The Ice Walkers: Surviving on the Frozen Zanskar River | Free Documentary

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The Zanskar is a small, almost forgotten valley surrounded by the Himalayas. When the snow-covered mountain passes are inaccessible, people are cut off from the outside world. Except for a frozen stream. The 120 km (75 miles) path is extremely dangerous. Meet the men, women and children who risk their lives to get to school, deliver goods and carry supplies on this scary ice trail.

[@Demure.19811]

When was this documentary originally filmed?

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@@razdilhnasrul1501 2012

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@@Demure.19811 2012

[@kunzpeter433]

Wieso packt ihr nicht das Enstehungsjahr der einzelnen Dokus mit in die Beschreibung?

[@mamaboocee]

Thank you for posting this. This is why I like the internet. This is what the internet is for.

[@naturesmomentstv]

I will never complain about life again... This documentary truly makes me appreciate what I have.🥰

[@MaineUSA]

They have a closeness that I wish I had in a family

[@dkyinn]

I feel the same, salute to all these brave people and the camera team for sharing this incredible video.

[@sawyersgirl5142]

Yes you will, but just thank God for His continued grace and mercy.

[@atmccready603]

They r happy and healthy I live in west I am depressed lonely isolated and sick

[@Vixo-s5z]

Absolutely true you nail it God bless

[@sha-londa9266]

After 26 years in the military, I can say without hesitation & with confidence that their endurance is unmatched!!!!..."yet, none of the children ever complains about the cold or the length of this interminable trip" 🤯 🙏🏽🙏🏽May God continue to bless them with such grace, happiness, endurance, & resilience 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@dipakchauhan2336]

Exactly sir💚☮️☮️

[@eliotness4029]

26 years in the military, drinking 2 liter beer every days

[@johnahmadi2813]

All the mankind are created equal in the eyes of God Including Ivanka Trump.

[@WanderingSword]

@@eliotness4029 USA😅

[@smileymyles]

I will never complain about life again. This video made me realized that im so blessed & should be more than thankful for what i have. Thank you Lord for everything that i have now. Pls bless these kind of people on earth.🙏🏻

[@NandoSion]

🙌❤️

[@Ian-cb5tx]

I feel the same too , God bless those children and villagers!

[@jaimeledesma7771]

never say never , hell will get lose to prove you wrong

[@jaimeledesma7771]

Never say never

[@twotwentyswift]

The trials in my life no longer seem significant. I am so greatly blessed. What a incredible and wonderful people they are, an example of grit and determination, overcoming incredible obstacles all with a smile on their faces. May God bless and keep them, for they are truly special. 🙏

[@0230Raveena]

I share your sentiments.

[@twotwentyswift]

@@0230Raveena Seeing this certainly adds perspective to our lives doesn't it?

[@sapete1936]

Through all their hardships, there is no shortage of smiling faces. Incredibly resourceful people.

[@AirborneAirAssault6565]

This documentary should be shown in every school, several times! Tough people!

[@ThuptenJambey]

I agreed

[@mariascott7349]

I am shivering just watching this. OMG. They are very strong and resilient.

[@pazleran9965]

They were told to live there . When the population grew their country would proclaim the territory belongs to them. Thia land is ours look our people lives here , so this is ours.

[@sectarianvegan7279]

They keep their balls extra hairy for insulation .

[@Bettinasisrg]

Any person who says they're tough and strong need to watch this and then think! Some of them so young and old put well fed young men to shame. I wish I could give them all enough for a comfortable year without such hardships. Thank you for sharing their stories of life it has taught many, me included!

[@CadetRaaj]

We have visited Zanskar during sunny days but this journey in harsh snowy season is incredible- incredible. Salute to our gallant countrymen, women and children.

[@milabulic]

I thought my life in the Andes was hard. No more. Wow. Amazing how their lives are so difficult, yet they always seem so happy. This film has made me even more grateful for what I have. Truly, the LORD has blessed me

[@SiroFits]

Commenting from Nairobi, Kenya. I am truly humbled by this episode. As a cyclist I can't help but wonder what my life would have been like if I was born there.

[@Little-pharmacist946]

Many cyclists come to ladakh. You are welcome.

[@filomenaantonelli6985]

La tua vita sarebbe Stata a pascolare le pecore con il freddo pungente. 😀😀😀😀ITALIA

[@liMe-leMon]

You probably wouldn't be a cyclist

[@marthakiiru8016]

Weee acha tuwe greatful kila wakati aki

[@filomenaantonelli6985]

Saresti stato un super ciclista di montagna. Più i posti sarebbero stati pericolosi, tipo discese, pendici, muretti, strapiombo ecc... è più saresti stato bravo. Saluti Italia.

[@MyHurraca]

It's amazing how humans can adapt. Great documentary. 👌🏻

[@leelele5673]

I don’t know why I just can’t stop crying and it’s not sad crying !!! What is this ? Beyond humans words can be expressed, they are the incredible souls come to earth to have the human experience from impossible to possible!!! RESPECT 💯🤍💯 With gratitude and unconditional love 🙏🙏🙏🤍✨🤍🙏🙏🙏

[@jlaum1]

Should never complain about anything in life other than appreciated and say THANK YOU LORD ❤❤.

[@Nancy-tr5fi]

Thank you, how this was filmed is a feat unto itself. The indigenous people of the world are the foundation of society. I appreciate you all.

[@denisgodin39]

I have spent 38 years in the military and I have not witnessed such harsh and extreme living conditions. I am in awe with the way these exceptional people overcoming obstacles daily in order to provide for their families. These courageous individuals exemplify true grit steely character. May God bless them.

[@MrUdi123]

They might lost everything but never there smile. Inspirational ❤

[@SanjeaHall]

That motivated me to stay strong and humble

[@lorrainelowes2070]

These beautiful brave indigenous people have nerves of steel, camaraderie, true grit and determination to venture out in such treacherous and life threatening landscapes. May the be forever protected by God and they thrive to become a new country on the map of the world. 👏👏💗💗🇬🇧

[@khimstudio]

Thanks

[@suktrades]

i love my life and i will never complain about it again thank god

[@ricardopreusslertravel6481]

no words to discribe such a incredible documentary, Im going to India next year and would like to visit this place

[@glorysuting7306]

Welcome to Indian. I'm from Northeast India Meghalaya

[@enriquecabrera2914]

Te doy gracias Señor por todo lo que nos das a mi y a mi familia. Te pido por esta pobre gente. Cuanto sufrimiento y yo que me quejo por mucho menos. No hay comparación.

[@shakthivelvayramuthu]

I couldn't really stop watching even though I have to go to some place.. I havre learned one thing from this documentary . every human being must have the will power to live on this planet. May god bless them.

[@amaryusaf6057]

OMG Anybody who says they're tough and strong needs to watch this and then think! Young and old put well-fed young men to shame. I wish I could give them all enough for a comfortable year without such hardships. Thank you for sharing their life stories it has taught many, me included!

[@Abdullah..........]

That's how we got spoilt in the first place

[@ws_odysseus]

These are places I wish Icould have lived for a while after working for about a decade, I can no longer doubt the wisdom of those kids who ventured to places like this, it's an experience beyond imagination.

[@acharyaji7005]

मानव जन्म वास्तवमा केको लागि??? कस्तो सुन्दर जीवन वा हे मनुष्य कर्म सँगै भगवानको भजन पनि गर्न नविर्सनु त्यसैमा सार्थकता पनि छ । अमरावतीलाई पनि लजाउने यो पवित्र भूमि,यहाँका पवित्र हृदय भएका मानवसमुदाय। धन्यवाद तपाईंको यो भिडियोनिर्माणमा भएको संघर्ष तपाईं आफै यो भिडियो हेर्दै सबै दुख विर्षिनु हुनेछ। भगवान तपाईंको १०० साल लामो आयु प्रदान गरुन् ❤❤❤

[@kynasnyder7646]

Absolutely remarkable men and women, children.

[@Татьяна-э9щ9п]

Какие сильные люди!Такие люди выживут везде 🙏👍💪

[@toorankaremi1410]

خدایا شکرت تو کره زمینت چه خبره وما بی اطلاعیم ممنون از فیلم بردار❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@chrisallen7068]

We think we know what hard yards are, we know nothing. What amazing people.

[@kayvassiliou5746]

What a resilient people - can only compare themselves with others who are going through the same hardship.

[@midascherry531]

This deserves million views ❤❤❤...

[@adarshsaurav8087]

Will you ever visit zanskar?

[@Teffi_Club]

Almost there

[@BuddyCouch-c6t]

1.7 million views

[@mamaboocee]

Happiness is found where you would least expect it. We all need this kind of life to experience true happiness.

[@adarshsaurav8087]

Will you ever think of visiting zanskar?

[@wetgrowler499]

Agreed

[@Truth-Always]

@@adarshsaurav8087 i think we always love where we born.

[@ballistic350]

I will never complain about life again....

[@Bebedollie]

Amen to that 🙏

[@CartoonWeasel]

Yes you will

[@chauhanvlogs6272]

Really...you complain after this documentry will finish 😂😂😂

[@KArtoaT]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@rotn50]

8hrs in...how you going?

[@elizabethkamoda479]

Great documentary. Thanks for sharing. To see the real straggling life of people teaches us not to complain but learn to be humble loving ,caring and strong to finish the goal. Enjoyed very much. Touched my ❤️🌹 heart

[@FreeDocumentary]

Glad you enjoyed it. And thanks for stopping by to let us know. You take care

[@user-zr5kz9kj8g]

So beautiful the landscape, friendly people and such a harsh live! I wish them all the best for their future, especially for their children…. Thank you for this very interesting documentary!

[@RinaDeBruyn-ci7sy]

THANK YOU FOR SHOWING US YOUR HARD LIFE. BUT STILL YOU SMILE AND DONT COMPLAINE. WITH LOVE FROM SOUTH AFRICA.❤❤❤

[@ashoktankashala82]

Fantastic and fantastic. Zanskar and the people. I visited the valley in a summer when things were fine to move about. But this! My god!

[@hopespringseternal7038]

that was riveting. thanks for sharing. so interesting and makes me feel so grateful for my life but yet a little envious at the people's solidarity, sorely lacking in the west. xo

[@KArtoaT]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@martharo3764]

Asombrosa la convivencia de las personas acostumbrados al frío extremo se ve que lo disfrutan comparten los pocos alimentos entre todos y los niños aprenden como vivir en su país y el sitio que eligieron ❤😊

[@azarlicato502]

Amazing, hardworking and kind people

[@familywu3869]

I am so impressed and inspired by (Zanskar) human spirit despite the so harsh environment! Thank you for sharing!

[@cbass2755]

What beautiful peoples. Strong and resilient.

[@menagill9222]

I'm full of gratitude and feel life is hard but I'm sad for all who feel is difficult for them.

[@MariaPereira-n5y]

Respect to them for not giving up and their resilience. They should get some sacred coca leaves from the Incas to help with cold and hunger. Thank you for the excellent documentary❤

[@meorazrul432]

This mens are the real spiderman..can climb mountain without equipment.salute to you all of the guys..

[@FreeDocumentary]

serious they are friggin amazing

[@NormanTisiga-Bradford]

People have a voice 🎉🎉🎉 rights , freedoms , justice, democracy , language , culture , beautiful country ❤

[@BENDISCOVERY8602]

The footage is so good, so vivid and beautiful, I hope I will see more good footage like this.

[@remitaabderrahamne6645]

May God gives you health and strength to live in this area. You're the real people of the world not a fake like what we see all around.

[@Nicole-bv7tw]

Un peuple courageux j ai énormément d admiration pour ces gens leur vie est tellement rude je vous aime profondément ❤

[@begood786]

Very humbling.god bless you guys.

[@saileshramcharan3445]

One with nature. No social media to pollute minds. Really strong people.

[@kathymohsin5867]

Excelente documental gracias por compartir

[@paulatyler8218]

Horrible and beautiful. Shalama!. The common thread, survival with the hopes of thriving. God blessed us with wonder, resilience, strength and the utter tenacity to carry on.

[@Journeytoindiacoin]

I have traversed this land for 39 years of my life from 1980 till 2019. What a fascinating land and people, now things are different Roads are there and so called modernization ❤

[@jeanninewakefield4630]

Well that was humbling.

[@despinadespina4552]

Very Interesting, VERY HARD LIFE. I ADMIRE these VERY STRONG people. What a suffering. IT is GOOD TO HEAR, that Now they have a ROAD. SO, is EASIER TO TRAVEL. MAY THEY BE ALWAYS PROTECTED. THEY look HAPPY+HEALTHY, even they are poor. MAY THEY HAVE🙏 PROSPERITY+PROTECTION🙏

[@prafullasahu9731]

I am mesmerized,no words to salute the true heroes.

[@cobraten91]

i enjoy every ep on this channel...i learn and be humble everytime

[@FreeDocumentary]

We really appreciate that - thank you

[@jaycobduray5426]

Help this people lord😮😮😢😢heavy work😮😢

[@tshepangletjape2269]

very strong people,lovely

[@seekimheng8929]

It's amazing 👍👌 Great documentary 👏❤🙏

[@Twobarpsi]

This is the most inspiring moment I have ever seen!

[@Azeee7853]

I love Ladakh love from Ladakh ❤

[@lhyncalambas]

This documentary is always make amaze me the unthinkable things thank you free documentary keep safe always

[@klemziusklm7248]

This ppl look so healthy and happy. Though life makes u stronger

Thank you for showing this outstanding documentary about such a hard working people and all they go though. One certainly learns how lucky one is and do not take things for granted. To all take care god bless

[@toorankaremi1410]

مستند زیبا بسیار لذت بردم ممنون ❤

[@seanconnery1277]

3.10.2024.Really first class,fantastic and marvelous..I am awaiting more videos like this.Thank you.

[@anglerlala]

Toughest people on earth. Living in high altitude, tough terrain and cold weather is not easy thing.

[@aemiliadelroba4022]

Very harsh environment, They are very brave , I think their bodies has adapted to tolerate such cold 🥶

[@SAMTHEMANNN]

This really gives the saying “I walked 40 miles through snow just to get to school” a whole new understanding.

[@azammuhammad9949]

Very strong and brave people of the world.

[@huongdinh3488]

Thank God for everything we have.

[@cherylparkin8094]

Omg what hard life ! My heart went out for them. May god bless them ❤

[@gurpreetaujla5323]

Am more grateful for what life has given me.Hats off to them

[@rkj7006]

Great Community, they are always smiling.... God please help them.. Take care of them...

[@jimhurley714]

Brave people ❤

[@garyanddoris6022]

Im sure there is precious gems 💎 and gold in that country ....

[@Naturehood3_8]

The place name Zangskar means copper land so lots of copper not gold😂

[@oklife7273]

That was a slap in the face i needed. Now that is humberling

[@maxgamboltv9940]

Am a big fan

[@maddiedogwillecat4323]

One day I will make it to the zanskar valley last time the weather prevented me 😢

[@fradee2830]

I was thinking of going to Nepal or somewhere around that area in the next 2-3 years. Was planning to hire a guide or 2 for a hike. This would be nice hike to do.

[@이동자-f8b]

오 주여 !!험한산 치우지마시고 저들에게 넘어갈힘을 주소서 !!!!♡😭🙏🙏🙏🙏🤦🤦💕💕💕

[@MarshiAo]

Worth watching

[@jennypalmer331]

Such strong people. great Documentary. Thank you

[@LilyKhing]

Hope the living conditions are improving these days ❤

[@SusanFurlong-m4d]

This video was amazing😢, thank you.

[@helloguy6642]

😢we should be thankful for all the facilities that we hv .

[@RanjeetKumar-hn3xf]

Outstanding work. What a mesmerizing scenes. But life is so difficult

[@BuddyCouch-c6t]

People are like pack mules

[@NicolasDudic-ph4kd]

God bless you an your family ❤❤❤❤🙏🙏Thank you very much Amazing vidéo!!

[@nfmoments99]

this is such an impressive documentary! the visuals really capture the beauty and harshness of the zanskar river. but honestly, i can't help but question if this type of survival is sustainable long term. the risks seem incredibly high for the people involved. what do you all think?

[@YolandWest]

A great documentary very interesting formative.

[@missy183]

God bless you all, 😇❤❤❤

[@arunashantha9484]

Excellent and outstanding Documentory film

[@nazuddin6346]

God bless them all God said no one will Go Hungry i will provide For them we have to work Hard to Achieve the goals May God bless them 🙏❤️ Always be Thankful What you have 🙏 Thanks Free Documentry

[@tebec3624]

I wonder how to get donations to them .Their perseverance is admirable .

[@print4apet]

Easy to figure out if you pay attention!!!

[@Bettinasisrg]

Maybe email this documentary maker or research the two towns and Chadar river?

[@michelinaiuliano825]

Courageous people. Very harsh conditions and looks exhausting indeed. Is so 😢to see the children in this harsh conditions. Kudos to the camera crew to go there to film this.

[@Naturehood3_8]

Check friends of Lingshed a NGO

[@BuddyCouch-c6t]

Documentary maker would pocket your $

[@okdenrilongchari6488]

Hats off to the cameraman

[@hafunland894]

Natural selection at play the weak die only the strong survive. Truly remarkable people and they humble me.

[@ballistic350]

How is living life like this a natrual selection? What a ignorant comment

[@김명인-f4c]

영상속에 살아가시는 분들에 존경과 긍휼을 !