1968: Storm Threatens to Close Down Mountain for Skiing and Recreation.

Year1968
Decade1960s
LocationClarksdale, Arizona, United States
Duration15s
Price$178 USD
Collection1968 Arizona

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Storm Threatens to Close Down Mountain for Skiing and... — Clip Details

Vintage 1968 8mm film footage from Clarksdale, Arizona, captures a dramatic winter storm threatening to close the mountain resort. Dark skies and heavy snowfall disrupt skiing and recreation activities, with visible ski lifts and snow-covered slopes under extreme weather conditions. The storm chaser atmosphere and rough weather create a tense, cinematic moment of nature's power over outdoor sports. This authentic archival clip offers a nostalgic glimpse into 1960s mountain recreation challenges, ideal for documentaries, historical content, or nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Shot details: Exterior
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 15s
Starting Price: $178 USD
Clip ID: 68208783

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1040 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label: scottsdale
Reel-level year note: 1968
Reel-level location note: scottsdale arizona
Date: 1968 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: Clarksdale, Arizona, 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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