Video: Skiing A Rad Couloir in Norway

The Øksehogget Couloir in Norway is the scene for this harrowing video that follows a bold skier down a wild, narrow chute. The couloir was named the raddest in all of Norway last year, and it only takes one look at it to understand why. It runs at an angle of between 45º and 50º, at an elevation of 600 meters (1968 ft), delivering a wild ride along the way. Don't try this at home kids. The results could be bad.
Beating your sluff in a tight spot from Nikolai Schirmer on Vimeo.

Video: Total Solar Eclipse from Spitsbergen, Norway

Yesterday we had a fun little video of a snowboarder enjoying some time in the backcountry of Norway while the total solar eclipse occurred last week. Today, we get a wonderful timelapse video of that phenomenon that was shot above the Arctic Circle in that same country in Spitsbergen region. This short clip – less than two minutes in length – gives us a wonderful view of the eclipse in a fantastic setting. Enjoy!

Total Solar Eclipse, March 20, 2015 - Spitsbergen, Arctic from Witek Kaszkin on Vimeo.

Video: Snowboarding in a Total Solar Eclipse

As I'm sure many of you know, last Friday a total solar eclipse occurred over Europe, bringing some unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for those who had the opportunity to witness it. In this video, one adventurous person trekked out into a remote region of Svalbard in Norway to capture the eclipse on video and then snowboard down a mountain while it was still taking place. His excitement over what he is seeing is endearing to say the least, and the landscape that he chose to shoot his video in is spectacular. This is a great example of someone taking advantage of the moment and creating a wonderful adventure for himself. One that he'll remember throughout his lifetime.

Solar Eclipse Svalbard from stian aadland on Vimeo.

Video: Explore the North - A Journey Through Norway

Last year, filmmaker Theo Gove-Humphries spent some time traveling through Norway, documenting the landscapes that he found there. Along the way, he captures some of the incredible places that he discovered using timelapse photography. The result of his hard work is this 2+ minute clip that is amongst the most beautiful that I have ever seen. It is a visual postcard for what Norway has to offer, and makes a case for why we should all go visit. Simply spectacular. Don't miss this one.

Norway - Explore North from Theo Gove-Humphries on Vimeo.

Video: Promo for the Tromso Sky Race in Norway

This video was shot as a promo for the Tromso Skyrace, a series of trail runs that will be held in the Tromso, Norway region this summer. The evens will be run through some of the most spectacular scenery in Europe, at a time of year when the midnight sun will provide light for nearly an entire day. The setting looks spectacular and the trail looks suitably challenging, which should make this an incredible experience for all who enter. It seems like Tromso is an amazing place to go trail running, and the organizers of this event are putting together something special.

Tromso SkyRace 2015 from TromsoSkyrace on Vimeo.

Video: Mountain Biking Norway

This far too short video gives us an amazing glimpse of what it is like to mountain bike near the Fjords of Norway. The footage was shot in the incredible looking Romsdalen Valley, which looks to have some amazing trails for riders to explore. The clip appears to be a promo for Visit Norway that is meant to entice visitors to the region. I'd say it will be fairly successful judging from what I've seen here.

Video: Exploring Norway with a Wildlife Photographer

This video takes us on an incredible journey through Norway with wildlife photographer Michael Martinez has he goes in search of the perfect shots of animals in their natural habitat. He finds plenty of wildlife to shoot, but it is the stunning landscapes of Scandinavian country that will leave you breathless. The clip takes us to some truly wild places, with amazing images of those remote destinations. Beautiful.

NORWAY - A WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER'S JOURNEY from Romain Decomble on Vimeo.

Video: Riding the Hafjell Bike Park in Norway

Norway's Hafjell Bike Park is considered one of the best down hill mountain bike rides in the entire world. In this video, we get a first-person look at just what makes it so special, as riders Marcelo Gutierrez and Danny Hart go for a spin on a route called the "Roller Coaster." As  you can imagine, it is filled with all kinds of exciting elements, including plenty of speed, tight turns, and big air. Looks like fun!

Video: The Little Nordics - Life in Miniature

Here's a wonderful little video that is sure to mesmerize and delight. It features a series of timelapse images shot in hyper-realistic fashion that makes everything that is taking place look like it is incredibly small. It is almost as if you're looking into a miniature world of tiny people exploring the globe. Shot in Norway and Iceland, I can assure you however that these are all real photographs of real places and real people. It is a wonderful way to look at the world around us.

The Little Nordics - Life in miniature from DAMPDESIGN on Vimeo.

Video: A Visit to Arctic Norway

This video captures the stunning landscapes of arctic Norway in timelapse, giving viewers an opportunity to truly appreciate this breathtaking part of the world. If possible, you should definitely watch this three-minute clip in high definition and with a good set of headphones or speakers. The music is part of the experience. Enjoy your short trip through Scandinavia.

Arctic Norway: A Time Lapse from Fatih M. Sahbaz Photography on Vimeo.

Video: Incredible Norway

Want to take a scenic journey through beautiful Norway? Do you have three minutes to spare? Than check out this wonderful little video that offers up some amazing shots of the lovely landscapes of the Scandinavian country. Shot this past August, the scenes shown here are nothing short of breathtaking. Add Norway to your list of "must-visit" places if you haven't had the chance to go there just yet.

Incredible Norway from Jaan Kronberg on Vimeo.

Video: Soaring - Lights Over Norway

The Northern Lights remain one of the truly great natural phenomenon on our planet, and this video captures that fantastic light show oh-so well. Filmed in Norway, this five-minute clip gives viewers some of breathtaking images of both the landscapes of that country, and the aurora borealis overhead. This is definitely a video you don't want to miss.

SOARING from Ole C. Salomonsen on Vimeo.

Arctic Bike 2015: Cycling 7200km Across Scandinavia in the Dead of Winter

Not all of the big winter expeditions are taking place in the Antarctic – or on major mountains – this year. In fact, one of the most challenging winter journeys will actually be taking place in Scandinavia, where explorer Boris Krielen will attempt to ride a bike for more than 7200km (4473 miles) through a frozen landscape that will provide plenty of obstacles along the way. Boris is calling his expedition Arctic Bike 2015, and he expects to get started in January.

The ride will begin in The Hague in the Netherlands, where Boris will start peddling north. The route will take him through Sweden and Finland, on his way to the North Cape, the northernmost point of Europe. Once he has reached that location, he'll then turn back south, passing through Norway on his way back to his starting point in The Hague once again.

Winter in Scandinavia is a cold, windy, and dark season. The days will be short, with temperatures routinely dropping below zero. High winds and heavy snow will not be uncommon. Riding a bike for any distance – let alone 7200km – in those conditions seems like it would be incredibly difficult, but that isn't the only challenge that Boris has set for himself. He also intends to climb highest points in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland along the way. Those points consist of Møllehøj (Denmark - 171m/561 ft), Galdhøpiggen (Norway - 2469m/8100 ft) , Kebnekaise (Sweden - 2113m/6932 ft) and Halti (Finland - 1328m/4256 ft). Three of those could prove to be extremely challenging climbs in the dead of winter.

Boris will travel unsupported, pulling a small cart behind his bike as he goes. That cart will carry most of his gear and supplies for the journey. About once a week or so, he intends to stay in a local inn along the route, allowing him to sleep in a normal bed, get a hot shower, and recharge his batteries. He'll also take that opportunity to post updates to social media on his progress.

The Arctic Bike 2015 expedition is expected to begin on January 15 and continue to April 1. You can follow the progress of the ride on Boris' Facebook page and his Twitter account. Watch for future updates here as well.

Sponsored Video: The Greatest Lightshow on Earth - Norway's Northern Lights

We all know that Norway has some of the finest landscapes on the planet. This video, which comes our way courtesy of Visit Norway, demonstrates this once again in fine fashion, while giving us a fantastic look at one of the most amazing natural phenomenon on our planet – the Northern Lights. Norway is simply one of the best places on Earth to see the Aurora Borealis in action, particularly as the winter approaches. If you've never had the chance to witness this light show for yourself, it should definitely be on your bucket list to visit someplace where it is possible to see the Lights. You won't be disappointed.