Backcountry Runway at an Abandoned Mine

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  • Опубліковано 24 лис 2024

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  • @jackvisser
    @jackvisser 4 роки тому +106

    TY Matt as My Wife is Extremely Ill and is suffering from a Life threatening Disease and You made Her Happy with seeing the Parts of the World she’s not going to be able to see ( Thanks so Much )

    • @migkillerphantom
      @migkillerphantom 4 роки тому +1

      Why do Boomers randomly Capitalize Parts of Their text Like This?

    • @multi-colorman5952
      @multi-colorman5952 4 роки тому +7

      migkillerphantom please reconsider this as his wife is suffering from most likely the new virus.

    • @surrealsupercell7217
      @surrealsupercell7217 4 роки тому +4

      @@migkillerphantom probably because his phone is kinda crappy. And seriously man? this dude's wife is possibly on the verge of death.

    • @theolschoolblues
      @theolschoolblues 4 роки тому +5

      @@migkillerphantom Because assholes like you with no life need something to complain about. THAT wHy He DoEs IT!!!

    • @Zanthorr
      @Zanthorr 4 роки тому +2

      @@migkillerphantom this comment thread needs to lighten up. It seems like Jack might have a lot of humble wisdom that you could use.

  • @TheDunadan01
    @TheDunadan01 4 роки тому +37

    17:12 "So, Don't run into a mountain." Always solid advice.

    • @paulmcphie1596
      @paulmcphie1596 4 роки тому +1

      Granite filled clouds will get you every time.

  • @cirruscapo
    @cirruscapo 4 роки тому +20

    Until you mentioned it, I had forgotten about the passing of your friend Colt, I think he would be proud of you for this Alaska/Russia trip...

  • @stevecastro22
    @stevecastro22 4 роки тому +29

    That has to be one of your best VLOG's to date. Incredibly beautiful scenery.....

  • @theolschoolblues
    @theolschoolblues 4 роки тому +3

    When you mentioned colt it really made me reflect on life a little. I just learned about him a couple days ago and about what happened. I am so sorry for your loss.

  • @alaskancabin7506
    @alaskancabin7506 4 роки тому

    These videos of other people visiting Alaska makes me realize how lucky I am to live here.

  • @scottd6921
    @scottd6921 4 роки тому

    Enjoying this series. Lived 5 yrs in Sitka. It's where the ceremonial transfer of sovereignty of Alaska from Russia to the USA occurred on Oct 18, 1867 (Alaska Day). Hope you got to tour the town a bit.

  • @shaunashley545
    @shaunashley545 4 роки тому

    2 years ago I stayed in McCarthy and toured the Kennecott Mine as well! Then we trekked for 6 days through Wrangell-St. Elias. Beautiful place and the best scenic flight. I encourage everyone to take a trip there. Love your videos! I'm in flight school currently in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to get my PPL!

  • @mattinla98
    @mattinla98 4 роки тому

    Stunning cinematography as usual Matt. You're definitely the best cinematograviator on UA-cam.

  • @michaelstern1945
    @michaelstern1945 4 роки тому +7

    The scenery is just like magic awesome video Matt.

  • @Steve-xf4uv
    @Steve-xf4uv 4 роки тому +1

    Amazing scenery; never get there myself probably so Thanks for Sharing !! Glaciers were awesome and the visit to the old mine was just what I would have done. You guys have such an interesting life. Enjoy it !

  • @Loammi30
    @Loammi30 4 роки тому

    friends like you are worth gold thanks for these motivating videos from Wisconsin 🇵🇷

  • @Tinybitofageek
    @Tinybitofageek 4 роки тому +21

    now that was one hell of a spectacular vlog!

  • @Talltrees84
    @Talltrees84 4 роки тому

    Almost like being there. I lived six years in Alaska but never took bush planes out to the wilderness. A lot of flights into and out of Anchorage. Two summer jobs on the North Slope oil fields flying on the company owned 727. Nothing like what you experienced. Thanks.

  • @bushman907
    @bushman907 4 роки тому +2

    I see it every single day. Never gets old

  • @Ellexis
    @Ellexis 4 роки тому +6

    Y’all out did yourselves in this one! Wow! The views! The adventuring! This is the time I wish there was something better to smash than just a 👍!

  • @jimaperkins
    @jimaperkins 4 роки тому +44

    4:51: No, I do not need to imagine growing up with all of this, because I actually did. I have many fond memories flying with my dad in and round Anchorage, Homer, and Seldovia when I was young. It inspired me to get my pilot's license. However, after 18 years of flying, I have yet to make the trip back to the Last Frontier in my own plane. For years, I've been saying, "Maybe next year." This series is making it difficult for me to say that again. Thank you for sharing. I am also looking forward to seeing your trip to Grand Cayman, but I suppose that will be in your next "Season" (so to speak.)

    • @bushman907
      @bushman907 4 роки тому +2

      Jim Perkins sack up and do it!!!1

    • @dave928
      @dave928 4 роки тому

      it's the same with anyone who wants to travel, "maybe next year". next year never comes. get off your ass and do it.

    • @propellhatt
      @propellhatt 4 роки тому +1

      @@dave928 this year is last year's next year.

  • @drew9017
    @drew9017 4 роки тому +4

    That random Bonanza with all of the bushplanes XD. Nice touch!

  • @r3y1w9
    @r3y1w9 4 роки тому

    The scenery with the mountains, glaciers and water is absolutely spectacular!! Coming from someone who lies on the prairies!

  • @ssmith29440
    @ssmith29440 4 роки тому

    You my friend are living on the edge. If you would hav e gone down in the bay, you would have fallen off the edge and lasted about 10 min. Thanks for sharing.

  • @MARKS-oq6bd
    @MARKS-oq6bd 4 роки тому +9

    Love the plate @ the end.

  • @rowdyron4111
    @rowdyron4111 4 роки тому +1

    Stunning trip. Your video editing is remarkable. Thanks for taking us along.

  • @t.vanoosterhout233
    @t.vanoosterhout233 4 роки тому +1

    In the vlogs you've made of your journey to Alaska you have upped your game. Even better scenery, camera work and editing. Beautiful.

  • @joetocayo
    @joetocayo 4 роки тому

    The river is the Copper River, great, world class salmon. The mine was the Kennecott Copper Mine. Athabaskans hunted here for decades. In the '70's, when I lived just west of there, between Chitina and Kenny Lake, it was a ghost town. Good to see life again.

  • @Nwyk
    @Nwyk 4 роки тому +3

    Someone this was one of the most inspiring & incredible videos on youtube. Amazing scenery & awesome camerawork mate

  • @navymt2005
    @navymt2005 4 роки тому +2

    Wow. Best one of the series so far. Stunning!

  • @maximan4363
    @maximan4363 4 роки тому

    Wow, that was so beautiful. The rapid recession of the glacier is frightening, it's mind blowing just how big it is.

  • @rangerider51
    @rangerider51 4 роки тому

    I ❤️ looking at old buildings like that copper mine that closed in the 40’s. Some history in the middle of nowhere. Thanks for sharing. See ya on the next flight, Matt.🛩

  • @sb1806
    @sb1806 3 роки тому

    Perfect video. Watched it numerous times and never gets old. Love the music by Bonnie Grace, Call the Herd.

  • @endlessamericantraveler6672
    @endlessamericantraveler6672 4 роки тому +3

    All of your videos are always great, but the drone footage here was really kickass!

  • @The_PaleHorseman
    @The_PaleHorseman 4 роки тому +2

    Matt! I did it today! I go at the middle of April for my first flight! My G.I. bill will pay for the entire license as well!!!!! Super excited right now. Training at Lunken Airport!

    • @mattguthmiller
      @mattguthmiller  4 роки тому

      That’s awesome!

    • @briancumpston1132
      @briancumpston1132 4 роки тому

      Congratulations and welcome to the pilot fraternity! Make sure you finish what you start!! Best of luck to you!

  • @jeffcard3623
    @jeffcard3623 3 роки тому

    Stunningly beautiful scenery, thanks for sharing, Matt. I love your channel, you are an inspiration for me! That huge copper mine complex is so neat, I think I could spend a day exploring the area!

  • @TrevonK
    @TrevonK 4 роки тому +3

    Beautiful, Beautiful scenery what an amazing vlog! Stay safe out there.

  • @marcdb1412
    @marcdb1412 4 роки тому

    I really enjoy your flights. The way you describe the whole trip, it makes me feel like I am with you in the plane. Thank you so much for sharing the view and the whole cockpit flight experience. Great!!!

  • @EpicLightForce
    @EpicLightForce 4 роки тому

    I trained in KBFI back in '07, always wanted to do Alaska. This vlog serves as an inspiration to pick up that dream again!

  • @phoenixnimitz9614
    @phoenixnimitz9614 4 роки тому

    This is absolutely beautiful LOVE the glaciers and mountains and more!! Thanks for taking us there! Can't wait til the next adventure!

  • @MrSirViking
    @MrSirViking 4 роки тому

    This is some amazing views! Those sunsets and rises and the glaciers and the sky. It must be incredible to fly around like this and see all these things. Great video.

  • @donandhisstationair2382
    @donandhisstationair2382 4 роки тому

    Your best work yet. The Alaska series is my favorite

  • @jazzclarinet2006
    @jazzclarinet2006 4 роки тому

    This brings new meaning to the phrase "taking the scenic route."

  • @DWBurns
    @DWBurns 9 місяців тому

    This just had to pop into my feed. A 3 year-old video, making me want to go to Alaska. My airplane is down for annual and now my cabin fever just got worse.

  • @255-southcarolina8
    @255-southcarolina8 4 роки тому

    Guys, thank you very much for the video. Probably something I'll never see in my lifetime. Thank you very much.

  • @faithwithsheldon
    @faithwithsheldon 4 роки тому

    The glaciers and sunset is just amazing

  • @robertg5393
    @robertg5393 4 роки тому +1

    awesome video, as always, Matt. Thanks for sharing. Great cinematography.

  • @space1commander
    @space1commander 4 роки тому

    Another awesome Trip Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for taking Us in that great adventure one more time. Fly safe out there.

  • @ik04
    @ik04 4 роки тому

    That C-150 taildragger parked in front of you was a plane I flew when I was in Fairbanks. Glad to know it is still in Alaska!

  • @loadhaul9320
    @loadhaul9320 4 роки тому

    The quality of these videos are insane! I really like the choice of music too.

  • @DISOPtv
    @DISOPtv 3 роки тому

    That's bucket list stuff right there! Great video!

  • @MOTOSNOWRIDER
    @MOTOSNOWRIDER 4 роки тому

    Cool to see my dads two planes in the background as you were taxing. All the footage of your adventures up here in Alaska has been awesome!

  • @jwb9020
    @jwb9020 4 роки тому

    Breathtaking, absolutely breathtaking!

  • @philconey11
    @philconey11 4 роки тому

    You explored the reduction mill for the copper mine. Look for tailings on the mountains and open pits. Those are the mines, which can be arguably more enriching to explore.

  • @grullord
    @grullord 4 роки тому +1

    awesome video thanks again for sharing

  • @homertalk
    @homertalk 4 роки тому +2

    The Adventures never stop. Keep it up!

  • @videom
    @videom 4 роки тому

    I don't want to be "that" guy but when I was training for my private the instructor would pull my throttle and ask "where are you going to land?". I know you don't always have a choice but when you're sight seeing I just couldn't think "where are you going to land?". Having said that, great video and I don't question your skills as a pilot so I would be interested in your response. Thanks and keep on flying.

  • @Mattantil78911
    @Mattantil78911 4 роки тому

    It's like an aviation channel combined with the proper people channel

  • @rocky_williams
    @rocky_williams 4 роки тому

    Awesome video. Great photography/videography. Nice touch with the license plate at the end. Sweet reminder of your friend. Thanks for sharing your adventure in Alaska with the rest of us.

  • @cbreads
    @cbreads 4 роки тому

    What incredible scenery.

  • @nickb193
    @nickb193 4 роки тому

    have you ever thought of building out a book of 10 destinations or something, sell it and then fly it and promote on youtube? I'd love to visit some of these places you've been!

  • @oliverjh1281
    @oliverjh1281 4 роки тому

    Fabulous photography 👏👏 that old copper mine looked like a set from an old movie 👌

  • @rogerclarke3291
    @rogerclarke3291 4 роки тому

    Really Interesting Video Matt. That old mine was well worth the walk. It looked like a crazy film set. The Glacier flying was really stunning too. Thank you for posting.

  • @Parr4theCourse
    @Parr4theCourse 4 роки тому +4

    WOW, SPECTACULAR views!!!!!

  • @jackriley4104
    @jackriley4104 4 роки тому

    Fifty years ago I flew a lot of the same places you are going to ,got lost a lot back then we didn't have much in the way of navigation equipment ,Just well used chart. saw a lot in a 46 Luscomb.

  • @pavelow36
    @pavelow36 4 роки тому

    you're in bush country with all the tail draggers there. love the low approach.

  • @edwardkriesmerjr8781
    @edwardkriesmerjr8781 4 роки тому

    Outstanding (drone) camera footage. Great Alaska adventure series, some of your crews best work...

  • @SteadyStateOfMind
    @SteadyStateOfMind 4 роки тому

    Beautiful scenery and editing. Thanks for good work!

  • @jasonbergeron6347
    @jasonbergeron6347 4 роки тому

    Wow!!! Spectacular vLog my friend. Very neat seeing McCarthy, AK through your lens. I used to watch the Discovery Ch. program that was filmed there. Very nice tribute 4 Colt. You the man sir!

  • @danaskubic2145
    @danaskubic2145 4 роки тому +1

    Great shots of the glaciers and then the copper mine.

  • @j.gregory5669
    @j.gregory5669 4 роки тому

    Great video with excellent editing. I love how long you hold off that nose wheel on landing!

  • @fuzzyjax
    @fuzzyjax 4 роки тому +3

    Very cool!

  • @pavelow36
    @pavelow36 4 роки тому

    this is sets a new precedent in your vlogs. flying to abandoned places. does Centralia Pennsylvania have a close airstrip?

  • @Kiwi_Pilot
    @Kiwi_Pilot 4 роки тому

    Ive really enjoyed this series! Great editing, use of camera, music, etc. Good stuff

  • @legalalien30
    @legalalien30 4 роки тому

    Your videos are AWESOME, especially for someone like me - who flies 100K+ miles annually in commercial jets, but has never set foot in a Bonanza!
    I'm often trying to retrace your flight in FlightRadar24. I see you are a bit behind in posting your videos - it would be awesome if you could post a link to your flight in fr24 or FlightAware so we can retrace and replay it.

  • @buletpoint
    @buletpoint 4 роки тому

    Beautifully done thank you

  • @PablooTel
    @PablooTel 4 роки тому

    wooow dude, this is one of your best videos, if not the best. congrats!

  • @priceland
    @priceland 4 роки тому

    Beautiful views!! Really enjoy your channel!!

  • @garydell2023
    @garydell2023 4 роки тому

    Long time since I landed in Sitka. Thank you for your videos.

  • @Wilfried_Lichwichsen
    @Wilfried_Lichwichsen 4 роки тому

    Its absolutly stunning what mother nature has to offer... In addition with your amazing videos it doesnt get any better, except doing the exact same thing myself... But that probably wont happen :)
    Keep it up;)

  • @Mike7478F
    @Mike7478F 4 роки тому

    Kuul educational video. Love to C your amazing land. Safe flying ppl

  • @davesizemore2160
    @davesizemore2160 4 роки тому

    Great Drone shots!!

  • @DOMINICAAVIATION
    @DOMINICAAVIATION 4 роки тому +2

    Already love the intro🔥

  • @euroflyer4211
    @euroflyer4211 4 роки тому +1

    Beautiful scenery indeed ! But one question: no swim vest, nothing to survive in case the engine quits near the glacier ? There’s no landing possible except in the freezing water.....

    • @timsaxer6442
      @timsaxer6442 4 роки тому

      Yeah, pretty casual approach to the safety of his passengers. Stupid, in fact. Survival in ice-laden water up there is about 3-5 minutes, if you get out of the plane. I hope you discuss these factors with your passengers so they have a say in these antics.

  • @jamesparlane9289
    @jamesparlane9289 4 роки тому

    So at this time of the year I'd the sun set only for a few minutes up there? Beautiful.

  • @jackriley4104
    @jackriley4104 4 роки тому

    Got seaplane rating at Lake Hood . That was a great time.

  • @ThomasSmartt
    @ThomasSmartt 4 роки тому

    Great job man! Loved the vid and am loving this series!

  • @ik04
    @ik04 4 роки тому

    The old runway at McCarthy was more my style back in the old days! Maybe 1,500 feet available if you clear the trees by ten feet!

  • @taylorj959a
    @taylorj959a 4 роки тому

    You guys are living the life!

  • @BDJ238
    @BDJ238 4 роки тому +1

    Hey Matt, love your videos, however please remember rules for using drones and filming in National Parks.

  • @joseph2095
    @joseph2095 4 роки тому

    Awesome scenery.

  • @jessekiefer0206
    @jessekiefer0206 4 роки тому +1

    Super cool awesome views!

  • @jetdoctn
    @jetdoctn 4 роки тому

    Sounded awful tired through parts of this be careful pushing yourself too hard, fatigue can hurt ya. Planning a trip in 2021 your videos are invaluable.

  • @jimallen3392
    @jimallen3392 3 роки тому

    It's almost midnight now, so it's a good idea to start our engine and roar out, waking everybody up. Okay.

  • @LusciousLou582
    @LusciousLou582 4 роки тому

    The vlogs are spectacular

  • @ChrisMaloneCAM
    @ChrisMaloneCAM 4 роки тому

    Nice drone shots!

  • @BarrySchmitz
    @BarrySchmitz 4 роки тому

    Great video again! The scenery was beautiful! :-)

  • @-sbman333-
    @-sbman333- 4 роки тому

    You should fly sometime to Madison! Wisconsin Aviation center has an awesome diner for breakfast and lunch, its called the Jet Room

  • @Woggerdogg
    @Woggerdogg 2 роки тому

    Sitka is beautiful!

  • @blimpcommander1337
    @blimpcommander1337 4 роки тому +1

    Cool stuff Matt. Thanks for sharing.

  • @ronaldmiller6930
    @ronaldmiller6930 4 роки тому

    Sorry to see you overfly Yakutat. WWII hanger there and also fuel service.

  • @anthonyklein1879
    @anthonyklein1879 4 роки тому

    another awesome video... Great Job 👍👍

  • @baejiaoflying9434
    @baejiaoflying9434 4 роки тому

    Awesome vide. Love the splattered bug on the wing camera. Those things are as big as birds, and there's a lot of them, all over your wind shield. So they have 'big strike' as well as bird strike in Alaska?

  • @JDSeg693
    @JDSeg693 4 роки тому +4

    That smudge on your go pro keeps making me want to clean my glasses