I knew you’d cry at some point in this video. I cried with you. Congrats on 1mil and 4 years sober dude. Thanks for taking us on another amazing adventure. Sending love from North Bay , ON. Keep on living your dream!
JESUS brought me back to life after I suffered a cardiac arrest that left me with no heart beat for 28 minutes and no oxygen to my brain for about half of that time. The doctors said I wouldn’t make it and if by any chance I did I would be brain dead and confined to a wheelchair. On the 5 th day of life support they pulled the plug and during the time they were doing it my heart beat on its own 🙌🏼☝🏼 and my lungs began to show activity 🙌🏼☝🏼 . The doctors right away started hooking everything back up to me and told my wife that beings I showed life they had to . GOD breathed life back into my body and completely restored my brain and body , the doctors were baffled and one of them said it was a miracle. I wanted to let you know that JESUS IS REAL GOD IS REAL and I don’t know your situation but I do know that if you completely surrender to JESUS and give HIM your heart and believe HE CAN RESTORE YOUR LEGS BACK TO YOU. There is zero doubt in my mind if you put your trust in JESUS and believe in HIM. John 3 vs 16-18
It's crazy how most people really take their mobility for granted. If you can walk on your two legs... GET OUT THERE!!! Thank every day you're alive. Thank every day you can WALK!! Hang in there, Bubba. I'm slowly losing my legs over time to Multiple Sclerosis. Not too bad yet, but on that road... every chance I get I'm out there. It ain't easy but I'm doing my best to stave off the inevitable for as long as I can. ✌️
Xander, during your Yukon trip, you mentioned that there are some truly amazing people in the world-but I don’t think you realize you’re one of them. As a labor and delivery nurse, a job I truly love but have started to feel less passionate about over the years, your videos have inspired me to combine my work with an old dream of traveling. Thank you for showing us the beauty of the world and reminding me to dream again!
I have a degenerate eye disease. It is going to take my vision, and although I've slowed the progression down a lot, I still only have a few years of vision left. And believe it or not, its what got me into backpacking. I wanted to see the world, and experience its natural beauty before I can't anymore. There are someplaces I know I'll never be able to visit in the time I have left, but I am grateful for your videos because I can at least experience those places through you. Thank you, dude, and keep living your dream. Enjoy every second! You've earned it.
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2024 was my year of fully understanding i had a huge problem with alcohol and addiction. The last 6 months have been a cycle of sobriety and relapse. Some relapses were more graceful than others. During these past 6 months I found your channel one sober night, lying in bed feeling crushingly hopeless and anxious. Didnt even know u had struggled with addiction and went sober until i had watched a good few videos. You inspire me in your survival and passion for life. I love nature and you heal so many people through your strength and video-graphy ❤
I have found that cannabis edibles are a great substitute for drinking. I have seen many people get sober with the help of cannabis edibles. It's legal here in Canada btw.
I'm speechless. This isn't a UA-cam video anymore, this is seriously on the level of a feature film. The incredible shots of those beautiful mountains and landscapes. Just wow. And on top of that, you can see through the whole video how this is exactly the kind of thing that fulfills you and makes you happy. I enjoyed the video immensely and look forward to some new adventures you take us on.
The emotion I felt at 25:00 when he started getting emotional...was truly unreal. Xander I love your content not only because your videos are amazing but because of the person you are. Thankyou
@@EastBerlin89you’ve never felt that “all” feeling? The feeling of just pure wonder with the world? It brings you to tears, I went to Iceland and on a hike I looked around and felt the same wave of grateful emotion.
Thanks! Keep doing what you doing. Love these awesome, incredible trips and challenges you’ve been on lately. Just don’t forget to go back to your roots, throw on a backpack, and spend a night or two in the bush from time to time. Love your content❤
Hello, Xander! I'm from Nepal. I've been watching your videos for a long time. I've never missed any of your videos. You do really put effort into your videos. Since I'm from Nepal, seeing you visiting and exploring our country made me happy. Thanks for visiting our country; hope you enjoyed
Thank you Xander for allowing us to be part of your adventure in the Himalayas! Can't wait to watch it fully. Our team had a great time hosting this amazing adventure for you and Harmen! All Xander and Harmen fans get exclusive discounts, just mention them when you send your inquiry! :) Ok watching it now!! 🙌🙌
Breaking up your physical journey on this hike with personal anecdotes of your video content creating journey was an incredible addition! Such a well timed reflection to celebrate your achievement of 1 million subscribers! Been with you from those very first videos in January 2021 man, you've inspired my passion for the escapism of nature and the great outdoors ❤ You create truly special content, thank you for being so open and inspirational in your story telling and life lessons, Xander. Much love from the UK
Hey I'm a viewer from Nepal and I have been watching your videos for like a year . I'm really happy that you came to my country and enjoyed the experience. Much love
Thank you so much for sharing your adventures Xander. I was booked to climb up to Annapurna base camp one week before the tragic avalanche/earthquake hit Nepal, and thus my trip was cancelled. Annapurna was the only mastiff I could venture into at the time. I have a serious spinal condition, and I could not pass the medical required during those days to climb up to Everest Base Camp. Your wonderful film has given me the encouragement to try the Annapurna circuit once more.
Xander, I have been watching your videos from past 6-7 months and enjoyed all your videos. I never thought that you would actually come to our country Nepal and would feature this amazing journey of your's here in UA-cam. Really grateful to see this. Thanks for visiting and hope you really enjoy your stay. 😊
Xander I'm 20 years old, and hearing you talk about the feelings you had in your younger years hits really close to home for me. I've struggled sometimes, but being outside, and seeing the marvels of the world never fails to instill me with powerful emotion. More and more I have leaned into this way of life, and it has helped me so much. Throughout all of it I have been watching your videos. You are such an inspiration. Thank you.
This was worthy of every tear, brother! You're out there living your best life! You have been an absolute inspiration to me! Not giving up and facing the most difficult tasks help you grow into what you were made for in this life! Mad respect to you for this journey!
I think that I can speak for me and millions of other people and say that we are glad that you stuck with filming and sharing your adventures with the world. Your content is second to none in my opinion brother.
Been recently diagnosed with severe anxiety and depression. Being apart of your journey makes my worries go away, I feel relaxed and my mind clears up. Thank you for bringing me peace when I’m at my lowaest. Thank you for sharing your stories about your personal life struggles. Thank you for being you.
There's something so beautifully human about you and your videos Xander. The camera is clearly just the medium in which you are able to bring us along with you. It feels like "Wow guys, look at this." rather than "Wow guys, look at me". Keep it up mate and stay safe out there!
Hearing Harmen talk is a first. That guy is a hike monster so don't feel bad for not keeping up. I was in Nepal for a 3 week trip but had to leave the country due to covid Wanna go back soon tho
Your story of sobriety is so triumphant, Xander. I believe you may have had a spiritual experience up there in the Himalayas. The overwhelming gratitude you felt, perhaps it was the deep love and respect of the mountains reflecting back to self. You already climbed one of the tallest mountains there is in life - overcoming addiction. Let that triumph continue to carry you through life and continued adventures.
MIND BLOWN - Xander you have come full circle. Not only did you trek in one of the most beautiful places on our planet you also showed us your beautiful spirit. I was emotional through this whole journey having already known your personal story. People can change .. people can change their lives.. you are proof. Thank you for having the confidence to show us your vulnerability and your will to do what makes you happy. Your footage of this range was off the chart. With your talent and awesome personality I can see NAT GEO knocking at your door soon.
You're an amazing young man Xander. I have 2 grown sons ages 34 and 37. You've come a long way to be who you are today. We all have a past. You've overcome huge obstacles, and you've become a stronger man because of it. 😊
What an incredible adventure, Xander. Thanks for taking us along with you. And thank you for your advocacy of therapy and your experience with mental health challenges. I appreciate you man!
Your so amazing and inspiring. I'm recovering from my 4th open heart surgery. I suffer from ptsd and depression and anxiety. I'm trying hard to get better. Thank you Zander.
I trekked the Annapurna circuit 35 years ago... It was the highlight of my world travels. It took us 20 days from Pokhara and absolutely loved the experience. As you mentioned there are regular village around the circuit and the pathway is the major connection between these villages. After 20 day we got very sick of Dahl Bart the traditional villiage lentil meals served everywhere... We discovered some hot springs up there on the circuit which was great for aching leg muscles ... The final 12 steps up to and into the ABC BASE CAMP was an amazing sense of achievement as everywhere by that stage require 3 full breathes of the thin air t every step. Too be honest I thought the challenge of the Annapurna circuit was much easier than hiking in my own country of Australia... And we carried all our own gear (we did not wuss out and let the Sherpa carry out gear. ) The most dangerous issue throughout the trek was the unexpected arrival of the donkey Caravans which head tup and down the mountain. I think they were smacked on the bum at a village Downhil somewhere and they headed up unsupervised until they get to their destination. Since the pathway is not wide enough for a donkey and a back packer to pass each other, we had to keep out wits about us to ensure that the donkey Caravans did not knock us off the mountain. Even now, 35 years later that trop was life changing and I remember the trek with great fondness and of all of my life's adventures, I look at the Annapurna circuit to be a life highlight .... And the memories of those mountains in the morning sunrise or sunset was stunning..... I hope you enjoyed as much as I did.
Thank you for this amazing and emotional video. I am writing this message with tears in my eyes. Something has truly touched me in this video of yours. I was 10 when my father passed away and soon after I mostly lost my connection to nature. (I am now 32). Some years back I started walking with my friend, which turned into hikes quite soon. Soon after we were already staying nights in the forest. This was performing though, 30km walks on a day etc. I have watched your videos for some time now and have absorbed some of the great knowledge and insights you have on life and outdoors. This has made that I now mostly go nature alone and meditate and take in everything that nature has to offer. Next step is to follow your footsteps and go solo camping overnight in a forest/nature. TLDR; You have taught me a lot and keep doing so. Don't ever change who you are and accept yourself however flawed you may be, since it's the best and only version of you. We only get to live once in this awesome planet of ours, lets experience the life to the fullest and help each other out, if humanly possible. With great love ❤your fan from Finland.
Thank you Xander, my wife has recently been diagnosed with leukemia. Your video (s) are always great. This one really attracted her attention. Her name is Aurora. Thanks for touching our hearts today. Please be safe out there. We live near Chicago, Illinois. In St. Charles, Illinois. Happy New Year Son.
Xander, my dude, that was an excellent video and a joy to watch. Also, so many stars in the dark skies there - and a comet at 28:00! You've mentioned your prior addictions before and it's excellent that you've overcome them, and also clear from comments on your videos that you've inspired others to take a turn to improve themselves. It's obvious from your ability to portage heavy canoes and gear over some long trails that you're very fit, and I don't know how fit you were when you were misusing alcohol etc. but to get into that kind of shape is a great achievement in itself. I thought you were mid-to-late-20s so to find that you're mid-30s is even more impressive. To take that to the level where you can hike at high altitude (though fitness isn't the only factor and some fit people just can't do altitude) and produce excellent videos with humbleness and humility is a testament to how far you've come. Happy New Year to you!
1:12:57 The mountain in the Annapurna Himal of Nepal is named Machapuchare because its twin summits resemble the tail of a fish, which translates to "fish's tail" in Nepalese. Loved From Nepal brother
25:06 I’m crying dude. I watch you almost daily and I am going Kashmir soon to see the mountains there. When I need to wind down mentally I put you on. I’m not going to type a lot out right now but I’ve gone thru a lot in life and watching your vids is literally therapeutic for me. Thank you for sharing.
That was a masterpiece Xander. 10/10!!! Ya nailed it. There's gotta be a bunch of film festivals that would love to show this work. Congrats on all the success, you earned it and it shows. Great stuff man. Keep em coming!! All the best.
What an amazing adventure Xander thank you for this and opening up to everyone. I’ve followed you almost since you started YouTubing. I remember when you first told your followers about your sobriety. I was so proud of you. I’m 74 and have been sober 15 years. One day at a time young man. I’ve been doing outdoor stuff for 60 years and still go out on my own. I’ve been fighting cancer for 4 years but I do not let it stop me. You are such an inspiration for me.
Thank you Xander for 1. Taking us on this journey. 2. Opening up to us about your past, present, and future. 3. Capturing the incredible footage of the landscape. You truly share wholesome content with your audience, and I am sure you have inspired others to follow in your footsteps.
I'm always amazed at the production quality, positive vibes and storytelling of your videos, you're an extremely positive and talented person. I wish you all the best and congrats on your 4th year of sobriety! Love ya Xander ❤
For me, that was your best video I have watched. Just simply outstanding from numerous perspectives. The challenges, the scenery, the locals, the tiny villages along the way and you sharing your story. Congrats Xander on surpassing 1 million subscribers. Thanks for sharing such a great video.
Great video Xander. I feel like no one appreciates nature and it’s amazing beauty like you do. Thanks for taking me along to somewhere I’ll never get to see. ❤
Very well done! Recounting your personal story of rock bottom and journey to recovery along the epic hike through these mountains added something very special to it. When I was in my early 30s I wanted to hike in the Himalayan Mountains. I have always had a need for adventure and I love traveling. Unfortunately, I married a man who wanted none of that. I just didn’t realize it until after we were married. I talked him into visiting the Andes, Cuzco, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca. I hoped he would see the mountains and be drawn to want to climb them. He wasn’t inspired by them. He didn’t enjoy the trip or the adventure of it. I loved it and wanted more. That was 30 years ago, but I still remember wanting to go on those grand adventures. I think it may be an ADHD thing to need such adventure. I’m divorced after 21 years married. Now I’m getting to live out more of my adventures. Thank you for sharing the journey with us and letting us/me live vicariously through you. I was spellbound every moment of it. May you be blessed to continue living out your dreams and adventures.
Xander, I have been following you for a while now and I appreciate your openess and purity in everything. You're a good man. Keep doing your job. Greetings from Netherlands
Xander, I've been watching since that viral winter video and I love your content. You've honestly become one of our "put everything down and watch" kind of channels. You've inspired such wanderlust, and this video really pushed that desire into overdrive. Thank you so much for what you do.
Gotta tell u all, i love his videos. Discovered him few months back, and by now have nearly watched all his vids. I enjoy his personality and calm sense so much, paired with his video editing and efforts he puts in the filming of the videos. Now i grind on UA-cam for more new videos of him😍 Xander u got this! Ur such an incredible man❤
The beauty of this video combined with the story makes for a really great interaction. My father suffered from Alcoholism for the majority of his life, he has been sober for 4.5 years now and I thank god every day for his sobriety. It is all I ever wanted in life and I am very grateful. Thanks for sharing your journey and for all the great videos!
To be honest I’ve been waiting for this video for a couple years now. You shed some light into your past on previous videos without too much detail. Maybe you weren’t ready to talk about it. I can see this trip meant a lot for you. What a perfect place to open up. Keep on doing you man. You’ve inspired me to get out there in the cold and spend some quality time alone and with my son. So thank you
Love From Nepal 🇳🇵🇳🇵❤❤ I also recently went on my first Trek -Mardi Trek ,was an amazing experience would suggest everyone to give trekking a try feels Amazing ❤❤
Now i get it what they mean by "It's not about the destination.its about the journey" This video will be the most viewed one. Perfect shot's. I loved ittt!
Dear Xander, I’ve been following you since the early days, back when your subscriber count was still in the thousands. You’ve been my comfort, my inspiration, and even my sleeping lullaby during countless nights. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine you would one day visit my country-it feels surreal. Thank you for everything you do and for making this connection feel so special. Much love and admiration, always.
Just found your channel a couple of days ago. By far the best wilderness channel on youtube. The effort you put in to these videos are unmatched. Keep killing it xander
Thanks for this Xander. My 17 year old is dreaming of a trip to the Himalayas. He wants to do the trek to Everest Base camp, but after watching this trip he is reconsidering. He has to finish high school and save enough money first. I am hoping , like you , he never looses the passion for exploration.
I have been binge watching Himalayan and Karakorum videos as well as reading mountaineering books, while recovering from knee replacement surgery. I am 75 so my hiking days are pretty well over but I was so happy to see you post this video. Thank you for being so open about your life and feelings. Spectacular scenery. I bet you you will be back to the Himalaya's. It is so important to have something to look forward to when life gets hard.
This seems like such a serene journey, shoutout to the Porters you had as they seem like some very nice and fun folks. The story telling in this really brings a special part to this video, congrats on 1 million Xander! Hopefully you can continue to share your passions like this and continue the dream trips!
Hey! I've been a fan of your video creations for a while now, and I just discovered that you went back to my home country-what a surprise! I've been eagerly waiting for your new video. As someone from Ontario, sometimes I feel a bit stuck after living here for over 10 years. Your videos truly inspire me to feel free and sparked my desire to travel. I'm currently saving up to visit my dream country, although it’s been a bit tough financially. But I’m hopeful that one day I’ll get to experience something new. Thanks for sharing your adventures!
Bro has had the windiest second half of a year for travel but in the best way to connect to nature and his primal self, what a man you are xander thank you for creating these videos to share your experiences with many of us who may never see these places in person
Xander, you have by my metrics the perfect UA-cam channel. You are perfecting every part of a video that makes it great all at the same time. Every video over the past couple years you can see tangible, visual improvement, its actually astonishing. Im proud of you and thank you.
Xander, this was beautiful. I felt compelled to leave a comment for you and anyone taking the time to read through the inspiration that is typically found in your comments section. We all love you, man. The video was wonderful, and to take in the views of God's beautiful creation in this one were nothing short of astounding. But what's even more awe-inspiring is your journey. To see grace and redemption in clear view. To hear it flowing from your heart. I hadn't fully realized when I started watching your videos in 2020 that we were so early into your journey on UA-cam, and in the midst of your journey in life. Thanks for allowing us into this side of your ride. To inspire hope and courage in the face of the challenges that life can bring is one of God's greatest gifts that we are blessed to share. I was taken captive by the way that you woke up each morning on this trip, especially while camping in the midst of those giants. Looking through eyes filled with such hope, wonder, and gratitude. Though most of us aren't waking up each morning amongst the mountains that take our breath away, I do hope and pray that each of you might still be able to see the beauty of what life has for you. The gifts that God has blessed you with. And even in the midst of a season of sickness or needing to slow down, that you'd continue taking one more step each day to keep moving forward. I found this to be a powerful video in recognizing the impact of your two journeys colliding right in front of our eyes. God bless you all! 🙏✝❤
This is one of the most stunningly beautiful videos I've seen... Not only in my years of following you, but in the entire multitude of content I've ever watched on UA-cam... Period
I don’t comment much on UA-cam, but this, this deserves it completely, you’re making masterpieces here, not only because of what an amazing videographer you are but mostly because of the values that you show in those videos, you’re inspiration for me, thank you! 🙏
Only youtuber to be honest about having locals carry their stuff and be humble and respectful about it ! Kudos to you Xander! Been a long time follower and can feel the momentum building up for your channel. Stuff is about to get real (as in, this channel is about to blow up)!
Hey Xander, Watching this was an absolute joy. The storytelling, cinematography, and music were nothing short of phenomenal. There were so many moments where I found myself thinking, “How on earth did he shoot that?” This video, like so much of your work, has sparked my own wanderlust-making me want to get out there, explore the world, and experience more of what it has to offer (hopefully soon!). It’s also given me the nudge I needed to start documenting more of my own journey. Your approach reminds me not to sweat the small details but to dive in and just make it happen. Thank you for being such a huge inspiration. I can’t wait to see what you create next!
Been a fan for around 2 years. I'm from Nepal though I follow your channel from Italy. Imagine my surprise when I saw you drop this video with the title ANNAPURNA on your thumbnail.
Xander, your honest presentation of how you evolved is refreshing. I can tell your trip was very self reflecting and healing. Godspeed brother. You got this.
Dude this one is a masterpiece. I understood the moment you were having when you began laughing and crying at the same time. I’ve spoken to some people who hiked the Appalachian Trail that had similar experiences. “Earth is a masterpiece and God is its Painter”
I've been a subscriber for three years, and this was one of your most moving films you have made. So amazing to see your development, it is truly inspiring. Don't stop challenging yourself, Xander!
Started to worry that you haven’t posted in a while! Me and my wife are so happy to see you back. Amazing video! We love your content. Keep going.
I knew you’d cry at some point in this video. I cried with you. Congrats on 1mil and 4 years sober dude. Thanks for taking us on another amazing adventure. Sending love from North Bay , ON. Keep on living your dream!
I was paralyzed five years ago. Your journeys help me escape to places in the world I will never see. You are so good at what you do. Thank you.
JESUS brought me back to life after I suffered a cardiac arrest that left me with no heart beat for 28 minutes and no oxygen to my brain for about half of that time. The doctors said I wouldn’t make it and if by any chance I did I would be brain dead and confined to a wheelchair. On the 5 th day of life support they pulled the plug and during the time they were doing it my heart beat on its own 🙌🏼☝🏼 and my lungs began to show activity 🙌🏼☝🏼 . The doctors right away started hooking everything back up to me and told my wife that beings I showed life they had to . GOD breathed life back into my body and completely restored my brain and body , the doctors were baffled and one of them said it was a miracle. I wanted to let you know that JESUS IS REAL GOD IS REAL and I don’t know your situation but I do know that if you completely surrender to JESUS and give HIM your heart and believe HE CAN RESTORE YOUR LEGS BACK TO YOU. There is zero doubt in my mind if you put your trust in JESUS and believe in HIM. John 3 vs 16-18
Bless you bubba. 🙏
It's crazy how most people really take their mobility for granted. If you can walk on your two legs... GET OUT THERE!!! Thank every day you're alive. Thank every day you can WALK!!
Hang in there, Bubba. I'm slowly losing my legs over time to Multiple Sclerosis. Not too bad yet, but on that road... every chance I get I'm out there. It ain't easy but I'm doing my best to stave off the inevitable for as long as I can. ✌️
Xander, during your Yukon trip, you mentioned that there are some truly amazing people in the world-but I don’t think you realize you’re one of them. As a labor and delivery nurse, a job I truly love but have started to feel less passionate about over the years, your videos have inspired me to combine my work with an old dream of traveling. Thank you for showing us the beauty of the world and reminding me to dream again!
I totally agree that Xander is an amazing young man.
I have a degenerate eye disease. It is going to take my vision, and although I've slowed the progression down a lot, I still only have a few years of vision left. And believe it or not, its what got me into backpacking. I wanted to see the world, and experience its natural beauty before I can't anymore. There are someplaces I know I'll never be able to visit in the time I have left, but I am grateful for your videos because I can at least experience those places through you. Thank you, dude, and keep living your dream. Enjoy every second! You've earned it.
u could just be getting a sharingan tho who knows
Best of luck to u Man! U pray for as long as u live u will have eye sight ❤
Prayers brother. I hope the best for you and hope that with medical technology growing so fast that it won’t affect your entire life.
Wish uou the best brotha.
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2024 was my year of fully understanding i had a huge problem with alcohol and addiction. The last 6 months have been a cycle of sobriety and relapse. Some relapses were more graceful than others. During these past 6 months I found your channel one sober night, lying in bed feeling crushingly hopeless and anxious. Didnt even know u had struggled with addiction and went sober until i had watched a good few videos.
You inspire me in your survival and passion for life. I love nature and you heal so many people through your strength and video-graphy ❤
Stay strong, bro.. been clean for 4 years now.. life is easy when you allow your authentic self to shine.
You got this!! Just keep pushing. Rooting for you!
I have found that cannabis edibles are a great substitute for drinking. I have seen many people get sober with the help of cannabis edibles. It's legal here in Canada btw.
@@tokiburoak7457 as a person that used to smoke a lot, thc is not a way to get "sober" you are still living life in a fog
I am nobody, Zander. Just a dude in Florida. I want you to know, though, that I am proud of you, little brother. The world is better with you in it.
❤ im proud of u nobody
Everyone is somebody to someone. Remember that and keep on trekking. 🤠
You have great value in the Eyes of Gods ! Never forget that! Jesus is Lord!
we are all nobody but our love abounds for the like of mind.
Florida guy as well, everybody is somebody
I'm speechless. This isn't a UA-cam video anymore, this is seriously on the level of a feature film. The incredible shots of those beautiful mountains and landscapes. Just wow. And on top of that, you can see through the whole video how this is exactly the kind of thing that fulfills you and makes you happy. I enjoyed the video immensely and look forward to some new adventures you take us on.
The emotion I felt at 25:00 when he started getting emotional...was truly unreal. Xander I love your content not only because your videos are amazing but because of the person you are. Thankyou
Maybe he got emotional because of oxygen deficit.
@@EastBerlin89 But why did I get emotional watching him getting emotional? I have lots of oxygen.
@@EastBerlin89you’ve never felt that “all” feeling? The feeling of just pure wonder with the world? It brings you to tears, I went to Iceland and on a hike I looked around and felt the same wave of grateful emotion.
@@tokiburoak7457 Because he's an awesome person who makes awesome videos in amazing places.
Not unless ur dead
Thanks! Keep doing what you doing. Love these awesome, incredible trips and challenges you’ve been on lately. Just don’t forget to go back to your roots, throw on a backpack, and spend a night or two in the bush from time to time. Love your content❤
I feel as though Xander is about to start conquering the world's tallest mountains...
😂👀
would be insanely awesome to see. maybe even you two joining together for a journey
The two legends....
sipover.
Yo sipover make more minecraft vids plz
Hello, Xander! I'm from Nepal. I've been watching your videos for a long time. I've never missed any of your videos. You do really put effort into your videos. Since I'm from Nepal, seeing you visiting and exploring our country made me happy. Thanks for visiting our country; hope you enjoyed
Thank you Xander for allowing us to be part of your adventure in the Himalayas! Can't wait to watch it fully. Our team had a great time hosting this amazing adventure for you and Harmen! All Xander and Harmen fans get exclusive discounts, just mention them when you send your inquiry! :) Ok watching it now!! 🙌🙌
You guys were incredibly helpful - thanks for everything :D
Awesome effort everyone. Much respect to the locals, their culture and their strength and resilience in these surroundings. 😊
@@XanderBudnick you need to take a break, man. You're getting skinny, bro.
45.50 that drone shot damn.
Amazing to see you open up about your struggles, congrats on your 4 years of sobriety. Great content as usual!
Breaking up your physical journey on this hike with personal anecdotes of your video content creating journey was an incredible addition! Such a well timed reflection to celebrate your achievement of 1 million subscribers! Been with you from those very first videos in January 2021 man, you've inspired my passion for the escapism of nature and the great outdoors ❤
You create truly special content, thank you for being so open and inspirational in your story telling and life lessons, Xander. Much love from the UK
My wife and I love your videos Xander. You don’t always have to do extreme survival, it’s your fun personality we enjoy watching. 😊
Anyone else in love with this man? Keep making these beautiful documentaries, please. Including emotions and jokes and all. XXX
Hey I'm a viewer from Nepal and I have been watching your videos for like a year . I'm really happy that you came to my country and enjoyed the experience.
Much love
Thank you so much for sharing your adventures Xander. I was booked to climb up to Annapurna base camp one week before the tragic avalanche/earthquake hit Nepal, and thus my trip was cancelled. Annapurna was the only mastiff I could venture into at the time. I have a serious spinal condition, and I could not pass the medical required during those days to climb up to Everest Base Camp. Your wonderful film has given me the encouragement to try the Annapurna circuit once more.
Been watching for a while, favorite vid from you Xander.
Xander, I have been watching your videos from past 6-7 months and enjoyed all your videos. I never thought that you would actually come to our country Nepal and would feature this amazing journey of your's here in UA-cam. Really grateful to see this. Thanks for visiting and hope you really enjoy your stay. 😊
The cinematography is insane along with the musical score edit! Just pure brilliance by Xander!
Oh my oh my goddddddd!!!!
I’ve been following you since 2020 now, I guess.
I’m from Nepal and I’m so happy you visited my home country.
We love you.❤️
Xander I'm 20 years old, and hearing you talk about the feelings you had in your younger years hits really close to home for me. I've struggled sometimes, but being outside, and seeing the marvels of the world never fails to instill me with powerful emotion. More and more I have leaned into this way of life, and it has helped me so much. Throughout all of it I have been watching your videos. You are such an inspiration. Thank you.
Harmen Hoek!!! Greatest UA-cam hiking filmmaker ever! Strangely excited to hear you are buddies. 😊
This was worthy of every tear, brother! You're out there living your best life! You have been an absolute inspiration to me! Not giving up and facing the most difficult tasks help you grow into what you were made for in this life! Mad respect to you for this journey!
I think that I can speak for me and millions of other people and say that we are glad that you stuck with filming and sharing your adventures with the world. Your content is second to none in my opinion brother.
“You can talk?” EXACTLY what I was thinking. This is already fantastic.
I’m just as surprised as you are
I laughed so hard at that.
Been recently diagnosed with severe anxiety and depression. Being apart of your journey makes my worries go away, I feel relaxed and my mind clears up. Thank you for bringing me peace when I’m at my lowaest. Thank you for sharing your stories about your personal life struggles. Thank you for being you.
I wish UA-cam had a love button, because you definitely deserve it! Thank you for not giving up!
There's something so beautifully human about you and your videos Xander. The camera is clearly just the medium in which you are able to bring us along with you. It feels like "Wow guys, look at this." rather than "Wow guys, look at me". Keep it up mate and stay safe out there!
Hearing Harmen talk is a first. That guy is a hike monster so don't feel bad for not keeping up.
I was in Nepal for a 3 week trip but had to leave the country due to covid
Wanna go back soon tho
Nepal's waiting you pat
You are nothing short of an inspiration and a positive influence on everyone who watches your videos.
You really showed us your heart on this one Xander ❤
No barriers
I absolutely love your videos man. Please keep doing what you do 💪💪
xander you changed my life. Now almost 3 years without drugs and alcohol
Your story of sobriety is so triumphant, Xander. I believe you may have had a spiritual experience up there in the Himalayas. The overwhelming gratitude you felt, perhaps it was the deep love and respect of the mountains reflecting back to self. You already climbed one of the tallest mountains there is in life - overcoming addiction. Let that triumph continue to carry you through life and continued adventures.
MIND BLOWN - Xander you have come full circle. Not only did you trek in one of the most beautiful places on our planet you also showed us your beautiful spirit. I was emotional through this whole journey having already known your personal story. People can change .. people can change their lives.. you are proof. Thank you for having the confidence to show us your vulnerability and your will to do what makes you happy. Your footage of this range was off the chart. With your talent and awesome personality I can see NAT GEO knocking at your door soon.
You're an amazing young man Xander. I have 2 grown sons ages 34 and 37. You've come a long way to be who you are today. We all have a past. You've overcome huge obstacles, and you've become a stronger man because of it. 😊
What an incredible adventure, Xander. Thanks for taking us along with you. And thank you for your advocacy of therapy and your experience with mental health challenges. I appreciate you man!
You have come an incredibly long way Xander. Truely an inspiration.
本当に素晴らしい動画をありがとうございます。涙が出ました。日本の富士山にも来てくれたことに感謝します。これからも応援しています！！
Your so amazing and inspiring. I'm recovering from my 4th open heart surgery. I suffer from ptsd and depression and anxiety. I'm trying hard to get better. Thank you Zander.
I trekked the Annapurna circuit 35 years ago... It was the highlight of my world travels. It took us 20 days from Pokhara and absolutely loved the experience. As you mentioned there are regular village around the circuit and the pathway is the major connection between these villages. After 20 day we got very sick of Dahl Bart the traditional villiage lentil meals served everywhere... We discovered some hot springs up there on the circuit which was great for aching leg muscles ... The final 12 steps up to and into the ABC BASE CAMP was an amazing sense of achievement as everywhere by that stage require 3 full breathes of the thin air t every step. Too be honest I thought the challenge of the Annapurna circuit was much easier than hiking in my own country of Australia... And we carried all our own gear (we did not wuss out and let the Sherpa carry out gear. ) The most dangerous issue throughout the trek was the unexpected arrival of the donkey Caravans which head tup and down the mountain. I think they were smacked on the bum at a village Downhil somewhere and they headed up unsupervised until they get to their destination. Since the pathway is not wide enough for a donkey and a back packer to pass each other, we had to keep out wits about us to ensure that the donkey Caravans did not knock us off the mountain.
Even now, 35 years later that trop was life changing and I remember the trek with great fondness and of all of my life's adventures, I look at the Annapurna circuit to be a life highlight .... And the memories of those mountains in the morning sunrise or sunset was stunning..... I hope you enjoyed as much as I did.
i got clean 3 years ago watching you grow with me has been so amazing
Keep growing dude! higher than Mount Everest 💚
Thank you for this amazing and emotional video.
I am writing this message with tears in my eyes.
Something has truly touched me in this video of yours.
I was 10 when my father passed away and soon after I mostly lost my connection to nature. (I am now 32).
Some years back I started walking with my friend, which turned into hikes quite soon.
Soon after we were already staying nights in the forest.
This was performing though, 30km walks on a day etc.
I have watched your videos for some time now and have absorbed some of the great knowledge and insights you have on life and outdoors.
This has made that I now mostly go nature alone and meditate and take in everything that nature has to offer.
Next step is to follow your footsteps and go solo camping overnight in a forest/nature.
TLDR; You have taught me a lot and keep doing so.
Don't ever change who you are and accept yourself however flawed you may be, since it's the best and only version of you.
We only get to live once in this awesome planet of ours, lets experience the life to the fullest and help each other out, if humanly possible.
With great love ❤your fan from Finland.
Thank you Xander, my wife has recently been diagnosed with leukemia. Your video (s) are always great. This one really attracted her attention. Her name is Aurora. Thanks for touching our hearts today. Please be safe out there. We live near Chicago, Illinois. In St. Charles, Illinois. Happy New Year Son.
North Aurora here! Wishing you all the best that it can be!
I'll say a little prayer for you and your wife💙🙏
@ Thank you 🙏🏻
I'll be keeping Aurora, you and your family in my prayers 🙏🏼 . May Allah bless you, from PaIestine ❤️
@ Thank you 🙏🏻
Xander, my dude, that was an excellent video and a joy to watch. Also, so many stars in the dark skies there - and a comet at 28:00! You've mentioned your prior addictions before and it's excellent that you've overcome them, and also clear from comments on your videos that you've inspired others to take a turn to improve themselves. It's obvious from your ability to portage heavy canoes and gear over some long trails that you're very fit, and I don't know how fit you were when you were misusing alcohol etc. but to get into that kind of shape is a great achievement in itself. I thought you were mid-to-late-20s so to find that you're mid-30s is even more impressive. To take that to the level where you can hike at high altitude (though fitness isn't the only factor and some fit people just can't do altitude) and produce excellent videos with humbleness and humility is a testament to how far you've come. Happy New Year to you!
1:12:57 The mountain in the Annapurna Himal of Nepal is named Machapuchare because its twin summits resemble the tail of a fish, which translates to "fish's tail" in Nepalese.
Loved From Nepal brother
Bill W and I congratulate you on your 4 year anniversary. Well done sir.
Outdoor Boys, Woodsbound Outdoors, and Xander have uploaded this weekend i can't believe it best weekend
Also Maxim Budnick!
Lost Lakes also!
Adventure week. :)
how to say "I don't go outdoors and touch grass" without actually saying it
@@vashthestampede3459 why are you projecting your own insecurity on others? You’re here too
25:06 I’m crying dude. I watch you almost daily and I am going Kashmir soon to see the mountains there. When I need to wind down mentally I put you on. I’m not going to type a lot out right now but I’ve gone thru a lot in life and watching your vids is literally therapeutic for me. Thank you for sharing.
That was a masterpiece Xander. 10/10!!! Ya nailed it. There's gotta be a bunch of film festivals that would love to show this work. Congrats on all the success, you earned it and it shows. Great stuff man. Keep em coming!! All the best.
Most enjoyable content I've consumed in the past 90 days 💯
For those who don't know, @Harman is a legend.
What an amazing adventure Xander thank you for this and opening up to everyone. I’ve followed you almost since you started YouTubing. I remember when you first told your followers about your sobriety. I was so proud of you. I’m 74 and have been sober 15 years. One day at a time young man. I’ve been doing outdoor stuff for 60 years and still go out on my own. I’ve been fighting cancer for 4 years but I do not let it stop me. You are such an inspiration for me.
Harmen Hoek and Xander together !!! wow !!!
so one is sure to get original camping life in nature, and quality videography !!!
Would love to see @kraigadams in the mix.
Thank you for making such a beautiful film and sharing your story with us. I think that goat loved you too.
36:54 Absolutely agree. It's why I actually love your camping videos. Less about the fancy gear, and more about the experience.
Thank you Xander for 1. Taking us on this journey. 2. Opening up to us about your past, present, and future. 3. Capturing the incredible footage of the landscape. You truly share wholesome content with your audience, and I am sure you have inspired others to follow in your footsteps.
You giving your brother credit is so beautiful.
I'm always amazed at the production quality, positive vibes and storytelling of your videos, you're an extremely positive and talented person. I wish you all the best and congrats on your 4th year of sobriety! Love ya Xander ❤
For me, that was your best video I have watched. Just simply outstanding from numerous perspectives. The challenges, the scenery, the locals, the tiny villages along the way and you sharing your story. Congrats Xander on surpassing 1 million subscribers. Thanks for sharing such a great video.
Great video Xander.
I feel like no one appreciates nature and it’s amazing beauty like you do.
Thanks for taking me along to somewhere I’ll never get to see. ❤
You're my favorite content creator and one of the few that gave me so much inspiration to get out there and see the world.
Very well done!
Recounting your personal story of rock bottom and journey to recovery along the epic hike through these mountains added something very special to it.
When I was in my early 30s I wanted to hike in the Himalayan Mountains. I have always had a need for adventure and I love traveling. Unfortunately, I married a man who wanted none of that. I just didn’t realize it until after we were married. I talked him into visiting the Andes, Cuzco, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca. I hoped he would see the mountains and be drawn to want to climb them. He wasn’t inspired by them. He didn’t enjoy the trip or the adventure of it. I loved it and wanted more. That was 30 years ago, but I still remember wanting to go on those grand
adventures. I think it may be an ADHD thing to need such adventure.
I’m divorced after 21 years married. Now I’m getting to live out more of my adventures.
Thank you for sharing the journey with us and letting us/me live vicariously through you. I was spellbound every moment of it.
May you be blessed to continue living out your dreams and adventures.
Xander, I have been following you for a while now and I appreciate your openess and purity in everything. You're a good man. Keep doing your job. Greetings from Netherlands
Xander, I've been watching since that viral winter video and I love your content. You've honestly become one of our "put everything down and watch" kind of channels. You've inspired such wanderlust, and this video really pushed that desire into overdrive. Thank you so much for what you do.
Gotta tell u all, i love his videos. Discovered him few months back, and by now have nearly watched all his vids. I enjoy his personality and calm sense so much, paired with his video editing and efforts he puts in the filming of the videos. Now i grind on UA-cam for more new videos of him😍 Xander u got this! Ur such an incredible man❤
I trekked the ABC when I was 19 years old and I am now 47 years old. Your video brought back so much memories. ❤
The beauty of this video combined with the story makes for a really great interaction. My father suffered from Alcoholism for the majority of his life, he has been sober for 4.5 years now and I thank god every day for his sobriety. It is all I ever wanted in life and I am very grateful. Thanks for sharing your journey and for all the great videos!
25.16...you have us in tears Xander. Watching your journey for years. Proud of you! Inspirational! ❤
I love that you gave a little backstory on yourself and your growth. It helps the viewers connect to you. As always, great video. Love you, Xander!
To be honest I’ve been waiting for this video for a couple years now. You shed some light into your past on previous videos without too much detail. Maybe you weren’t ready to talk about it.
I can see this trip meant a lot for you. What a perfect place to open up. Keep on doing you man. You’ve inspired me to get out there in the cold and spend some quality time alone and with my son.
So thank you
Love From Nepal 🇳🇵🇳🇵❤❤ I also recently went on my first Trek -Mardi Trek ,was an amazing experience would suggest everyone to give trekking a try feels Amazing ❤❤
Now i get it what they mean by "It's not about the destination.its about the journey"
This video will be the most viewed one. Perfect shot's. I loved ittt!
From Canada to Nepal it's been a great journey, Xander make sure to smell the roses
Dear Xander,
I’ve been following you since the early days, back when your subscriber count was still in the thousands. You’ve been my comfort, my inspiration, and even my sleeping lullaby during countless nights. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine you would one day visit my country-it feels surreal. Thank you for everything you do and for making this connection feel so special. Much love and admiration, always.
Just found your channel a couple of days ago. By far the best wilderness channel on youtube. The effort you put in to these videos are unmatched. Keep killing it xander
@@carpenterwrld5014 you definitely have to go back and find his past videos! They are amazing and Xander is hilarious. We’re hooked!
Thanks for this Xander. My 17 year old is dreaming of a trip to the Himalayas. He wants to do the trek to Everest Base camp, but after watching this trip he is reconsidering. He has to finish high school and save enough money first. I am hoping , like you , he never looses the passion for exploration.
Finally, some superior content on this platform
💯👍
I have been binge watching Himalayan and Karakorum videos as well as reading mountaineering books, while recovering from knee replacement surgery. I am 75 so my hiking days are pretty well over but I was so happy to see you post this video. Thank you for being so open about your life and feelings. Spectacular scenery. I bet you you will be back to the Himalaya's. It is so important to have something to look forward to when life gets hard.
This seems like such a serene journey, shoutout to the Porters you had as they seem like some very nice and fun folks. The story telling in this really brings a special part to this video, congrats on 1 million Xander! Hopefully you can continue to share your passions like this and continue the dream trips!
Hey! I've been a fan of your video creations for a while now, and I just discovered that you went back to my home country-what a surprise! I've been eagerly waiting for your new video. As someone from Ontario, sometimes I feel a bit stuck after living here for over 10 years. Your videos truly inspire me to feel free and sparked my desire to travel. I'm currently saving up to visit my dream country, although it’s been a bit tough financially. But I’m hopeful that one day I’ll get to experience something new. Thanks for sharing your adventures!
Bro has had the windiest second half of a year for travel but in the best way to connect to nature and his primal self, what a man you are xander thank you for creating these videos to share your experiences with many of us who may never see these places in person
Xander, you have by my metrics the perfect UA-cam channel. You are perfecting every part of a video that makes it great all at the same time. Every video over the past couple years you can see tangible, visual improvement, its actually astonishing. Im proud of you and thank you.
Those mountains are absolutely incredible man, so beautiful! You are conquering the world at this point!
what a spectacular place .you needed to cry .your body needs to release stress and joy .sander yet another great video .thanks for sharing
Love from Himalaya nepal ❤ watching you for a long long time
Xander, this was beautiful. I felt compelled to leave a comment for you and anyone taking the time to read through the inspiration that is typically found in your comments section. We all love you, man. The video was wonderful, and to take in the views of God's beautiful creation in this one were nothing short of astounding. But what's even more awe-inspiring is your journey. To see grace and redemption in clear view. To hear it flowing from your heart. I hadn't fully realized when I started watching your videos in 2020 that we were so early into your journey on UA-cam, and in the midst of your journey in life. Thanks for allowing us into this side of your ride. To inspire hope and courage in the face of the challenges that life can bring is one of God's greatest gifts that we are blessed to share. I was taken captive by the way that you woke up each morning on this trip, especially while camping in the midst of those giants. Looking through eyes filled with such hope, wonder, and gratitude. Though most of us aren't waking up each morning amongst the mountains that take our breath away, I do hope and pray that each of you might still be able to see the beauty of what life has for you. The gifts that God has blessed you with. And even in the midst of a season of sickness or needing to slow down, that you'd continue taking one more step each day to keep moving forward. I found this to be a powerful video in recognizing the impact of your two journeys colliding right in front of our eyes.
God bless you all! 🙏✝❤
This is one of the most stunningly beautiful videos I've seen... Not only in my years of following you, but in the entire multitude of content I've ever watched on UA-cam... Period
I don’t comment much on UA-cam, but this, this deserves it completely, you’re making masterpieces here, not only because of what an amazing videographer you are but mostly because of the values that you show in those videos, you’re inspiration for me, thank you! 🙏
Thanks for this movie, man. Just what I needed after a hard day at work. 🤝
Only youtuber to be honest about having locals carry their stuff and be humble and respectful about it ! Kudos to you Xander!
Been a long time follower and can feel the momentum building up for your channel. Stuff is about to get real (as in, this channel is about to blow up)!
Spectacular! Beautifully filmed and paring up with Harmen was epic. Hope you guys collaborate more. Till your next film. Thank you 🙏🏼
Hey Xander,
Watching this was an absolute joy. The storytelling, cinematography, and music were nothing short of phenomenal. There were so many moments where I found myself thinking, “How on earth did he shoot that?”
This video, like so much of your work, has sparked my own wanderlust-making me want to get out there, explore the world, and experience more of what it has to offer (hopefully soon!).
It’s also given me the nudge I needed to start documenting more of my own journey. Your approach reminds me not to sweat the small details but to dive in and just make it happen.
Thank you for being such a huge inspiration. I can’t wait to see what you create next!
Been a fan for around 2 years. I'm from Nepal though I follow your channel from Italy. Imagine my surprise when I saw you drop this video with the title ANNAPURNA on your thumbnail.
Xander, your honest presentation of how you evolved is refreshing. I can tell your trip was very self reflecting and healing. Godspeed brother. You got this.
Dude this one is a masterpiece. I understood the moment you were having when you began laughing and crying at the same time. I’ve spoken to some people who hiked the Appalachian Trail that had similar experiences. “Earth is a masterpiece and God is its Painter”
I've been a subscriber for three years, and this was one of your most moving films you have made. So amazing to see your development, it is truly inspiring. Don't stop challenging yourself, Xander!
Xander, just damn, thanks for bringing us with you, just EPIC. no words really.
Thanks!