1971: Hiking on Dry Trail Through Rocky Caverns and Cliffs in Death Valley

Year1971
Decade1970s
LocationDeath Valley, California, United States
Duration11s
Price$178 USD
Collection1971 California

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Hiking on Dry Trail Through Rocky Caverns and Cliffs in... — Clip Details

1971: A vintage 8mm home movie captures a couple hiking through the rugged, sun-baked landscape of Death Valley, California. They walk along a dry, rocky trail, navigating smooth rock formations and narrow crevices between towering cliffs. The footage shows them entering a cavern opening, exploring the natural split rock formations in the intense desert heat. This rare, authentic 1970s adventure footage offers a nostalgic glimpse of outdoor exploration in the American West, with a raw, unfiltered aesthetic typical of personal film recordings from the era.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 11s
Starting Price: $178 USD
Clip ID: 59706232

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1758 · 8mm · 7″ reel
Original reel label: III-02,sacto state
Reel-level year note: 1971
Reel-level location note: california,sacramento
Date: 1971 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: Death Valley, California, United States Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Location evidence: Catalog place matches an independent location note filed with the physical source reel.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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