Are you ready for a cinematic experience that rules YouTube in the adventurer genre?

In his latest super-achievement, Harmen Hoek takes viewers from Chamonix, France to Zermatt, Switzerland on the most demanding route in the Alps under the best of conditions. But he does it when he must wear snowshoes most of the way over nine days. His journey involves a helicopter, along with astounding footage of his rescue.

The solo backpacker from The Netherlands has conquered difficult trails around the world and his adventures and photography are likely to lead you to join his 259,000 followers. He lets the film tell the story, foregoing narration, using composers like Thomas James White, who composed exclusive music to enhance The Alps.

If you are like me, Harmen Hoek’s 72 YouTube videos will become habit-forming. He is simply the best solo hiking filmmaker. Please let us all know what you think.