Exploring the Country of Namibia - RACING NAMIBIA 🇳🇦 EP 1

The Namib Desert Race is a 7-day 250km stage race, part of the Racing the Planet 4 Desert Series. Follow along in this 9-part series documenting my entire adventure, before, during, and after the race, in one of the oldest deserts in the world.
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[@JeffPelletier]

Channel Members can learn about my gear for the race in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJ7cXoiEqr57es0

[@RyanClaytonFilms]

Did I just watch a National Geographic special??? Bravo Jeff, seriously outstanding film!! Very excited for this series!! 👏

[@richt3993]

100% Outstanding effort

[@ExoFish]

That was brilliant, feels like it was shot by a full production team. Can not wait to see what the experience will be like swapping our trails for dunes.

[@Gator35]

The sock fold trick! How did I not know that one? Thanks, Jeff! High quality production, as always!

[@theroadnottakentravel]

Many have said this but this honestly felt like a national geographic doc! I’m in awe of the scenery, animals, and your amazing storytelling, and the race hasn’t even started yet!

[@MabasaFinish]

Today is the day....almost time!!

[@bjdame]

you know it!

[@RealGood10]

C'mon man, seven days...that's cruel lol

[@nicolasmachado447]

Can't wait to watch each episode. Great job Jeff. And thanks for sharing

[@RolfSchaeuble]

The wait for this series was long and hard, but oh so worth it. It feels like a professional documentary; the imagery is awesome, and the story telling as well. Can't wait for the next episode.

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Rolf.

[@dotorabedouina]

i love that you give us some historical context

[@JeffPelletier]

Glad to hear it! I never know how much of that people care for, but the travel is as much part of what appeals to me in these kinds of races.

[@teachaman2]

Stellar content, here. No one tells the story of the race like you do. Kudos.

[@matthewboylan6443]

Loved watching this! I grew up in Namibia and it brings back such wonderful memories seeing it in such a beautiful film. Looking forward to the rest of the series!

[@zomartinphotos]

Your videos just keep getting better and better Jeff, this is fantastic and cannot wait for the rest of the episodes 👏

[@leon-jb3ss]

Yes let's go!!!

[@susanpluu]

Awesome!!! Me and my bf waited the whole day for the premier. Not disappointed! Thank you so much for the great inspiration! Thanks to you we signed up for our first ultra this summer! Best wishes from Switzerland

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Susan! That's so great to hear. Out of curiosity, which race is it you're doing?

[@susanpluu]

@@JeffPelletier We are visiting my boyfriends sister in Quebec this summer and want to combine it with the 50k version of the QMT. I can't wait altough I'm a bit scared of the humidity :D

[@janmoolman5969]

Amazing, I was born and raised in Namibia. Now living in Mill Bay. Can’t wait to watch all the episodes. 👍

[@richardmorschel6266]

Just discovered your channel! Awesome stuff. So much in common...sort of...videography, running, davinci, Africa!! Great content. Thanks!

[@michawysocki3236]

Absolutely can't wait. Gonna be nice break from "regular" trails.

[@nalgo]

You're already doing a fantastic job of making the region look absolutely stunning. Can't believe we're getting 8 more of these.

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks so much!

[@lizusedon9237]

Loved this! You give such a interesting history lesson. The filming and music is fantastic as ever! Looking forward to following your adventure Jeff Thank you 🙌🙌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@RunDaddyO]

Amazing as always and excited to see more. Thanks for taking us along on another adventure!

[@bengadams4163]

This looks great. Love it already. Can't wait to see it, Jeff!

[@carlosdiasultra]

Amanzing images Jef

[@JeffPelletier]

Hey Carlos! Thanks man. Some footage of you coming up in later episodes.

[@carlosdiasultra]

@@JeffPelletier good tranks Jef 😊🙌🏿🙌🏿🙏🏿

[@jodiegordon]

So excited for this series! I’m so glad you’re going into some details about Namibia along the way too!!

[@Walshx2]

This looks spectacular!!

[@graniterunner5129]

Great Video..I am an Ultrarunner and...Rockhound, so Namibia is one of my dream destinations...Thanks for sharing your advetures with us...always a pleasure to watch your videos...greetings from Austria

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks! There’s a site called Spitzkoppe which I visit in the final episode 9 that is a granite paradise.

[@graniterunner5129]

@@JeffPelletier Yeah..Great..Looking forward to see that. I am living and training in the Granite Highlands of the so called "Mühlviertel" in Upper Austria...Alsways watching your adventures

[@walterhogie]

So well done! Love to watch your adventures! Can’t wait to see the next episodes!!

[@afewmominutes]

I like that this series will show your documentary style of filming combined with your race content which is a different style, best of both worlds... Looking forward to more episodes!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Morgan! I had a lot of fun with this one.

[@tyedyegal9]

Excellent work!!

[@davidhayward1261]

Brilliant 🤩

[@etiennegarceau]

Absolutely love it Jeff. Looking forward to the next episodes.

[@billmann4162]

Excellent video Jeff, looking forward to the rest of the series. 👍

[@letoatreides5165]

Love the music for Frankfurt😂😂😂😂

[@GreatWhiteWine]

Nice! I was waiting for that! And it's a 9-part series!!! Thank you so much!

[@makeaneffort3775]

What an amazing piece of art! Great work!

[@syedanidaalirizvi7892]

Soooo coool to watchhhhhh..💞

[@shanehailey]

Incredible quality. Well done.

[@davehynes8240]

Very good so far, can’t wait to follow along all eight remaining parts.

[@jaycougnet]

Incredible that you filmed this all by yourself! Amazing production! Can’t wait for the rest!

[@ema_runs]

Hi guys! That's my first yt live premiere ever! Thank you Jeff for your work and God bless you all dear outdoor, adventure runners!

[@SendingStache]

vey cool start to what I'm sure is going to be an amazing series! you've set this series up so well - really appreciate the context and storytelling so far. I can't wait for the upcoming episodes!

[@NationalParkDiaries]

Great addition to the channel! Glad the trip went well and can't wait to see more!

[@baseadventures9954]

LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! SO INFORMATIVE. LOTS OF WORK BEHIND CAMERA!

[@ericmenocal3768]

Great footage, Jeff! Loving the cliff notes Namibia history lesson. Thanks for that. Beautifully shot. Looking forward to the next episodes!

[@bildotunechi]

This was incredible.

[@Ben5ter55]

👍 high quality production. well done!

[@JonathanvG-wj1ro]

The film series we've all been waiting for!

[@gh7213]

What great doc!

[@stanlie6]

Nine part series? Damn I love this already :)

[@steevoridgeline]

living the dream !!! thanks for sharing such opportunity of yours !! 👍🏻☀🇨🇦

[@joshlloyd9698]

Wonderful job. Bravo.

[@ContentsMayDiffer]

Nine parts! I have been looking forward to your coverage ever since you announced the race and now I am even more excited.

[@deamon2107]

Always a pleasure watching your videos. What an experience you are living!!

[@CorvusVal]

Fantastic video, great to see and hear about the history of Namibia, and looking forward to watching the rest of the series. Thank you!

[@adamtyson1257]

Have alway appreciated your work and films, amazing , looking forward for the rest.of the episodes, beautiful!

[@silverdesk72]

Outstanding film. Great work.

[@jozy20]

Cant wait! Because of your videos i am in the proces of starting to trailrunn... i have new shoes and free weekends to runn :)

[@TheDnevnik]

Awesome video Jeff, its shaping out to be a great series. Greetings from Serbia!

[@jordge92]

What an experience and adventure you created for yourself before the race. Fantastically well documented! Best story teller there is, loved it

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Wow, Jeff! Amazing work as always! Love the history.

[@DarrenYee]

This is Awesome Jeff, I like your story telling, building up to the race and the sight seeing along the way. It makes me want to buy a better camera and inspires me to train for a race and visit that country. I'm excited to see the series. Thank You

[@stuartbushnell4851]

I’ve just found your channel and absolutely love the content - you’ve inspired me to try the sport! These could be TV documentaries, excellent quality

[@charless.4595]

Good stuff! Very interesting and great production, nice to learn more about Namibia and the race. Watching from frigid Montreal.

[@jeromepoertner1978]

Thanks Jeff, what a great episode 1. Regards from Switzerland.

[@floriand.883]

Great first episode of your trip. I like the documentary style to also include some history and scenic sites. Looking forward for the other episodes. Thank you for sharing and your fabulous insights. Great inspiration!

[@irunovermountains]

Very good Jeff. Excellent production - very TV show like. I only wish there was a few more available to watch.

[@iberiksoderblom]

Fantastic. Cant wait 😊

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks!

[@user-rl3ef4ju9k]

It's on another level running in that sand for days, hope you chose well with the shoes . Great filming!

[@anykterio2244]

Wow what a beautiful place. I need to make it there! Thx for the videos!

[@patricelemay1190]

Oh l’ve been waiting for this , it will be a nice change from winter in " la belle province” ❄🥶❄😁👌

[@oliverbaylis7773]

Superb on so many levels, content, variety, the build up, setting the scene, really exciting and the race hasn't even started... how long until you're on Netflix Jeff! Keep up the good work and cannot wait for the next episode 😀

[@kofuzi]

This is really good

[@patricelemay1190]

Brilliant , you're are a born narrator , awesome job , l’m actually a bit frustrated cause l wanted more ! 😎👍🔥🔥🔥

[@bjdame]

Phenomenal, Jeff! Can't wait for the next one...

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Ben! Lots of great footage of you to come :)

[@darightcoast1912]

Great job story telling as always. So stoked for this series!!!

[@JeffPelletier]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@matthijsverberkmoes8104]

Awesome. Just started the series. I love Namibia, you do it justice. Great to see places I’ve been, I recognize the cockatoos, 😅 stayed there. I love trail running, Africa and film creation. On all counts this is great work Jeff! Going to binge this series now ;-)

[@user-zr7rc8xg9k]

Something about the desert.. mysterious.. deadly... beautiful..👟🌞🙏⏳

[@nicolasmachado447]

Your images are so wonderful...You made us fly with you in Namibia. Thank you so much

[@auramercer3500]

Been looking out for this one for a while! Amazing video Jeff

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Aura.

[@simonk337]

That is exceptional work. Can't wait for the rest.

[@JeffPelletier]

🙏

[@briceferrestudio]

This was pretty great! Melanie and I are looking forward to the next episode!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Brice!

[@eliaskibreab3183]

What an adventure Jeff. I can't wait to see the next episode.

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Elias.

[@SeeChadRun]

Amazing film Jeff!!! Loved all of this and can't wait to watch the other episodes.

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Chad!

[@BigMannyMoney]

Wow! Outstanding!! Loving all your filming Looking forward to Pt 2 Thank you Victor

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Victor!

[@bradballantine9644]

As always, great video. I can’t wait for the remaining 8. I always find it fun to watch your videos while on the spin bike or treadmill!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Brad!

[@simopata1456]

I LOVE the quality of this video. I’ve subscribed and hit the bell waiting for more 😍

[@JeffPelletier]

🙏

[@DavidMackenziekong]

Great job documenting the journey. Wild to think you packed and planned to film on top of preparation for the race. Glad you did!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks David!

[@Itsmebuddy98]

This is brilliant! I have been so excited to see this since you shared the food and equipment packing. Thanks for sharing

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Kelly, glad to hear that!

[@theroadnottakentravel]

Can’t wait!

[@graemecasorso8851]

Wow! Great work, top notch quality! Namibia has been added to the bucket list! Can't wait for the next episode!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Graeme!

[@marie-clauderoy9464]

Superbe, comme toujours!

[@JeffPelletier]

Merci beaucoup!

[@tylernblaney]

Wow! Just wow Jeff! Your video quality and narration is like no other. I’m so looking forward to the next video. 👍🏼

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Tyler! Next episode drops on Friday.

[@TropicalVibesHD]

Fantastic production!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks!

[@UltraDad]

Loved the seals and ancient stone art. Looks like all of your hard work is going to pay off. Incredible work!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Dan! I got to enjoy more rock art towards the tail end of my trip, but nothing like that first site. So cool.

[@fsvelten]

I’ve only recently discovered this channel, so I don’t know if the following applies to all of your videos. The quality of production of this one is just next level. I enjoyed following along so much. This is some BBC stuff! Keep up the great work!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks! I’ve tried to improve with each new video.

[@chasingcultures]

Im so confused as to how this has so few views on KZbin. This was documented amazing, and you are one talented person!! Thanks so much for sharing, we are ultra runners as well and this has been added to our Bucket List!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks! Hopefully the views will keep coming as I launch the rest of the episodes 🤞

[@bbailey8850]

Looking for inspiration for 2023. This would be my first Ultra. Great content so far. thank you!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks and happy trails!

[@Qny732]

LOVED the entire series! I need to know which Smith sunglasses you are wearing during the race (with blue reflective lenses) please :)

[@dionyseus9042]

The Quality of this Video is outstanding! I love your Videos and they get better everytime! I always wonder how you get this awesome shots while still running those crazy races.

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks so much!

[@activmike]

Wow I hope one day to be able to share my stories half as good as you do. I’ve started to gradually share my experiences. I’m passionate about having healthy life habits and trail running is one of my favorite sports to practice with cycling, hiking and cross country skiing, living in Québec I think you know pretty well what our winters are like hahaha. You share not only your experience in running but the culture of the country. I can’t wait to watch the next episodes. Keep on the beautifull work!

[@JeffPelletier]

Thanks Michael! Enjoy the cross country skiing for the next little while 😀