Skate Tracks: first long distance roller ski adventure ever
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- Опубліковано 12 лис 2020
- The last part of our world trip brings us to Scandinavia. This time we travel on roller skis (cross country skiing on wheels). We pull a trailer behind us and start an unknown adventure. There is almost no information on the internet because just few people ever tried to travel this way. We skate from the Netherlands to Sweden, 3.350 kilometers. It's the last part of our four year world trip. The next plan: writing our book!
** Comment on the broken frame: We used an older Powerslide frame for this trip. The company never experienced that a frame broke this way. The reason is probably the excess weight we had in our trailers because we loaded 20 kilograms extra food in the trailers (on top of 45 kilograms). When we hiked the AT, we had to change our new shoes after 1.000+ kilometers. It's normal that our gear wears out, especially when we use it so intensively. Powerslide is very happy that we tested the skates so extensively and will make sure that this is taking into account in the product design. In general we are extremely happy with our contact with Powerslide. They helped us out a couple of times during the trip, and have sent us a new frame so we can continue skating in the future.
We are Zoë and Olivier, together we are WeLeaf. We are travelling around the world on human power since September 2016. We left Amsterdam by bicycle, hitchhiked across the Atlantic Ocean, cycled the Americas, north and south, hiked on the AT, did the complete Northern Forest Canoe Trail and skied for two months in the Quebec winter. You can follow our adventures on UA-cam and one of our social channels.
We are writing our book at this moment. Interested? Read more about our book on www.weleaf.nl/en/book and subscribe to the registration form forms.gle/7svvZzgxb4vGM5NZ9
↠ Social ↞
Instagram: / weleaf.nl
Facebook: / weleaf
Web: www.weleaf.nl/en
↠ Gear ↞
We will add a complete packing list on our website later. Some essential parts of the gear we used for the roller skiing:
Roller skis: Powerslide Explorer 2.0
Trailer: Nordic Cab Explorer
Yellow Backpack: Ortlieb Atrack
◇ Filming + editing by Zoë Agasi and Olivier Van Herck
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Wow, this is the best video I've ever seen on YT! I was literally moved to tears at the end of your journey. What an incredible experience to share with the person you love through some of the most beautiful landscapes I have ever seen! The camp sites were crazy beautiful, especially the one by the rock at 18:20 and the shelter by the lake where Zoe gave us the tour!
I wish I had discovered you guys sooner, I live in North Carolina just off the AT near Sam's Gap and it would have been an honor to meet you both.
Thank you for sharing this trip and I look forward to reading your book! Best wishes to you both for a life of love, peace, and happiness. Take care of each other and maybe try knee pads next time! 🙃
Hi Michael! This is one of the most heartwarming comments we have ever received on our videos. Thank you so much! It has been an amazing adventure and the perfect end of our world trip. Sweden and Norway are so beautiful! It's the reason why we stay here and settle :).
It would have been really nice to meet you in person! The AT was one of our highlights :). It's such a beautiful trail, completely different than any trail we have in Europe. We would love to come back and do the whole hike :).
Thanks for the inspiring words and maybe we will meet somewhere! You're always welcome in Scandianvai!
Good luck to get killed on the road. That is the stupidest thing I ever saw. It is sad in my book. I'd rather roller ski on the bike path every day than to be roadkill.
I was just researching cross-country roller skis and found this video by accident - but I was riveted! Just incredible! What an adventure! What an achievement! I've completed a few challenges myself - 1,000 miles from Lands End To John O'Groats by bicycle, and every triathlon distance up to the half Iron Man (before injury struck!). But this is just beyond imagination to travel 40,000km under your own steam! The sense of achievement must be out of this world! Well done!!
Thanks a lot for the credits and beautiful words! Also what you have done, are beautiful adventures :). This roller ski adventure was fantastic! We will definitely try another one on roller skis :)
I don't know how I can explain your 4 years' great journey in words, except for just one word, "You are real people". I respect you guys totally.
Thank you so much for this powerful statement! It means a lot to us :). For us, it's important to be ourselves, and we are happy to hear that we still are. Thanks!
I wish I was young again to do what you did. When I was young, 1963-1970 I did trips like this by bicycle from Brooklyn to Canada, south to Cape Hatteras, up through Cape Cod. Watching you in this beautiful part of the world, safe among friendly people., with stops like that roadside bakery!!! Oh how wonderful. You probably realize that even if you do more wonderful things in your lives, nothing will ever top this trip. Those lakes, those smooth rural roads, camping anywhere. It brings me joy to see you doing this.
Hi Michael!! Thank you so much for these very important words. Sometimes we forget to realize how special our four-year adventure is. While writing our book, we relive our journey :). And you're right, even if we will continue, nothing will top this trip, because nothing is as good as the first time. But we also learned that you're never too old (or too young) to do these adventures. We have seen 80-year-old men hiking the AT or families with 6-year-old children cycling in Colombia. They are our inspiration :)
Hello Zoë and Olivier,
you have my respect.
But I can also understand your happiness and joy.
For me there is nothing better than rolling through Lapland on roller skis with a backpack.
Preserve your freedom and desires.
CarpeDiem - Reiner
So great to hear that you are travelling on roller skis as well! It's about time to leave on a new trip for us. We miss it!
Just beautiful....thank you for taking me with you!
Thank you so much for these words :)!
Thank you for taking us on part of your journey...absolutely beautiful!
You're welcome Scott. Thanks for sharing your appreciation :)
Thank you thank you thank you for the inspiration!!!!!! Honestly, your adventures are so uplifting!!! Please keep going!!!! Sending love from Moscow. ❤️
We are very happy that we can inspire and bring joy to others! We hope more and more people will try some adventures :). Thanks for the comment!
Thank you for taking us along on this great adventure... you guys have a special relationship and I look forward to future endeavors.
Thanks for these words of encouragement :)
Thank you for inviting us into your story. A remarkable experience.
Thanks for the kinds words Philip!
Guys you are so amazing! Thank you for granting a glimpse of your journey!
Let your travels never got to the end. Be a traveler not a tourist - I think this is the way.
Our world is huge, people shell travel and be connected to it and to each other.
It's huge really and inspiring.
Thank you so much for these inspiring words!! We will keep going, we don't know how, but we will :). Our trip wasn't an escape but a next step in life, so there is no returning to a previous life, only continuing to new adventures :)
Absolutely wonderful! You are both truly inspiring.
Thanks Alain :)
This is epic, well done. You live my dreams. Don't stop, continue. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks Thomas! We will continue, in some way :)
Congratulations and thanks for sharing all your adventures with us I look forward to reading your book.
Thanks Kevin! We will keep you updated on the book :)
Inspiring trip and I love the ingenuity w/ brakes and mudguards.
Thanks Gerry!
I Think you two guys are totally amazing!! So nice to follow you on your trip. Thank you for taking us with you!🙏
Thanks for the beautiful words Tomas!
This is really inspiering !! on fall 2026 i'll leave to rollerblade across the world !
Really! That's so cool! So great that you have set the date in your agenda. That's the most important step to make your dreams come true!
@@WeLeaf omg I didn't think you would respond !!!! I was wondering if I should use a backpack or a trolley like what you have, for my journey... Could you please tell me some of the pros and cons. Thank you ❤🎉🙏
@@pierremiyamoto4490 Of course we try to respond! It really depends on what the purpose of your adventure is. Do you want to go fast and long? Do you want to go to remote areas? Are you going to capture your adventure with photos and video? We liked to use a trailer because we had a lot of camera equipment and enjoyed staying a couple of days in nature. Then we needed to be able to take enough food. A trailer is definitely heavier and you probably need a brake system like we used.
Loved this adventure thank you for virtually taking me with you. ❤️🏴
Thanks! Happy to share it with you :)
Both of you are not just amazing but beautiful as well. The journey was spectacular, I thank you for bringing us with on your adventure. Good luck and happy trails on your next. Cheers from NY 🇺🇸
Thanks :). We are glad that you can take you on our adventures (and hopefully inspire you as well). All the best, Zoë and Olivier
3x watched the movie !
Incroyable !!!👍👍👍
Awesome! What a great adventure! Thank you for sharing! You are an inspiration! I really enjoyed your resilience and strength facing events you could not control. 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️!
Hi Marc! Thank you so much for these encouraging words! This inspires us to continue :)
Amazing! Congratulations, such a great story. Thanks for sharing
Thanks Mirko :)! We are happy to share our adventures and even happier when we can inspire others :)
Thanks for sharing this great story!
You're welcome Felix!
Wow, what an AMAZING adventure!
Thanks Dave!
what an amazing journey! thank you for sharing it.
Thanks, you're welcome Victor :)!
Omg I loved this video! you were amazing! Congratulations from Brazil! 🇧🇷
Thanks for the kind words Murilo!
You are amazing! 10 years ago,I met in the Danube delta a german guy travelling the entire Danube river from Germany to Romania in a canoe and I thought it was difficult,but seeing you and what you did these last few years...I think is really,really great! God bless you! from Romania
Thank you so much :)! When we see someone paddling the entire Danube river, we will still think it is very difficult. That's how the mind works probably :). Once we do it ourselves, we think 'oh, it's not so difficult'.
A terrific journey. Thank you for the inspiration! :)
Thanks for nice words :)!
Thank you for sharing this inspiring video! Amazing
Thanks! We are happy with the result, and even more happy if other people like it as well :)
Who on earth could dislike it, it's absolutely amazing. Love it.
Thanks László! We never thought so many would watch this video. It makes us so happy that we are inspiring people :)
@@WeLeaf you are hugely inspiring, I'd like to do this type of traveling again. I had two bike trips myself, one from England to Hungary, the other one from Hungary to Belgium. I had the time of my life back then.
@@laszlotorok3120 That's so great to hear!! It doesn't matter which sport you chose, every way of human powered traveling is satisfying :). The ones who tried it, really understand it!
Wow wow wow. Amazing video, adventure and people. 👍👍👍
Thanks Iwan :)!
Wonderful tale. The only other story I know of is Robin Bryntesson who roller skied 1000 km through Sweden (though not with a trailer in tow) to raise awareness of children with diabetes and sports.
We never heard of him, but found his story on Google now. Thanks!
Awesome, thanks for sharing!
You're welcome, thanks!!
It's a great achievement. You inspired me, everything is possible, thank you
Thanks Mariusz!! Indeed, everything is possible, and anybody can do it, as long as you really want it :)
What a great video and good story. Thank you.
Thanks Hermann!
I just found your channel and I'm so glad I did! I can't wait to watch the whole adventure!
Thank you so much for this motivating message! We are also glad that you found us :))
Very cool adventure. Well shot too. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks :)!
Brawo!!! Jesteście niesamowitymi!! Zazdroszczę Wam, też tak chciałbym
Hi! Thank you so much :) You can do it too, everybody can! We didn't have any experience with roller skiing before. Go for it :)
Wow!!!! By far one of the best inspirational adventure and video out there. You guys give living a whole new meaning. Thanks for sharing.🙌💜
Thanks Richard! These are beautiful words for us :)!
Wooow!! What a great adventure!
Fantastic Video, as always, and a great motivation for everybody who loves to be outdoors!
I am looking forward to your book. Enjoy your time in sweden! Cheers
Thanks Sven!! Beautiful words for us :)
You are an inspiration. The video is beautiful, expressive and peaceful. I feel blessed that we had the opportunity to meet you along your journey and offer you a safe spot to camp for the night. Thanks for sharing your incredible journey with us. I'll look forward to reading your book.
He Bill! Thanks for the beautiful words :)! We will never forget the evening at Lake Champlain. It's still one of our most beautiful views we had with the tent. We will keep you updated on our book. It should be finished in summer.
Wow guys, what an adventure!! Well done to both of you for completing it and thank you so much for sharing your adventure with us! The video work was outstanding! Beste wense en baie liefde van Suid Afrika!
Thanks for these beautiful words :)! It has been an amazing adventure and we are so happy with all the positive and motivating responses people give us! Groeten uit Zweden :)
Fantastic video and a wonderful journey, thanks for sharing.
Thanks Nigel :)!
I’m in love with your video and with this song 13:46 I’ve never heard bevor ❤! Thanks for sharing 🤗!
Hi Mano!! Thank you so much for the kind words 😊😊!
Thank you for sharing.
Loved that... Well done guys!
Thanks :)!!
What a beautiful part of the world in which to finish the adventure. You guys did a great job putting this final video together. Congratulations on completing your world tour and best of luck on your book!
Thanks Gary! It's always a lot of work, but we are happy with the result :)
Bravo!!! Felicidades!!!
Muchas gracias Felipe!
Magnifique aventure, quel courage! Merci pour cette évasion, bravo et bonne continuation pour la suite de vos projets!
Merci bien!!
You embraced the earth, you circled 7 billion people. Awesome.
I feel so behind, first I heard of your remarkable trip. I will flow up on your story.
Hi Clive! Thanks for these heartwarming words :). It makes us so happy if we can inspire people with our adventures and lifestyle. Thanks!
Really Th trip looks perfect.I felt like was there while watching the video.Thx for share this video.
Thank you so much! We are glad that you enjoyed the video, and that we could take you on our adventure :)
Magical journey and super spirit, you make a beautiful couple .. Seductive video ... Continue your happiness!! And so I’m going to jump into the ski wheel. Merci !!
Thanks!!!
FANTASTIC!!!😱😱😱👏👏👏
Thanks :)!
Quelle aventure, merci pour ce partage et bonne route à vous 😌🙏
Merci beaucoup Lucien!!
It's an honor for me to press the 1000th heart.
I was impressed by the video. Thank you.
Incredible!! Thank you so much (and to all the other 999 as well)
Gratulation, ein außergewöhnliches Abenteuer und ein tolles, und stimmungsvolles Erlebins-Video. Da ich selbst auch den Sport betreibe bekommt ich als Zuschauer Fernweh und verspürt eine Motivation Euch nachzueifern.
Bin echt extrem beeindruckt und freue mich mit Euch über die einzigartigen Erfahrungen die Ihr auf Eurem Tripp machen konntet.
Hee! Thanks you so much! Well, you should try a short trip on roller skis ;). Maybe with a backpack and not too far, but it's a special experience to travel this way. Thanks for the beautiful words!
Magnifique reportage !!!👏👏👏Superbe aventure de votre part, de très belles images accompagnées de musique de circonstances. Très belle aventure et beaucoup de forces et d'efforts pour nos 2 aventuriers, je vous félicite et comme nous le disons en 🇫🇷 " messieurs dames Chapeau bas ". Merci pour ce beau partage si captivant et bon repos. 💪🏆👏👏👏😍😍😍
Salut Bruno! Merci beaucoup pour ce beau commentaire. Vos paroles sont très encourageantes et nous font sourire :). Nous écrivons notre livre en ce moment, donc la grande aventure s'est transformée en plusieurs micro-aventures cette année et la suivante :)
It's definitely one of the greatest video on your account... I'm so speechless. Congratulations! Now I feel really sad that I have no camera equipment on my rollerski tours with me :) Good Job!
Thanks :)! We are happy with the result as well. It was definitely not the last roller ski adventure :)
Light on vehicular traffic it looked to be. Beautiful trip, congratulations.
Wonderful work. Inspirational.
Thanks William!
Hope you can start more beautifull tracks arround…thanks a lot for this nature Video…ist is the very best!!!
Amazing and beautiful trip. Congratulations. Regards from Barcelona, Spain.
Thanks Julio :)! Greetings from Sweden (our temporary home at the moment)
Phenomenal, thanks for sharing 🤘
You're welcome Sean :)
You guys rock!! really well done footage and trip.
Thanks :)! Glad you like it!
I'm really shocked!!!!! This is the dream of my life!!!! Do not give up!!!!
Well, if it's your dream, you have to do it! Go for it :)
The ending (no spoilers) was great …thanks for sharing! inspiring to be sure…
Thank you so much Ken!
This is awesome.
Thanks!
thank you for inspiration!
You're welcome, thanks!
You showed us some beautiful countryside, and if only for a fleeting few minutes I thought, hey! I can do that. Well, maybe I can. Thank you.
Hi! Sure you can, everybody can! We didn't have any experience with roller skiing and we did it. So I am sure you can do it too :)!
What a great way to get around and brave to take on such a challenge!
Thanks Martin :)! Roller skiing is fantastic. Hopefully more people will discover this way of travelling!
Great video, I loved it. You two are awesome people!
Thank you so much :)!!!
Greetings from the Northern Cascades of Washington State. What an epic trip, and videography! Bravo Indeed!! Blessings for you two on your new adventures.
Hi Ron! Thanks a lot for the kind words! It was an epic trip and probably the most enduring thing we did during our world trip :). Greetings from Norway!
I want to do that. What free spirits. I absolutely love your grit. Go for it little sister. I will buy your book.
Hi Karl!! Just do it :) We didn't have any experience with roller skiing, everybody can do it :)
This was an incredible video and huge success on your recent expedition. What a magnificent trip and we shall look forward to seeing your next adventure. Having lived in Sweden I can wholeheartedly see why you fell in love with the place.
Thanks you so much for the kind words! We are still looking for our own place in Norway (although Sweden is still on our radar). Both countries have so much to offer!
Total respect to you two wonderful humans, I loved your film so much , it took me away to another place , I felt at peace while watching it would love to do something like that too , thank you for doing this Best film on UT , can’t wait for your book , love from the UK .Simon 😊
Hi Simon! Thank you so much for your reaction :)! It's time that we make some other videos! In January we will start another adventure and cycle to Scandinavia to find our basecamp :)
@@WeLeaf that’s so great to hear your going to make some more videos I can’t wait to see them , I love cycling and trail running and in the process of getting some roller skis😮🤣 and really want to explore Scandinavia as well as Holland and Denmark , I love Europe
@@simontonks8903 You're welcome in Scandinavia when we have found our basecamp there :)!
Great. Congrats. Nice!
Thanks Alejandro!
Moc krásné video krásná příroda díky přeji vám hodně štěstí a zdravý na cestách ❤️👍👍👍🏕🌞váš fanda Eduard 🇨🇿🚵♂️👍
Thanks Eduard!
Zoya and Olivier you are even tough! The video is just a bimba !!! Goosebumps from watching. It's good when there are such like-minded people. Good luck with your adventures. Like :)
Hi Lens! Thank you so much for the encouraging words, this means a lot to us :). We just finished another 5 day roller ski micro adventure. So much fun!
So awesome!
Thanks!
Amazing 👍
Thanks for sharing
Thanks Mike!
So cool I want to try! Way to go
Yes yes, try it!! You will love it :)
what a great adventure ! I rollerski a lot, to get ready for winter skiing, but I have to commend you on your ability to just strap them on and go, while pulling a trailer, and having never rollerski'd before !! Luv your spirit and sense of adventure !
Thank you so much Joe! It was an incredible adventure and a little bit crazy without having experience. But, it's possible and you don't have to be an expert to start new adventures :)
Bravooooo !
Cool...thx for sharing..interesting way to get around ..
It's a beautiful way to travel! We hope more people get inspired to try this :)
Great trip, congrats on completing it...
Thanks :)!
Thanks for sharing your journey, makes me think why am I so occupied with my work and family , may be rethink my priorities
It is always hard to find the right balance. There is enough time, but giving priorities to this kind of adventure hardly comes in the first place. It will be a challenge for us to integrate this in life after our world trip ;)
amazing trip , congratulation
thank for scharing
Thanks Guiseppe! It was a great trip, and the roller skiing was a beautiful way to end our human powered adventure :)
Good luck with the book! ;-) Thanks a lot for sharing your inspiring adventures.
Thanks! We are making good progress on the book!
so inspiring ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍
Thanks Stan!
wow! fantastic idea!
It's an amazing sport, and an amazing way to travel! We hope many more people will give it a try :)
Dankjewel dat we zo mee mochten genieten van jullie reis
Heel inspirerend
Dankjewel Peter! Nog veel leesplezier in ons boek :)
Excelent job!
Thanks :)!
Awesome. Thanks
Thanks!
Wat een prachtig avontuur!! Dit is iets wat ze jullie nooit meer afnemen, maar mijn inziens zijn jullie toch beetje (veel) supermensen.. Wat jullie hebben gepresteerd op die 4 jaar.. Zien ik er echt niet veel nadoen hoor!! Chapeau ! Geniet van jullie verdere leven.. Blijf gewoon doen waar jullie zin in hebben 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Ha Christiaan! Dankjewel! Hoewel we ons geen supermensen voelen, krijgen we dat inderdaad vaker te horen. Voor onze reis (en nu nog steeds) keken we naar avonturiers als supermensen. 'Dat kunnen we nooit' dachten we toen, maar iedereen kan het :)
Wonderful! Very beautiful video and inspiring! I just started roller skiing this year and it reminds me about getting started. I hope it inspires others, it's so much fun. Keep it up!
Thanks! Great that you started this year. We are happy that more people discover this sport. Hopefully we and you can inspire more people to do so :)
Congrats what an endeavor
Thanks :)!
Wow amazing video //Hugs from Sweden ;)
Thanks!!
This was awesome!
Thanks :)
Cool idea, well filmed and documented!
Thanks :)
Looks like an amazing trip! Hope the books’s going ok 🙂
It was! And the book is going very well. We have written about half of the text, but still a lot of work with the design, editing, financial part, etc. But progress is good and we are still on schedule :)