the REALITY of going outside the VILLAGE LIMITS | Longyearbyen, Svalbard

A Polar Bear broke four windows and ripped the wood of the wall when trying to get into the cabin, just before we arrived to stay for a few days. In this video I take you along on one of my more challenging snowmobile adventures, and explain what goes into heading outside the village limits into Polar Bear territory. An unforgettable journey with incredible scenery and good times with friends. I hope you enjoy this video and thank you so much for being here! 🧡☕️
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About Cecilia:
Cecilia Blomdahl is originally from Sweden and moved to Svalbard 7 years ago. She works as a photographer and videographer in Longyearbyen, and with her social media channels. Check her out on tiktok and instagram under her handle @sejsejlija! Here on youtube she posts videos about her daily life in her cabin with her boyfriend Christoffer and her dog Grim, living just outside of Longyearbyen. Subscribe for videos about her daily life as well as adventures on an island close to the North Pole. They have polar bears there!

[@AngelLuluBlu]

Some people make videos, but Cecilia with your talent, creativity and storytelling you are a filmmaker and with your beauty, dazzling personality and hilarious sense of humor you are a star to boot! 💫 Girl, you were born to do this! I feel so blessed that you share your magical life with Christoffer and Grim with us! Love from Idaho, USA 😘

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Wow, thank you so so much 😭😍🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@stephkay2149]

I feel the same way with her videos and life! Much love from Las Vegas!

[@KathyW5]

Yes, yes, yes from Washington State, US

[@sharondoan1447]

Isn’t Cecilia a lovely person ? She always goes with the flow and finds her way around every obstacle with determination and a great attitude.

[@seesea-sv3xw]

Cheers from New Jersey, USA. I look forward to Sunday in Svalbard.

[@suzannewallace335]

I love that they already live somewhere really remote, then they go somewhere even more remote for a holiday!

[@white_clover767]

My 🇫🇴Faroe Islands🇫🇴 husband works on one of the fishing vessels that sail around Trømso, Båtsfjord, Bear Island and Svaalbaard. He says he's never thought about the peeps on land who might see his ship. He says hey.

[@carenclemmons5002]

Cool. Be well and safe. Thanks for saying hello.

[@white_clover767]

@Hal Colombo cod

[@staceydevlin7101]

What does he fish for, fish??😂

[@kaytlinjustis5643]

'Read books all day long', girl, you've just described my perfect day! Snowy outdoors, drinking hot chocolate/tea, and reading a big book wrapped in blankets! 📖🍵🌨

[@danakaystone]

I thought the exact same thing❣

[@officialobawise4853]

⁠let’s go on our own adventure together

[@EbonandEli10]

What do you think they’re fishing for? “Fish!” That had me giggling through the entire video. Your shots are so unbelievably beautiful and peaceful. The juxtaposition of fingernail polish and harrowing snowmobile rides, rustic, far away cabins and posh homes in Portugal, just unbelievable! It’s like reading a good novel. I think humans love good stories, and you tell them well.

[@AngelLuluBlu]

Love your comment! I agree Cecila is an amazing storyteller! I laugh, I cry and become fully immersed in each and every story. I love that Cecilia is super girly and also a freaking badass adventurer!

[@c9566]

Same! Their friend is so funny and quirky 😂 what a cool adventure. Love Cecelia!!

[@deanberchenbriter8758]

Hi,

[@manilove2pwn]

that polar bear will be back and eat these fools

[@carebear2155]

​@@manilove2pwnthe fools who live here full time? Who has protection on them basically at all times? The ones who are more prepared for you it than you will ever be?

[@cynthiawood9616]

Thank you guys for being such thoughtful dog lovers. The way you stopped for Grim to get on the snowmobile because you knew he was tired. I know that seems obvious but soo many people don't think about it. Wonderful!

[@jasminelaura2634]

Fenris was the tired one. But yes! So thoughtful

[@juzzieg]

I also felt happy when Grim got to ride on the snowmobile.

[@bustersmith5569]

They do have two Beautiful dogs 🦮👍👍

[@mtnshelby7059]

Fenris and Grim sure are two happy dogs living a big adventure with their human porters😄 Excellent video, thank you.

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

You are so kind!

[@rahelhorvat1471]

How is Fenris now a permanent resident with Chris and Cecilia, doesn't he belong to some other owners?

[@sallyannc3176]

@@rahelhorvat1471 he isn't - his owner was with them on the trip. He sometimes stays with Cecilia and Chris if his owners are away.

[@HelloIAmJo]

Thank you so much for having captions made for your videos! I know that it takes a lot of effort, and it doesn't go unnoticed. I'm hard of hearing so it's always amazing when real captions are an option. There are bigger creators who don't go to the effort and I appreciate you so much for it!

[@emlocke12]

Yes! Quality captions allow me to totally relax and soak up the content. On other channels, I spend so much time pausing/jumping back 30 seconds to listen again that it becomes a distraction and sometimes a hassle.

[@lavendertownvip1908]

That clip of christoffer filming himself eating chocolate is so funny. He is definitely becoming more comfortable around the camera, good for him.

[@SarahWelstead]

I get the impression - founded totally on watching so many of Cecilia's videos - that seeing Einar so comfortable on camera kind of brought out Christoffer's competitive side. (I think Einar has a little secret crush on Cecilia TBH.)

[@sallyannc3176]

@@SarahWelstead nah - Einar has his own lovely partner.

[@marinawolf]

Einar is so engaging! He did a great job of explaining the history of the downed airplane. What a lovely trip.

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

I agree! I love when he tells a story!

[@sallyannc3176]

@@CeciliaBlomdahl the rest of Europe (well us in the UK) not so thankful the Germans survived to bomb us another day!

[@Biosafetylevel4]

And he’s not bad to look at, either! 😏

[@sallyannc3176]

@@Biosafetylevel4 too fat - all the guys there seem to be obese.

[@Biosafetylevel4]

@@sallyannc3176 I prefer my men husky/stocky. Innately desired, anthropologically for their ability to “fend for the family”/protector, stocky men are the ideal body type for all around endurance and heat retention, vital for keeping muscles warm for best utilization. I just love them bc it’s what is most visually appealing to me. 😍

[@IsabelCarter-ve1un]

I'm a geologist working at AGH University in Kraków, and I went on a research expediton to Svalbard in 2021 including a few days around Belsund/Chamberlindalen, so this was super fun to see! Poland has a long history of Polar research on Svalbard (going back about 80 years), and there are multiple Polish research stations and cabins there - some more basic than this, but also a large station at Hornsund with proper 'civilised' faclities. Thanks for showing us around, I hope I get the chance to return one day!

[@sandrarawn2147]

🇨🇦 HELLO FROM ONTARIO CANADA! I want to thank you so much for your years of research you've done for this absolutely beautiful part of our world! My goodness in all your years of research it must be sad to see the state of Svalbard and our Polar bears. The weather is greatly affecting this larger than life beautiful part of the world as well? With the weather being too warm it's melting the ice these beautiful animals need to hunt from. I just find it incredible that we, in this beautiful world are being warned about these effects and many others and we just keep going on like we live in an indispensable world! Buckle up people! We are ruining a world that our children and grandchildren and so on...have to live in. There truely isn't much time left. 😩🥶🤬🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@gabriellafox7948]

⁠@@sandrarawn2147 Sad to see if the “state” of Svalbard? There’s nothing wrong there, the archipelago is very beautifully kept in pristine condition. Folks who live there are extremely mindful of the environment, so I’m not sure what you are referring to. Yes, there is some climate change, but it’s not catastrophic as you purport. There are others, however, China and India primarily are going to ruin it for everyone else. They’re wicked leadership don’t give a rats patootie about the environment. The crimes that they are committing against the land and their peoples deserve punishment in prison for the rest of their lives.

[@bustersmith5569]

@@gabriellafox7948 China and india will never stop there Damage there doing,,,,, Never 💩💩💩💩💩💩💩

[@13dulcie]

I bet the pups needed a long nap after their run. I loved the smile on Fenris's face. He and grim are adorable. The landscape is so beautiful. I just love your videos. 💗

[@chloemeow9456]

Christoffer comfortably vlogging himself is a whole new level of personal growth! :D

[@amyeastin5263]

Christoffer vlogging himself is priceless. 😉

[@peggymiller3045]

Amen!

[@MatthewsLife]

that is amazing I remember when my dad kzbin.info did his first vlog with my mother.

[@peggymiller3045]

@@MatthewsLife beautiful tribute

[@arctic_desert]

I was thinking the same thing! So nice

[@Seattalie]

The drone footage of the glacier was so beautiful and moving it brought tears to my eyes.

[@juliachildress2943]

I thought I was the only one. I don't know. Maybe it's seeing nature in some pristine state; a part of the world that I will never see in person but that I get to experience through someone else.

[@ameiseelefant3470]

Climate crisis is gonna take it - already does - from us. It is very sad. But i mean, its our own fault so ..

[@uppercut147]

I love Grim's little bark.🥰It's so cute! And his energy matches yours so well.

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

an impatient ball of energy! suits me perfectly 😍

[@springfauna1465]

The Grim is adorable!!! He's actually how I found this channel today. There was the cutest short video about him and his bed, and now I'm binge watching these awesome videos!! 😊❤️💯

[@AmyStoneYT]

I live in Ontario Canada. We certainly don’t get the darkness like you do. But the winters certainly drag and are very depressing. A change of scenery, even a weekend trip, does wonders for the mood! ❤

[@donnalawrence8593]

Hi. I couldn't imagine. I think I will keep this video when it's Hot here down in the 'states'.lol Amish Country Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania is in between Maine and Florida. I couldn't handle this cold

[@danielletanguay7272]

Hello fellow Ontario resident!

[@bethb7965]

​@@donnalawrence8593 I'm in western Montgomery county

[@mosimosi630]

How about this winter we all choose to enjoy and stop saying we hate winter and be grateful for Canada a peaceful land I’m planning on being thankful this winter please join me

[@christybirling3299]

I'm convinced Grim thinks these trips are specifically for him. How those dogs can run for so long is amazing. I thought seeing the fishing vessels was really neat. Will Grim be getting a new chariot? Thank you for sharing your adventure with us and for the marvelous video.

[@mortalclown3812]

I spend so much time fretting about Grim having everything he needs lol. And though Cecilia says he'd bark if a bear came near, I freak when he's tied up outside by himself. ♡♡♡ Finally realized it looks like hell there - too cold, no trees, hungry bears and then the darkness. Heh I just adore Cecilia, Christoffer and their amigos.

[@sandrasmith3378]

omg ...when she said, "Sadly didn't make it back'...... *I really thought she said Grim didn't make it back home, I was crying I'm not kidding.....seached video for more info on Dogs....THAN I realized the "Dog Carrier" didn't make it!!!!* Those Dog's are so ❤️ Beautiful 🌹!

[@cindywho134]

It's beyond words how beautiful this is.

[@elli481]

Cecelia, you transport me to another part of the world that most of us could only ever dream of getting to. I can't even fathom the coldness that you live with, but do it with such ease! Thanks for a lovely video and a snippet of time in your life.

[@sgtfifilarue8957]

Thank you for the moments of total bliss!! I am disabled and my traveling days have passed me by. I always tell my children to explain what they experienced so that I can see things through their eyes. Whether it’s a research facility in The Keys (Florida) to dining experiences and everything in between. You truly outdid yourself with this video! I know there is scarcely a chance I will ever be able to explore Svalbard, let alone the outlining areas, but you captured it beautifully! I appreciate you sharing your life with all of us! I treasure the quiet times when I get to see what you have been up to. Bravo! This one will be hard to beat! ❤

[@lolah3838]

I can't even with how adorable Grim & Fenris are and how much they love your lifestyle.

[@natalianatalia2]

It’s unbelievable. I love watching your channel. I’m Polish and I was studying geography at the Polish uni 12 years ago. I remember that my professors were going on and off the station in Svalbard. They showed us a lot of photos and videos, including photos of the polar bears getting into the cabin. I remember how big of a dream it was for me at that time to work at the uni and be able to travel to Svalbard myself one day. The opportunity and the dream is now gone, which I don’t regret because I have a great job and career, but still this video brought back a lot of old memories and reminded me of few dreams I used to had :). You are doing great things Cecilia and I thank you for that! Stay safe! ❤

[@mon6745]

I hope you're able to go on a vacation 🤗

[@wainber1]

I live in Canada but have roots, via great-grandparents, in what would become or remain, following WW2, Poland, Ukraine and Romania in no particular order of #s of ancestors. Cold hasn't been unknown to me; indeed, I've gotten used to living winter after winter, with Toronto (my city of birth and the only one in which I've ever lived) having suffered some very brutally cold winters. That said, the part of Canada in which I live is at such a low latitude that I can't think of a point during my lifetime that in that part of the world I've seen a polar bear in the wild. Of other parts of the world I've ever visited, I've also yet to encounter polar bears in the wild even with the island of Newfoundland known to, unlike when it's summer there (when I'd visited), have polar bears on it come springtime.

[@reet01693]

One of my favourite videos you've ever made! So authentic, simple and raw. Thank you for not cutting the footage shorter, the length made it feel more like a story or a movie. And Christoffer and Einar - oh my goodness! Fun personalities! 😀

[@veesimmons2464]

Wow! You guys are RUGGED! It's so beautiful yet so deadly at the same time. Thanks for sharing what life is like there. I'm such an armchair traveler-- too poor to be able to travel anywhere. When I watch your videos I am transported.

[@kathleenpeplow6163]

Incredible views of the glacier and surrounding area ❤️ Fenris and Grim certainly have a lovely life ❤️

[@gabrielleparis3532]

Cecilia your videos are so magical. Thank you for bringing such joy into our lives ❄️❄️❄️

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Wow, thank you 🧡

[@LisaT_]

Such a natural storytelling style. You’re not just a social media video creator. Very talented. Love your channel. So fascinating. In America we have a myriad of weather patterns, even within one state, but obviously nothing like there. Wish we had multi language instruction, when young, as well.

[@juliachildress2943]

Einar is so funny. Tell him thanks for agreeing to be filmed. Like you and Kristoffer, he seems very laid back. Your videos are beautiful, and I find the mountains, the snow and especially the glaciers so moving to see. Thank you.

[@barbiec4312]

This is one of the most beautiful and other real footage and scenery I’ve ever seen. Absolutely beautifully filmed and edited. Thank you so much.

[@tamarindcandy]

Wow she’s so brave going out to ski. I’m such a weenie- if I saw polar bear tracks I would stay inside that cabin and never leave except to use the outhouse. And even then I’d ask for a bathroom buddy 😂

[@thegzak]

“I think I’m gonna go and read my book, and drink some coffee, and have a piece of chocolate, and then I’ll go out again in the sunshine” What an amazing life 😌

[@enryiggins2878]

Oh my heart! Grim is so full of joy running beside mom and dad. What a sweet boy.

[@tinglelingaling6]

I grew up without the internet. I had my first cell phone when I was 31. I have to laugh because we all thought we knew so much. The internet has really put my generation in its place as far as some knowledge. Don't get me wrong, I am so glad I grew up without it. I have the memories of both worlds now. I do think of my Grandmother a lot and her stories. She grew up without a tv. They had a radio. I remember being so excited when she got a new larger tv and gave me her little black and white tv. Friends were envious lol. Now I can see and learn so many new things. I love that you share with us.

[@Carrie_13]

Svalbard is def on my bucket list and has been since I first discovered your channel over a year ago. No matter how I am feeling, seeing the dogs SMILE ear to ear while running around lifts my heart and brings so much joy This was an amazing video, thank you!!! 💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@bettieshea278]

Thank you Cecelia! I always love sharing your adventures. As I have said before to you here, and to my own kids every day, KEEP GOING. Be unafraid. Be bold while you’re young and you can! I wish I had been bolder when I was young with fewer responsibilities. Your lovely soul glows and warms everyone it comes into contact with!

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

😭🥰🧡🧡🙏

[@katpat8197]

So true! ❤

[@Erin-nu7ux]

Great video! You always capture the beauty of svalbard 😍 I love how down to earth you and christoffer are 🥰 I also love your sweaters! So cute!! Stay safe and have a great week 🥰🤗 oh and I can't forget Grim, what an awesome dog and companion 🐾💖🐾 thank you for your videos!

[@Britspence381]

Enjoyed sharing your adventure with you. I'm an older fellow in Virginia, USA, so this was a real treat for me. I love the pooches, dogs make everything so much better. Thank you for posting.

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Thanks for watching!

[@lynetteray2146]

I have to say, watching it again, Einar is very entertaining. He is simply a 'guy' being a 'guy' in the middle of nowhere! And he has a great sense of humor!

[@gillianc2895]

G’day from Australia. I was in Svalbard 3 weeks ago (bloody long way to go). I sailed the Archipelago and loved every minute of it. I love watching your adventures and Grim melts my heart. As an avid gardener, I was fascinated to see the seed vault in Svalbard. Keep your vlogs coming 👍🏼

[@erntefreude]

The landscape is awesome. Thank you for sharing your time there at the cabin with us.

[@annaG2378]

I'm Polish and it was such a surprise to see the cabin house full of polish stuff 🙂 I love your channel and I'm addicted to it already 🤣 Please please never stop filming 🥰 Greatings from Poland ❤🇵🇱

[@stephaniec2944]

This is art....I just stumbled across your channel this morning, and Thank you. It is so incredible, so relaxing, so interesting, so wholesome, and just all around lovely.

[@sunnydeemaui6109]

I’m watching this from my freezing 65°F kitchen in California looking at sunny skies through my backyard patio…with a flushing toilet & all…Feeling grateful & humbled 😜 I enjoy these vids so much ♥️

[@lynnbogard3596]

I think you have the best videos around. I’ve shared them with family and friends and we’re all in agreement! Well done!!

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Wow, thank you! 😍🙏

[@JZgonehiking]

I agree 100 percent!

[@lauralynnmonroe]

Me too! You make Sunday extra special!

[@pamelaagnew7615]

Thank you for taking us along with you on your trip. The scenery is truly magnificent and the air must be so pure that probably my city lungs would not be able to take it. I love watching your vlog and your adventures with Grim and of course Kristofer

[@KajalMali]

I just spent my entire morning binge watching your videos. You live the COOLEST life! + it makes me feel so cozy!!!!

[@PowerPuff60]

you guys definitely make the most of life in Svalbard and your videos are so well made and able to invoke emotion. Thank you for the time and energy you put into this, absolutely my favourite channel. xx

[@thevictoryoverhimself7298]

I like how this shack (that the polar bear broke the windows of) looks like it was constructed in like the 1800s, abandoned, and was never touched lol. (You can still see original 1800s shacks from the original polar explorers standing today in many places, still with victorian-era canned food you can very possibly maybe eat. Depending on how much lead you want in your diet.)

[@4evelyn734]

The wild beauty of your island never ceases to amaze! Fenris is such sweetheart and Grim is so much fun. Hope you're having a lovely time in the sunshine. Thanks for sharing!

[@TaKreatywna]

I studied geography (specialized in geoecology), my master's thesis promoter is one of the researchers who comes there. I did quite a lot of such research in Poland and my dream was to go this cabin and to Chernobyl (Ukraine), I luckily was able to make the Charnobyl dream come true, I was like a kid on the playground, fascinated with everything around. I wanted to go for Spitzbergen research so badly, but unfortunately never got enough money. This video made me so emotional. Lots of love from Poland! ❤ I love watching your videos on Monday mornings, so peaceful start of the week.

[@nickyjones867]

It’s nice to see more women studying in these subjects! I’m glad you got to Chernobyl. My son wants to go to Svalbard too to study. He is doing geology and paleontology at uni in the UK. I hope he gets the opportunity x

[@BrenzerM]

Oohhh the damp cold....its wet and hits your bones and soul! That's all we have in Ireland nearly all of the time! Your home and village are so so beautiful 😍 💚

[@amandabradley6256]

The scenery is just SPECTACULAR. What an experience ❤

[@julieg_quebec-julesselivre8641]

You are a courageous bunch of friends! 😆 🐶🐶 I’m happy to watch your adventures but I could not do this in this life… I need comfort! 😅😉

[@Secular-Serenity]

I feel silly fussing about the cold 40 degree weather in Florida. You’re a champ, Cecilia 💪🏻

[@trishrobinson1523]

It’s all relative. Whatever you’re used to. Sometimes 40 is cold and sometimes it feels like a heatwave after a winter storm. ❤

[@carolynwatson4301]

The week of Christmas it was -10 here in Arkansas. And it gets 105 degrees in the summer. The Ouachita Mountains are a place of extremes.

[@veeemit9719]

In addition to being a wonderful filmmaker and story teller, you are a great teacher; I seem to learn something new every time I watch one of your productions. Also, Christopher’s waffles looked absolutely scrumptious! What talent.

[@JPMJPM]

I typically watch KZbin on my phone, but Cecelia, I always watch your videos on a big screen TV. The quality is incredible. You deserve your own TV show.

[@amyjohnson7729]

I agree her scenery shots and drone footage is wonderful. If you haven't seen it yet, Simple Alaska Living also has incredible footage, National Geographic quality.

[@rachelhebert4136]

This is truly a beautifully filmed and edited video. Your content always has the rare quality of just peaceful presence. You're clearly a very present and content person yourself, and that reflects in your filming style, etc. I especially loved the brief Christoffer 'I'm eating chocolate' interlude and the still of happy Fenris. Simply lovely.

[@SezShares]

Finally grabbing a moment with a cup of coffee in the early morning to enjoy this epic adventure from Svalbard. LOVE an Einar video. He’s so funny and a natural on camera

[@88ashjen]

I love the raw nature of your videos! Nature is the perfect filter and it’s always a joy to experience your cabin trips and videos about Svalbard.

[@einezcrespo2107]

For all the pitfalls of Polar Bear break ins Svalbard is very beautiful. Thank you for sharing and enjoy your vacation in Portugal.

[@jennifer6833]

Your videos are phenomenal, not one outdoes the other. All of them I am utterly awestruck by! To think I never knew where you live existed until this past October purely by stumbling onto your channel with the video of you discussing the vitamin D testing. I’ve been hooked ever since. It’s good to see how people from different parts of the world live, helps keep thing’s in perspective of how we are so small yet have such profound impact for being the individuals that we are. Thank You ❤

[@felipemercado4311]

I live in Puerto Rico and it’s exciting to see your videos with all of the snow, ice and cold. I see the coziness that surrounds your life how great that must be!

[@KristiBee]

Watching your videos makes us miss Alaska! So much in your videos is similar to the things we know. Your outlook is very positive and I appreciate your viewpoint on things that can be hard to overcome like the darkness and the cold with your cheerful attitude and your appreciation for simple things like cozy fires and a good book.

[@ginamartinez6308]

Gorgeous scenery, it’s like a beautiful work of art. Thank you for taking us along on your remote escape from remote life! I love how happy the dogs look running alongside the snowmobile. I can feel their joyful freedom. 💕

[@nancymacdonald7159]

Shots of glacier are incredible. Such beauty. The puppy dogs are in their element.

[@rhondachapman3688]

I live in Australia and have never even seen snow, so I find it hard to understand just how cold it would have been there. Totally loved the landscape, so very majestic. Thank you for sharing your adventure with us....glad you didn’t come across that polar bear 💜💜🇦🇺

[@le_th_]

If you'd like to see some REAL snowstorm-level snow, check out our recent snowfall in California (US). kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5rbh6Oao7iDgpI This is A LOT of snow, even for California!

[@wendyhoward472]

Hi fellow Aussie in Queensland I find these podcasts incredible. Like armchair tours.

[@ecburt5046]

This is the first video I ever watched of Cecelia, Christoffer and Grim. Fun to watch again now that I know their personalities.

[@jenmorricone4014]

You have created such an amazing, unique life to live. I admire that so much. Your heart is full of adventure.

[@heathersteinmetz9215]

Cecilia, your videos never cease to amaze me! The beauty you capture and the storytelling you do keeps me waiting for the next video! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Thank you! 😊🧡🧡

[@ELL289]

Your friend Einar has a fun personality. He looks happy to be with you.

[@Carlie12345]

I love seeing Ferris and Grim smile.. and then, in the next breath, I imagine them, showing how large the polar bear foot was, and I freak out!!

[@Talk2WandaVision]

Yeah, polar bear break-ins and avalanche beacons in sub zero weather doesn't sound like a relaxing getaway to me lol. More like my worst nightmare. But different strokes for different folks. I do love getting to enjoy the adventure vicariously from my warm and cozy home in California.

[@susanhamilton1822]

I enjoyed this excursion very much. I love seeing how people in different parts of the world live. I am totally and completely in love with your dogs. This is the first time I have ever seen Finnish Laphunds and it could just be a favorite breed. I am sure my little Spaniel won't mind if I say so.

[@rebeccastephens5851]

The BEAUTY!!! I'm in awe of your ability to capture the grandeur of such an awesome place. Thanks for taking us along your adventure.

[@edwinaflannery9828]

Another incredible scenery day...we are so lucky to have you showing this all to us thank you

[@CharlottesEscapism]

Does anyone else come to Cecilia’s channel for a little bit of escapism? Nothing more cosier for me than sitting down with a cup of tea (sometimes coffee), my dog & watching a new video all on the life of Svalbard 🥹

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

😍🥰🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️

[@CharlottesEscapism]

@@CeciliaBlomdahl❤❤❤

[@katpat8197]

Yes!!! ❤❤❤

[@amyeastin5263]

Just breathtaking views of the glaciers and scenery that I’ll never get to see. I loved seeing Grim and Fenris so happy on their adventures with you. I can’t wait for more cabin adventures

[@Cowboysfan40]

Loved the video! Such a beautiful, unspoiled view! And, of course, I loved seeing Grim and Fenris! Two very happy doggies!

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🥰🥰

[@user-sz4hz1lj5u]

Loved this! So great seeing Grimm and his buddy F having such a great time! I love all of your videos about life in Svalbard, but this adventure was special. Thank you for sharing it with us!

[@danielgregg2530]

The best in the series I have seen yet. This Rick-Steves-style narration -- simple and to the point, without rambling -- was especially appreciated.

[@Acapulc941]

Thanks for sharing this remarkable life and scenery with us. Hugs to Grim, Fenris, Christopher and Einar. Leigh, Texas

[@TravelsWithKy]

I love seeing the beautiful landscape 🥰 if it looks amazing on camera it must be amazing in person!

[@DianeH2038]

these scenes are so beautiful, especially the striations in the ice right around 32:23. just stunning. thank you.

[@kathrynbaker8215]

Every time I watch one of your videos, I have to go make coffee. This looks absolutely fantastic, but I’m old now and a long snow mobile ride is out of the question. Good luck to you all!

[@PRAISEMYLORDJESUS]

You may be old but I pray you continue to have adventures!!

[@pablodelsegundo9502]

Grim looks positively enraptured out there! No doubt he has serious ancestral memories from places like that.

[@susanunger2278]

The dogs joy as they ran along in the fresh, cold air was the best part of the video for me today!

[@thestampingzoo6757]

I’m always so excited when you post a new video and this one was a definite winner! Thanks so much, so glad all of you had a great time. ❤

[@TheApril41885]

The snip where Kristopher took the camera “Hi it’s me” 😂😂 Thank you for including that! Love your videos!

[@AngelLuluBlu]

Yes! So adorable!

[@emilydents]

Love love love your channel! Thank you for sharing these moments. They remind me of my childhood growing up in Labrador!

[@lucysworld9798]

At first I thought it was such a long and difficult journey to even reach the remote station. But then the glacier view was everything! Absolutely worth it!

[@corithefrugalflower]

You captured a picture of the dog smiling, that was awesome!! ❤️

[@Kim-J312]

Cecilia thanks for sharing your snowmobile culture 👍. Ours in mid west USA , WS, MN, MI much different. We have designated trails for all atv's and snowmobiles, gas stations designated for sleds and we stay in road side motels . They have large areas to park the truck & trailer. And of course parking lots for sleds at bars and restaurants right off the trail. Wisconsin is the snowmobile capital of US , so there is alot of snowmobile racing ❤️ and drag racing ect. They even have the grass drag , sled on grass and radar racing ( measuring your top speed ) in bikinis 😅 its sooooo fun !Have a great time.❤️

[@brunelopevonswerts]

Hi Cecilia, I love your channel! I’ve been following your journey for over a year now and I’ve learned so much from you (not to mention how relaxing and refreshing it is to watch your videos 😊). The cabin ones are my favourites. I have a suggestion if you don’t mind - or maybe you have already posted something similar and I missed it, in that case I’m sorry! I’m always curious about the gear you pack (equipment AND clothes) when you go on those cabin trips. Perhaps you could show us how you prep? Also I absolutely ADORE this brownish and cream wooly sweater you are wearing on the trip. ❤ Love from ON, Canada

[@CatLoverX74]

Nature never ceases to amaze me ❤ Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us! It’s stunning 😍 Fenris and Grim were so happy and I loved y’all seeing Fenris needing to ride the rest of the way home 😊

[@jenniferd264]

I thoroughly enjoyed this. ❤You are exactly where you are meant to be, with exactly who you are meant to be with and doing exactly what you were meant to be doing ❤ Now that’s how you live life!

[@CarolynnMc01]

You're all so brave. Honestly, I'd be petrified of running into a polar bear on the trip (and the entire time actually!). You're used to having to deal with them, but I'm not sure if i could ever get used to it! I found your channel because a photographer I pet sit for traveled to Svalbard last year (I may have mentioned this in the past). I never even heard of the place, and I've been obsessed with the lifestyle in Svalbard ever since. I was thinking firewood would be very expensive! You have an interesting life. Thank you for sharing it.

[@filmwitchpod]

HIS DARK MATERIALS are incredible! What a great environment to read them in! :)

[@hippiechick2112]

I cannot live up there, but I find your videos amazing. Thank you for sharing!

[@carolannfox1644]

Grim running alongside the snowmobile was just pure bliss! I’ve read all 3 of the Pullman books and loved them too!

[@carlcard7]

Wow, that was an amazing adventure! so beautiful there, I hope to visit one day, Grim is so precious, wish you and Christoffer the best. Thank you for sharing this adventure with us 😁

[@kimberleyblack0007]

Actually this winter isn't bad at all. Could be alot worse. LoL.