gevonden om volgend jaar de bergen in te gaan we beginnen klein op de zugspitze.. maar willen daarna groeien! Super bedankt voor de mooie filmpjes en de inspiratie. Echt geweldig!🙏🏻
@@Wensmoos Gaaf, moet je doen! Laat tegen die tijd maar weten hoe het gaat / is gegaan. Benieuwd. (;
@harmen Hoek! We gaan het zeker doen! En ik zal je de status zeker door geven Harmen! Dankjewel!
I am passionate about hiking and nature videos. I am glad I found you yesterday! Already watched almost all of your videos! This is definitely the most special one. Thank you, awesome job! A big hug from the Netherlands!
You just are in a league of your own. Amazing film, yet again.
Much appreciated, thanks a lot (:
Amazing video, definately this is the best hiking channel I know, and I watch lots of this stuff! Already looked up "Peaks of Balkan" on maps, seems like you can get more solitude there, than e.g. in the french alps with all these famous trails,...please slow down a bit, you put so much trips on my bucket list, don't know how to realize all this hiking,... thanks! Summer/winter parts were outstanding, by the way.
Yeah, you are totally right. These mountains are still quite undiscovered. No refuges or skilfts on any of the mountains like in the Alps oe Pyrenees. That’s what I liked most about it. But at the same time the rate of development along the trails is huge! I bet in 5 years it’s much busier there.
Thanks for the compliments
I want to comment on all your videos, but I'm always speechless and can't find the right words to explain the feelings, anxiety and sense of adventure that goes through me when I'm watching it. Your hikes are so rugged but the video's so flawless with beyond national geographic cinematic value. I'm so glad you're making these and continue to make it without deviating from your style. Infact, each film just tops the other. But each film is so unique. I usually have your channel playing on repeat. It's beautiful.
Thanks for sharing that with me, appreciate it. (:
I´m from Albania and this video is stunning!!!! WELL DONE!!! 😍
Glad you liked it!!
It's the best healing video. Thankfully, I'm enjoying it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Happy to hear that!
Wow, incredible, the greatest RUclips videographer of all time 👏👏👌👌👌
Wow, thanks!
The nights under the stars without tent, the foggy forest and the transition into winter over the riverbed impressed me the most. Thats a great hiking and filming project. Truly beautiful.
Greetings
Glad you liked it!
Dear Harmen you are an inspiring BEAST! love seeing your stuff! thanks!
I appreciate that!
5 out of 5 stars!!! great filming and editing!
Wow, thanks!
Man, that was awesome. I hoped it would never end. My favorite spot was on top of the mountain 25:14
that view plus solutitude :)
Oh yes, that was a cool spot!
It's a crime that you don't have the amount of subscribers and views you deserve. This is unlike any other content I've seen in this genre. The quality is insane, and oh my god the music... it fits perfectly. Subbed and notifications on!
Thanks for the kind comment. (:
some man are one man one band, you are one man one production company, it's just insane to see all this production, synchronization, perfection, you have the best videos I ever saw in RUclips, and I just love even more for them to be "ambient films" 💚
Every frame of this video is a wallpaper
Thanks (:
I'd like to thank you, Harmen. I've been watching your vidoes since Russia invaded Ukraine, which both are my neighbors. I was anxious and depressed, and "walking" with you among the beauty of the mountains helps to find an equilibrium inside me, it's some kind of meditation. Thank you ❤
Glad to hear so! Thanks
Your videos are incredibly wonderful. Photography, filming, editing, absolutely amazing. Beautiful.🏕️🏞️
Thanks so much 😊
I watched this twice. This was so beautifully shot. A true love letter to magical Yosemite. Thank you. 👏🏼
Thank you!
Thanks for reviving ,and recharging my soul .Such a peaceful reality . Sincerely …………!!!!!
Such an amazing video! Watching your videos really inspires me to get out there and do something like this
Thanks!
When I watch your videos I feel nothing but joy. Congrats on yet another amazing film!
Just how I intent these videos to be. Thank you (:
Real art 🙏🏻🏔️ enjoyed this so much. Keep on going my friend 🤙🏻
Thank you, Scott! PS I plan on doing some hiking the California next July-August (;
@@HarmenHoek awesome, Harmen! You know where to find me🤙🏻🤠
Nádhera 👍👍👍
Thanks!
WOW! I am a huge fan of all your films, but this one is in a class by itself! As always, your photography skills are amazing, with such a great mix of close ups, footage showing you hiking and at camp (along with all the coffee making which I can see you love:)) and drone shots. The transitions between the seasons took my breath away and also just made me laugh with the delight of it. Maybe you've done this, but I think you should submit this to a film festival, a prestigious one, not that I know a lot about that, but IMHO, it would be a winner. Thank you so much for sharing this!!!
BTW, would love to see you and Joey Coconato together again.
Hi Kate, thanks for taking the time to comment! (: I haven't submitted it to a film festival, and actually haven't thought about it before. To me it feels like it's not good enough.
I've watched Joeys video in the lot, that guy is great! Who knows ... (;
Beyond amazing! The scenery is as beautiful as any scenery anywhere, rivaling even that of Alaska and Yosemite. Your film making artistry is the best! Your cinematography, editing and storytelling skills are world class. The combination of shots from two different hikes at different times of the year is flawlessly executed! The music selection is spot on for the tone of the video and really helps to draw me into it. Thank you for all your work and dedication and bringing us along on your journey.
Well done...i never can imaginy how nice are Albanians alps. Impres... Szalomik.
The only thing I want to know is WTF are there only 57K subscribers to this channel???? That number is going to get a LOT bigger. This is outstanding work.
Haha ask RUclips. (; Anyway, I'm not complaining. It's a fun journey. Thanks
Beautiful video. I don't know how it is possible for one person to create a "Masterpiece" such as this video. Really amazing. I can't even imagine what all it would entail in work. THANK YOU.
Thanks a lot 😊
Been following for a few months now. I always play your video the last hour of the night before bedtime.
This is amazingly edited. Incredible footage.
Appreciate your work greatly. Lots of respect for your editing process as well.
Thank you for your artistry and experience of the world
Glad you enjoy it!
Most beautiful and underrated video i've ever seen on youtube
Another amazing top notch video! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
What a masterpiece of video, very well done!
The transitions from summer to winter were spectacular.
The music was perfect and the slider shots make it look like a NatGeo documentary.
What a fantastic job!
Awesome, thank you!
Wow, what a crazy beautiful new film of your adventure. Wonderful and challenging. Looks like you had a perfect time out there. I hiked the Vichren and Musala in Bulgaria this year, and I almost saw nobody on my hikes. Love the Balkan mountains. Great work as always Harmen! Have a great weekend, Mario
Thanks so much! Always great to see a comment from you, Mario. It sure was a perfect time of the year, so much nice weather!
@@HarmenHoek I still don't get how you did the shot around 9:02 so accurate so beautiful and a wonderful play between summer/winter! And awesome way how you fixed your leg btw (always good to have super glue and duct tape with you on the trail, this stuff literally saves lives) ;)
@@hikesome Well, I picked a whole bunch of shots before the trip I wanted to try to recreate. I printed out screenshots of the shots and the locations. On site I could get the should about 80% of what they should be, the last 15% I did in post (puppet warps), which took hours and hours and hours. (;
Many shots didn't work out, mostly because there was way too much vegetation now to make it convincing, or I couldn't get the tripod high enough because of the lack of snow.
And yeah, I always bring superglue for that reason! Fixing shoes, tents, anything!
This is one of the most beautiful videos I have ever seen, hats off to you my friend just wow
Albania is the most underrated country in Europe for hiking and bikepacking. I’ve been twice and I definitely plan to return.
We appreciate the beauty of the videos, and also in equal measure the great effort behind them. Thank you for sharing Harmen.
Thank you so much!
Hey dude! Thanks for the awesome videos! You make the best hiking videos around! Unique technique, professional filming quality and beautiful music!
I appreciate that!
I'm from Kosovo and i love hiking on these Mountains but what you are doing is another level.
Sleeping alone in the middle of nowhere, with Bears, Wolfs and what not i didn't knew that this was even possible. Very Inspirational.
Awesome to hear that. It's great region for hiking!
@@HarmenHoek i just noticed Isaiah 54:10 at the end...wow. Jeremiah 17:7
What a masterpiece! Well done. Never even heard of this trek or yourself as a matter of fact but I know now. I need to do this. Bravo!
Yeah, it's pretty unknown. Thanks
Harmen, you have been an inspiration for a while now. I value the effort, time and dedication that you put in every step, every shot and every moment out there. Thank you for helping me make my dreams reality.
Thank you so much!
This is just stunning! I admire your work you deserve more subscribers Harmen! Thank you for every video you create!💯💫
Thanks a lot! Appreciated (: