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1977: Three People Spelunking in a Frozen Ice Covered Cave Glacier Bay

1977: Three People Spelunking in a Frozen Ice Covered Cave Glacier Bay

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  • Year1977
  • Decade1970s
  • LocationGlacier Bay, Alaska, United States
  • Duration9s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
  • Collection1977 Alaska

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Three People Spelunking in a Frozen Ice Covered Cave... — Clip Details

1977: Three explorers navigate a frozen, ice-covered cave in Glacier Bay, Alaska, their breath visible in the frigid air. Clad in heavy winter coats, hats, and boots, they move cautiously through the dark, slippery passageway, backpacks and headlamps illuminating the icy walls. This vintage 8mm home movie footage captures a rare moment of Arctic exploration, showcasing the rugged beauty of Alaska’s glacial landscape and the adventurous spirit of the era. The grainy, authentic quality of the film adds to its nostalgic charm, offering a glimpse into a forgotten winter expedition.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
Exterior
Resolution
See Pond5 listing
License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
9s
Pond5 price
from $199 USD
Clip ID
70645692

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1785 · Super 8 · 7″ reel
Original reel label
tent trailer,VI-02
Reel-level year note
1977
Reel-level location note
alaska
Date
1977 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location
Glacier Bay, Alaska, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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