Survivorman | Romania Part 1 | Les Stroud
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- In part one, Les Stroud disappears into the forested Transylvanian Alps to test the skills of Romania’s top Search and Rescue Team, and himself. Les Stroud has survived in the most challenging environments on the planet, but few compare to the isolation and disorientation he experiences surviving in Romania’s Transylvanian Alps. Steep mountain ranges with thick forest make this rugged terrain nearly impenetrable. Following abandoned logging roads, weighed down by heavy camera equipment and travelling alone with no food, water, fire or shelter, Les must prove once again why he is the King of Survival.
Directed by: Les Stroud
Starring: Les Stroud
One thing I really respect about Les, is that he is humble and fully admits he’s not perfect. I’ve seen him make many mistakes throughout the series, and instead of cutting them from the show...he talks about them. What he could have done different, or better, or not at all. Most if not all other shows just cut out the mistake...Not Les! It’s things like that that make me really respect him, not just as a survivalist, but as a man.🇨🇦
True. The amount of times I see him barely survive to the 7th day. Also the amount of dumb times he's cut himself.
You nailed it
Only one who has spent time in the woods understands that were human and very HUMAN at that.
This gives you an idea of what **YOU** could expect surviving in these places.
the biggest difference right now i think, between back about 10 years is the rise of smartphones, and especially more recent improved battery life / regular- and solar powerbanks
they would making getting your way / getting lost a lot less likely. and honestly a solar charger/powerbank doesn't take up much space or weight in a pack. nor would a phone.
And let's be fair, most people carry one. Downside, if y'r in the boonies - no signal. so a phone would be a glorified flashlight/radio at best XD
I deliberately bought a large Savotta Jääkäri (Jaeger) M - 30 L backpack. a somewhat planned survival scenario like this ? i'd make sure to have a similar survival kit, and with the amount of space i'd have (and that's Before adding the space my 2 sidepouches provide, adding a good 10-12L of extra storage space. for a single backback in the low-mid 200's plus 30ish per pouch...that's a LOT of space. be that for prepping or just for storage to take stuff along.
Either way. a good sized waterpouch, a firestarting kit, and some dried/dehydrated food. makes a HUGE amount of different.
But the self imposed challenges make it much more interesting.
I was born and raised in Romania. Nice to see such a video. The Romanian mountains are indeed beautiful. I have been several times to the Bucegi mountains near Sinaia. Really beautiful. To drop a pun here, I just want to add , that Romanians are real survivals because they have endured dictatorship for so long. That is a different kind of survival but it is also tough. Cheers from Hungary. 💕
For what it's worth, I think you guys hold the record for fastest potential rescue with the shepherd on the horsedrawn cart so that must say something lol
Greets from Austria, Judit 🙋♂️
@@berndmayer1765 greetings from Hungary 😃
@Nyéki Judit greetings from Canada buddy. I find Romania very interesting
@@DankJellyhomie yes, the mountains are beautiful.
I saw a comment a few years ago that said: “Bear Grylls checks under his bed for Les Stroud before going to sleep every night.”
Why do I remember that? Lol!
Good one.
😂😂😂😂💪🏻
OMG...😂🤣
yeah 5 star hotel bed lol! great comment
Best comment I've read about the Bear vs Les ever! Les is 100% real. Bear is all about drinking piss out of a snake skin for shock and views.
Thank you for mentioning just because you find a survival cabin, doesn’t mean people will find you in it. Many are abandoned and can take a VERY long time for people to show up, so seeing it as a helpful stop rather than ultimate salvation is something I feel is very important, I think many people would feel immediate relief coming across a cabin when lost, but it’s good to keep in mind ❤ Thank you for teaching me so much about the wild, Les. I’m 30 now but I’ve watched you since I was a teenager, thank you for your dedication to realism and education ❤ Also thank you for always showing us your mistakes, showing us that even you, the guy we all see as THE MASTER, can make mistakes and feel frustrated, it makes it so much more real
Can't get enough of these!
Same here
Same af
Word
There’s never enough
Albertan here... I used to watch this show on tv as a kid.... Was my favourite part of a day off when i was sick. Thank you for fostering the interest of an entire generation in outdoor survival.
Been enjoying survivor man since a young age, cant believe new episodes are still coming. 10/10
Its awesome!!
It's an old episode.
@@adhdude2854 🤫🤫
Not new 😂😂🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️
Les is kinda retired, he is only doing smaller things now.
Man that’s the number 1 reason I love this show.. Les is always honest.. he didn’t need to tell us a man came past offering him a lift out, but he did.. he always tells us the truth, no matter if it’s entertaining or not, it’s just what happened
So good to see even though he's a bit older and can enjoy himself without working. He's still fricken out there after all these years. Hats off to you sir. My inspiration now and as a young lad.
this is old
@@lukebennett576 this is only from Season 7
@@austinha11 This is from Season 7
@@Mapleaple yeah, it’s not old. Made just a few years ago
@@ivarlaupet8972 this is literally from 2015. That's not exactly new lmao
This part of the world has always peaked my interest. I once saw a documentary about the Balkans and it was like something out of a fantasy book, like Middle Earth and I was mesmerized by its wild beauty. Thank you Les for all the years you’ve taken us along to experience and learn.
It piqued your interest.
@@theinternets7516 thanks for the correction🙂
Yeah Romania is one of those places you don’t learn much about, making it that much more mysterious and fascinating
Trust me when I say the most beautiful sunrise I've seen in my entire life thus far was in the Carphatian mountains in Romania! It's a country well worth visiting, I actually got lost there and the locals took great care of me! Just do your research beforehand, the people are welcomming, but they have big guardian dogs used to fighting off wolves and bears, then there's the wildlife (wolf packs actually live even in Bucharest), lots of stray dogs - but they leave you alone if you leave them alone, so just prepare beforehand and be careful if you venture in rural or even remote areas.
It;s nice with great people and simple living. Great food and beer!
Came here to say; From a fellow Ontarian and a fan since childhood, thank you so much Les, I've enjoyed your shows and also used several of the techniques you've shown in my own emergency situations, especially the zones of assessment. I and my loved ones all really appreciate your hard work and dedication to making it realistic and educational.
The thing that separates him from Ray Mears is he films all his own stuff. Support crew in distance, yes, as safety is important, but he is alone. Ray Mears is good though too -- a healthy respect for nature and old-timey tactics.
Cheers from Sudbury.
From London area!! (St. Thomas)
@@oldmandoinghighkicksonlyin1368 that's the really unique thing about survivorman. Les is not only a survival expert, but a film maker, too.
@@derekreno7845 that’s not London I live there stthomas is like a hr away
35:38 Did anyone catch the watcher behind Les?
Thats freaky lol
I just came from another video that showed it zoomed in. It was a Bigfoot hiding 🤯
Les is literally my hero! This guy know his stuff and I wouldn’t want to be stuck out in the middle of nowhere with anyone but him. Could learn so much and most importantly NOT DIE.
You'd be surprised of what you can do to survive.
I started seeing this video clip pop up on tiktok that says he filmed a bigfoot at 35:36. Something sitting at the tree to side of him. Interesting!
Me too then later in the video he says something big was in the woods 39:07
This really proves that it really doesn't matter how experienced you are in the bush you can still make a mistake that can cost you your life.
You don't need to watch a video by les stroud or anyone for that matter to know that ffs.
@@luisgomez8635 you know nothing of wilderness or survival, pathetic.
As a romanian, I hiked a lot of our mountains. Unfortunatley, most of them are full of logging roads. Basically, if you keep it to their extent, you can get to a village at some point an people are very helpfull with tourists. It might be a long road, but 90% of the times, they will fallow a small river, nothing complicated.
Compared to Alaska or British Colombia, this is a joke.
Just thinking of grizzly bears or possibly big foot, makes me scared as hell...
Love this show anyway, plus the man is a legend. Can't help thinking of his videos when I'm hiking.
Ikea is the root of that illegal logging because their demand for timber. Like how China is the root of illegal poaching of endangered species for their medieval, backwards voodoo medicine.
I spent a bit of time in the Carpathian mountains some twenty five years ago and I still think of it as the most beautiful place I have ever been.
I'm 57 and longtime fan. it's nice knowing there's new youngsters learning about Les. He's the godfather of us adventurers both real and imagined.
When I lost my home years ago, I used your advice and it saved me and kept me thriving (not just surviving) until I found somewhere to stay. I'm looking for work now but I always play your videos to keep me focused. Your narrations are awesome and I love having your shows on the other monitor while I apply. Thank you for the hard work.
Did you find a job in the meantime?
This is why i like this man. He can admit you never stop learning in survival, and is not above filming himself saying it.
Can’t believe this legend is still going out and surviving.
mother nature just pissed her pantsuit
Right!
you think a little something like a few decades of extra aging is going to stop a force of nature like les stroud
My parents hurt my private spot.
Oh god no. This is a lifestyle. Been divorced after 28 yrs of marriage, and I’m getting back into it. Love it !
This is why I respect him so much. I have learned so much from him in all of his videos over the years... and he is so humble and real about it each time he goes out. He is always learning as well... and I am glad to see him keeping it real each and everytime!
Been a fan of Les and the show since I first learned of him many years ago. The final line in this video is something similar to what I've always told people. The wilderness is neither for nor against you, it just demands your respect. Perfectly said and absolutely true.
Thank You Les for entertaining me for over 20+ years now. Even with you making mistakes I appreciate more than anything that you are real,You are a true Survivor not someone like Bear Grylls. Thank You for making my childhood fun.
Just wanted to say that it's always awesome to have more Les ;) You are a national treasure.
Greatest American ever born in Canada
For me, this is the most realistic survival scenario I've seen you in. Maybe it's me, but you seem to have made me realize and feel the despair and hopelessness that you encounter. Although I've never been in an 'outdoor' survival situation, I've had times in my life that have me in the same despair and hopelessness that I see you having. Thank God, I've survived. Thanks Les for all you teach us. Keep safe my friend.
Here because of Bob Gymlan
Me too, very freaky thing back there
Wildman fr fr
Bob forgot to mention the event at 39:07, or he did not know.
Here because of Bob Gymlan as well.
I have been watching Survivorman since childhood and can say this has always been my #1 Survivor show of all time. Simply amazing and please continue to make more new exciting episodes!
I’ve been watching these since I was a kid in middle school I’m 25 now , I always thought your videos were amazing and eye opening , a peak into another world, now I can watch them on RUclips ! Thank you !
Still the superior survival show even after all the years and how much lower Les's episode cost
7,000 views in 2 hours ! The original bush craft expert. Les does his own video recording, unlike Bear G. & and Cody L. It’s not about dangerous and crazy stunts or eating gross food. There is very little shock value. Just good camera work, inspired by beautiful nature land scapes. Les started it all and still continues to release new work on you tube. Over a decade of picturesque and inspiring nature, all recorded for their own beauty sake. I want to quit my job and go to the mountains, and survive. Oh well. Perhaps when I retire😂Thank you Les,for sooo many years I’ve been an avid fan ! Keep up the great work!
Original? Bollock. Look up Ray Mears in the UK. Doing this stuff when Les was in nappies
Original for TV shows
I will definitely check him out. Thanks for the lead, mate! Bear , would love that he’s British 👆🏼😊
I can’t stagnant Cody
It must be so frustrating for someone like Les to see shitty fake drama survival people like Bear get so much of the attention. When he was breaking down the camera stuff you really get a feel for how much more work he's putting himself through by filming all alone. I really respect him, he's a great role-model. Seeing him struggle all the way down the mountainside for hours only to realize he had to turn around and go back, that really inspires me. I imagined myself at that same position and I honestly think I would've given up. But Les' pure dedication and optimism really hit me. Thanks for putting these all on youtube.
Nice to see Europe in a survival show. I like it. Also one tip on places like where Les put up his last shelter at the road thyme grows and you can make a good tea out of it.
I used to love watching Survivorman when I was a kid. I had no idea he was still doing episodes.
Always impressed to see how goal oriented Les stays even as you watch him start to get delirious from hunger
Les Stroud is the boss!
I've watched all episodes twice over, haven't seen this one. Pumped!
"Wow these strawberries are good"
*dramatic drum noise"
It was there to emphasize just how good the strawberries were
🫵🏻🤡🦜
Just started watching... can't wait to see how he deals with the roving bands of vampires!
The only vampires in the area are illegal loggers and they're more dangerous because they have chainsaws.
He will find a wild garlic field
And eat nothing but garlic for days!
@@oldmandoinghighkicksonlyin1368 Hehehe... I heard once that a paper cut was the worse kind of cut... but I submit that a chainsaw cut is WAY worse.
@@builderman912 Do you actually get anything other than flavour from garlic?
Man! All that hiking and you can't even make 3 point contact on the climbing parts because your holding a freaking tripod the whole way..just for us.. HUGE PROPS brother! You are a true master survivalist and we appreciate all the work and risk you go through to teach us.
Personally, I've only just discovered Les and this series and I have to say, this is my favourite survival series I've ever seen. Les is so down to Earth and honest, being willing to show his mistakes and how easy it is, even with experience, to make a mistake that could kill you in this situation. I wish there were more of this series being produced, but having a (I think complete catalogue) uploaded to view for free here on RUclips is the next best thing.
If you ever see this Les, you're awesome mate! You've got a new fan down here in New Zealand.
I love New Zealand! It has some parts that remind me SO MUCH of the translavanian alps. It looks almost like the Scottish highlands, pure beauty, and bliss
This is one of the two-parter episodes I was really looking forward to. :-) I'm not from Romania, but the Carpathians in my country are very similar to the Romanian parts of the range, including the really tall and mostly uninhabited areas similar to the Făgăraș range (the Transylvanian Alps). Many of the shots in these episodes might as well have been from places I've hiked at in earlier years, albeit in different parts of the Carpathians.
Thank you for filming a whole two-parter episode in the Carpathians, Les, and stressing that even though they're European mountains, you can still get lost in the wilderness, or pick a bad trail, or overestimate your skills and underestimate the terrain, weather and overall situation. As you've put it, it's key to respect your limits and respect the natural environment around you, it's very easy to get cocky, overconfident and downplay potential threats and mishaps. I'll second the warning that one shouldn't blindly trust every old logging road he comes across in the forest, I have plenty of personal experience with seeing how deceiving these paths and roads can be, especially if they're disused.
Mountains are some of the environments hikers and tourists get lost in more than any other type of environment, so I always appreciate episodes where you try to portray an ordinary lost hiker. I really enjoyed your even older episodes about being lost in the Rockies, but seeing you surviving in the wilderness of the Carpathians, something I'm even more familiar with, fills me with joy. :-)
Really long comment.. well said though
Thank you so much Les, for the hard work you do to bring us real quality content and for your teachings and generous passing of the wisdom you offer through your work. I among many others really appreciate you.
Les, thank you for working so hard to keep us entertained and educated. We Love you man
That look down is terrifying. It's giving my clammy hands and I'm only watching it
Les, as someone who has grown up watching your show, someone who was once 7 and nothing made him more excited than hearing the survivor man theme song. Someone who is now 24, i'm curious if you're aware on how much of an influence youve had on my life. One of my major role models growing up.
Thanks so much for posting all of these amazing videos Les. You’ve def made Covid quarantining a little more bearable! I’ve seen most if not all of them years ago on tv, but I’m really enjoying watching them again. Do you have anything in the works to make new episodes or a new series? That would be awesome! I’ve ALWAYS thought your survival videos were a million times better than BG.🇨🇦🍁🇨🇦
Sasquatch at 35:35
Hears Sasquatch at 39:06
Orb above head at 43:33
There's no way he wouldn't hear him approach that close. It's just a silhouette of angle, plants and lighting. That's not an orb just an unfocused insect on the lens.
Bro -12:38/48:09 look behind him 😮😮
@@Anuisgodlook at -12:38/48:09 look behind him 😮😮😮
@Anuisgod how tf did we not spot that?!😮😮
Les brings a whole new meaning to social distancing.
He was fucking ahead of his fucking time wasnt he so fucking cool.
I'm Romanian and living in Romania. I bet this was one of the easiest and most beautiful survival trips for Les.
Top two outdoors TV personalities/shows in my lifetime: Marty Stouffer, Les Stroud.
39:07 les mentions something running through the bushes with weight on it...
That's because bigfoot is in the screen at 35:36
@@JamesConnell-fi6wn yes
So many memorable quotes in this one. Huge respect to you, Les.
Love these youtube uploads Les. Thank you for doing what you do.
Don't know how I missed this episode. Seen the rest countless times. Best ever!!!
I thought for sure I'd seen every episode of Survivorman. This one reminds me a bit of his 10 day Norway episode where he lost his cool as well. It's not often you see the survival experts get frazzled like this. I'm a psychology nerd and this kind of stuff fascinates me.
that episode is insane
Very well put. The loneliness, fatigue and frequent need for decision-making can really weigh down a person, any person. We can all be as skillful and knowledgeable as we like, but everyone can make mistakes, underestimate conditions and overestimate one's own capabilities. Nothing to be ashamed of, but certainly something to be careful about. It's really easy to push oneself too hard, lose a trail, and worse yet, lose your cool and lose hope.
I've been watching Les since I could remember, time and time again, I get into rewatching episodes I probably have watched more than 5 times. @Les, ever think about going back to the footage you didn't share and make longer episodes? I'll forever be watching these episodes regardless, some old/new footage would be a delight. Anyway, just an idea. Can't have enough of this stuff. Thanks for sharing these and filming the way you do. Always be you Les!
Great to see a new episode🍂... like simply love his theme music....the bass run is sweet ✨
Wow .I'm from England and i didn't even realize how beautiful ROMANIA is??That country has got to be one of the best kept secrets ??? Why don't we hear more about ROMANIA??? But nowI've got to go there and experience it for myself..
The landscape is beautiful but our government is to be blamed for everything bad that is happening in this country
35:36 Uhhh…what is that in the trees on the right side of the screen?
Just watched a Bob Gymlan video on it, it's chilling, something really is there
Les is the survival G.O.A.T
I really admire Les Stroud. Survival teacher, entrepreneur, musician. He has carved out a great life for himself all while being a down to earth, honest person.
As well as Airplane pilot among other things
He is terrible, he showed that a river has drinking water and you think hes a legend or great, shows you your a clown😅
Les making this survival situation a unique hobby. When i was little, i used to play camping with my family and friends, not real camping but fake one. You know, using chair, blanket and bed sheet to make a tent inside our living room. Then we would take snacks, drink/water, even rice to make it "realistic". Then we set up random objects to find inside our home. Just like mini quest/treasure hunting.
i can't wait for part 2! and 3 and 4 if possible
I had never gotten to see this episode when it first air. Watching this episode for the first time, this has to be one of the most real, dark, and poetic films you’ve done Les. Looking forward to part 2!
Here for the Sasquatch at 35 mins 35 seconds
As a romanian I just want to thank Les Stroud for making a video about the beauty of the Romanian wilderness AND for mentioning the illegal wood cutting business that’s running amok and unchecked in Romania.
On the other side, I need to mention that there is a high amount of fake drama inserted into this movie, to keep the channel format probably 😊
The sheep farmer hut mentioned in the beginning was used (as attested by the big pile of cut wood near it)…
The trail markings are pretty decent, plentiful and they always lead you to some cabin / village if you take the downwards direction:)
All in all there’s no big threats to be survived in Romania’s wilderness: water is plentiful and very good to drink, plenty of fruit during the summer, many trails to follow… and many people walk the trails during the summer.
But since he is trying to simulate some noob getting lost in wilderness and taking a lot of bad decisions, I think it’s fine😊
Still loving this channel ❤🎉🎉🎉
Even as Romanian sometimes i forget how enchanted our mountains can be.
Bro check out the cro- magnum dude hiding in the bushes watching Les at 35:35
Talk about enchanted
Yea I definitely would have never noticed that Sasquatch if it was not pointed out at 35.37 minutes in !! To the right of les’s face ! I think it was Rocky Mountain Sasquatch’s channel ! What a capture tho ! Who knows if les is trying to pull a fast one I doubt it ! That looks like a real creature! But I guess we’ll never really know … once again !! 🤦♂️
I saw it too. And after he made it back to the road he heard something heavy running through the forest.... No Les it wasn`t a bear, it was the sasquatch that was watching you earlier.
Thoroughly enjoying your directors commentary on these and looking forward to many more. It’s cool to get the inside scoop and see you re-live the adventures. Cheers with a cold Guinness
I really like the survivor and rescuers team up. It leaves me with a unique perspective from both sides of common scenario
The survival legend him self aka les Stroud
Ayyyye !! Your a true inspiration in so many ways . Let's go!
His place of residence is desirable, the scenery of the valley is beautiful, the air is fresh every day, the atmosphere is fresh and the nature is rich, I like to use this kind of life, no need for modern equipment, can also use natural living. Modern materials used from nature around me, one day I will try to use my life in the valley like them .....
Never stop learning. I’m 50, been into this since I was 12-14. You will NEVER know so much that you can’t learn something new.
Ray mears and les stroud have to be the top survivalist in the world today
If you were to ask me whos my favorite TV personality, hands down Les every time. Not just a personality, but a person.
35:36 Bigfoot in the background would have rescued Les
Lol that's a rock
😂😂😂
Les is the Survival GOAT!🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐
I always think the opening verse is “tickle tickle tickle”, I’d love it if it was
U said this before on Another episode... Now all I hear is tickle tickle tickle
Lol ha ha ha tickle tickle tickle hah hah hah
Adding myself as another yes. I've believed the theme song was by Tickle Monster since the show first launched.
Man this episode got real. Never seen Les with that much actual worry on his face!
“He probably thinks I’m crazy” is now one of my favorite lines from this show.
Enjoying the full episodes though!! Thanks for posting them. I loved this show growing up. I still get more impressed by your skill and composure every episode I watch.
No
My worst fall was 9 or so feet straight down.
Thank God I was drunk. That hurt. Falling down the metal stairs sucked too. Eight stitches in me head! Again, thank God I was drunk. Lol!
If we can get Papa Les to 1,000,000 subscribers he said he may consider doing a brand new survival situation! Let’s do our diligence for the man who has been teaching and entertaining us for so many years
I'm learning romanian and plan to go eventually. I'm really happy you've made this episode. I absolutely adore hiking, and though i don't plan to do any survival so to speak, this is great invaluable information
Survivorman in a cabin looks surreal. Good to see these episodes again
Thank you for uploading all this awesome content Les! 👏
Glad you stayed on the upside of that cliff jeeeesh
The original surviver man!
I'm going to name my first born Les so I know nothing can kill it
dude i cant stop watching you man...been watching for years and still I learn something everyday from you Les! Much love bushman!
How did you stop yourself from following his wagon trail?
My point exactly.. then he says hes lost and even the trails he does see gives him no clue of which way is the correct way out.. this part ruined the episode
@@abyssiasanon1821 Well hold on, its about what he taught us. We all know that in an emergency he can get help, and that he more than likely actually knows the way out already. But he still has an episode of useful things to teach us.
@@M4Production yes but the authenticity of "survival" was out of the window at that point, basically had to throw himself back into a survival situation by forcing himself to get lost again. The only thing that bugged me is what he narrated, when he narrated it because at that time what was said was not true. Just a peeve.
@@abyssiasanon1821 Sucks when you get rescued too quick haha
@@abyssiasanon1821 and if he did that on accident it means that he knows what he's talking about because his method got him rescued twice.
Romania is beautiful
0:22 whats in the backround😮
les stroud has always been my hero since a boy
Thanks for uploading this!
I would love to see a show all about learning from Les' mistakes from prior episodes.
You need to go to Hoia-Baciu Forest:)
Les, the best and this show is truly grounded in truth of survival.
We’re you sat down when you went down the cliff. To your left side you can see the Bigfoot watching you lol. If you would of turn and looked to your left you would of had your first sighting. To bad you were to busy explaining your survivor skills. And your electronics aren’t working because there is a Bigfoot watching you.