Viking Hotel in Iceland. Holy crap!

[Dan Harrison]

Viking Hotel at Viking Village (http://www.vikinghotel.biz/)

[Ryan Rhodes]

The concept seems cool, but I bet that the re-enactors in Iceland are just as lame as the re-enactors here.

[Dan Harrison]

The concept seems cool, but I bet that the re-enactors in Iceland are just as lame as the re-enactors here.

Screw you!!!

[Brandon Campbell]

I dunno on american chopper they went to scotland and had some re-enactments of highland battles and those guys went all out on each other. lol

[Ryan Rhodes]

Screw you!!!

You're just pissed because you know that the only thing more lame than a wannabe Viking in Iceland is a wannabe Viking in the OC. :D

[Lacy]

What the hell is the OC? I know I am gonna feel like a tard when this is answered

[Kyle]

Orange County, California

[MarkSikora]

Shoot, Dan,

Hey, every year in those "men's" magazines they have some article about the hotel made totally out of ice up in Greenland or Iceland or Finalnd or something. You sleep on the furs of dead animals. You drink whatever the hell the drink up there (the blood of the conquered) etc. That beats the hell out of any re-enactment stuff.

If you want to play act: when you go to AZ in January, there is a company that will rent you a full auto .50 caliber and take you to the desert in a Hummer. (Private Hummers arranged separately). Not Viking, but sounds kick ass none the less.

see ya

Mark

[Garrick Daft]

You're just pissed because you know that the only thing more lame than a wannabe Viking in Iceland is a wannabe Viking in the OC. :D
Dan is not a wannabe....he is a Viking!!!

[Dan Harrison]

You're just pissed because you know that the only thing more lame than a wannabe Viking in Iceland is a wannabe Viking in the OC. :D

Up yours, Lame-O! hahaha


Garrick, you rock bro!!!

[Mac Smith]

I was just wondering what is the reason behind many strength athletes being so obsessed with Viking leniage? This is a serious question, I'm not trying to start a internet war, I just really want to know what the fascination is. I know JPS and Svend had a lot to do with it, and I also know that the region has produced some freakishly strong individuals, but there are other cultures (both ancient and modern) that have produced just as many freakishly strong athletes as well, but no one seems to want to emulate those. I also know that a lot of the stereotypes associated with Vikings have been debunked as well. So can someone explain the fascination, please? Feel free to PM me with details as I don't want to hijack Dan's thread and he unleashes Viking Power on me!!! :FF:

[Elliot_Storey]

I don't know about the "fascination" either, but you did forget to mention Magnus Ver, Samuelsson, Ahola, and Virtanen. That's 8 titles for Iceland, 1 for Sweden, 3 for Finland, and 1 for Norway. That's quite a bit. (almost half?) Also, Norse Mythology is quite interesting, and includes many feats of strength and manliness.

[Dan Harrison]

I was just wondering what is the reason behind many strength athletes being so obsessed with Viking leniage? This is a serious question, I'm not trying to start a internet war, I just really want to know what the fascination is. I know JPS and Svend had a lot to do with it, and I also know that the region has produced some freakishly strong individuals, but there are other cultures (both ancient and modern) that have produced just as many freakishly strong athletes as well, but no one seems to want to emulate those. I also know that a lot of the stereotypes associated with Vikings have been debunked as well. So can someone explain the fascination, please? Feel free to PM me with details as I don't want to hijack Dan's thread and he unleashes Viking Power on me!!! :FF:

Mac..... it's a white thing..... hahahahaha :BP:

[Mac Smith]

Aiight Dan, I guess I wouldn't understand!!! :M:

[scott_van_ingham]

Mac..... it's a white thing..... hahahahaha :BP:


are u norse or born or raised near any of our shores? or do u just like vikings and norse mythology as much as atmospheric conditions?

[Ryan Rhodes]

are u norse or born or raised near any of our shores? or do u just like vikings and norse mythology as much as atmospheric conditions?

"Our shores"? You live in the UK; WTF are you talking about?

[james rude]

I'm a US born Norwegian/Scot and i am proud to be the viking in the kilt.

Ryan Rhodes do you compete or just train strongman?

[Mac Smith]

Elliot I see your point. I've been researching norse mythology all day and true indeed there are several fascinating stories of great strength and amazing feats. I can definately understand the fascination. It draws a stark comparison to Greek Mythology but no one goes around claiming Greek power, even though, statistically there are more Americans of Greek and eastern Mediterranean descent than Scandanavian/Norse descent. Plus the Greeks have produced several Oly champs in weightlifting and other sports. I think Arnold's Conan character has a lot to do with it as well.

[Mac Smith]

are u norse or born or raised near any of our shores? or do u just like vikings and norse mythology as much as atmospheric conditions?


I believe Dan's surname of Harrison indicates a certain amount of scandanavian blood.

[Elliot_Storey]

Elliot I see your point. I've been researching norse mythology all day and true indeed there are several fascinating stories of great strength and amazing feats. I can definately understand the fascination. It draws a stark comparison to Greek Mythology but no one goes around claiming Greek power, even though, statistically there are more Americans of Greek and eastern Mediterranean descent than Scandanavian/Norse descent. Plus the Greeks have produced several Oly champs in weightlifting and other sports. I think Arnold's Conan character has a lot to do with it as well.

Mac I'm happy to hear you found this topic interesting. If you're looking for more, I recently finished a book entitled "Norse Mythology: A Guide to the Gods, Heroes Rituals, and Beliefs" by John Lindow. The book was very-well written and researched. I learned a lot, and it prompted me to buy "The Prose Edda" by Snorri Sturluson which is one of the main references for the first book.

Another comment on this topic in general, being American, it was/is difficult to learn my own ancestry. My grandparents just wanted to be American, not German or Italian, or whatever else might contribute to what I am. I have no problem with just being american either, but I think many people feel the need to identify with one or more particular cultures, and for a strength athlete, I can see Norse culture as being very desirable to identify with.

[Sahwn Kenny]

Anyone got Summer Roberts Number. :LOL: LOL

[Joshua Davis]

Keep in mind that many of our events stem from the Viking and Celtic "manhood" rituals. For instance, the Husefel Stone being an Icelandic ritual, the McGlashen, Dinnie, Fianna, and Inver Stones being a tradition in Scotland, the Fingal's Fingers and Fishing Pole deadlift from Ireland, and the Highland Games, which have been long associated with strongman.

This sport grew from the vikings and the celts and their "manhood trials". There is even oft-quoted pseudo-fact (I don't know if it could ever really be proven) that the highland games, which have their earliest roots in Ireland, not Scotland where they current thrive, predate the Grecian and Roman Heavy events (but like I said, I don't know how accurate this statement is).

[chrisklavette]

I used to think ninjas were funny, than I got this thing about pirates for a while. Now I have moved on to vikings. Why? Here are the reasons
1) Vikings have crazy awesome beards
2) Vikings stab people all day long and don't even care about it
3) Vikings have horns growing out of their heads and special hats so their horns can poke out
4) Vikings are never babies. They are born into adulthood.
5) Vikings sail on water and drink beer. Not the other way around...ever!
6) For more information go to www.realultimatepower.net and replace the word ninja with viking.

[Lars Gustafsson]

A little out of topic, but the Ice Hotel previously mentioned is located in northern Sweden, in a place called Jukkasjärvi.

http://www.icehotel.com/

A pretty cool place, go there if you get the chance...in the wintertime :)

[Sahwn Kenny]

Try to stop off at Magnuess Samuelson's Farm then

[lhprop1]

I believe Dan's surname of Harrison indicates a certain amount of scandanavian blood.

Don't kid youself Mac. "Harrison" is as French as a name can get.

[Jay O'Neill]

Don't kid youself Mac. "Harrison" is as French as a name can get.

That's right... that's where you can get "Harrison" twede...

HEy if someone wants to be a Viking, let them be a Viking. Can I be American Indian? My name is O'Neill. Then I can have a Casino.

[scott_van_ingham]

"Our shores"? You live in the UK; WTF are you talking about?


born in holland, raised for 7 years there before movin to uk hence "location" uk, nationality dutch, mums swedish so half dutch half swedish or did u think van igham was from birmingham uk ? lol great guess lol

[Ryan Rhodes]

My middle name is Van. I must have been born in Holland too! Of course I emmigrated to the US when I was 7. Van Hatfield came over with me also. Since Holland was a part of "Old Scandinavia", we both claimed Viking Power and became strongmen. Hey, wanna see a picture of our abs?

..And Dan's dad is named Harri and they're both from Norway.

[Ryan Rhodes]

..half dutch half swedish or did u think van igham was from birmingham uk ?

Granted, your story could be true, but that rationale is pretty lame.

You spelled your name wrong, btw.

[Dan Harrison]

Granted, your story could be true, but that rationale is pretty lame.

You spelled your name wrong, btw.

hahahahahaha He DID spell his name wrong! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[scott_van_ingham]

hahahahahaha He DID spell his name wrong! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA


yeh typing at university was never my forte as was proofreading but its good to see where people r from, wow people get fierce when others are really from other shores as you put it by birth, and it was not rational just where i was born hence my roots and nationality, i laugh at the "ADOPTING" OF NATIONALITY!

[scott_van_ingham]

My middle name is Van. I must have been born in Holland too! Of course I emmigrated to the US when I was 7. Van Hatfield came over with me also. Since Holland was a part of "Old Scandinavia", we both claimed Viking Power and became strongmen. Hey, wanna see a picture of our abs?

..And Dan's dad is named Harri and they're both from Norway.


AND WHY get all uptight dude, or do u wanna be of norse descent and have abs too or did that just wreak of insecurity,, of course like u im just pulling your leg having harmless fun! all shits and giggles, :EB: