Why Alaska Might Be Surfing’s Greatest Frontier | WITHIN REACH (4K EDITION) | SURFER
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
- Josh Mulcoy’s first time to Alaska was for SURFER way back in the early ’90s, and it landed him a cover Opens a New Window. . That trip also began an obsession with the state that’s lasted two and a half decades, in which time he’s been back at least once every year. “There’s been some trips that had some fun waves, and some trips that had some really bad waves,” says Mulcoy in his new film, “Within Reach”, above. “I guess I have an addiction to places that never get good, because I keep going back. Sounds stupid, but it’s true: I’ve gotten to surf perfect waves in other places but I’ve never had that feeling like I’ve had in [Alaska], when it all comes together.”
For Mulcoy, it certainly all came together on a recent expedition, the first time he’s truly scored in Alaska since that maiden trip as a teenager. “To pull up this time and have it doing it again was just a dream,” Mulcoy continues. “Like 25 years? Are you serious? To get it again with my friends…I dunno, those were the best waves I’ve had in years. And the best moments of surfing, because of where it was and what it was.”
I grew up surfing in Cape Hatteras , when I was 21 I moved to Alaska, I eventually became a bush pilot always had my board in my plane and would land on the beach when i found waves.I can’t count the hundreds of perfect waves I’ve surfed all by myself in Alaska.
Idk id i believe your story...not many places you can just go land on the beach...nice story fho i guess
@@mosluggo1 you can land on a beach all over Alaska. The story is entirely possible
@@mosluggo1 , just do soft field landing .... FAA examiner with check that before issuing PPL (Private Pilot License)
Even if this is made up - thank you. Write a book about this please.
@JohnCarter Hi, do you have Instagram or something ?
I'm 60 and started surfing in So Cal (Ventura Co.) in 1974. When you said your sponsors said traveling was unmarketable I couldn't believe it. I would say that between 74-79 I learned more about geography and the outside world thru the travel articles in the surf mags than I ever did in school. We cared nothing for contest but devoured the travel issues. Great film, Thank You.
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I dig that
that is the Surfing.
Don’t lie bro..
@@riffraff1880 it's true...american geography school lessons are awful
Where’s the best unknown spots where all the swells are always hitting?
SxEshawn nowhere really unknown in Ventura county... if you want unknown.. u need to go Hawaii
“I don’t even like going left” - best line ever! 😆
Berto Boyd best LINE ever baha
Left can be half the fun. gives you a different perspective. send me the details for the video here for the future please unsubscribe here newsletter unsubscribe click here for the future training and development projects on a regular basis to see you soon..my phone doesn't like the feed.. always reject access to sites for days
I was so stoked to se a great lefty, I love going left! I’m not goofy foot.
I don't like right as a Goofy...
Every scene here looks so unreal. I can’t believe places like this exist
Norway sucks
To be alive and never live is a waste of a life...this is the reason we have souls...NEVER STOP EXPLORING...well done brother, well done...🙏😎
Exactly most people just go through the motions everyday just inching along the freeway in their coffin's going to a job they hate to pay for shit they don't need ! This is something else ! The spirit of what life could be
Very cool movie..Well done!
Well said. One love
There's an app for that
Awesome! I can't believe the company didn't believe in adventure surfing, because adventure is what surfing is all about!!! They could have a whole movie about rad cold surfing places called The Endless Winter.
Great idea love it!
Your wish is my command mate, enjoy :) ua-cam.com/video/x89lUXcYX8M/v-deo.html
Pneuma1 Lifebreath my buddy who surfs Alaska turnagain bore tide also surfs Lake Michigan. Right now he’s in Hawaii for a few weeks but he surfs year round in Alaska. Ice snow. Don’t matter get thicker neoprene lol
Their loss. What do accountants know about doing what you love anyway?
lake michigan surfing
I started surfing a month ago at the age of 41 after a life changing experience and videos like this want to make me go everyday now. The Weekend soon cant wait too get back out there. Inspirational 🤙
Get out there man 🏄🌊🤙
Keep going man. Jesus Christ Loves You Amen
I've watched this a few times now, getting addicted. It's almost hypnotic, got some sort of meditative quality to it. Thank you Surfer and Josh, absolute ripper of a video!
Liam Carroll sup on a face shot? Are u a hot female as you appear to be in your thumbnail pic? 😂
Yeh man.. was thinking the same thing! Great surf vid!!
LOL I came here to see people surfing in the cold water, NOT to see people philosophizing and talking about something as if they knew what they were talking about!!
@@riffraff1880 Sup Raff!! Man keep it in your pants!! lol. Dog will hunt!
The perfect commentary. From Brasil. This is the film, before, Crystal Voyager.
Song: Tightrope - Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors. Well chosen! Beautiful video.
Wow! Waves with the snowy mountains in the background!! Dope shit🤙🏿🤙🏿
The setting Mulcoy is getting interviewed in might be the most beautiful dock I’ve ever seen in my life.
Stick to what you love - no better words spoken.
My kids have 2 basic assignments - pursue an education & follow your dreams & passions. We fully supported *their* paths, not what we wanted them to do & it has served them very well.
not many parents have that ethos, insteading having a path laid out for them at birth, only to be disappointed into their kids late teens, or have kids who've ended up down paths, jobs etc...that their parent's wanted them to have.
Josh seems like one good dude. He also rips it up pretty good. Great flick!
I grew up in NoCal surfing cold water in high school. Moved away to pursue my thing in the mountains. I've rarely surfed since then and I'm pushing 60 now. I've had some fun days on Maui and the rare side trip to Bali in 2003 on my return from the Himalaya. But now I'm in AK chasing steep ski lines in South Central. This has me thinking about getting back into the water. Great films, guys. Cheers.
Wow. Almost brought tears
same Keith something about it touched me
Best surf film I've seen in years
This is the same reason I love surfing Scotland .
Thats my summer trip. I'm heading for the Isle of Lewis - any recommendations?
This is what living is all about. Thanks Josh for bringing such a warm feeling in this video.
Joshy is a true legend, gentleman, family man and community man...so good!
Fantastic movie! Incredibly moving. That's what its all about man... And great cinematography.
Yeah its all about rich ppl doing rich people hobbies. Yeah truly inspiring.....gimme a break dude, really kid.......
How much does it cost to paddle out?? Oh yeah "it's Free" no charge...just was up your board and paddle out!! Its Surfing...Not Snowbording....which can get Pretty expensive huh bro!! Rich man's hobby?? I don't think so buddy.Soul Surf...l Hope Heaven has an Awesome Break😎👍👍👍
Wax...
I can't surf anymore, my knees are gone, so watching this film is both sweet and sour. What a lovely place to surf. I miss the travel surfing experience so much. this feeling is like waving good bye to that strawberry blonde girl you loved but she breaks up with you. You want to keep it together but you can't. I feel that autumn offshore in September but I can't go. You made a sweet little gem of a film it hurts but feels so good. Thank you
Take up kitefoiling bro no stress on the knees and you can still catch the surf. Never give up.
Amazinggg, amazinggg! No crowd, good vibes, perfect waves! Pura vida! Pure life
Cold life
@@natural_law the cold conserves
Pura vida por Yakatat a Playa Negra
This is so SICK
- people thought I was crazy going surfing on the east coast in February... look at these dudes shredding in the snowy mountains! so good
the best thing about growing up is that the nostalgia just hits harder
I grew up in Venice, California surfing uncrowded conditions up and down the coast starting in 62 with friends and good vibes this video brings back those style memories
That's really nice to hear, thank you for watching!
I can barely surf. Mainly a vert. Skater. I was fortunate enough to surf in Norway, nice waves, just 2 friends and amazing beautiful mountains. Snowed while putting on wetsuits. Great memories.
the surfing here is
pure.... riding the wave, like the WAY
it is to be ridden by the man, the board the skills the capability of the rider and the ridden the experience of movement in the moment of the water and the surfer riding as he will and the wave allows for.
Like music like dance like pure meaning of words... nature and self expressed
experienced
like ANYTHING
one could do as apart of and with..
I could watch this wave surfing non-stop.
The real-only pure surfing. Surfing with the wave for surfing.
not a contest
not a comparison.
like the real feel of the wind on the skin of your face for a moment.
but not just the skin nerve sensation,
the whole of all of you surfing the water wave...
I mean
SOMETHING LIKE THAT!
All on its own with you.
There's no place like Alaska. That beginning statement is true about never being satisfied with any other place than Alaska. I went as a young man and commercial fished there, it has stayed at the top of place for me. Alaska is true an amazing place
Surfing is the ultimate goal for these guys but the experience of traveling to a remote destination and enjoying it with good friends is the special part. Looks like more fun than going somewhere warm and easy. Awesome story.
The magazine that let him go made a big mistake. What he does is more interesting than the traditional.
I can already hear the construction of a brewery and yoga studio over there since this video was released.
A wine bar and check mate.
How bout no?
Influencers and coffee house?
Pacific City? Tofino? Manzanita?
@@edwinatollstoy4837 PACIFIC CITY!! CAPE KIWANDA!! Pretty sure my personal favorite place in the world! (the other side of the Dune, you know what im talkin bout!!)
This is way we surf. The Topanga spirit alive and well.
What a lovely,beautifully filmed and poignant story. One of the best surfing videos I've ever seen without all the hype of the usual locations and all the razz that goes with it. I really enjoyed this and found myself smiling at the end of it. Well done guys...beautiful.
... and in tears.
One of the best surf vids I've seen in a long time!!! Totally captured the essence of surfing!!! Love this guys views on surfing!
That was epic. Minutes it seemed on one wave. Your demeanor is understood. To have grown up with this. Wow. A lucky or blessed guy.
Quote “just do what you believe in and good things will happen”. A mantra for life ❤️
Beautiful film, beautiful waves, beautiful scenery, beautiful surfing. ❤️🙏🏼
Thanks for sharing this with us.😍✌🏼
Just pure goosebumps.... I love the water from being a small kid hitting the surf in South Africa to now hitting the colder shores of Cornwall, Wales etc in my campervan.... Water baby for life and never happier than in the water.
Passion right there, inspiring story, great film.
'' Do what you believe in, it all comes back as a positive '' Josh Mulcoy. 👊🙂🤘🌊
A truly philosophical look and life of sticking to purpose. The waves are by "standards" small but quite surf-able. The photography and the location (breath taking) The philosophy of life and purpose are what makes this important to anyone who truly loves surfing or adventure out side the "safe" box most keep them selves trap in. Thank your for the thoughts, the experience and the amazing beauty that is Alaska. Still the last frontier. ~ your neighbor
Josh - also give thanks that you HEALTHY enough to do this . The blessing and miracle is THAT in and of itself . The waves are icing on the quite freezing cake
Not a surfer anymore but this is what its about.Really enjoyed it.Josh reminds me of my brother.Nothing stops him surfing.
Unreal!! Dream Land Bro...absolute Beauty...Thank you for the Video 👍👍👍
Who the hell can give this a thumbs down? It's not just about the wave it's LIFE!
That is a beautiful backdrop..
Alaska is beautiful.
I don't know for what reason, but this guy is so touching.
Feel like he's an introvert but when talking about surfing everything just pours out of his heart. !!
Josh! I feel ya!! The mysto waves, Italy, Nova Scotia, for me and others. You said best in this video. The cold, the travel, even if your skunked on surf, still insane to be there or anywhere! Great job buddy!!! And yes i still have that cover mag. Epic
That wave just goes forever, no heavy lip breaking on your shoulder wild.
Totally Awesome Josh Mulcoy been following your travelling all my life from filthy west to this Amazing Adventure 🤟🙏🌊🌊🏄🏻♂️💯
Awesome doc. Love that the industry came back around and allowed Josh to keep doing what he loves.
This was a great Vlog. Love Alaska worked there on a fish processing boat every summer. The BEST picturesque backdrop in the world. Alaska is one of the true beauty of the world.
Understatement!😳🤪🤣👍
So rad, and even a better departure dock. I am a cold water surfer and love it. We are only here for a short time and think you nailed it bro.
Oh my! So stunning. I can see how it is worth braving the cold for that. Blessed.
Josh Mulcoy's surfing is awesome!! Thank you for your passion!!
Good job.....you got soul and you surf good....you should be proud of yourself
Any screen grab from this video is a Wallpaper! Fantastic video, Fantastic bloke and Fantastic moral to this story. Excellent 🇦🇺🍻😁
Winter and cold water surfing is always legit amazing. So much better when I got a real wetsuit which fit too! Respect
To echo lots more comments here- best surf video I’ve seen in a long time. Incredibly put together. Commentary, cinematography, music, 💪🏽
Amazing Video and Josh is a great surf ambassador!
i miss Alaska a lot!!!
I have seen these guys surfing the Cook Inlet!!!Well maybe not these guys but people out surfing!!!
Mindblown - one of the most beautiful places on earth
This video captures the spirit of Winter surfari. The prospect of clean, sizable, winter swell is enough to keep you warm. And actually worrying about if the swell will be too big LOL.
Spectacular, I would have never thought of surfing in alaska of all places,brother you are so blessed to be able to surf there
This is one of the most beautiful videos i have ever seen. Thank you for sharing this story. Seeing things like this inspires me even more to follow my passion for adventure and the oceans.
Great Job Gentleman! Very nice dream you shared with all of us. Mahalo and aloha from the Great Lakes Josh and crew! The dream is alive and real................
Wow! Some of the most incredible B role footage I’ve ever seen... Thank you for sharing.
Né à la Martinique, je pleure à l'idée de faire l'effort.....mais c'est absolument magnifique, fantastique, féerique !!! Majestueux..... Too late for me now.... mais.... Bravo...profitez...enjoy...
This video was magical Josh. Raw Alaska is breath taking magical, just look at the backgrounds in these shots. Haven't surfed there but experienced the place. One should plan a visit, you will not be disappointed in your travels.
I lived in Alaska for 2 years and it was the most magical place in my Opinion. I could see why he would love Surfing there.
Wow. Those waves look so perfect
At 4:45 you can see my grandparents store, its the building with the blue roof behind the quonset looking building. Spent many years there in Yakutat. So cool to see this in my recommended and be so surprised to see it featured Yakutat. Im about to go back next week and couldnt be more excited. For anyone wanting to surf in Yak look up Icy Waves surf shop.
@@skysteppes Gotta say I agree, can definitely get crowded. But the beaches are huge and the waves a plenty. The cali bros wouldn't even come up here anyways, they don't have the balls. Only those with the true love for surf would come up here. Yak is a gem and everyone should know and come and support the economy and check out the amazing surf. I tell everyone about it, its almost 2020 time to make it world famous!
cool thing about those waves is you can see how the headlands create tranquil pockets so the swells when they can wrap around are just super wrapping and perfect...especially on the lefts... the geography has alot to do with the potential
What a fantastic video. Im from South African. Looks a tad bit too cold for me. I'd gladly surf those waves though ;)
That was very enjoyable. It brought me a lot of Peace watching that video. That's What I Call "chillin".
Fantatsic ! Thank you Josh, thank you SURFER
Rad that he stuck by what he believed in and in the end it worked out. I’m doing pretty much the same thing with my music. Stay the course and it’ll work out. Thank you guys for an inspirational surf film. I live to practice watching surfing since the internet killed it for me many years ago. Kind of ironic lol
So proud of my ancestors creation....Pāpāhe’e Nalu or Surfer.... i think they would be amazed at where surfimg has gone and where people are surfing. Fantastic Video!
This guy is a legend.
Best AK surf vid' I've seen (& I'm from here). I've surfed that undisclosed location before when it was snowing, which I'd always wanted to do since I'm a snowboarder, but after doing it, I didn't want to do it again! So funny they cut him after getting the most epic cover! It's amazing how people get short sighted.
Fellow Alaskan here. Thank you for not disclosing the location. Before you know it, Alaska would be ruined just like Portland was. Commercial California minded people bringing their horrible politics and demands. We're fine in Alaska. We dont need anyone. Cheechakos stay out.
I never would have thought you could surf in Alaska or anyone ever tried. lol You learn something new everyday!
Yes Josh man I haven't seen you for decades so stoked on this
Blessed is the man, who finds, his work
I do most of my jet skiing in the winter on Canyon Lake in Arizona. The cold weather and water means we have the lake to ourselves.
Hello i surfed once at Jordan river with "river mouth mike". I started surfing in Hawaii in 1963, at the age of 10. Thank you for making this video. I understand you and wish you the best.
I've never surfed in cold locations (i'm from Brazil) but it feels like it should be more intense and calm at the same time
Your perspective changes. You choose your waves carefully. Do you really want to do that last your that might add ten cold duckdives to your paddle back out.
I've never even been surfing or had any interest in it but that was a cracking film!
what a great film. also inspiring shit from that dude getting interviewed. live your life!
Beautiful surf !! Amazing scenery Amazing waves
what a clip. what a place. dreams are made of this stuff
Grats to the producers and directors of this post it shines out from most conveying the only a surfer knows the feeling with an ambiance of place and human non competitive at peace wholeness to all who watch it..nice work people..
What a life.. living in tofino, so cool!
Cheers from Vancouver, BC
Beautiful film, loved it!
Wow, that was really well done on all levels, very cool story and the music was perfect...hope to see this guy in more projects like this!
Love this!
Another great unusual surfing spot and good music in this video
This is beautiful Josh! Thank you for talking story! Keep ripping Bruddah 😎🤙🏾
Hey I remember reading that article !
It was awesome...and thanks Josh !
"I not even like to go left" LMAO ... that was funny!
Thankyou for this, truly a work of art you and your crew put together
That was EPIC and its been a long time since I felt that stoke
Perfect music, incredible scenery and (slow cut) cinematography. Old surfer dude dressed like 15 year old. Weird location. Great stuff.
Haha, nah man, it’s the 15 year olds that dress like us old surfers
I love seeing my state in others perspectives.