Added: Dec 6, 2007
From: Maverik987654321
Duration: 9:26
In January this year, Wim Hof ran a half Marathon (21 km) above the polar circle in Finland. He wore only a pair of shorts and no shoes. The ground (snow) temperature was 35 below. In a few months time, he'll try something similar on Everest's north side. The expedition, led by Dutch Werner de Jong, will try to set a new world record as Wim attempts to climb parts of Everest wearing only shorts.This is not your regular stunt. Wim already has 9 world records, and has trained hard for many years to withstand cold, much like some monks do in Tibet.Wim can actually regulate his core heat to control the temperature of his skin. Something of a medical enigma, Wim is able to withstand cold that could kill or seriously injure other people.On Everest, Wim will also put to use his free style climbing skills - which he once demonstrated hanging between 2 hot air balloons by his middle finger at an altitude of 1500 meters. Once back inside the basket, Wim finished by climbing to the top of the balloon.One of Wim's world record attempts took him to the North Pole, where he held his breath for about 6 minutes and 20 seconds below the ice.If you like this, make sure to buy the upcoming DVD; http://www.discoverychannel.ca/shows/showdetails.aspx?sid=4399
Channel: Education
Tags: brain cold hot ice matter mind monk monks over paranormal parapsychology power superhuman superpower tibet tibettan
Rating: 4.89 (507 ratings) Views: 234083' favoriteCount='970 Comments: 474
edgehead19 Says:
Dec 24, 2008 - this is real we did a project on this in school
edgehead19 Says:
Dec 24, 2008 - this is real we did a project on this in school
bob1012112 Says:
Dec 25, 2008 - -60 my ass lol
wannabeastarrover Says:
Dec 25, 2008 - yep i think real to,the mind has an ability to access reality on the quantum machanical level,probly somthing acient mayans ,egyptions , and many other acient civilizations knew how to dobut in school no one is taught anything about themself,& this i think is why we have mostly forgoten how, but many things can be regained with pratise, i prersonaly belive ive had fair results with remote viewing with the mind, if your interested in such things im sure u probly know what remote viewing is
wannabeastarrover Says:
Dec 25, 2008 - true thats cos its power of thought ,mind over matter, not power of delusion and control ;)
Creeboy Says:
Dec 26, 2008 - im not joking, during the winter its 24 hr darkness where i am. Windchill included it can be very cold....sometimes is so cold that the breath is taken from ya and ya gotta stay inside. I'm not sure where the coldest you been has but where I am from alot of people from down south or the city haven't experienced temperatures like here.
1freedomfighter1 Says:
Dec 26, 2008 - inspering, just glad he din't lose his toes.
MembThePenguin Says:
Dec 26, 2008 - Lapland is actually located in Northern Finland.
NutNapalm Says:
Dec 27, 2008 - What he hell does mind over body have to do wih faith?
tzero66 Says:
Dec 28, 2008 - and a year later he discovers a new abiltity..... he can now freeze things !
Lad22nd Says:
Dec 29, 2008 - They said minus 26, not minus 60
Jakeicefire Says:
Jan 2, 2009 - I live in alertdont complain until you visit here.
BillyJackets Says:
Jan 4, 2009 - When he got out they used the water to make tea. amazing
gulas001paprika Says:
Jan 4, 2009 - respect to this man!mind is the strongest power konown!
Nibbbling Says:
Jan 4, 2009 - I dunno, they keep comparing him to the "average person" but a fit, relatively young man is above-average in terms of physical ability and endurance anyway...This is purely a mental feat in my opinion, and I doubt he could walk it. It's the exercise that's keeping his temperature up.
4lph4num3r1sm Says:
Jan 4, 2009 - Don't you mean to spontaneously combust?
midniight Says:
Jan 4, 2009 - even if you could do this? wow..... why? did he get rich for doing this?
mossc79 Says:
Jan 4, 2009 - He didnt do it for fame or fortune, he did it to do something that most people fail to do anymore these days. He challenged himself. you never know what you can do unless you push yourself to your limits and beyond. Much respect to Vin, and in response to nibbling, I dont agree with you. If you take a normal marathon runner and ask them to do this, most of them if not all wouldnt be able to stand the cold he was basically naked! Think about that. This was no easy task.
yamilink03 Says:
Jan 5, 2009 - absolutely nothing
AlaricPetz Says:
Jan 5, 2009 - That's incredible..
Jbrunn Says:
Jan 5, 2009 - No, but I bet it was fun
Leticiafregoso Says:
Jan 6, 2009 - To quote fiona apple, of all people, "he said 'its all in your head' and I said, 'so is everything.'"
zipper2k8 Says:
Jan 8, 2009 - you are an idiot
SyedShia1990 Says:
Jan 8, 2009 - determination
CladInFlames Says:
Dec 24, 2008 - Lappland is also located in northern Finland.