“I’ve never seen this move before” - Magnus Midtbø

[@liberty456]

the climbing vlog style of videos is what got me hooked on the main channel so I love what you're doing on here while keeping big projects to the main channel.

[@Maxen-vh7pi]

Agree

[@Jomezarts]

This

[@KelticAce18]

100%

[@lolman20nl45]

same for me

[@hotterotter1367]

yes

[@MarkusGrand]

I think having this channel as just an extra content channel where you can just do whatever you want without pressure of risking it on the main channel is perfect for me.

[@jacktrussler20]

9:15 I don't want this channel to go anywhere, honestly. I first watched this channel during your first ever "All the boulders in the gym" video and those have been my favourite videos. Just you, vloging, chatting and enjoying different climbs. I'd love this channel to stay as it is.

[@El_Fling]

me too!

[@christianmaslak]

Completely agree.

[@PooFalcon]

Agree

[@LadyLaddy]

Same over here! ❤

[@TheGoobiestGoofyGoober]

Adding my vote too! ❤

[@Xib_]

You know sometimes you are at a party and it's great, but you nip out to the garden where everyone is smoking and it feels a bit cooler and the conversation is better and it's away from all the noise - that's this channel.

[@mikenluke]

This is exactly what we want, vlog style, just climbing in the gym, chatting about how things are going etc. videos. It's great that they're easy for you to make, hopefully you enjoy the more relaxed nature of them, still being able to create content but with a lot less pressure.

[@davidjones88]

These are some of the coolest boulder problems I have ever seen. It isn't often I enjoy the dynamic style but there was so much technicality I couldn't help but appreciate them.

[@jessevanstraaten4111]

0:09 "just tried to warm up a little bit." never thought I would hear Magnus say that sentence

[@Ducksnuget]

Of course he gets injured doing it. Warming up = bad

[@fullypatched]

@@Ducksnuget LOL, yeah we get injured not warming up. Magnus only injures himself warming up xD

[@Arunnn241]

he's learned from b pump that warming up unlocks a whole new side to him

[@Radian-Absolute]

This is the type of channel we want. Keep the big projects to the main channel. The old school content has a home on the second channel.

[@alcszey]

Love that the oldstyle magnus is SOO back

[@StefW14]

Love these more laid-back climbing videos. I get that they may not generate the same pull as the main channel ones, but they are the reason I initially subbed. Keep posting them here as often as you feel like it. :)

[@kennykennyman]

7:19 I like how Magnus makes a move and looks back at camera. It feels like I'm in the gym and Magnus looks back at me: "did you see that?"

[@TheValinov]

BUT kenny, you didn't even look! look again! kenny please! keeeeenny!!!!!

[@goose3197]

It wouldn't matter even if you topped nothing at a comp, no one will think you look dumb. You've done so mush for the climbing community and helped it grow, no one would have anything but respect for giving it a go! But also loving the older style climbing vids, just you, the camera and some tricky boulders!

[@Snyd3rs]

this is exactly the kind of video I like. Just climbing, talking, chilling.

[@tusannsj6519]

I love these old school boulder-vlog style videos. They are what made me fall in love with your channel and you as a content creator in the first place. Please keep making them. I wish you all the best Magnus.

[@8lue8erry8]

"Yeah, ny sister is the head routesetter. No big deal." That's so cool!

[@Ryumaro]

Would be awesome to have a video featuring Magnus and his sister climbing together !

[@lucahahn8134]

@@Ryumaro There is a very old one on his main channel, probably around 4-5 years old

[@ShakespeareanBroncobuster]

His sister is a great climber. He has a few old videos with her in it.

[@robopecha]

how about a video about her day at work, would love to see the process. and i remember her being funny!

[@kieran7655]

Not to mention, she's an absolute beast. Unbelievably strong.

[@Logical]

Yes Magnus, you DID have fun competing. Never forget that.

[@El_Rey_247]

I really like this channel as just being “relaxed” Magnus, “let his hair down” Magnus, “chill” Magnus. As long as the production values don’t get too high, and the content stays organic and relatively short-form, I don’t think this channel really needs a “direction”. On the other hand, please don’t upload just for the sake of uploading or maintaining a schedule. Those kinds of vlogs become soulless pretty quickly.

[@Ateka9]

"Pants getting lower and lower" Magnus

[@mircobiscioni3740]

"Climbing in the middle of the night when the gym's closed" Magnus is the best Magnus!

[@Yung6Pack]

agreed

[@Ham.amsa7]

I absolutely love the vlog type videos like this and what you did a lot in the beginning on your main channel. Honestly even just seeing you throw yourself at harder problems failing over and over, or just flashing easy problems, it’s super entertaining and I feel like I can take away a lot of little things and technique. Don’t stop!!

[@popeye2826]

I really like how this second channel is looking. Most important things to me is that it is organic, low effort and minimum editing feel. Whether its reaction content, vloging or climbing, Its all nice and appreciated!

[@DubstepStranger]

14:05 I’m glad these videos are easy for you to make, because I find them super enjoyable to watch. I think the key to this channel is really just to keep the « intimate » feeling it already has going for it. About going to more comps, you should come to the Deadpoint comp at Beta Bloc (in Montréal) this year ✌️✌️

[@lram1870]

2 minutes in the video and the shirtcomes off, gotta love it

[@skitzthegamer]

These climbing vlog videos are how I started watching your channel. This is my favorite content from you. Also bringing Pete back and setting some routes for each other was also super fun to watch.

[@nickkealiiclimbs]

"Take that, slab." - exactly how I feel about climbing slab too lol

[@jeremybrinker4319]

I think the balance of maintaining relevance on KZbin and making the climbing vlog/slower moving old school content is really hard to strike. I think you’re doing a great job on both channels!! Really appreciate you as a creator

[@brekkoh]

Super glad you decided to pull the trigger on the competition in Japan, I enjoyed that video almost more than anything you've put together in the last few years, great job all around on that one

[@fraz_the_mediocre]

Same!

[@manocaio123]

Please keep this channel for as long as you have fun with these climbing vlogs! Whenever im feeling somewhat lazy to hit the gym or workout I come watch this channel. No fluff, no clickbait, no new shit, just the good old magnus climbing hard and saying whatever comes to his mind. Im always in a better mood to go workout after I watch videos like this one! I understand the direction you took the main channel and I dont think you did anything wrong. Im just glad you are keeping this one up as well!

[@tommeyer3871]

Gotta say I love it when gyms share some of their coolest climbs on instagram, especially when you've been there at least once and can relate to the specific angles

[@daemongrey1587]

On competing more: Loved the comp video you did with Adam Ondra, the recent one in Japan, and would love to see more. Don't worry about your competitiveness, most of us who are watching feel the exact same way and also struggle with just "having fun". It's one of the many things that makes you so real and relatable.

[@alexpyles8044]

These are the videos I enjoy the most. Please make more of them, especially if they’re super easy on you

[@RoxzinGaming]

Miss these type of videos. Glad you created this second channel and got some help with editing. I think besides pleasing the viewers, you should do what you enjoy. We also enjoy watching you enjoying yourself, genuinely.

[@Daimaiju]

I think a good balance between climbing/vlog-style videos, behind-the-scenes footage from other videos, and some footage that didn't make it into the final edits would be great. Including a few local comps from other countries could also be interesting. Ultimately, this channel should always remain your comfy spot instead of adding additional pressure.🤔

[@HomeFromFarAway]

what he said ❤

[@MrJPG000]

Well said

[@Philomathe]

Love vlog climbing videos. I really like also when you are with someone interacting/teaching, like the ones with Marte

[@lylevanhorn9696]

I get the wanting to do well when competing, but as an avid viewer of your videos, all I care about is that you have fun and stay safe. The rest of it falls into place, because of how genuine you are and the true passion you have for the sport. There is no better content, than watching someone do what they love! All the best to you in the future, we appreciate you!!!

[@nicolo.lazzaro]

This “raw Magnus” + behind the scenes (when occasions allow for it) is a great format in my opinion! I wouldn’t mind some longer videos as well tbh! (50ish mins, few edits, just looking at all the contextual content that doesn’t make it into the main channel)

[@ChemECarl]

Love the climbing vlog style, and it would be sick to get some lead videos.

[@tuftofflowers]

agree

[@espasmemuscular]

The channel is going into a great direction alerady. I love all the collabs the most tbh, weather it's with other pros, or with 1st timers or amateurs they were all great. I also love all the outdoors stuff, idc what modality. Seeing you competing was fun aswell btw, was a great video. But ultimately my best piece of advice is to remain true to yourself, it is what brought people around. You are the content!

[@BeckT.]

I think a mix of reaction videos and climbing/bouldering videos are perfect for this channel. Your assessment of other climbing videos is also very informative and fun to watch.

[@noremac1694]

Keep making the easy videos like this. Never make these too hard or stressful to make because this is what we all love the most!

[@Gamm420]

I enjoy videos like this one. However, the local comp in Japan was the best in a long time, in my opinion and I'd love to see more of it!

[@Whueso]

Hey Magnus. I noticed you talking about the pressure and the fears you have about your performance in comps. As a therapist, I've noticed that many of my athlete clients that compete deal with similar things. What has helped many of them isn't saying, "I should just not care," or "I should just stop thinking this way," but rather accepting the fact that they do feel and think the ways they do. Acceptance of the pressure, acceptance of the fears, and acceptance of the thoughts helps them investigate what it is about their performance that is really important to them. "Why do I think this way? What's really at stake here? What am I hoping will happen and what am I hoping to avoid?" All of these questions can help them understand themselves and their experience a little better, allowing their core fears to become conscious. Once they understand what their thoughts and fears are telling them, they can see those things as merely thoughts and feelings and can choose how to engage with them rather than believe in them wholeheartedly. Many of my clients actually learn how to transmute the fear they experience into energy to aid their performance.

[@gerbil_horde]

Your production is TV quality now Magnus. Super impressive channel in all aspects ❤

[@gerbil_horde]

Also, we'd love to see you compete more, and hopefully be able to relax and enjoy participating as much as we enjoy watching 😊

[@Pandabrah_D]

100% love the chill climbing vlog style. I wasn't fully onboard with this channel being just a react channel, but I had to sub once the old style climbing vlogs came out again. I really enjoy just hearing you break down climbing beta, talking about your own progress (on climbing/youtube/etc.), and hearing your self-reflective thoughts. Feels like your personality comes out a bit more naturally in these videos than in the main channel videos and I really vibe with it. Hopefully you enjoy making these videos too, keep up the great work Magnus!

[@21nGG]

I’m glad these videos are easy for you to make because they’re absolute gold!

[@Halgdp]

This type of chill, chatty bouldering video is my favorite. I did quite enjoy you trying out that competition, but you don't need to seek them out that much, though if you find one once in a while and feel like it, great! What i enjoyed about it wasn't about you tryharding a competition, but rather about you exploring and trying it out.

[@EnriqueR2000]

Should do a video with your sister setting some boulders for each other, the setting there looks so amazing it'd be cool to see that process

[@seemsok4819]

I like this channel, bouldering, talking, doing the things that you like in a chill fashion. i just want to see a Magnus in the wild.

[@retlom779]

Climbingblog style + the casual rambling feels very comfortable and i love it much more than the serious videos

[@rozowypegaz]

It's so good watching you explainging and breaking down the structure and difficulties, and then showing how to finish the route. Great that I got this channel recommended, just started my journey with climbing, and it keeps me motivated to be better. Cheers from Poland.

[@daanbergers6348]

I was just wondering what to watch during dinner... A half naked meatball sounds perfect!

[@boneypony]

These "chill" videos of you chatting and climbing are such a comfort for me. I moved to a small city in Northern Canada and no longer have access to any climbing facilities. This style of video makes me feel like I'm back at the gym climbing with my friends. (Also gets me stoked to go climb some boulders outside)

[@extremechimpout]

I like these videos the most. Just Magnus chilling, climbing and talking. No other people just Magnus

[@christianblake2179]

This style is awesome. It’s nice having the duality of the main channel and more wild ideas, and then just the og and calm climbing videos.

[@bflagg94]

Here before the title has even processed!

[@alcszey]

fr

[@thewateringwiz7118]

I hope this channel keeps being one where you can post chill climbing vlogs like this or any climbing content you want to do. Love it

[@wendywilson3597]

I like this channel, but that doesn’t mean your other channel isn’t great too. I’m impressed with how you keep the creativity going. I don’t think you would have been able to introduce climbing to so many new people without your main channel. So, yes to both!!!

[@404-usernotfound6]

this climbing vlog style video is exactly what I loved about the main channel and why I fell in love with it lol I love just watching you climb with your editing style and music choices

[@AbdullahMohammed2]

OG Magnus videos are the best. We enjoyed every second.

[@Lunarchuu]

I loved seeing you climb with others that are less experienced, because they seemed to be really motivated & the chemistry was great. Really enjoy the vlog style climbing videos, it's what I watch most on your channels

[@shishabavariareviews]

to be honest - i want to see whatever you feel like doing, if youre into it its much more enjoyable to watch as well. I love the oldschool vlogging style, i also like a reaction vid from time to time (especially the one about the solo with Alex Honnold was pretty interesting with all the behind the scenes info) or if you just wanna chill out and do a Q&A or something that would also be great. At the end of the day, we are watching because of you and this feels more like just hanging out with you than the very produced videos on the main channel.

[@juancristi376]

I love that you find this videos easy to make! Now we can have more Magnus for less! Great content as always :) Your comp viedo in Japan was great. It had kind of a live documentary vive that was quite unique. Hope that you find the way to enjoy local comps.

[@Mohamed-RidaHalmi]

These types of videos are the best! And lead climbing videos and local comp videos would be pretty cool too ngl

[@tiagobehrens849]

The climbing vlogs style is by far my favorite! I really enjoy watching you enjoy boulders and just chat. Id like that to be the future of this channel.

[@muffinfan2652]

It is always great to see you on this channel. Feels more chill, like when I climb with my friends. Less pressure, more stories. Keep it up! Ps. Yes we would love to see you do more lead!

[@qawi272]

The Hell Week videos back then were my favourite videos. So I think it's great to get more videos like that again.

[@moneyhotdog1]

Love this style of video!

[@clandestinefreedom8114]

8:55 YES MANN. I personally love the old school bouldering videos. Thank you for reading and listening to the comments!!! Go Magnus!!!

[@MiguelClimbs]

Dude that gym setting is so beautiful. Freaking Oslo, heaven on earth 😻

[@hw7089]

They even got a damn waterfall outside the gym

[@16m49x3]

like every single city in Europe has a river going through it.

[@agent606]

⁠@@16m49x3the big old cities all have rivers because all big cities settled near waterways, it was the fastest way to travel and trade goods, not to mention fishing, drinkable water, commerce, etc.

[@zacquewy3357]

absolutely love these style of videos please make more

[@t.s.gamesnl5175]

A lead video would be fun!

[@milliemmckenzie]

This channel is perfect, don't worry too much about changing it up all the time. I love the vlog style videos, and watching you figuring out routes. If you're thinking you want a theme, maybe every now and then, casually whilst climbing you could recommend or talk about a climber or a cool gym or a book or your book or you have a book or did I mention your book or have you thought about mentioning your book? Personally, I love discovering new or past great climbers that aren't 'on the scene' or necessarily doing comps. But please don't feel any pressure to "upgrade" this channel, it's very relaxing and entertaining as is.

[@logo4589]

Hello Magnus! You mentioned it might be hard to make videos at local comps due to the loud music. Im an audio engineer over in the US and if you ever need someone to remove the music from the background of your mic audio for a video feel free to hit me up (at absolutely no charge of course). I would love to see you go to more competitions, so anything I can do to help would be my pleasure! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@williamsmith9579]

The climbing vlogs are my absolute favourite! Watching someone push themself on new and difficult problems is always fun to watch!

[@alcszey]

AYOOOOO MAGNUS AND ALEX MEGOS VIDEO COMING OUTTTT

[@funkyduck4743]

At this point Magnus I would even watch cooking videos from you... I mean I like your vibe and attitude and I'm always looking forward to your next video whatever the content is! Cheers from Québec!

[@EthanRice-n7k]

i like the old school climbing vlog style!

[@CharlesMagurean]

This style video is what kept me captivated with the original channel. I think running events with your experiences would be a great way to get the feeling of comp again with out some of your reservations

[@colehibbard2851]

Magnus was born in the wrong era. He would’ve crushed these modern World Cup boulders

[@andeolevain]

It's a strange one to imagine. Despite his physique definitely looking more like a boulderer, Magnus was primarily a lead climber. I guess the combined format could suit him well.

[@travisngov6320]

For videos where it's your easiest to make, these are easily my favorite type of videos that you make! They're the ones that got me into your channel, just you climbing and casually talking from time to time!

[@LaiGnaw]

Holy shit!! Super excited for Magnus and Alex Megos Collab!!!

[@Miura.Powers]

Heiliger Bimbam! Can't wait!

[@TheDukeGerdes]

11:47 “take that slap”😂😂 Also love this kind of video, the comp stuff is also a great idea!

[@AzraelsCatharsis]

"They're going to start getting harder now" *proceeds to make it look like the easy*

[@ziqiguo1628]

REALLY REALLY REALLY like this channel as it currently is! Super natural and sincere. Also like how you are talking with the viewer. Feels like going on a climbing session with you. Keep this up Magnus!!

[@wyattcrosby9558]

I cannot wait to see your video with Toby Roberts

[@rasmusmller625]

Honestly, to just see you struggle with some really cool problems never gets old. It's both rewarding and inspirational.

[@lawrencesounddesign1862]

I like how you kept the fails on the yellow boulder on the video. You can tell you get frustrated. Something we can all relate to! But you keep trying. Something we can all aspire to! This is the humble nordic man we all enjoy watching. You don't need to be perfect. It's ok to fall down. Just as long as you get your butt back up there and try again. That's life!

[@userunknown2771]

love the chill, content. Not as refined, more authentic, gives more of your personality. Keep it up!

[@MurbMedia]

Most important scene 7:54

[@jordandehaan1665]

i could watch these weekly. sooo much fun magnus. just you climbing and being super authentic. love it!

[@kokming92]

can we have a daily magnus channel? 🤣🤣

[@Diektj]

+1 !! These old school climbing video's are the best, and they dont have to be all hard bouldering. Magnus just talking about the movement on boulders is so interesting

[@boogaloo4640]

That's how he started. Daily vlogs

[@timonix2]

I think the best part about these vlog style videos is how great they are at pacing. Going between boulder attempts and life discussion.

[@wyattcrosby9558]

Magnus you should teach magnus carlsen to rock climb

[@noone-ld7pt]

100% agree, would be awesome to see the nr 1 Chess player of our generation climb! (also it's Carlsen*)

[@wyattcrosby9558]

@@noone-ld7ptthank you for the correction

[@wyattmadson]

really you corrected carlsen, buy not magus

[@wyattcrosby9558]

@@wyattmadsonYou’re a grammatical hero wyatt

[@TheArizus]

that would be amazing!!

[@Kgoehringer]

this style of video is the most fun to watch in my opinion, it's also interesting to see you work through problems and the little adjustments you make with each attempt! I don't blame you though when it comes to comps and still feeling like you need to perform in a certain way and I think anyone coming from a professional background would feel similar pressure even if no one else is pressuring you. I hope you can find a way to enjoy them more with time! The b pump comp video was a lot of fun to watch and do hope you can make more of them

[@lth646]

We want more videos with Marta

[@pamelacorvino406]

For me the best of this videos is to see your learning process and your mental voice like “I do not want to commit because looks like I’m going to fail with a split “. Thanks for not showing just the one you top

[@alicepariat8565]

I would love to see more videos with female climbers! On your channel and KZbin generally it's sad to see how little the women are put forward...

[@llVincentRockll]

Thanks so much for bringing back this video format!!! Back in the day, these vblogs from you got me back into climbing. They are so calm and tranquil, yet feel fresh!

[@boogaloo4640]

Classic Magnus 'climbing and talking' video. Love it but it ended far too soon. Only 14 minutes 😟 I could have watched an hour. Looks like you may still be feeling that tendonitis though, so I'll let you off

[@tylerpalmer8973]

I love watching all the different types of content you like to put out. Bouldering and climbing is something that I'd like to tackle to help me get back into better shape. I used to love climbing small cliffs when I was a teenager, and I have absolute respect for the level of fitness you have to have to do what you do. Inspiring stuff to watch.

[@ChrisSuarezMusic13]

I LOVE the old school climbing videos like these! This is why I started following you in the first place! Love the new stuff as well but I think this is a great place for this kind of content.

[@j.v.9936]

4:44 good for you man. knowing your weaknesses and admitting and reflecting them is a skill most people are missing. i know it’s only the first step, but it makes you very sympathetic.