I attempted to cross NORWAY in a completely straight line. (PART 1)

Here it is, the eagerly anticipated mission across Norway, my chance to put the ghosts of Wales behind me and finally succeed in crossing a country in a straight line. The vast majority of this 17 mile journey would be devoid of the farmers, hedges, brambles and fences that littered the Welsh countryside, but where it lacked in those things it would more than make up for in vast lakes, rugged mountains, mystical forests and slimy swamps. Join me on a logistically challenging, nerve rattling adventure through the wilderness of northern Norway and let's see if I'd be flying home completed, or defeated.
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[@no6021]

Let's take a moment to appreciate Verity's ability to put up with Tom's shit

[@coolcamlir4562]

What did his shirt say

[@DasVERMiT]

She's a keeper!

[@coolcamlir4562]

@@DasVERMiT 😂

[@CymruJedi]

A good sport indeed

[@juliuskysar9337]

Verity is her name. She's called like that in other videos too.

[@12spanku]

I bet Verity never imagined having to drag a kayak through a barren Norwegian seabed when she first met Tom.

[@deekCE]

Tom: Verity, you'll drag the kayak around Verity: Yes, honey

[@icmcplays5037]

I admire her for that

[@zily7866]

i think she gets as much of a kick out of it as he does

[@ascendancy425]

Seriously, she’s a keeper!

[@poilboiler]

If you're not expecting that why even bother getting into any relationship?

[@davidfirth]

I've got a feeling about this one.

[@byzo1795]

yeah this ones gonna be epic

[@markcrorrigan]

He gonna do it!

[@L33TRAIDS]

Hi David :)

[@_Dawson_]

You have good taste in KZbin content. I'd expect no less.

[@RepeatedFailure]

Every video he breaks New Grounds.

[@thesimpsons17]

Tom: Im going to plan every inch of this. Also Tom: There should be a lake here...

[@EmanuilGlavchev]

Spotted that, too. I laughed so much at that comment.

[@NeoBechstein]

CLIMATE CHANGE!!!!1111!!!

[@Bordeaux24]

Hagahahahahah😂

[@chrisgeorge74]

@@NeoBechstein it was lowered for electricity

[@jist1377]

Honestly, the only comment i Lol'd to im probably 5 years

[@nikolaipettersen]

The pond at the starting point, "Daudmannstjønna" literally means Dead Man's Pond, so it is off to a great start!

[@gazzy9136]

Amazed this comment has zero replies

[@AagoMcFly]

Now it has a couple!

[@cheesemonster6948]

"Man makes girlfriend drag a kayak across the rugged Norwegian wilderness so he can climb rocks in a straight line"

[@RA1N93]

aside a crazy man theres always great company, Veriti in this case

[@MrJakson112]

Also, travels during a pandemic

[@MrJakson112]

@@Byzantia I'm from Denmark, and that doesn't change anything

[@codrinn9999]

I'm from Denmark and I'm gay and vegan

[@LuffyxNamiisathing]

@@Byzantia I'm from Finland and i'm drunk

[@JonLuks]

Police "I'm gonna need you to walk in a straight line" Geowizard "Say no more.."

[@BludMonger]

Fam 😂😂😂😂

[@danielsurvivor1372]

I'm 100th like

[@lifeaskent3957]

Hahaha! good one :D

[@bulldozer8950]

Starts walking “Wait where are you-“ Starts running “Stop come back” Starts kayaking

[@bigzerofps]

“You never said how far officer”

[@Proskater134]

Btw, in Norway you can walk through and even camp on peoples land for up to 2 days as long as youre 150m from any settlement. Private just means that its maintained by a private person

[@DevinJuularValentine]

Same thing in Scotland I believe, right to roam rather than "trespass unless it's public land". I think about 80% of green space in England is private property so it sucks. England is messed up in that regard, very few places to wild camp legally.

[@thespankmyfrank]

Yup, same in Sweden. You're allowed to walk on any land, even private land. The only thing is you can't destroy plants or wildlife, you can't walk too close to homes (as in places people actually live in, other buildings are fine) and you have to clean up after yourself. Other than that, you're free to walk and camp anywhere you like.

[@akatizzle1585]

Its actually quite a contentious point in English & Welsh law too... there's forever been battles between private land owners/local government and the rambling society/the general public in access to land disputes, and unfortunately we only have until 2025 to find all publicly owned land before no more can be claimed. It's quite sad... however at least trespass is not a criminal offense.

[@satagaming9144]

Meanwhile, in Texas, try that and see what happens lmao

[@christerjakobsen8107]

@@satagaming9144 Well, I guess if you're polite and ask nicely, they'd probably let you camp for a couple days, I guess? Unless they're complete douchenozzles.

[@JeMappelleFrikandel]

Verity is a keeper, don't see my wife dragging a kayak around Norway for me.

[@texerious2356]

😂😂

[@spacezoo5079]

She will when it makes her money

[@Cherb123456]

You should better ask yourself, why not? Does she not love & appreciate enough for that?

[@Ten_Thousand_Locusts]

@@Cherb123456 these are questions one should indeed ask in a situation like this

[@FreshGirl3000]

Damn, that's rough, buddy... gotta let her go, huh?

[@mt2oo8]

The music is really nostalgic at this point

[@kristian1415]

Im kinda sad he didnt use the first few tracks in his 8 bit playlist so far (except in the preparation and the very end)

[@psy0rz]

The intro tune really makes me happy at this point:)

[@saintsaens21]

Reminds me of the pre-rona era when I wasn't under house arrest.

[@psy0rz]

I now see he created that music himself!

[@josephchandler8418]

It makes me so happy

[@vlogbrothers]

Verity is the real hero of this story.

[@gabelareau4676]

I feel like this video is all of John’s worst fears coming to fruition

[@OHYS]

Holy shit a vlogbrothers comment on a geowizard video

[@aytahnbenavi]

John and Hank have good taste in youtube videos

[@riakhanna1551]

Hank? John? or both🤔

[@taramaria5936]

Wow! Glad to see this content getting recognised!

[@Lilly-xn2vc]

"Norway is wales on steroids" Best description I've ever heard

[@Axesmed]

Yup

[@franm.k.5832]

😂

[@GumilangParamarta]

I was looking for this 😂😂

[@shane9245]

N O R W A L E S

[@mao_zhu_xi]

Norwegien mate here. Yes, but it's mostly true for Vestlandet and Nordland.

[@bsh819]

"I was going to study survey and scrutinize this unknown terrain so meticulously..." Lake literally gone.

[@akepaow]

Water was probably regulated... Norway use alot of water for electricity and so there are these kind of "dried up" lakes all over Norway to make room for either a big rainfall or snow melting.

[@Cleverly_Named]

Oh no, did he survive? I hope the narrator tells us soon

[@vivusbrydyr4039]

I'm sorry, he ded, died in a plane accident

[@AlexGarcia-xu9bm]

@@vivusbrydyr4039 it's true, I was the plane

[@mrmess171]

@@AlexGarcia-xu9bm Its true, I was the clouds

[@firefalcon7873]

@@mrmess171 its true, i crashed the plane

[@Lfomod1Dubstep]

It's true, I am his coffin

[@ulf___]

Seriously mate, girlfriend of the year award.

[@Hhutuber]

Not many girlfriends woud accept this as their "holidays".

[@spaddo3529]

I’d still cheat on her

[@rbereee]

@@spaddo3529 ._.

[@nerobernardino88]

@@spaddo3529 bruh

[@SilenceOase]

@@spaddo3529 I know this is a troll, but what do you even gain from talking shit like this?

[@blakeallen5192]

4:25 "I stopped off the train at the wrong station..." Sign: HELL

[@i656ier]

That's the actual name of the place...

[@felonymelody4773]

Hell is like 2 minutes away from the airport so I really wonder why he went off the train after 2 mins when the trip to Trondheim takes like 30 mins hahah

[@haleloop963cortex4]

Hell is actually another word for luck in Norwegian

[@elementalgolem5498]

It means luck😂

[@mewtical1840]

@@felonymelody4773 wait WHAT thats like 1 min away from where i live!

[@GeoWizard]

*NOTICE* **EDIT** - KZbin have finally upgraded this to 1440p! only took them a couple of months. Some parts may be quiet, so do use good speakers/headphones and subtitles for the best experience! Let's all drop a like on the video if we think Verity is an absolute trooper!!

[@itsNexusView]

I've really been looking forward to this video! YAY

[@andrewward7168]

Who cares? Would watch it if it was filmed on a potato! 😂

[@anasslasry6962]

When your computer handles only 720p

[@frootsnackism]

This is amazing!!

[@Connnnor99]

How am I going to see these angry farmers unless it’s 4K? But actually though this upload is hype

[@kryptgmd]

The guy who lent you that kayak is having a panic attack watching this video.

[@kjellnehring6390]

Presumably he has either gotten it back by now ... or not, so he likely already knows the fate of the kayak

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

He's the only one not left in suspense.

[@kryptgmd]

@@kjellnehring6390 yeah i was just joking

[@Super_GT]

GOD TIER CONTENT

[@dosvidanyagaming4123]

Indeed it is, also had no clue you watched geowizard, just makes me like your channel more

[@hong_de_long_shlong6882]

Heavy tha

[@nonclooja4529]

Hello viewer

[@calumramsay9641]

hello viewer

[@broccoliface4501]

Plunging into the shadow realm

[@soarDK]

"One of the few countries in Europe, you can cross in a straight line..." Me: "Ah it's gonna be Holland or maybe Denmark. Those conpletely flat countries without any crazy terrain features." Him: "Norway!" Me: " Whaaaat?"

[@taurbeer]

Denmark is an issue because borders are only in the water and at Germany. If you have to reach a border, it’ll be an issue.

[@soarDK]

@@taurbeer Not more so than Norway

[@taurbeer]

@@soarDK well, yes and no. There is a border to stand on in Norway. In Denmark, there is only the german border to get on in Jutland. From there, if you want to cross the country it becomes to an arbitrary point or to Skagen.

[@soarDK]

@@taurbeer yeah well he also just crossed Norway at some random point. It would definitely be feasible to do the same thing in Denmark from south to north. Plus it would be a nice finish line to stand with a foot in each sea. But anyways, I don't see a need to discuss the finer details of such a trek, as it never occurred. I was simply pointing out that Norway is not an easy country to walk across terrain wise, and that there would have been other countries in Europe, with much friendlier terrain.

[@RealPyro88]

@@soarDK can confirm the netherlands is flat, he’d just need to go to Limburg as it is not very wide and definitely doable on foot lol. You’ll maybe find a lake or a river but no biggie

[@jelmargerritsen]

15:41 "It's never gonna be straightforward". That's literally what it is

[@cllris]

Can we get some appreciation for Verity! Cracking teamwork. 👏

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

“Norway is Wales on steroids” is the perfect tourism slogan for the country!

[@rieldebonk1044]

Avery -_- You got mad at a communist joke 3 years ago on a random "The Infographics show" Can you tell me what video that was it was around the 3 year mark.

[@unknownglitch7027]

what

[@AlexanderSilver1996]

I see you posting comments everywhere

[@alexandergutierrez6521]

That could definitely be misunderstood 😂

[@svampebob007]

@@zackirvine7152 obviously you watch the same content. pro tip if you want to reset the KZbin algorithm go to the home page, click on the three dots and then click on "do not recommend this channel" on every video topic/channel you want a new "perspective on". do that then refresh and repeat 3-5 times. You'll get suggested new videos that you might not have watched before and eventually get recommended back to the same videos you used to watch because it's related to your viewing habit. I do that on most of the music channels I'm subscribed too, one annoying part of KZbin is that you get recommended the same video you already watched before, so instead of unsubscribing for "unoriginal content" I just purge my recommendation, confuse the algorithm I get recommended related content that I didn't watch before because the old stuff was always recommended, and land back on stuff I really enjoy plus the new stuff.

[@tigrecito48]

I nearly died in Peru when going to a "semi dried out lake bed" i dunno if they'd lowered the level on purpose or it was just a dry season.. it was a lake with a dam... the level was lower than normal, an obvious higher line and different colouration in rocks etc.. i went down to a sandy area to get to the water's edge... suddenly the sandy bank started to collapse under my feet... the edge of the lake turned out to be an overhanging cliff or loose sand. I fell backwards to try not to fall in but every time i tried to push myself out with my feet, more & more of the bank collapsed under my feet and my legs started to get wet. Luckily I managed to drag myself out before the entire cliff collapsed into the water. I'm pretty sure I would have died if I'd gone in the water. I was completely alone, having trekked there for miles. The water of the lake was from meltwater of a glacier, barely above freezing. I would not have been able to climb back out again. The entire edge of the lake was a steep cliff of loose sand... People need to be very careful of some places that seem quite beautiful and innocuous (innoxious?).

[@gazzy9136]

Glad to hear you made it out safe

[@tigrecito48]

@@gazzy9136 yeah if u ever see a lake and its obvious the water level is a lot lower than normal.. dont just waltz up to the edge of the water... its probably soft stuff

[@JustJoeKing]

Best series on KZbin! Thanks for making this happen!

[@cottontheeastercottontailr265]

ok verified guy o.o

[@JustJoeKing]

@@cottontheeastercottontailr265 Welsh verified guy*

[@giftapfel]

Been waiting on this shit forever i need my fix

[@cottontheeastercottontailr265]

@@JustJoeKing ok verified Welsh guy OwO

[@ΙΧΘΥΣ..33]

I think how not the travel Europe is better

[@JohnWarosa999]

If someone were to track his footsteps they’d probably think “ _but why?..._ “

[@Malohdek]

"Must be a glitch in the matrix. No human has ever walked this straight!"

[@alanowa123]

Actualy this is one of the safest way to have such a adventure. You are not wandering around with no route to follow for rescue team, but it's straight line and it's literally like 2-3h work for heli to find you. And if they don't it's basically a sign to look down the rivers xd

[@Rebecca2988]

Theyd think hes been left on autorun

[@barrymccockinner1704]

Mate, when you do manage to do Scotland after this Covid vaccine kicks in, give me a shout. I'm a level 3 rope access tech with paddle boards/kayaks/climbing gear and local knowledge of the highlands at your disposal. I reckon teaching you to do retrievable pull through abseils could open up some lines for you. I work offshore so plenty of time off to support a mission. Slainte

[@harlemsfinest]

He might even shlob on your knob to get into your video

[@TheDailyWipeout]

@cunty balls - ​ join the adventure and walk with him trough Scotland

[@TheCJRhodes]

r/rimjobsteve

[@baller-fk5ng]

That’s cool and all but why is your name Cunty Balls

[@judyjude]

a top athlethe in norway got stuck in a bog on a normal days jog up in her local mountains. a path she took all the time, but she swayed a bit to a new path. Suddenly she was in so deep she couldnt get out, and if I remember correctly she was stuck for a bout 10 hours before searchers found her. Bogs are scary, even for locals, even for athletes. I got a bit nervous when you were crossing. Glad it went well.

[@ShintyShinto]

Calming commentary, cosy 4:3 aspect ratio, retro soundtrack, the sense of adventure and uncertainty and Geo's inevitable bad luck; it all comes together to make these videos as addictive as crack cocaine.

[@gaelerfam6006]

I’m from Norway, and I can confirm that this is Norway.

[@SxVaNm345]

Legit

[@AngstyAcee]

Yes

[@spotyfix1298]

Like am from norway to and this is THE ONE AND ONLY NORWAY

[@heihei4467]

Jeg trodde dette var i tunisia

[@sandernordheim53]

Yes it is

[@graf]

you're too kind with these. can't wait for part 2.

[@micharatajczak4585]

I'm waiting for you crossing Poland

[@scrafiqyt3032]

Siema by3ku co ty tu robisz ?

[@Ryanark]

the places you find graf

[@deha4488]

Graf: Crossing bydgoszcz

[@Apple-tz6hs]

Same

[@theolynwarrender]

I love the 4:3 aspect ratio vibes ... such nostalgia

[@326Alan]

Amazing. Just to say, you could contact NRK (Norwegian BBC) and I bet they'd be interested in covering this

[@ferretzim8694]

Oh, they would definetly cover this

[@jonathanbloch3596]

My Uncle works at NRK and I contacted him when I saw this comment

[@326Alan]

@@jonathanbloch3596 wow great! 😊🙏🏻 Say hi to Skavlan from me

[@jonathanbloch3596]

@@326Alan what do you mean?

[@326Alan]

@@jonathanbloch3596 I was joking 🙄

[@nevertrustanatom1486]

He should do a straight line across Monaco where it’s just a single 15 minute shot of him walking.

[@PASquared]

Turns out he ends up having to climb up and down the sides of tall buildings

[@stojankovacic1524]

And it takes him 2 days because of the traffic.

[@theyoshi202]

Honestly I’m not sure if Monaco is even possible unless you’re a professional skyscraper-climber, idk if there’s a route through the city that doesn’t go through one!

[@Jayako12]

Vatican might be easier

[@AdamNigelDark]

Too expensive!

[@BrokenBMW]

Imagine chilling in your hot tub high up in the mountains in the middle of nowhere near the swedish border and some dude comes strolling by dragging a kayak around

[@emilartwave]

My anxiety can't imagine this 😖

[@willho4202]

Me being the asshole I am I’d probably start laughing at

[@Nossairito]

*record scratch* 'you're probably wondering how I got into this situation'

[@Spacemongerr]

As a Norwegian, I can honstly say I would not be very surprised. People do all sorts of nature activities in remote areas, it's kinda normal.

[@db1rtc857]

As a Norwegian myself, it has been fun watching you walk through places that I’ve been to before.

[@danielmoore2622]

Date: So, what hobbies do you have? "Yeah, so I walk in straight lines..."

[@BOBICKA66]

“S-Straight lines?” “Like...really, rather long straight lines, yeah.”

[@Fanaz10]

...and make money doing it!

[@PianowithCarter]

You're getting next-level with those cliffhangers, Tom

[@rene4761]

😂

[@TasnuArakun]

I'm waiting for a literal cliffhanger.

[@eddiegedge8047]

Bruh the video came out 3 minutes ago how you get to the end

[@maxrainx5765]

@@eddiegedge8047 It’s available earlier for patreons

[@rene4761]

@@eddiegedge8047 patreon my g

[@dino6114]

You done the most research you’ve ever done to find the most suitable route. And you got there and the water is gone! 😂 😂

[@jamie_lovick]

😅🤌

[@colmwhateveryoulike3240]

Lol

[@RCP-1136]

Its a reservoir, seems like he forgot what that means.

[@Mike23443]

Small tip for future challenges: pack a tiny drone and use it to scout your path forward im sure you could have mappe out the whole lake like that in a few minutes instead of having to walk all the way there.

[@Sniperboy5551]

How would he recharge the battery though? Even a nice DJI drone only gets a maximum of 35-40 minutes on a single charge.

[@caitlinsmith5075]

Alternate name: "I attempted to drag a Kayak across NORWAY in a completely straight line"

[@Sakamori14]

The best thing in this episode has got to be Verity's devotion. Keep her really well, Tom.

[@Saroyus]

Tom and Verity honestly seem like such a great couple.

[@justins9826]

This whole series is just me trying to find my house in minecraft.

[@bgezal]

Tom: How can the lake dry out? Also Tom: It's a reservoir leading to a dam. You're in the late season for hydro power dams. They fill up during spring.

[@thulyblu5486]

without irony, I didn't know that, thx :)

[@Jerbear1022]

He kept referencing a damn so I was curious if that was it

[@HenkDeSuperNerd]

I was worried thoughout the episode that the lake would be flooded suddenly. I've seen numerous hydro-power reservoires where flashflood risk are not to joke about (unrooted trees along the shores).

[@bgezal]

@@HenkDeSuperNerd Rainfalls aren't that intense up north. It's the snow melt that is relevant. Tom missed some research there. But he obviously survived :D Can't wait to see what kind of dam it is.

[@LZmiljoona]

@@HenkDeSuperNerd Shouldn't that mostly be a problem downstream of the dam?

[@GoldenLion2004]

Mate, you've got to slap a ring on Verity. She's an absolute catch.

[@myrddinemrys1332]

I think he already has hasn't he? I swear in at least one mission video he called her his fiancée.

[@2SANDER7]

This is INCREDIBLE content 👏🇧🇻

[@Mavi_666]

These Series always get me so damn hooked on it. To the point where I end up sleeping late and going late to work. This is my 3rd time rewatching his straight line series, Love EM! Thank you Tom!

[@KennyPagley]

“But is the kayak still there? Course it is twat.”

[@nils-christiannilsen7115]

Low crimerate in Norway 👍

[@chaosmagican]

@@nils-christiannilsen7115 Especially in No(r)wher(y)e

[@Why_It]

@@chaosmagican Man, wonder what's in Ry

[@yoinkling]

20:06

[@sindrevalheim7694]

As a Norwegian, I’ve never felt this patriotic

[@TrollalexploratriceOnche]

I wish I could go but Switzerland is on Norway's red list

[@davidhonkstvorisit4811]

I bet your feeling as patriotic as an American at MacDonalds

[@EvenFlow12345]

Especially seeing "nordlandsporten" at 6:19 and every other place he showed on his drive on the E6.

[@cottontheeastercottontailr265]

You’re feeling like a patriotic American after telling a Native American to go back to their country

[@mar754]

Vi skulle ha vært mer patriotiske

[@Torstein720]

Imagine my surprise when I see you attempt this just out side my house! I live in Hauknes, Mo i Rana. Storakersvatnet is a regulated lake, they use it to make electricity. That's why it's dried out.

[@LedZeppelin094]

well it truly is a small world. nice meeting another ranværing here.

[@sigurdbrattland7828]

@@LedZeppelin094 Mo i Rana Represent

[@skulljoked]

Thats.. a big oof for nature preservation.

[@Equiliari]

​@@sigurdbrattland7828 Representing!

[@fullmetaljensen910]

@@skulljoked Actually it's a good way to make renewable and clean energy, thus helping to perserve nature in the long run

[@gijsbertmarkus3754]

I only realised it was the geowizard when I heard him say ''get in''

[@thobiashivik1035]

Fyi: As children we're told horror stories of people who die getting stuck in that mud you were walking on.

[@nikolaiblm1255]

I think those kind of stories are told about almost any marshland in dried up Norwegian lake banks

[@kristianstrm2375]

@@nikolaiblm1255 The dreaded "hanging-marshes". Nearly went into one, but was able to drag myself out. Funny story, actually. Some guy I knew once told a story of how he got stuck in one while orienteering, (running after waypoints on a map in sequence). He got stuck in this really inconspicious plot in the middle of the woods (the worst kind of hanging marsh), and sank to his shoulders before he stopped, and was eventually saved. Back to my story. When I stepped one foot onto the marsh, I could feel the "wavy" unsteadiness and recognized it, using my momentum to fall/dive forwards and grab a branch. As I dragged myself up, I found a plastic thingy, which I later found contained a map! The guy was 'bout a head and a shoulder taller than me, by the way :) Anyways, the muddy bits this guy crossed should've not been crossed, he should've called it off, unless he had a board or something wiht him.

[@awildhumanoid5436]

Holy fuck bro 😂😅

[@danshady09]

probably to stop kids going there

[@GiraffeFeatures]

@@danshady09 Exactly lmao, a grown adult won't be in any real danger.

[@HanOle12]

7:51 Daudmannstjønna literally means ''Dead mans lake''. I hope this isn't a sign of what to come.

[@dartraanderson2567]

Amazing. Just to say, you could contact NRK (Norwegian BBC) and I bet they'd be interested in covering this

[@thelmadalaguitalmaas9852]

Acually i think my teacher told me somthin like that in school

[@Nogarda_]

When you said 'new shoes' I started to feel the blisters forming.

[@mistarnoob1495]

Oof, i walked a 7 day trip in new shoes. Worst 4 days of my life

[@redcoat4348]

what about new shoes?

[@2700elais]

@@redcoat4348 if you get new boots, you should wear them in before you use them for any long distance hiking. If you don’t let your feet form your footwear slowly, then your footwear will form your feet quickly

[@johannes_9078]

Imagine Tom making straight line missions so popular that it'd just be normal seeing people around just independently walking in straight lines in all directions, everywhere

[@victoriaskei5468]

Been waiting long for this. I am the girl that recognised you at Trondheim Airport. Stjørdal (the town Trondheim Airport is) is my hometown., specifically Skatval (which was featured in a previous vid of yours). Great vids, man. Can't wait for the rest, big ups from a Norwegian studying in Mid-Wales.

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

You're lucky. I think we all hope that someday Tom will do a straight line challenge through our hometowns.

[@thisguy976]

@@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721 or our homes, literally.

[@SWAT6809]

@@thisguy976 Id let him climb through my windows if necessary

[@GeoWizard]

No way! thanks for commenting Victoria, was crazy to meet a fan so far from home!

[@Normonaut]

Another trønder here, with family from Skatval. Can't wait for the rest of this series

[@daconor91]

Man I could watch a 2 hour version of this. Top class commentary and filmmaking generally. Can’t wait for part 2 hope you survive

[@gaming_scrooge]

Yeah, probably his ghost is speaking in the video XD

[@harjatalonen3467]

Yea I seriously doubt he'll die because he is narrating over this

[@daconor91]

@@harjatalonen3467 you really think so? Aren’t you a bright spark!

[@benyeitamas4479]

27:35 I honestly truly love that besides all the adventure and fun, the audience gets some high-level poetry as well... Never change, Tom Davies 'An endless horizon of oncoming waves. Above them, a relentless rain-spattered Headwind, which sent Vyrnwy-esque pangs of angst Coursing through my veins.'

[@kaynesheenan]

11:57 Tom, you're a fantastic speaker. It's one of your special skills. Amazing off the cuff speech here.

[@W1ggen]

dude, if you meet a random person in the woods at night in Norway, the scariest thing you can encounter is just a friendly "hi". honestly

[@samuelvoyer8134]

or ... ask them the name of their band and for which song they're making a video of lol

[@LetsGoGetThem]

And most likely they will try to avoid eye contact while saying it.

[@Glisern]

@@LetsGoGetThem not in nature, those will smile and make eye contact whilst saying hello

[@eivind-falk]

@@LetsGoGetThem We Norwegians practised social distancing with a passion decades before it was a thing...

[@nuoksu]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmPVe6V4Z9V7qrs

[@Whiskypapa]

Well, the great thing about Norway is the law of Allmannsretten (Every Man’s Right) which makes it so everyone has the legal right to freely traverse private property as long as you keep a reasonable distance to houses as to not disturb the people living there and/or damage/take anything from the property. (Pretty loosely explained)

[@tobiasurey1434]

Add it to the list of things he could have known before the journey!

[@Linkan1998]

As a swede who has the exact same rules with the same name i really think it was a wise choice to pick a Scandinavian country. Norway is perfect for it's thing area. Love the thing that during the covid rules his crossing into sweden was actally illegal in the Norwegian gowernments eye. (Sweden officially didn't cloose the border)

[@Jayako12]

Boooooo. I wanted farmers threatening to shoot him!

[@eirikco]

@Krister Lagerström it's a cabin though so it's not really the same as your home garden. I've walked through plenty of cabin gardens when trekking. Sometimes paths go straight up against a cabin's wall here in Norway. There's been people walking through our cabin garden area and It's not a big deal. Just try to keep to yourself and make it quick. But yes I agree

[@Qossuth]

"...a reasonable distance..." It's only the first episode. Suspect Tom will be routing through somebody's kitchen by the end.

[@netherrack58]

Me before clicking on the video: "Half an hour is a long video" Me 30 minutes later: "Where is part 2?"

[@youwish1135]

If you were thinking that before you clicked tou obviously haven't watched the other attempts. Treat yourself. I'm jealous you get to watch for the first time

[@netherrack58]

@@youwish1135 I'm doing that right now! It's awesome!

[@paeridolia]

@@youwish1135 it's currently 1:25 AM and i just found his channel. guess i'm gonna be staying up until three today lol

[@nicklea11]

Geo wizard 30 years from now: “I crossed the world in a straight line”

[@lulzdragon7339]

Honestly it would be pretty cool if someone could say they hiked and sailed the entire equator.

[@nicklea11]

@@lulzdragon7339 Oh yea 100% that would be so cool

[@johndododoe1411]

Peter tunnel?

[@GeoffreyMhd]

Mike Horn did that on the equator

[@DTB1752]

@@GeoffreyMhd ultimate chad

[@mpepp9]

"Who would've thought a lake this big could dry up?" *Cries in Lake Chad and the Aral Sea*

[@Lasair517]

Glad you mentioned those, was an interesting read and tragic in the case of the Aral Sea.

[@dantevankleef8882]

Lake MEGA Chad

[@snapjenk]

Should rename this Video to "Verity attempts to lug a kayak across Norway by herself"

[@Mezchano]

Travelling in a straight line across Russia would be nut's to see.

[@kris_2403]

And also impossible

[@nicholasd.5017]

You just have to choose the right place. Perhaps across Kaliningrad Oblast?

[@bobgob8941]

Cross the detached part next to Poland

[@mrbrazilian7172]

Bruh, we would have a "crossing Russia" episodes for a year lol

[@okayboomer7546]

Have you ever watched the way back? That’s you’re answer it’s a true story

[@agelem7722]

Congrats! You made it onto Norways biggest newssite

[@mdharv]

what is it called

[@RealPyro88]

@@mdharv i found the video kzbin.info/www/bejne/moLaZapvjMyLmbM

[@ProPilotKo]

@@RealPyro88 NEVER AGAIN!!

[@RealPyro88]

@@ProPilotKo :)

[@jcfiggy]

@@RealPyro88 :/

[@dukeofnutbust4650]

Ahh, still recording in this lovely aspect ratio I see. Never change my laptop is perfect for it 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@NicMediaDesign]

Isn't it just 4:3?

[@xVLADx45]

@@NicMediaDesign it is. a little uncomfortable watching on a 16:9 screen tbh

[@Rob-qo6md]

Old ThinkPad x series?

[@Terrible_Pirate]

@@xVLADx45 I'm watching on a 21:9 Ultra Wide, my screen is mostly just black :D

[@marcjohnson3553]

My iPad is loving it

[@xylisisvarlett3734]

Verity: hm Tom seems like a nice guy Verity after dragging Kayak across Venus and Mars: nevermind.

[@notjustwarwick4432]

Haha

[@realtombergeron5229]

he just trying to make his women strong

[@apollomars1678]

@@realtombergeron5229 Wiz like girls with abs, canon

[@CristiNeagu]

Tom: "We're going to Norway for the summer..." Verity: "Yaaay!" Tom: "... to attempt a straight line cross." Verity: "I hate you."

[@IpostedaCoDvideoonce]

Fun take, but I just feel like commenting she woulden't ever think ike that. She seems like such a great partner

[@sleighaaa]

Such a magnificent story teller

[@Henoik]

In Norway, there is a phenomenon known as "Allemannsretten" (vaguely translated to English as "Freedom to roam"). This means that, by law, you can be pretty much wherever you want in Norwegian nature (even on farming fields in the winter etc).

[@anamateurtrumpet5178]

Same for Canada (at least in my province)

[@Bruh-jr2ep]

In Finland it's "jokamiehenoikeus" which translates to "every man's right".

[@Henoik]

@@Bruh-jr2ep Yeah, that's the direct translation of "Allemannsretten" as well.

[@xaMi]

We have right to roam in Scotland too.

[@olavskarveland1872]

Endelig ein norsk person å sjå

[@Nazstyle12]

Verity is an absolute mad lad for helping you through this, what a legend.

[@Benedocta]

*lass

[@xereeto]

"it's never going to be straightforward" says the man who intends to go straight forward

[@the_trooper_72]

Ahhhh I absolutely love the music so a massive thanks (and big smiles) for the heads up!!!! 16 bit Adventures!!!! Woop!!!! 😎🤮👏🏻🤘🏻👍🏻😊

[@Andre-ye6yf]

"As expected it got hard immediately". Fitting quote for the year we've had.

[@mathiasrryba]

That's what she said.

[@twRage96]

Absolute instant classic, Tom! Huge props to Verity for being so incredibly vital to the success of the mission as well.

[@VOST0K]

This is the greatest series of moving pictures that has ever been produced on earth! I have never identified so completely with another person's ambition, nor have I felt so invested in the outcome of someone else's endeavor.

[@chemicalimbalance7030]

I love that the ambition is ridiculous and absurd too

[@jonaslarsen4002]

I once heard: "For a person to be able to watch a video and enjoy it, video quality doesn't necessarily have to be good, but the sound needs to be close to perfect" Literally, the video quality isn't exactly great, but the sound wow. I could listen to this mans voice for hours.

[@cheesballs827]

@@jonaslarsen4002 and the music too!

[@Jeppedigiorno]

Thank you Mr vostok for this quaint written response to this KZbin video streaming platform self made video upload!

[@kdrgaming3344]

I love the simplicity of your music. Never stop composing!

[@VikingerOnYT]

If you ever decide you need a whole bunch of people to walk to the edge of the world with you - I'm signing up 😂 (especially if it's a Scandinavian country 👀) Wonder if that's a Guiness World Record btw

[@mgproryh]

"Walking in a straight line across the world with 500 thousand people"

[@joethorne5777]

I love that idea, I'd sign up

[@fichetri]

@@mgproryh what about the rona

[@andrewkeen3129]

@@fichetri You're that scared of the rona? Shame.

[@MGSVxBreakpoint]

You have my bow

[@HolyGwakamoley]

This is the real deal. Next time try Latvia - 40% of the land covered with forests and meadows. You might enjoy it.

[@jambie]

Please do! That'd be really cool!

[@nakenmil]

"Confusingly remote cabins" That's the entire point of a cabin!

[@mistarnoob1495]

Yeah, who even have a cabin in a cluster of other cabins.i like the loneliness

[@ferretzim8694]

Those cabins are about as remote as my house.

[@thegamerpokemon5767]

Yeah, especially since some are probably owned by the DNT, which is a tour organisation. If you sign up with them, and pay the start price, you can visit and go from hut to hut. Now, that's something I'd like to see him do.

[@CptHarris]

Wow, what a beautiful country.

[@normandavies5969]

Well done Verity your a star, tom wouldn't have done it without you.

[@Tom-yl9zb]

The feeling of Joy i felt when i saw the thumbnail is unimaginable

[@sv3n1234]

Absolutely

[@pringlecantpvp6446]

Yes same here with me

[@tillson8686]

Oh mate, nothing cheers me up more than seeing a straight-line mission being posted from your channel. Love it!

[@MilkFace3]

I’m from mo i rana so i was very happy to get mentioned

[@juhohakli1312]

like the wales videos were not perfect already. and then to add these views and the scenery to the mission... absolutely legendary content right here

[@harjatalonen3467]

Samaa mieltä

[@ElderFoxDocumentaries]

Really novel content. I will watch every single one of these mission videos.. awesome!

[@chabum81]

'Verity attempted to carry me across NORWAY in a completely straight line.' Loved the episode

[@FreshGirl3000]

Hahaha. It is different if he has direct help, huh? We do wanna see him fail, don't we lol?

[@Espen_Danielsen]

I suggest you try to cross Senja (Norways second largest island, and some of the most spectacular nature you will ever see) in a straight line next summer. DO NOT ATTEMPTH IN WINTER! That would make for some spectacular shots, and some grueling challenges depending on the route you choose. I suggest going east to west for the easiest trip, but south to north would probably be the nicest experience. Good video! You have a new fan!

[@Borchgrev]

I'm happier than ever. 1. GeoWizard posts new straight line video 2. It's in my country *happy norwegian sounds*

[@benjaminburton45042]

I'm now intrigued to hear what 'happy norwegian sounds' sound like.

[@Borchgrev]

@@benjaminburton45042 search for "Trygve Slagsvold Vedum latter" and watch the vid here on yt. You won't be disappointed. He's a norwegian politician with the best laugh ever.

[@LordBhorak]

@@benjaminburton45042 "eep eep" followed by a swig of vodka and "ahhhh"

[@Borchgrev]

@@LordBhorak Apetor 😍

[@SvenStucki1998]

Norway: Wales on Steroids! This advertising campaign just writes itself

[@Vinterloft]

Slartibartfast approved

[@BennehWennehDrumBoi]

Seriously Verity is an absolute CHAMPION! She could do her own straight line series like a boss

[@nils2655]

I could watch this series for hours. Honestly, i'd choose this content over any cinema movie

[@rice_frying_shrimp]

The one time Tom brings a bloody lifejacket the lake is half a meter deep. Wild.

[@roversfan16]

Poor Verity, what an absolute angel she must be!

[@normalpsychology]

19:27 literally one of the most dangerous parts of his adventure and I only just started it... I wonder if you guys understand how dangerous that is? If he got stuck and no one saw him (who would?), he would literally drown right there within 30 minutes. Holy fuck.

[@vee3rdeye]

He’s back!!

[@ivanr3107]

my thoughts!!

[@son_o_day]

I thought you were his girlfriend for a second cuz your YT name is nearly the same haha