Returning to my old gym after 12 years!!

[@reecejohs3334]

“I wish you could see how excited Magus is 😃” Magnus:😐

[@SpencerONeil]

i saw that lmao

[@squishrabbit]

I was literally about to post this exact comment 😂

[@pepperroni6252]

She knows what excited Magnus looks like better than you.

[@takiseater45]

magus is so excited

[@Erwana1985]

Like a true norwegian

[@SuperAwesomeVidya]

Regular guy: takes girl to meet his parents Magnus: takes girl to meet his original climbing gym

[@pricerowland]

I think they had an equal impact on his life

[@quillita]

shit just got serious

[@kikushhhh]

takes NORMAL girl to meet his original climbing gym

[@EveryoneHarmonyPeace]

I did that too, without good result :/

[@RyZeDHD]

It's not funny...

[@pricerowland]

"My old climbing gym where I grew up" Magnus was born and raised in a climbing gym *confirmed*

[@JuanGomez-mv1qx]

Born from chalk

[@marcinczapski8547]

@@JuanGomez-mv1qx And to chalk he will turn again lol

[@NathanBetts]

he was born shirtless attached to a rope

[@eli9478]

To have legendary grip strength like that he probably did!

[@lukemckee2255]

He was born from a bag of chalk

[@Xeno87]

"This is what I do for KZbin". Marte loves us more than Magnus, confirmed.

[@bepowerification]

haha, I was sure she was gonna say "you" but then she said "youtube"

[@NathanBetts]

Haha, feels good

[@Deluxegamers]

1:36 Reminding people Bergen was once the captal is the most Bergenser thing to do, right behind mentioning how it rains all the time

[@legolindirteso9430]

well, the amount of raining time is kinda the same as in Belgium, so for me, that wouldn't be a huge change if i were to go there ^^

[@anthonyfortin8178]

I'm not even a Bergenser, nor a Norsk and I tend to do that as well all the time haha (lived there for 6 months).

[@MCAZOLITA]

@@legolindirteso9430 It's almost double of Belgium.. :P

[@legolindirteso9430]

@@MCAZOLITA yes,i know ;) BUt the fact is that i live in a rainy country :p It change since more than 10 years! The number of days diminish ;) It's both good and bad!

[@salted2096]

@@legolindirteso9430 Its depressing that belgium has less rain, once known for its shitty weather and personally I loved the shitty weather lol

[@metalabsynth]

She’s not disappointing anyone. As a person that’s really afraid of heights, I applaud her for all the climbing ability she has. You’re both awesome in my book.

[@NathanBetts]

totally agree

[@joeshmoe2782]

"Fixing a car battery to the draws" Calm down there Satan XD

[@flyfaen1]

Don't worry, you won't even notice 12V, especially not DC. at 30-50V AC most people start to notice a slight tingle.

[@bl4ckfox]

@@flyfaen1 at least one knows something about physics ;-)

[@tacticalchunder1207]

Njål Nilssen car batteries are DC.

[@flyfaen1]

@@tacticalchunder1207 That was my point exactly. Car batteries are 12V DC, you won't feel a thing and it will do you no harm what so ever.... The body acts like a capacitor when it comes to conductivity. Thus AC, and the higher the AC frequency is the more conductive the body gets, and the higher the current becomes. Still most people needs at least 50V AC at typical grid frequencies of 50 to 60 Hz to notice it if there is no skin penetration.

@@flyfaen1 this car battery thing makes no sense. You hanging on plastic holds and you touch a steel thing with one hand. You can't be electrified.

[@andy16005343]

Love Marte's reaction to Magnus taking off his shirt, and Magnus's face when she does. So happy! :) :)

[@EricKarlsson]

Such a great video my dude!

[@magmidt]

Thank you Eric, hope to see you soon!

[@marlorsy]

Hopefully, you guys can get it together & do a Magnus Midtbø/ Eric Karlsson collab. Guys, please do it soon. X

[@Waista83]

@@marlorsy Yeah.. And go to stockholm and collab with Eric, and bring in Madeleine Leander ;) She is sooo strong and getting better at climbing every time I see videos of her climbing ;)

[@ShakespeareanBroncobuster]

Why would a climbing company stop sponsoring one of the most well known climbing personalities in the world? He isn’t competing or making a lot of outdoor FAs, but he is one of the most popular climbers on this green earth.

[@SCHTRAM]

He doesn't have the greatest reputation amongst climbers maybe.

[@ShakespeareanBroncobuster]

SCHTRAM yet, due to Magnus’ success, this is the exact route that retired climbing athletes will take in the future. They can whine about ethics, but we will see KZbin channels from all of these climbers in the future.

[@prevoker]

@@ShakespeareanBroncobuster you are taking it from the angle that they dropped magnus not the other way around. The fact he went to a different company tells the story. They wouldn't demand he gave them back their year old harness etc.

[@JHoehn]

@@SCHTRAM Does he not? Is that a known thing? I hadn't heard anything like that and would be curious as to why.

[@JHoehn]

It could be possible that now that he is so popular, he wanted more out of Petzl and Norrona - or maybe some other company offered him more. If Beal or someone else said they would fund him going on a few trips and Petzl wouldn't, it could be worth it for Magnus to generate content.

[@niezbo]

17:05 and that's why partner check is so important. As a belayer - never let your climber on the wall unchecked.

[@lam_xyz]

Exactly! At least one person is stressing this here! It's a thing I believe to observe often with great climbers (also on youtube): They don't do the really basic security stuff, like partner check, then they're skipping holds inside a gym (which from a "role model" perspective is a really bad habit, see @Magnus in this video as well) and then sometimes they are really bad belayers, not attentive and doing things actually wrong (letting go the hand off the rope, holding grigri wrong, too much slack rope etc.) I would be really interested what Magnus had to comment about this, is this a thing among good climbers, kind of being too cool to have to do the basic stuff right?

[@hamishwrobb8749]

My thoughts too, I ask my belayer to check my knot before climbing, and ask to see theirs is okay before they climb.

[@SilencedButNotForgotten]

@@lam_xyz Yeah, noticed that too, even in this video.

[@ShinSakuraNoMai]

Always give your climber a wedges. That's a rule.

[@squidwardo7074]

How could you do lead climbing by yourself?

[@IQzminus2]

Omg he is a climber from Bergen. For English speakers who wouldn’t get it, it’s a city in Norway, but it also literally translates to “the mountains”. Like it’s just the normal word you would use to say mountain. So he is a professional climber, born and raised in ‘the mountains’.

[@kellanflanigan8509]

lol, seems pretty fitting

[@Roodneyfb]

So many nice things in this video! Marte is back, Magnus speaking Norwegian, they sharing their experiences about their past in the city, knowing that they're moving in together, Marte getting better at climbing, Magnus' first gym! Great video!

[@Notmicky]

Martas reaction when he took his T-shirt off 🤣🤣🤣

[@pacificcoastpiper3949]

Can you blame her??? He's ripped!!

[@runeraid1561]

A lot of dudes watching this probably have the same reaction everytime too

[@EcoCurious]

She's only saying what most of us were thinking ;)

[@jonnybro7676]

You think us guys watch him for his climbing?

[@marteknibe]

20:40 thank me later

[@Golelan]

thanks for sharing this view hahaha

[@nerdgaming9902]

Much appreciated haha

[@lgreenberg20]

hi normal girl :)

[@Thom4aa4s]

You're making good progress in your climbing Marte, goob job :)

[@ethanderrick8486]

Yes Marte! We all need to see this as much as possible.

[@hkkyau]

I love that Marte tried super hard, is the only way to get better and it's inspiring to see! Don't climb more for us though, climb more for you!!! I bet it's going to be nicer to climb without the camera on you as well. Anyway great job. Keep it up!

[@shenelsalluzzo3693]

She said she doesn’t want to disappoint us!! Never disappointed by her we love her!!! She’s so brave

[@eliheinrichs1185]

6:03 bruh he hit the floor for the sake of the joke. This is the content I'm here for

[@lukerees281]

"yeah so the mayor picked me up from the airport"

[@Hamsterchampion]

Marte is so funny, I think you found the perfect one!

[@pacificcoastpiper3949]

True

[@Nihalshanu22]

She is really good.

[@virginiakrueger4780]

I'm impressed with her. How can she think we would ever be disappointed?

[@user-mu5ny1ks6t]

For someone with her level of experience Merte is very impressive. You have found an excellent companion.

[@user-mu5ny1ks6t]

Magnus you make it look so easy but I know better then that. It is a pleasure to watch you climb. You seem to defy gravity at times.

[@rrrents]

I can't believe they are moving in together, this is so cute. It's like watching your children grow up.

[@JaredTG.]

Marte we are not dissapointed. You did great. I can't climb at all so I'm not expecting everyone to be absolutely amazing. I can't even hold myself up on the wall haha.

[@BjerkeRobin]

Excellent point about finishing the knot. Tjis is also why it is gpod practice tp do a quick buddy check between the climber and the belayer. Takes, literally 2 seconds and you can catch eachothers mistakes. Same applies to all risky activities tbh. Diving, skydiving, climbing, driving boats (my job). We always cross check eachother constantly, not because we doubt that we have done it properly, but to catch the 0.1% of the time when an honest, regular mistake happens.

[@CalebShimomura]

19:16 This right here just makes it obvious how strong magnus is. He calmly lets go of his footholds almost before he even gets his fingertips on the upper hold, then gently lets his upper body down, brings it back up, and just keeps climbing.

[@DanielSpiegel]

Love how you got so nostalgic at your old gym. Marte, you did great, don't pressure yourself to climb better, you have to enjoy it or you'll burn out. And none of us want you to burn out!

[@kamron_thurmond]

I love when Marta is in the videos. She is so much fun. Cool seeing Magnus's first climbing gym too. Makes me want to go to mine, but I fell at work about a week ago and my knee is tender and I have staples in my head. I hope to be climbing by 02/20/2020 my birthday. 🤞

[@josephcaravagliomd6675]

Yesssss, nothing better than getting a notification on my phone telling me You posted a new vid! 🙌🏻👏

[@user-le4ju6cs6w]

OMG MARTE U ROCK GIRL..... watching ur progress in technique and climbing over the last few months is like watching my daughter progress, i find myself quietly cheering androoting for u to push urself and try that one more move. :-) keep up the good work missy and magnus i think everyone could see how happy and nostalgic u u got as soon as u got out fo the car at the gym.

[@TheBlackbeltboy]

The excitement and nostalgia of this video is the absolute best! Birthplace of Mr. Meatball!!

[@badoodis]

Marte in a video again! Also bought your chalk bag and it is fantastic. Looking forward to more product

[@ligh7foo7]

I think this is the first time I have seen an indoor rock climbing gym. This whole time I have been watching your channel I have been calling a bouldering gym, rock climbing. This place is amazing like a cathedral

[@ascotter]

They are pretty cool, while I prefer outdoors I love a good indoor route as well

[@DavidFernandez-sc5ws]

Just found your videos today. I don’t climb. Never had any interest in climb in my life. But your videos are very entertaining. Your GF is a treat. Keep pushing

[@quillita]

Magnus ring the bell "who is this????""" Magnus: "ITS YO BOY"

[@twitch690]

So this is where the chalk addiction began.

[@aidanloeser4890]

It's crazy how much a climbing gym can feel like home when you spend so much time there. Your excitement to be back was super endearing and relatable. Always my favorite to watch lead climbing.

[@theak3991]

Im a figure skater from Bergen, so it’s super fun to think that we have been in the same building for so many years at the same time, the rest of the building is the ice rink.

[@kimberlykay1495]

Good job Marta, I think you did great and im inspired by you. don’t be worried about what other people think or how they may judge you, I know that’s easier said than done though. When I go into a gym to work out sometimes insecurities get to me and I start to worry about what other people might be thinking about me and it destroys my focus and I’ve gotten a lot better at just pushing those thoughts away.. meditation and breath work really helped me a lot in that area. I am terrified of heights But there is such a thrill when it comes to bouldering gyms that is very addictive. I haven’t been in a couple years now and you guys have inspired me to get back into it. I think you did great. My hands and feet are so sweaty and I’d hold my breath watching you both way up there! Very inspiring.

[@TRASHWILL]

It’s awesome to see how happy you both are! That’s what matters, be with someone that makes you happy and never give up on each other.

[@kevinmottl8730]

17:20 You should also always do a double check right before starting the climb: the belayer checks the knot and the climber checks the belay device!

[@Rudester95]

Magnus I just want to say that’s for the inspiration to climb and motivation I’m so glad there’s a climbing gym near me! Keep up the great vlogs I looks forward to watching them!!!

[@amandajchan]

Marte's doing so well! Can totally relate to her thoughts as I'm still getting the hang of lead climbing. You've got this girl!

[@DimitriNakos]

You killed it Marte. The shakiness is part of growth. And learning YOUR way to clip. my friends call my method the bear claw cause my hands are big enough where I loop the rope through my thumb and pinky and grab the whole clip to squeeze it through.

[@daniellewis3914]

I have no idea why, but I just love it when Magnus and Marte speak Norwegian.

[@themeatpopsicle]

Oh dang it's getting SERIOUS

[@jaycelikin6912]

Hey Magnus. I've been watching your videos for a couple of months now and you inspired me to try climbing for the first time in my life. It was amazing and I can't wait to go back and improve. Thanks and keep up the awesome videos.

[@acesisdevlin4673]

Great video, if theres one thing climbers love its sharing our passion with others, and it's awesome to see Marte's progression into lead climbing. Then juxtaposed to Magnus doing Magnus business on the wall is so entertaining.

[@bryanbryan6108]

Idk if Magnus realizes how special it is that he has moments of his courtship of Marte documented like this. It’s gonna be so special to look back on if they stay together long term. Super cool stuff.

[@diverbob8]

Never gets old, love watching the climbing and especially, I love seeing you guys together..SO NICE!

[@chenyan608]

Marte is so cute. Love all the episode that she is in, even no climbing videos.

[@alexanderheilman2526]

Nobody’s disappointed. Great job you two!

[@purple0burtle]

Great vlog, Magnus! So nice to hear some of your life story of growing up in the climbing gym :) I love the interaction between you guys. And no "disappointment", Marte, I'm totally in awe of both you and Magnus :*

[@SusanBooker-g9j]

It was great seeing your old climbing gym. I think Marta is getting so much braver and I see great improvement in her confidence and climbing. You are a good influence and teacher for her. Love your videos.

[@KaosKidz23]

Get "Rungne" tattoo'd on your chest where it is on the shirt so your always wearing it 😂 Side note: glad to see more lead climbing video's.

[@SeraphinoII]

14:38 That was an impressive effort! You will have to learn about how to rest during a lead climb, it is very different from bouldering and it takes experience and the body has to get grew more accustomed to it by relaxing for brief moments while climbing!

[@sillychinas]

Yes, GF vlog! These are the best Magnus

[@janisb.8720]

Your wife is definatelly not dissapointing us the viewers. Du må gifte henne. Hun er gull!

[@maxs7470]

Bergen is so beautiful especially because of the old "fisher trading houses", I was there 2 years ago and I have to say it was the most charming (bigger) city I have seen on my trip in Norway (We also visited Stavanger, Kristiansand, Trondheim and Alesund). Best wishes from Germany

[@Mike-oz4cv]

Except that the weather is horrible, like in most of Norway.

[@Givemeamazda]

I really like Kristiansand. But again that is my home town so I guess that doesn't count 😅

[@joshuawhere]

Really nice to see some climbing videos that feature something different from the many bouldering channels that I'm following. I mean, I enjoy them as well but it's nice to have something different, especially since this is the kind of climbing I prefer (though I've only been doing top rope so far, hoping to catch a lead climbing course in April but not certain it will work out because it also has to be lined up with at least one of the two people I'm climbing with). Also as someone who is learning to climb I really like seeing Marte's developing skills alongside your more veteran climbing and the advice you give her is really interesting.

[@kimberlykay1495]

Wow, what a beautiful view of your country. 😊

[@SKEPGFX]

It's nice to see Marte again. She's a wonderful guest to have! And I'm proud of you Magnus! ;)

[@kristofferbrink2689]

I remember a lot of our trips to Norway (from Denmark). So many great trips and holidays - also to visit my sister, who moved there. The boat sometimes arrived in Bergen, and it was such a good start to a great holiday :D

[@trulsdirio]

I love how excited he is and also how excited she is to seem him that excited. You both really embrace the best in each other. Hella inspireing!

[@bsmonkey6036]

Every episode is like a litte movie itself. Love it. Keep up the fantastic work magnus

[@feccers4995]

normal girl, dont be too hard on your self! youre awesome! Magnus youre pretty dope ur self! really love the content, never would have discovered an interest for rock climbing if it wasnt for you, anton, juji and tom you guys need to keep up the content!! thanks for everything

[@sarahthill]

This is one of the best videos you have done in my opinion! Really awesome to see where you grew up and trained as a kid!

[@generalkrang7138]

Fell from way high up in a tree once when I was a kid... The trees and woods were our home at the time. We ruled them. Dropped the whole way down, through branches and bush, just dropping backwards fast... Last second my open hands gripped a final branch... STUCK IT... Gathered myself... Looked behind me... A very sharp rock inches from my spine... Beautiful times

[@cambike]

You have a great way to encourage and push politely, such a nice video watching you both together.

[@hannahlanai]

You could never disappoint the viewers, Marte. It’s just cool watching you learn and get excited about climbing. You’re doing great!

[@colehibbard2851]

I just started lead climbing, and clipping has been the hardest part. Glad to see I’m not the only one who struggles

[@rhian2033]

Goodbye to your old gym Magnus. Marte your addition to the video was very nice and I love your dedication! I've been back climbing for 6 weeks after 20 years off, you have more guts than me, keep it up :)

[@gfresh353]

I like seeing the contrast in climbing skill between Magnus and his girlfriend. I also think she has a charismatic personality that compliments Magnus’s. You make a good team. Thanks for sharing!

[@RambunctiousHamster]

Hilo, Hawaii actually rains 272 days out of the year on average. But Quibdo, Columbia beats it out with 304. I lived in Portland, Oregon(15 rainy days per year) for a few years, and it was miserable. Came back to Texas as soon as I could!

[@ascotter]

Really? I live in SLC and while I love proximity to nature and good climbing I hate how it never rains and is so hot now

[@jadegd9650]

"Warm up on my project" "yeah" lmao bdw I love this video

[@ilkkakero3988]

Thank you brother & sister... This was awesome. That gym is amazing. You can feel the history from there. So good vid.

[@andrewwells1572]

Nice to see an insight into your youth and early days as a climber, great video. Onwards and upwards!

[@christineramirez5208]

You did so great Marte! Don't worry about us. Enjoy climbing and don't worry so much about the progression.

[@squirrels6454]

Marta is progressing rapidly! 💪Hopefully by sommer -outside-climbing we won't see her with shoulders broader than Magnus's and doing one hand pull-ups😹

[@WhoAmI-ds9vc]

My old climbing gym had inserts as well. Never saw that anywhere else. I'm almost getting nostalgic...

[@loud_hailer6240]

The sound editing is excellent, loved the music coming in and then moments of silence and back into it, perfect backdrop! And as usual Magnus climbing always leaves me in awe :D

[@beanman3982]

dude you being young reminds me of myself now, I’m 14, after school almost every day I get a ride to my local rock gym with a friend or two and I climb for a couple hours.

[@Parawheeler058]

Marte, I think we're happy when you're in the video at all. Thank you for pushing yourself so hard for the content! Also that shirtless reaction was just our reactions channeled.

[@jonpwoodward]

17:19 -- Yes. Always finish your knot before drinking.

[@dariocastellvi1846]

Glad to see Marte again!!

[@danieledwards305]

You should come to Reading Climbing Centre in England and do the lead routes!!! You’d have great fun!

[@roccomicheletto2592]

Best climbing video I've seen in 2020. Getting back to your roots, showing your followers a glimpse of the place that made you into an elite climber plus a lot of what seemed to be some legit psyche and lov for hard climbing/training. Dope content, hope to see more of this!

[@skiltluring6826]

7:02 That feeling when you become world champion..

[@Mythix2]

hes just a skaterboy, said see ya later boy

[@LukeFarrell2012]

Magnus: Moving in with me? Marte: ..........

[@GroverPavlova]

Your girlfriend comes across so well. She seems genuinely sweet and down to earth with no 'airs and graces'. A 'keeper' as we say in England! :)

[@fexoflex]

Soo cool that you are doing all the KZbin Stuff for your Viewership, I'm very thankful for that.😉

[@mboexs4allnl]

Another really great video. Nice footage, good editing, good advice. There is something in here for almost everybody. Thanks M&M.

[@AmazonSmurfette]

Marte is the best! She's killing it with as little climbing as she's done!

[@theaquarian5849]

Wow, she's upped her game. Good job, guys 👍

[@dan_tars]

10:58 with auto-captions ON is golden!

[@alancardenas9612]

Been waiting for a video with you and Marta. Love the beautiful city , I hope to visit someday! Miss juji aswell

[@eli9478]

You both have excellent chemistry!

[@hansfrost-schimpf2110]

The story about climbing, when you were not tied in properly is exactly what I was asking for in my Q&A suggestion. Thanks for answering it in this video. 😉 ... Although, I don't know if it was your most dangerous/stupiest climbing related mistake... 🤔 Thanks anyway. And thanks for the once more great video!!!

[@canadianhiker721]

Another great video you still have yet to make a video where people will say "that was a little disappointing" but I don't believe you it will happen at least any time soon! Also it awesome to see Marie again, love seeing her improve, always so happy, encouraging and a smile that is contagious 😁❤️

[@BrotherAzrael]

Yas! A new one with Marte, was looking forward to this! Marte doesn't need to worry about disappointing us at all, giving your best is why I watch these climbing videos :D