Q&A - Who am I? I was TAGGED

Kevin Outdoors tagged me: / @kevinoutdoors
I tagged UTE avdelingen - Outdoors Norway: / @uteavdelingen-outdoor...
1) Who are you?
2) How long have you been hiking?
3) Do you backpack?
4) Favorite trail food?
5) Longest Distance Travelled?
6) Most Repeated Hike?
7) Hike ‘to-do’ list?
8) Map & Compass or GPS?
9) Who do you hike with?
10) What do you look for in a hike?

[@jackhendricks6768]

You say you were once a teacher, but Erik, you are still teaching us how to relax and enjoy the moment. Best to ya. Keep those videos coming.

[@TheMonkini]

Solitude is underrated in the current society of digital media.

[@Seattlefan77]

makes no sense why this man has only 4k subscribers, beautiful channel. You should have atleast 100,000

[@canaripaille2048]

Who cares about that ?

[@TheMonkini]

20K now and +1

[@adlibruj]

@@TheMonkini 30K now ha.

[@mybookfacetube]

@@adlibruj 48k now.

[@iyev87]

56K now..

[@bakerstreet101]

I love Erik's plain, dry, straight-to-the-point Nordic personality.

[@adriancaldwell]

I admire you and am envious. Money isn't everything. Thanks for your videos

[@Dstew57A]

I love silence in nature and solitude. It looks like Sweden is a good place for these things😇

[@tipndot]

Silence... Yup... the best thing which I like in ur videos is... Silence

[@brianjetty2121]

Best answers Erik. The solitude. The quiet. Nice segment. And love the location. Great perspective..

[@erik_normark]

Thanks Brian!

[@Truth-Seeker75]

You open the world to many people who can’t get there, and you do it with great style and artistry. Thanks for taking the time to make your videos.

[@nikcname]

You just live once, can’t agree more, well said

[@treewisemonkey2077]

Good answers Erik. What a beautiful country you live in.

[@geoffnepo]

Good honest video - thanks for taking the time to upload

[@fromthewoodsdaniel7846]

Erik, thank you for sharing this and for giving us a glimpse of your heart. I appreciate your honest thoughts of who you are. So good! All the best

[@anndebaldo7381]

BEAUTIFUL! I am so happy to find this video because you are my favorite KZbinr...I, too, love being out in the Wild...Solitude...sending the best wishes...

[@merlin9244]

That was nice to hear from you, Erik. Thank you very much!

[@dariatodor1730]

Many people do not understand the importance and beauty of silence and solitude. Your work captures the essence, especially those in winter. Thank you!

[@KevinOutdoors]

Awesome job Erik, I knew you could talk ;) Well done! I see you just hit 3,000 subs. Congrats!

[@erik_normark]

Thanks Kevin. I am actually glad I did this, thanks to you :) Yes 3000, that is just awesome! Atb

[@spijkerpoes]

Pssst.. ..it's 16.000 now, whaha👊👍 Good answers, totaly agreed Erik..

[@TheMonkini]

I like his thumb up after tasting his drink. No need to talk.

[@Bright-It]

Erik Normark What do you think of All American Girl?

[@kellygonzalezsuarez]

Erik Keep going on!!!! You have a lot of viewers. You are not alone. Thank you for giving us an explanation of who you are and why you are doing these things

[@johnnyringo3171]

Your videography is stunning, and the work that goes into it is much appreciated.

[@zolaburgess8344]

It's an awesome man that loves nature, silence and simple living. Thanks for your video's full of wonder~

[@zhah1212]

"...I look for solitude and silence...". Well, Eric, being out from a multimillion city, I can definitely hear you. I m out for solitude and silence too. Thank you for your excellent videos!

[@lloydgaroutte7664]

Thank You for all of your videos! This was an especially good one, getting to find out a little about you. I truly enjoy your allowing us to tag along with you on your adventures.

[@kimerikjensen9317]

Thanks for letting us know more about you and why you do what you prefer to do most. Looking forward to follow you on the upcoming trips

[@wildside7859]

A man...so down-to-earth. I really appreciate that. Keep up what you are doing.

[@Vernalobos]

Hi Erik, I just started watching your channel. You are bringing some daily peace to my busy world. Thank you for that. You live in a beautiful area. You’re Q&A resonates with me. Thanks for doing it.

[@TheLaastRide]

There is something different about your videos which makes your videos special than the rest and I guess that is silence and real nature. keep it up one day i wish i would explore like you. I live in Finland and I will try to explore Finnish side of the nature.

[@erik_normark]

Thanks. You should do so, I can recommend it :)

[@TheLaastRide]

hey Erik, I have two weeks i am getting two weeks of from my work. I have not much experience in camping. I did camping while road trips but not long camping on my own. I am thinking to go camping to Kungsleden sweden. Should do wait and do short camping in finland or should i go for it and I have two weeks time prepare. would you suggest any thing on it?

[@jaithevegan]

Thanks Erik! I agree, living a meaningful life is so important 👍🏽

[@arkaprabhamanna3355]

The most gentle man ever I've seen! Keep this awesome job going!👍❤

[@spirits_]

Thanks for your videos Erik. The connection to nature is hard to put into words. It has to be experienced. As you say, it's not about this or that when or where, it's about being out, and take it all in.

[@erik_normark]

Very true! Thanks

[@mike-clarke]

Only just come across this post, have watched many of your hikes. This was really good to get to know you. Like your answers, you sound a really nice and grounded person. Yes, solitude and being in Nature is something that a lot of people don’t appreciate. I really enjoy solo hiking & camping just listening to Nature is enjoyable. All the best to you 😊👍

[@cribbsprojects]

Got 100K now... since that last post... and all well deserved! Very informative and enjoyable channel. Hope for more in the New Year!

[@susanapol382]

Once again, Erik, thank you for these videos. Beauty, silence, Nature. Thanks!!!!

[@simonspain6080]

Good to know more about you Eric, I....We...find your videos hugely relaxing and interesting. We enter with you in your beautiful, solitary landscapes and we feel free and happy and relaxed. We?...myself and me two young sons Hannibal (8) and Jack (4). Jack is still very young of course but Hannibal loves entering into your wonderful world. Nature, rain, snow, cold...and coffee....haha.....we love watching you make coffee in nature. Your thumbs up is always met with the same in response in my home. Keep safe and keep making your wonderful videos please. We are in a hot...in October....Southern Spain! Simon, Hanni & Jack :-)

[@tarptent]

Great answers Erik, happy to find your channel.

[@bendrixbailey1430]

Hi Erik, I recently found your channel and am slowly consuming it. I love the silence and natural sounds. Although it is pleasant to listen to your thoughts when you speak, it is wonderful that you speak less frequently while taking the time to show and allow me to be there. I’m going to start dropping links to your channel in every forum and post on all the backcountry hunting and camping media I watch. With good fortune you’ll find enough income as a KZbinr to sustain your work. Thanks again.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Very nice Eric! You are an interesting dude👍. This tagging has been a fun experience for everybody involved I think. I will be watching more of your videos 🍻 Wade

[@erik_normark]

Thanks Wade. Yes it was very interesting and inspiring to do this! I didn't think I would enjoy as much as I did. You're doing good stuff on your channel! Atb Erik

[@Linshark]

Short and precise answers. Excellent.

[@PumpkinVillage]

Have been watching your videos for awhile. Just found this one. Nice to know a little more about you. Good luck with the You Tube channel. Your videos are out standing . Take care, Al

[@nassimait-amara353]

Erik y're a cool guy 😎 many thanks for these wonderful nature's spectacle

[@reneehall9278]

I love ur videos, it brings me peace. Im always looking for the next one.. take care

[@JimRodgers]

I'm with you. I like getting out in the woods close to home here in the Pacific NW of the U.S. where I live. Solo hiking, spending all day outside (or several days) is my preferred way also.

[@davidfantle6721]

Thank you for this, Erik. We are of a similar mind about our time in the outdoors, and I have been filming and photographing nature for many years. I hope to make it to Sweden some day, as my grandmother was from there. Keep up the good work. I hope it becomes more financially viable for you, over time.

[@dmytroborgir8424]

Great video. I have long wanted to write a couple of questions. About work, hobbies ... But after watching the video, I found answers to most of my questions about the channel and your personality)

[@tigerou812]

Nice one. Wow their is about 60 degrees difference between us. We have had 40+ down my way in Australia :) Love the sounds of nature. Take care and stay warm ;) Craig

[@erik_normark]

That is way too hot for me! :) All the best

[@dankasu]

I like your videos because all is simple a little talk and rest just nice adventures! greetings from Lithuania

[@melvinhowell5469]

Very nice, Erik...thank you!

[@geraldinefields1730]

Thank you for explaining in English. You speak English very well. Money isn't everything. One just accumulates unimportant material possessions. You have freedom.

[@terrors88]

Don't forget that the equipment he needs costs thousands.

[@rkf2746]

Silence is truly golden. If you listen close enough, it will speak to you.

[@UTEavdelingen-OutdoorsNorway]

Thank you for tagging our channel (and for asking us before you did it.) Interesting to hear your answers to the ten questions. Your channel has a real high quality, with the silence...., at the same time you catch the small sounds in the nature. It looks like you’re a professional photographer too. Wish you joy and solitude out in the wilderness. Greetings from Tove and Kaja

[@erik_normark]

Thank you, Tove and Kaja. I wish you the best, and look forward to seeing many more of your videos. Erik

[@taosheng9558]

I know you could smile and you look so dearing when you smile.

[@georgerosado5194]

Ooh yes Erik...its about doing what you love to do....excellent life style..like always Erik.enjoy and keep making these cool videos

[@dimitra3574]

Fint att följa dig på så länge! Minns när du gjorde såå bra videos med mycket bra kvalité även fast du inte hade så många följare då. Det är faktiskt så inspirerade att se utvecklingen på din kanal och att du inte sluta med det även fast det kanske blev tufft. För man kan se hur mycket arbete som har lagts i dina videos. Alltid kul och lugnande att se! ☺️

[@teresadaigle6991]

I so agree with everything you are doing out in nature. I have hiked with others that never stop talking.....can be very irritating. I want to be silent and hear my footsteps in the Squeaky snow, or hear the silence during a new falling snow, avalanches off in a distance, leaves crunching, twigs breaking underfoot, wind blowing through the trees, birds chirping, squirrels scurrying up trees, babbling brooks, strong forceful surf crashing against the rocks, Icicles falling off limbs. My breathing hard on uphills. All these things and so much more to appreciate in nature. I may hike the same trail many times but see it differently each time. Different mushrooms may pop up one time or flowers that were not there the last time are now in bloom and fragrant. So many people go for a hike and never experience the wonder of nature. They keep their eyes down on the trail and never stop to just look out at the beauty all around them, for us all to see. Yes, just listening and really feeling nature is magnificent. A spiritual thing for me.

[@tobirama6888]

Thank you! Eric...for ur awesome videos ♥️

[@julhets]

Awesome job! Congratulations and keep it up 💪🏻

[@benhikescamps]

Great learning a bit more about you Erik. 👍

[@fishman1955]

I get a lot of enjoyment from your videos.

[@Morongobill]

Another great video! Will checkout the other channels as well. Here in southern California, even out in the desert or in the forest, you may find solitude but silence is truly hard to find. I cherish it when I do.

[@janakerling7505]

Tack för alla bra friluftstips. Du inspirerar mig och mina framtida äventyr. Tack för det. Janne

[@MeetMeOutside]

Awesome ! Your videos are truly fantastic ! Peace man .

[@trakyboy5128]

Eric, I'm from the south west part of the USA. Here it's a dry arid desert but we have mountains to drive to and there are riparian areas that are also very nice to visit. The desert has its own type of solitude! So do the mountains and the riparian areas and each one with its own type of sounds and animals and birds but it's very different from your cold environment and I wonder what is it like to bundle up and go camping in such cold temperatures makes me curious. I suppose we each are adjusted to our areas. I hope your areas always support the peace you need for heart and soul. Oh, you did great on Q and A. Nice to have a better image of the man in the videos 👍😊

[@erik_normark]

Thank you Tracy. That is true, every landscape and environment has its own beauty.

[@carolineghosh5781]

Hi Erik> Thanks for your honest and simple answers! Inspirational!

[@harrypersson2186]

Tak fordi du viser os KZbinre det smukke Sverige. 👍👍👍

[@DM-pc4vs]

Thank you Erik for this insight into your life. Love your videos. Greetings from Catskill Mountains, NY State, U.S.A. North America, Western Hemisphere, Earth.

[@wendysalter]

That's a nice idea, it's like finding your you-tube tribe, while keeping your silent solitude. There seems to be a growing tribe of solo outdoor souls, people who do it and people who follow because they can't do it, but part of the tribe anyway. It's important for the peace of mind, doing and watching, we are all retrieving our sanity in a world gone crazy. Nature is our home, our family, our healer. Thanks Erik.

[@ralfnagel1909]

such a nice little piece of contemplative art.... Thank you

[@patrickl.2076]

I like your channel. Keep going and just stay as you are!

[@miyamotobg]

Hi @Erik, I really enjoy your videos and the experience you share. Your point of view about hiking ... same here man. Wish you all the best and keep doing what you do. Greetings from Bulgaria!

[@truenorth365]

Can really relate to what you´re saying about doing stuff alone. When filming alot of interruptions is unavoidable, and I feel for the respect of the others...don´t get maybe the best or most amount of it. When filming projects, I always go alone. Glad that you like what you´re doing and hope that you one day will be able to do this fulltime. You ARE good at it! Thumbs up Erik, hälsningar från Göteborg

[@erik_normark]

Thanks Magnus! That is true. I go "all in" when I'm working, and having other people around waiting and getting bored would make me stressed.

[@maudyconcert8304]

Heel erg mooi !! Very nice video, love the lighthouse and you ;- ) Greets from Holland.

[@1sissy2]

I think that you have a wonderful outlook on life.

[@Just2HepCats]

Very nice; I am learning a lot as well. I am an endurance cyclist and I ride alone.... it's just my way. Thank you 💜☮✝️

[@davidcoomber4050]

The man that never smiles living for fun , the long winter nights must fly by in Sweden

[@ejkwak6793]

i watch your video early in the morning while i am getting ready for work or just before i fall a sleep. your video meditates me before bed and calms me down before the harricane starts at work. you should have much more followers than 40K. your videos are the best nature video in you tube

[@majkabe6335]

Seeing You is a holy moment!I admire👍👏💝💗💖

[@insideaikoslens]

Almost a 100k subcribers now!! Greetings from the Philippines, Erik!

[@princeofxane]

I've never seen an ad in his video. Mad respect.

[@bsommer1717]

Favorite Trail Food....COFFEE! :)

[@TheCocoaFairy]

bsommer Haha! That’s what I said! 😄

[@mylamodelo2724]

Xactly! Haha

[@franciscoromero6768]

Jajaja...cierto👍

[@Wordsmyth8]

Thanks for sharing a little bit about yourself. I only recently discovered your channel and I enjoy it a lot. You seem to really embrace solitude and I admire that. Very different from me. ☺️ Wishing you all the best, Erik. - Cathy

[@shirblumin3872]

Admire your choises!

[@chefboy-ar-d6312]

This was awesome after watching so many films of his , im late to this video but now a better understanding of the man behind the cam 👏🤙

[@peterhedman4934]

Nice ! Thanks again for sharing !

[@MrRemota]

Peaceful. Thanks a lot for such a beautiful videos. Greetings from south Brazil.

[@nedaustin5690]

I enjoy the videos Erik. Thank you for doing them. (USA)

[@tomohr09]

Love the end - leave no trace... :) Nature as poetry! /Tomas in Piteå

[@microadventures8671]

Some great videos Erik. You are a lucky man living in such a beautiful part of the world. I had the pleasure of visiting the South of Sweden 2 years ago and vowed I would return soon, so I'm spending the month of June travelling through on bike. I land in Umea on June 5th and will head South so I hope to see more of your stunning nature. I wish you well.

[@erik_normark]

Thanks Richie. I wish you a nice trip!

[@divine69ification]

Thank you for sharing. I really enjoy your videos.

[@paperart4708]

I have seen many of the camping videos in KZbin. You are the best. My country ... Thailand is hot like hell now. Your videos seriously can make me feel cooler

[@bub1683]

Just love the videos.keep on going

[@willymakeit5172]

Solitude and silence, that does it for me. Thanks Erik.

[@scottcello418]

amazing landscapes and such mildmannered people.

[@alexandrastratanphotographer]

I love wind sounds videos, wind howling, storms, etc, I listen all the time,

[@dougieranger]

You deserve more subs Erik. Great films. 👍🏼

[@erik_normark]

very glad to hear that. Thanks! Atb

[@billygoatfilms7531]

Very good questions Erik and your answers were interesting, you have a similar approach to myself. ⛺️🏕

[@spijkerpoes]

I got tagged too, now I know how to answer properly.. nice getting to know you a bit better.. cheers!

[@JTMinnesota]

Another wonderful video.

[@lars-goranabrahamsson9337]

Trevligt att höra hur du tycker och tänker. Ser fram mot fler pulssänkande filmer. Ha de gott !

[@BrentonCollas]

Your videos are like meditation. Thankyou

[@Bruno-tm3xo]

Hi Erik.....here in my native France and at work as an airline pilot, people think I am a weirdo for spending soooo much time in Scandinavia.....mostly Norway and Sweden kayaking and skiing alone You make me feel totally...’.’well above normal...:))

[@erik_normark]

It sounds perfectly normal to me! :D

[@markduncan6690]

Whoa Erik! You got yourself tagged! Imagine that! You are an enlightened guy, and very comical!

[@philipnorrman9932]

Härlig video! Gillade svaren du gav oss, och hoppas på att du lyckas med din youtube karriär :D