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Insane experience climbing with the real life Tarzan - Magnus Midtbø
Music and Sound Effects: share.epidemicsound.com/vSnfn
Magnus after meeting Honnold: I'm never going free soloing again... Also Magnus: ...
Ah but this is TREE soloing 😂
@@boogaloo4640👌😂
The tree thing is a lot safer though. You have branches everywhere and the distance isn’t ridiculous.
@@spacepsycat I woud guess easy rock climb like he did is something he did milion times and its like walking for him. This feels like its much harder and more dangerous tbh
Also it seems him and his gf broke up. No gf means no rules
This is the collab i never expected but im more than glad we got
That was exactly what I had in mind.
J'ai voulu écrire le même com' !! 😅
Best crossover ever
I agree this was great
Why? They’re both climbers st*pid
Tarzan: don't think Magnus: thinking with every branch
"this one is bigger, but look at that, this thing is gonna break for sure!" 😆🤣
Leo was so kind and good at supporting Magnus throughout the climb, reminding him to breathe, calmly providing instructions and encouragement. It was nice to see! He's a good teacher.
Have you seen the one with Alex Honnold?
@@victory01 i wish we can say that soon !
Yes, that's also a good video@@victory01
Definitely easier than holding on to tiny rocks, but great teacher nonetheless.
@@martinr2040 There is one, look it up.
"And no chalk or anything??" Magnus's worst fear 😁
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Bro climbs free solo 1000+ feet and is worried about 50 foot tree
Climbing with a jumper on, and no chalk... worst nightmare!
I bet if Magnus was shirtless and had a chalk bag he wouldn't worry one bit entire time.
@@cwest394 Yeah but he only has to trust himself in his free solo climb, whereas this is new and unfamiliar to him AND he has to trust nature to not let him down.
“If you want to die, die well!” This guy is such a great teacher.
Underrated quote fr
and the uncontrolled " I LAVV YOUU" when Magnus went between the trees
Facts!!! 🔥😎👊
Good guy to teach you how to get a brain injury maybe. His lessons are basically 'Just smoke a weed bro just forget about it bro'
What did he teach? 'Stop think be like animal until you eventually end up landing on your head?'
"I LOVE YOU" is the greatest moment in this video. I'm so proud of you, Magnus! What an incredible experience.
The bro experience trancends past the gym.
Agreed I felt that moment in my soul 🙏🏽
For Real! I felt it deep. Kinda wanted to say the same thing out of excitement, wachting and he just said it
I have never seen anything like this and I must say that I'm extremely impressed. I am wheelchair bound so I have no clue what it's like to even climb anything, but I do know fear and I could feel Magnus and his fear but what he did was push straight through it and I think that part was amazing. He didn't give in and I bet that he'll continue to do stuff like this now. Somebody said that's the fastest 30 minutes ever, I can definitely see what he means because I can't believe that I watched that whole thing and half of it I held my breath. Gotta love it. I can say I lived vicariously through him and there is a climbing place near me, I am overweight and in an electric wheelchair but climbing is something I've always wanted to try, and they have told me that there's a way for me to try it and it will help build strength in my arms and shoulders and even my legs which I can move but can't use terribly good, my biggest fear is falling, but I think that I might be able to do it with all the assistance that I can get. Thank you for your inspiration.
Try it! Climbing is wonderful, and it will give you a newfound sense of freedom! Your body can still do many things you would not even believe!
Yeah my local gym have a session/lessons for wheelchair users. There are so many routes that can be done with just arms
lil bro, hes wheelchair bound. @@bloodnchocolate
Nice comment! Good luck with the climbing!
Nice comment! Good luck with the climbing!
This guy and Alex Honnold should totally have a tree-climbing sesh together
I'd watch the hell out of that!
Make it possible Magnus!!!
Alex isn't dumb enough to do this. It's extremely dangerous and nothing like climbing on rocks.
@@Jacob32905whomp whomp
Yes!!!
You can tell Magnus is terrified but he keeps his cool and pushes his boundaries. Impressive stuff
We spent 99% of humanity stealing eggs out of bird nests it’s in our blood
yea he never swears this much u can tell hes scared
This is a perfect example of how being cool isn't the same as never being afraid or never admitting it. You can be really scared of something and admit it, pushing through the fear and doing shit regardless makes you a lot cooler than putting on a big show to cover your real emotions. I watch a lot of parkour too and it's the same thing there, the most fascinating part of it for me is how someone conquers their fears both by psychology and careful preparation. I'd still love to get Magnus in a collab with Toby Segar, it would just be the most wholesome, cool and entertaining combination of people!
Not as bad as the time he free soloed with Alex Honnold. He was definitely terrified then.
Magnus always gets scared. He’s a brilliant climber but the big outside is not his forte. What about some free ice climbing sometime😀
The support from Leo >>
koi faire la toi
Je n'aurais jamais pensé te voir ici Tristan ça fait plaisir!!!!
I’ve been climbing trees for almost a decade now as a removal specialist and maintenance arborist. This is so cool to see people from other skills and walks getting a peek into the life of tree climbing. You really gain a new sense of trust when climbing trees, if you think about it, untreated 2x4’s are really hard to break. Now think about a tree that’s not only as thick as a 2x4 but also with the flexibility of still being alive and not dried out, you got a really powerful thing to climb on. Species dependent, of course
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not trying to take this video and make it about me. I’m happy to see other people happy, Cheers!
@@ChronicVestige I'm a retired arborist and roped-access tech. Much as I love the feeling of free ascents, I love the feeling of being clipped/tied in FAR more! Used to work with old steeple-jack type climbers from the '60s who would free climb to their anchor point and who had all fallen, badly at some point in their working life. When I ran courses, if _anyone_ unclipped at any point they were immediately dismissed because they were a potential liability to everyone else.
@@dancarter482 Same in industrial construction, there is no room for free climbing, no-one goes to work to die. Industrial construction can have insane heights, clip on always and don't move unless clipped on. Blast furnaces, coal loaders, oil rigs etc... Someone had to run the cable to the light that had to be installed at the top of the structure.
@@snuscaboose1942 Exactly - most difficult thing to explain to students and old-school "heroes" - unfortunately it's their families and colleagues who learn the hard lessons. I was a witness in a trial where one of those "heroes" tried suing my friend's firm because he'd fallen due to his own incompetence.
I never thought I'd be watching two grown men climbing trees for 29m straight, but here I am. The commentary, different angles, uncertainty & everything made it super engaging actually. Wow. I could watch more of this, for sure. Life's peak is in its nature.
Instead of just watching, go and do it!!
You first! lol@@villhelm
all together@@johnholmstrom4212
Lost me at the grunts, had me looking around my room. Wtfff
My heart was beating just watching this. I had to breathe in and breathe out too. I had to trust that the tree will hold the both of them. Leo's guidance was point on, telling Magnus to not think--to breathe in and breathe out, when he is scared and to trust the tree's strength. Magnus was clearly made for this. I thought parkour is really dangerous, but this takes it to another damn level. Danger is above and death is below. It's like Magnus went from Heaven to Hell and back. I am so proud of you, Magnus! This was a combination of heart, stamina, endurance, strength and trust. You totally conquered it! I can almost bet a Naval Seal would not even do this, because it was seriously that dangerous.
My hands have never sweated as much as they did while I was editing this one 😮🥵
must be kinda fun to be able to watch all the extra footage haha
@skaane The monkey sounds from the beginning. Those are edited right? Its crazy if he made those sounds
my feet are really really soft, even though i played barefeet football in sand all my childhood. Watching this made my feet bleed, it looked so painful. But i do know the grip difference bare foot gives when climbing trees, though I climbed much much smaller ones )
i thought i was the only one, was terrifying xD
Amazing shots dude, espacially with all the branches and leaves!
Courage is not lack of fear, courage is being afraid and still doing it. What you did in the video Magnus is true courage and this is one of the best videos ive seen on youtube, period. You deserved a new sub.
I once met Leo in the Parisian subways few years ago. Back in that time, he was doing free solo climbing on skyscrapers. I told him “you are fucking crazy man”, he looked surprised and simply asked me “why ?” as if it wasn’t obvious 😂. I’m glad you followed him in his “French Tarzan” project ! Super nice video and bravo for your courage 👏
14:57 I love the "I LOVE YOU!!!" Just pure ecstasy in being able to share/teach somebody to go outside of their comfort zones & fully live this life in the moment - much Love & respect for the European Tarzan!!!
yea
Yeah that was unexpected but it showed how much he was actually worried + excited about it. Cool stuff.
U can tell he is french lmao
It’s definitely a culture thing too. The French say “I love you” a lot more freely than we do in English
@@liljesus3373 damn, is the meaning still semantically the same? I could imagine it getting watered down if its used too freely and frequently but if it means what it does to most non-french people then I envy them.
Who knew how captivated I’d be watching two grown men climb a tree, incredible content haha. Props to Magnus for facing his fears head on!
Very true!
I used to do that as a child. As I live on a region with tropical rainforests it was somewhat easier to move through the trees that were wayyy closer to each other. My main fear wasn't even the height but the sheer amount of unknown creatures living in the forest and potentially very close to me, snakes are a good example
Yeah I bet
Ever tried climbing again as an adult?
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for real! I don't live in a tropical rainforest, but there are things that live in the trees that put me off climbing them haha
Climbing trees like this seems like a very spiritual experience, synchronizing yourself strongly with nature.
I'm quite stunned by this. I found it challenging even to watch. It evoked strong emotions of fear and relief, yet also changed my ideas of tree climbing, and even human capability. Leo was a great instructor, and you were a great student. An unforgettable video. Now take Leo to the rocks!
This sounds like ai
@@jagskaskjutadigfr bro wrote an annotated bibliography
@@jagskaskjutadig Not AI. I've done a lot of rock climbing, so I know about being at heights, but always using gear. It was really uncomfortable for me seeing them on those skinny branches with no ropes. Made me tense. It was weird.
Anyone will tense watching this@@keithwood6459
@@keithwood6459 I had sweaty palms all the way through. This was a incredible demonstration of skill and bravery from Magnus and like you said Leo was a great intstructor.
A dose of fresh air for today was achieved by watching this video. 😅 Great content brother! 💪🔥🔥🔥
i beg you do it too please
I think I know you wanna do that too!
bro this guy will be dead soon . LOL if you hear advice : " Don't think " , you know you are dealing with someone who doesn't know what they are doing :D
I think you collaborating with Leo would be VERY enjoyable :o)
@@sportenapfeltorten2095 i think he's a little too hokey for Anton's channel with the animal chants and all that ngl
I love this! I'm almost 74 and not in the best shape and overweight by 50 lb.s BUT I've always loved trees, i especially loved the large maple tree in our backyard, about 60 ft high and because of personal reasons, never want the tree to be cut down. The city has a by-law that only allows trees to be 10 to 20 feet max high.. That's because of the hydro towers near the property and branches must be a min of 10 feet from the power line. So I always (since I was 50-52) put a ladder up to the bottom branches and pruned the branches so the outside branches were never closer than 10 feet. The city is suppose to trim them every 3 to 4 years but it's usually 6 years. SO , since I was 52, I would prune the tree to as close to 20 to 25 feet high as I could. I have to admit that it's now 55 - 60 feet high now...oops. When I was 60, the man from the city came and said that as half the tree was on the easement line, they city could cut the tree down for the safety of the hydro lines. I begged them him not to do it and the city said so long as the branches were amin of 10 ft from the hydro line, they wouldn't cut it down. BUT they would check every year mid summer, after the spring growth. I would wedge my feet (with runners), between the branches near the trunk and with my 3 foot pruners, trim the farther and thinner branches. I used a hand saw to cut the larger branches near or off the trunk. My husband thought I was crazy but that's neither here no there lol. Healthy trees are also VERY flexible! Watching this video, I'm half way through at 14:31 min and realized that i innately and automatically kept my feet near the trunk and only ventured down the branches 1/3 of the way to lean out to prune a branch. Of course I didn't just lop them off but cut the middle branch of a three way split at the end to make it look nice and not be an ugly blunt look at the trees outline. My point is that when you DO go from one tree to another, the center line from the ground to the top tip (the main trunk) is the strongest and will hold you best. Going out past the third way down even a strong branch was running into what in my 52 to 73 year old mind was the past the safe point. As Julia Roberts said in "Pretty Woman"...I'm a safety girl lol. I have sciatica and was grateful when the city arbor dept came around and told me that the city would not cut the tree down but would use an electric boom lift and or "Cherry Picker" to trim the branches of our maple tree. I had asked the old city arborist (who was rather abrupt and rude to me at the time,12 - 15 years ago) if a hydro lift or articulated hydro lift could be used by the dity to just trim the tree. He said no they didn't like using that machinery and would be too close to the hydro lines and towers. The new city arborist just laughed and said it could and would be done that way and safely just around the edges and that the height of 62 feet was beautiful and the tree VERY healthy and that the gentleman I had talked to years ago was shortly after, "no longer with them." But grabbing the thin but sturdy trunk near the top of trees IS the safest and strongest thing to grab! Long story short I no longer have to climb the maple tree to prune it for which my husband is truly grateful lol!
" remember, don't think "
That was the fastest 30 minutes ever. WOW. Massive props to Magnus for fighting his fear. Well done man
bien d'accord, un phénomène, il ne peut plus passer inaperçu!
I'm so impressed that Magnus didn't back down! Crossing to the oak was an incredible moment.
He did not back down going free solo with Alex Honnold, why would tree stop him at this point?
@michalviktorin6758 different type of climbing unlike anything he's done before, so much more unfamiliar environment and consequences are basically still death
@@Asdfghjkl-ls1or Kids can do this, my friends travel for more than a kilometre in one go like this as kids, I did climb trees a lot as kid also, the place I grew up use to be the region with the most trees in my country. Since we are basically evolved apes, this is more natural than climbing rocks. I would fear to do this these days, for I got heave, and even as kids some branches even big ones fall of. But still when you fall from the tree you can still stop yourself with lower branches and you can fall into soft ground if you are lucky, on a rocky mountain death is more more certain than in a forest.
@michalviktorin6758 kids weigh much less and have a much worse sense of danger and they're also not doing as technical tree transfers. Whilst death isn't certain here paralysis is arguably worse and any serious injury would ruin his career/life. Falling is not an option
@@Asdfghjkl-ls1or You underestimate kids. Maybe these days it is different, but my just slightly older friends did those transfers, and cover more than kilometre like this multiple times, I already wrote that. As for sense of danger, it is something artificial and also in a way. Natives does not develop this fear, which makes steir mind clealer, just like the guy in video said. Focus do not think to much, which fear can make you to do.
Been watching Leo for a while doing his amazing climbs, making it look so easy and natural. It does invoke something primal in me when I see this and also an appreciation for how dangerous it can be yet our ancestors thrived in the trees. The way he is so calm and and fluid in his movement is awesome. Doubt and fear can cripple you in the simplest of tasks, he is passionate about what he does and the way he encourages Magnus to forget about his fear is amazing. I loved watching this video.
The cameras cannot do this justice, wow incredible. Awesome job
this video almost has the same energy as your free solo with alex honnald, great stuff dude
This was probably a bit less dangerous than the rock free solo climb, because the holds are not crimps. I can see how this sport could become very safe as your skill develops and you can recognize what trees and branches are safe and you develop your 3D sense of equilibrium. Whereas free solo climb seems to have a bigger risk everytime no matter your skill.
@@ericastier1646 oh yeah 100%, hence why i said almost has the same energy. i was also talking more about the vibe itself, both these videos seem to focus more on the spiritual and mental aspect of doing something dangerous which i think is really cool
@@aiihko3897 I agree, both are cool. But i find this tree climbing new sport more interesting because it is more spatially 3D than rock face climbing which is more moving in vertical plane. The only negative I see for learning this which i am interested after watching this video is there is no safety. Even if it's easier, i would need some safety so that the day you fall you don't die.
I definetly wasnt cold sweating while watching this video
I agree and while free solo one was scarier, this one was more of a vibe than that one. Thoroughly enjoyed watching this.
It's always nice seeing Magnus stepping out of his comfort zone but I didnt expect him to go this far. This is definitely one of if not the best colab. I want to see more of this.
Simply the best video you have done. To see you pushing your limits in an environment you know very little about is huge respect
Free climbing and this one was one of my favorites from Magnus because there's no certainty at all, just faith taking you through it all.
The amount of psychological talking back and forth between these two guys is incredible! And the way he is getting Magnus to actually do it! A lot to learn from this video. Looks so fun and so insanely scary at the same time.
I'm happy for Leo being able to finally share the experience that he loves with somebody else!
imagine what a dream it is for him to pick the routes for magnus and to know that he can show advanced stuff!
I rate Magnus, quality content, only getting better. Went from daily vlog like bouldering to going out and conquering the natural world! Keep them coming, stay safe
Just wanted to mention something: Different types of trees have different brittleness/flexibility. What you can do in one type of tree can be completely different than another. Just make sure you are knowledgeable and comfortable with the trees you are working with if you decided to try this.
As a french viewer that watches a lot of Leo Urban i'm so glad that this collab spawned out of nowhere🔥👀
Mais tellement !!!
Pareil
Incroyable il mérite trop cette reconnaissance !
pareil !
same here bro
This is honestly my favourite video of yours so far, other than maybe your free solo video. It's absolutely incredible to have footage like this. Not only of you guys being up in the treetops, literally, but of someone trying this stuff for the first time who already has the base skills to be able to really go for it. Incredible. I can't overstate how unique and satisfying this was. And the music, and the editing...man, this is just FUCKING AWESOME. I mean literally awesome. As in, I am full of awe watching this. I can't wait until the weather is warmer and I can go out and do some (much safer) tree climbing because wow. Way to go Magnus!!!
Yes, go out and climb! Take it slow and only do what you are comfortable with, you can branch out as you go!
@@FloridaMan904 Branch out. I see you 😉Can't wait for spring!!!
Agreed!
I'd love to see more of this kind of climbing, it looks so rewarding and fluid.
Magnus congrats on confronting the fear of heights. You are a safe minded person which is very good thing! Also cool to see you think through doing a risky thing as safely as possible. Truly shows bravery is even stronger with the element of fear also present, thats true bravery! Congrats dude
This was such an interesting collab. Pushing yourself beyond your comfort zone in a way that compliments your skillset really makes for a great watch. Maybe Parkour next?
I think he might not want to overlap with wideboys so he'd need to find a different way to do it.
Isn't parkour like 90% getting hurt until you finally make it? Feels like Magnus is too old for that.
@@erik.... Lol you def did parkour wrong.
Love that idea. Lots of great talented people in that community to collab with as well
@@erik.... lol, look at the founders of parkour. For example: Sebastian foucan, i guess around the same age as magnus, still going strong on instagram and even competing in world chase tag. Parkour is about training your body to overcome obstacles, not mindlessly destroying your body in the hope you will land something
This video was very special. I can't really put in words what it was but it got me a bit emotional at certain points in the video, seeing two people with such skills, yet a lot of humility and respect for nature, at risk of losing their lives, but never more alive.
Being at one with nature . Fun & good for the sole at the same time :)
I surrender only to the 🐢
Beautiful comment
on Leo's channel he does it with monkeys, it is next level emotional !
This is such an inspiring session! Shout out to Leo for following his inner compass to attend such a experience and for Magnus so share it with a big audience! Nature is simply a great and strong guide :)
This was purely freeing and beautiful. Reminds me of your video with Honnold at Red Rocks. I admire your devotion to self-awarenesss and self-care, paired with your unashamed exploration of new methods of exploeing this world. I would love to see more videos like this.
I've been climbing a lot of trees as a child, never did anything as crazy but this really makes me want to go out into the forest again 😂
then go!
Me too. I remember climbing trees all the time, and every time my parents telling me not to do it because its dangerous, but it was so much fun. And although it is somewhat dangerous, it's only as dangerous as you decide it to be. Small steps, careful observation of the branches and being generally cautious can make tree climbing fun without great risk.
I feel you totally
@crow_man4672 Exactly, a lot of risk factors can be mitigated as long as you're smart about your moves and don't push yourself further than your limits. People think we are crazy for climbing without ropes, but there is a "safe" way to go about it.
@@FloridaMan904 yep, 100% agree
this was incredible to watch. Hearing him scream "I love you!" was such a great moment. It was awesome seeing Magnus transfer to the other tree, I was shocked to even see him to do then to get Magnus to was incredible.
@@Repent-and-believe-in-Jesusgreat intelligent answer bro
@@StazKodamanot a cult they say huh
Damn, this was so awesome! Also have to mention the great editing and cinematography. You've improved a lot during the years Magnus!
Magnus you have monster courage doing that for the first time is unbelievable. This is by far the best episode yet. Love the Tarzan. This stuff changes lives
I know how insane the climbing is, but this honestly gave me even more respect and love for trees. I would've also never trusted them with all that weight. It's insane how powerful these beatiful trees are.
If they were pines, cedars, firs or spruces there’s no way I would’ve trusted any of that. Stick to hardwoods and they can bend a lot.
The best thing about the videos is how they didn't even break a twig
yieaah, trees aren't as strong as he thinks. It'll eventually backfire
@@IGarrettIDude's been doing this for a while and is clearly an expert, I think he has a better grasp of how strong trees are than most of us.
@@IGarrettIhe’s been climbing trees for more than 10 years, and he’s still alive so I would guess he knows trees better than you do. Last one in date he climbed a 60m giant tree in the Sumatra jungle and met some orang-outan. He is incredible.
Ça fait plaisir pour Léo qu’il passe sur cette chaîne ! Il mérite 💪
I could've watched an hour of this without looking away. That was insane to watch with all the different angles, and not to mention the fall colors were gorgeous. Tree climbing is the dark horse of extreme sports entertainment.
Well done Magnus!!! You had me glued to the screen the entire video man. Quality content right here 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Picture out walking your local woods with the dog and you see magnus climbing tree's 🤣
This may be one of the most unique, most special Magnus videos I watched. I love that it combines his climbing niche with something unexpected. The co-host tree guy is also magnetic and fascinating
I love how Magnus is always taking on new challenges. Very inspiring.
This is the most humble video i have seen soo far and it actually shows how people with real skills and knowledge about their field are in reality.
Maaaaaaaan... I haven't had my feet sweat this much while watching a climbing video in ages! Props to you for following Leo even when it was far out of your comfort zone!!!
makes my feet and balls HURT
Honestly the best collab in youtube history. You both are clearly talented climbers who are standouts in your own field, doing something COMPLETELY alien to one another. Who knew climbings true pinnacle lies in the trees.
Everything doesn't have to be the "best" of anything.
@@Martin-fy7ic this is the best comment ever
@@BurtondaGreat thank you for your best reply ever
This is my favorite video of yours. Thank you brother, sending strength
Respect to Leo and Magnus! Nice to see your collab, hope there will be more in the future. It seems you are from completely different worlds but have a lot in common and to transfer to each other.
This guy is just doing what many of us did as kids, he just never stopped
I felt the same vibe coming from this guy, he's very well connected to the enviroment, there's a lot of a spiritual stuff going on in this vídeo.
What is the biggest tree you have felt of :D I think we have some stories to tell here
@@user-wm7lk2sn1znever fallen from a tree. Even when I was a kid. The tall trees were always a kind of “cool” way to get a pass from socialising when that became too much (in the early years of school). I still climb in the forest regularly (I’m 21)! How about you?
21:29 He did a Tarzan fist bump i love that
Magnus! You should really do more of this! Amazing
This was unbelievably exciting to watch. Loved watching as you worked against the fear flooding your mind and trusted your physical self and instincts.
this is another banger of a video. i fell in love with magnus and his videos because he always holds a good level of humility and genuine respect for those around him but also constantly challenges himself and steps out of his boundaries while staying honest 100% of the time.
Leo was incredible. So talented at giving people confidence through praise, encouragement and clear instructions. Absolutely loved this video ❤
He is an ANIMAL!
What an inspiring video! At work we had to change lights (I know.. I know) in the ceiling of the warehouse which is about 45' high, using a combination of a man lift with a ladder on top. The man lift maxed out at 35' and then I started to climb the ladder from that point but after two steps I couldn't do it. My mind absolutely just said nope and my body shut down. I feel though if Leo would have been there I could have done it. What an amazing teacher and his ability to encourage the situation feeling so calm and reassuring in the face of danger and certain injury if a mistake was made.. really great stuff here.
That was SO cool! Best video yet! The essence of connect oursolves to the world around us through movement. I'm go back and watch it again!!
This is by far my favorite video ever on KZhead hands down. To follow Leo in the trees like that was absolutely crazy.
An extra kudos for the trees/wood. We often say "he snapped like a twig" or something similar, but when you realise the strength of these organisms, respect is required, long before they allow us to build shelters, and houses (with a lifetime expectancy of over 1000 years in cultures with the know-how), furniture, furniture, a small fire saving our lives when stuck in a truly cold place with just a raw fish we desperately need to thaw and cook - while they work overtime being the most efficient carbon capture technology on the planet. Oh - a PS to climbing friends around the world - there are a couple of awesome videos on YT about Norwegian and Danish kindergartens (child-care) made by American and British news, where Scandinavian kids are hanging out on the top of trees, more or less equipped with knives (albeit not at the same time). It is really funny to watch, and it reminds me of the answer our famous Norwegian philosopher, logician and climber Prof Arne Næss answered to the question "When did you start climbing?". His answer to the journalists in the 1960s was something like this (from memory): "It was no me that started climbing up things at some age - it was you who stopped climbing up things at some age". A way better answer from a climber than saying "Because it is there". The simplicity of us climbers is that we never stopped Happy holidays to everyone from a mid-50s old dude in Norway whose first Christmas memory is the Christmas tree keeling over with me halfway up it in the mid-1970s. (Ps, do not climb Christmas trees, they lack roots and your mum probably has hung up some family heirlooms in them that are hundreds of years old and made of glass as I have been reminded for half a century). Climb safe :)
Super well made video i love the vibe and the mindset of both of you thank you for this🔥🔥
Extremely unique and inspiring collab here. Leo is such an amazing guy
This brought me back to those feelings of climbing trees as a kid. How fearless we used to be, and how effortlessly it was to be in the canopy. Thank you for this, brother. 🙏
Magnus has one of the best KZhead content. Actual talent.
Absolutely LOVE this! Goes to show how much confidence can take you, and maybe ignoring/retraining some brain responses. The amygdala's inexperience with life when we are children allows us to go through life without fear, and this is what you did for yourself today Magnus! I would climb three and four stories or more when i was a pre teen, I miss it.
One of my favourite Magnus videos. It’s good to see him pushing himself past the point of fear, where many beginner climbers feel. Also, that guy is half Honnold half Wim Hof
I always thought that Magnus exhibited a raw strength coupled with calculated problem solving but goodness this was another level, very primal. Intriguing and fun video. Side note, Magnus’s hair and outfit kind of remind me of Jack Frost. 😅
Tree climbing is underrated. Should be a more recognized sport hobby etc..
"You think i'm crazy, but you're crazy too because you follow me." Had me dying hahaha
Great video, Magnus, and great experience for you! I hope that you, whenever you will have a child (or children) allow them to climb trees to their heart's content - and maybe join them! I used to climb trees all the time as a little girl, and even later as an adult. In fact, now, at 56, I still climb them whenever there is a chance, like when picking cherries: everybody sticks to the ladders, yet I look for the thinnest branches that will still hold me and follow them outward to the best cherries. I love it! Once as a child, I must have been around 11 years old, I was climbing all the way to the top of this spruce for its cones, but saw that the next spruce had much finer ones, so I attempted to pass from my tree to that one. Only, being so focused on the cones I wanted to reach, I miscalculated and fell between both spruces to the ground. Fortunately, the very dense branches broke my fall and I landed on my back. I didn't break anything but due to the impact, my ribcage compressed and my muscles spasmed, I could not get any air into my lungs, they simply wouldn't inflate. I remember getting up, stumbling under the trees and desperately trying (and failing) to breathe. Had it not been for a visiting friend of my parents who had seen the whole scene, I am not sure I would be alive today. He rushed out of the house and somehow released the vice-like grip with which my upper body muscles had clamped down onto my ribs. It was a scary experience, to be sure, but it did not deter me from wanting to climb trees. It simply taught me to be even more careful and focused.
what an experience you captured, and the images are insane! so cool this ethos of 'feeling the animal', the embodied strengt, being. 🙂
I dig this! I climbed many trees as a child, most often to the highest point, which when you are a sub 38 kilo youngster is right to the very top of the leading branch. As an adult I vowed to keep climbing trees, its helped keep me connected to my inner child but also to keep me strong, agile and confident in my abilities. I am now 44 and about to become a father for the first time. I can't wait to show my son or daughter the beauty of climbing in the tree canopy! Reapect to Magnus for giving this a go.
This blew my mind. At first I thought Leo was a bit ridiculous, but he is actually majestic up there. Thanks Magnus for sharing this man with us and taking us up the to death defying tree heights!
More please. Tree climbing is one of my favorite pastimes, alongside swimming. I never thought I would see this video
Wow. That guy is some athlete! This video is "genius". It is relatable to Rock Climbing but like its primitive cousin! What a terrific Tarzan and Jane video.
Jane xD
+ half of that video is "trust your branch" instead of "trust your feet" so it's even more relatable lol
@@SwainixFPVand then he said "trust MY branch, this one is big enough"
That had something so beautiful in it I can’t explain it. Seeing Magnus bouldering is like yea he’s crazy good better than a lot of people and here Magnus is marvelous and he is doing something nearly no one does. Thanks for sharing that with us Magnus
Good to see more people up in the trees I swear everytime I'm doing this at the local river spot everyone's so shook. The trees are where we are meant to be.
So many lessons to learn in this video, thanks Magnus. Good you are safe.
This was so beautiful to see two worlds of climbing collide ❤ Who else climbed in trees as a kid? How cool is it to reach that inner child again
i've been following this guy on insta for quite a while but only ever see him climb and explore new movement, plus some occasional urban freesolo. First time seeing him interact with another human. somehow it never crossed my mind the he would be batshit insane (in the best possible way)
I think he is one of the sanest humans around, he seems very wise in a primitive instinctual(is that a word) kind of way. Truly listening to his body and his instincts.
@@benl8962 I think its a little of both you know? In the modern civilized world hed be viewed as a bit insane, but in his world hes just connecting with nature and understanding the limits of his own body and trusts the things around him. I think its an older way of thinking that feels insane in todays world but is just different lol
Love it. Now this is something I can relate to growing up in New England Forests and eventually climbing for a living within the Tree service industry. You start to learn the different species of trees and their strengths and weaknesses. Stoner trees that can flex more you can go further out, Weaker trees staying in close to where the branch collar attaches to the main trunk. The core strength it takes to foot lock up a rope to get up a tree on those where the branches start 20 feet up. Then the game changes when you have a 10 pound chainsaw and tools hanging from you. It's amazing how many times when the crew and I have been working and people will come and set up their lawn chairs and watch. A frequent comment is that it's like watching Cirque du soleil. As any sport, It's about knowing and having respect for the medium your working on, trusting your gear, and knowing how far to push one's own limits. Trees are surprisingly incredibly strong. Some oaks I've worked on have horizontal branches that are two feet in diameter and are 30 feet long. That strength to support all that weight all from where it attaches to the main trunk, Humans cannot duplicate through construction yet.
_Totally!_ All the gear we wore made for a different style which was frustrating at times but that's why we were there in the first place! One of the best jobs I did every Jan. was pruning Tillia with secueters where we didn't need helmets, just bouldering around with an anchor point like a spider!
@@dancarter482 Absolutely. Sure it can be pretty exciting having to rig down a massive tree that is compromised but my favorite was climbing around in ornametals, evergreen deadwooding, etc. where you could take your time, approach it like adding your touch to an already work of art. In the end being able to be a part of an incredible transformation.
@@treebrother I'm in England, worked in some of the famous gardens with old giants held together with Victorian cable-bracing. Ancient Yews that are hollow inside and thriving. Yeah, most of my work was technical climbing in ornamental antiques.
@@dancarter482 That's awesome. It didn't happen often, Maybe a couple times a year for a week or two. We would work on Fishers Island New York on many of the estates for the likes of Dupont and other elites. A lot of old and new money out there. At Armstrong's estate who are the owners of the NYC museum of art. It was one of my favorite properties to work because they made it a point to basically create an arboretum filled with dozens upon dozens of different species of Trees, Shrubs, etc.. All surrounding a glass house filled with famous artwork on the ocean. Pretty cool office to work at even if it was only once a year.
@@treebrother Wow, brilliant. You guys have some incredible trees and kit to work on them. The limes I used to do were in an avenue of Wellingtonias that stretches for miles and was planted for the Duke of Wellington. Every other tree is a Sequoia or a lime. The Redwoods would get storm/lightening damage and we'd have to go up and tidy them - had some great lunch-breaks up in the tops of them. _Happy daze!_
Epic, magical, trust, instincts, daring, wholesomeness, boundless risky leaps of faith and many more. One of the best content in youtube this 2023.❤😊
Massive respect for Magnus! He is not judgemental and is always open to just trying crazy things. Great video.
Not just another youtuber doing his thing, this was so wild and so honest. Amazing job for having the balls to do it.
I'm a tree surgeon, I'm often in the trees, but sure with ropes and all of that stuff, respect for you that you overcome this fear, i know how it feels to be on a branch that's shaking
You’re so lucky to have gotten this experience. I’ve always climbed trees as a kid to this day (24 YO). People are sometimes impressed, but most often just say it’s weird or crazy. This guys awesome
My absolute favourite episode you ever released. How you two synced, how he could challenge you to push yourself in such an uncomfortable environment.. Magical!
You are such a rare talent. He was right... It's not just you physical ability (which is impressive on its own)... But your focus and ability to trust in yourself so absolutely... Seriously inspiring. Honestly... Watching you free climb with Alex "looked" much more scary to me but I imagine the skillset was much more in your comfort zone.
The thing he did with Alex was "free soloing" - free climbing is just "normal" climbing without holding on to gear while going up a wall 😉
In my 50's I started climbing trees again to play hide-and-seek with my dogs on our 6-acre tract after I came home from work. It was amazing how quickly my body adapted and became fit! This "Eurpoean Tarzan" is a great teacher/coach, challenging Magnus and encouraging him with patience to accomplish what he did not know he could do.
The trust magnus had in him was actually really special to witness, along with his will to push thru something this new and challenging to him. Inspirational.
His best videos are when experts of specific styles trust his skills and push him out of his comfort zone. This and free soloing with Honold are award worthy short films