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Lake Tahoe California USA-1978: Hikers Traveling Down A Hill Towards The Lake

  • Year1978
  • Decade1970s
  • LocationLake Tahoe, California, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1978 California
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Hikers Traveling Down A Hill Towards The Lake — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1978, this vintage home movie captures a group of hikers descending a rocky hillside toward a serene lake in Lake Tahoe, California. The footage shows several individuals in bright orange and red clothing navigating the rugged terrain, surrounded by pine trees and scattered boulders. The camera pans to reveal a tranquil alpine lake framed by evergreens, with the hikers continuing their journey along the shoreline. The warm, slightly faded colors and natural film grain evoke a nostalgic, sun-drenched summer day in the Sierra Nevada mountains.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Exterior
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free Direct from Stockfilm
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
123102265

Rights & Clearance

Editorial use is the safest path. For commercial use, a clearance review is recommended for the flags below.

  • People visible: Yes
  • Minors visible: No
  • Logos / trademarks: No
  • Audible music: No

Flags come from automated catalog metadata, not a legal opinion. The source is an original 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie reel. For high-stakes commercial use, request a full rights review.

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel record not linked for this clip
Date
1978 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Location
Lake Tahoe, California, United States Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Licensing route
Direct license available from Stockfilm

Confidence labels are defined on Archive Integrity. Fields without a recorded value are shown as not recorded rather than assumed.

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Topics & Keywords

  • people
  • groups
  • trees
  • water
  • lake
  • rocks
  • traveling
  • hill
  • sunny
  • day
  • nature
  • lake tahoe california USA
  • 1978
  • 1978 hiking footage
  • vintage 8mm film
  • Lake Tahoe California
  • hikers in orange jackets
  • mountain trail descent
  • alpine lake view
  • 1970s home movie
  • retro outdoor adventure
  • classic Super 8 footage
  • family hiking trip
  • sunny mountain day
  • Sierra Nevada hiking
  • archival nature footage
  • vintage travel film
  • nostalgic 1970s memories
  • 8mm home movie
  • hiking group
  • forest trail
  • lake shoreline
  • vintage outdoor recreation

Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
1970s 8mm home-movie footage for productions needing outdoor recreation, hiking travel, or alpine lake atmosphere in Northern California.

Still Frames From This Clip

1978 Lake Tahoe home-movie frame showing hikers in orange and red clothing on a rocky slope above an alpine lake.
Hikers move down a rocky hillside through pine trees toward the lake.

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← Previous in archiveLake Tahoe California USA-1978: Hikers With Backpacks Trek Along Lake TrailNext in archive →Lake Tahoe California USA-1978: A Hiker Walks Along A Scenic Mountain Lake
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