Harmen Hoek

I’m very happy to share that I’m now an official Environmental Partner of 1% for the Planet.

What does this mean?
It means that 1% of everything I earn goes directly back to protect the wild places I’ve been lucky enough to explore and film. This includes income from YouTube, Patreon, travel guides, group trips and more.

The organizations I support will change every year, but all are verified by 1% for the Planet, ensuring that your support truly reaches trusted environmental initiatives.

It’s a first step in using this platform to help protect the places I got to love and explore.

I’m proud to make this commitment, and I hope it inspires others to give back in their own way.

More info on: www.onepercentfortheplanet.org/

2 months ago | [YT] | 863

Harmen Hoek

2024 in some numbers:
• 🥾 Distance hiked: 1,660 km (1,031 mi)
• ⛰️ Total elevation gained: 89,343 m (293,120 ft)
• 📅 Days on trail: 101
• ⛺ Nights camping: 88 (⭐ 15 nights cowboy camping)
• 🗓️ Longest day of hiking: 43.81 km (27.22 mi)
• 🕒 Total time hiked: 519 hours and 59 minutes (about 22 days of non-stop hiking)
• ❄️ Days hiking in the snow: 23
• 🌧️ Days with wet feet: 27
• 🎥 Films created: 8
• ☕ Cups of coffee made on trail: 108
• 💾 Footage recorded: 6,595 GB
• ⏳ Total duration of footage recorded: 58 hours and 27 minutes
• 🏔️ Highest elevation reached: 5,895 m (19,341 ft) – Kilimanjaro
• 📖 Favorite book read on trail: The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt’s Darkest Journey by Candice Millard

It’s been an incredible year! Some highlights include staying in a remote cabin in Canada, summiting Kilimanjaro, the group trip in the Rockies with amazing people, cowboy camping on the Wonderland Trail, exploring the diverse mountains of Taiwan, and spending 20 days on the Annapurna Circuit. There were grizzly bear encounters, 23 days of hiking in the snow, and countless memorable moments.

Thank you to everyone who supported me this year - whether through your comments, messages, likes, Patreon support, or simply following along!
Special thanks to these amazing companies for supporting me this year and making these adventures possible: Enlightened Equipment, Garage Grown Gear, Bonfus, SOTO and Himalayan Glacier. Thank you for being part of this incredible year!

2025 is shaping up to be even bigger, with plans for my longest hike yet, climbing to new heights, exciting new YouTube content, and another epic group trip in the works.

Here’s to more adventures ahead—thank you all, and I can’t wait to share what’s next!

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11 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 1,436

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Yosemite never gets old. I brought a 35mm camera along last June and captured a few moments. Sharing some of the photos with you all - hope you enjoy!

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1 year ago | [YT] | 1,443

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🌍 Where on Earth is Réunion Island?

I've been getting that question a lot! 😅
Located in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar and southwest of Mauritius, Réunion is a paradise with volcanic landscapes, lush rainforests, and breathtaking beaches. The island is about 63 kilometers (39 miles) long and is home to the Piton des Neiges, the tallest peak in the Indian Ocean, standing at 3,070 meters (10,072 feet).

In the film, I take on the GRR2, a challenging and spectacular hiking trail that crosses the island from north to south.

Watch the film here --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0meEH...

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1 year ago | [YT] | 755

Harmen Hoek

Hello, everyone!

Interested in knowing more about the gear I use?

I just published a 1500-word article on my camera gear on Patreon!
In it, I explain in great detail the three unique gear kits I take with me on my adventures, and the reasons why I picked them. You'll learn about lenses, why I chose Panasonic, the weight, how I am constantly fine-tuning (and custom-modifying) my gear, and much more.

Next week, I'll be launching a similar article about all my camera settings, and coming soon are in-depth articles about my hiking gear.

Check it out on Patreon: www.patreon.com/harmenhoek

Your support makes these films possible! 🎥

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