Solo Hike to an Abandoned B-29 Bomber Plane in Alaska

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  • Опубликовано: 17 дек 2024

Комментарии • 342

  • @geoffreygulley7635
    @geoffreygulley7635 23 дня назад +31

    The sheer amount of effort that goes into not only getting there, but setting up, framing shots, retracing steps, breaking down, wash, rinse, repeat over and over and over again is massively underappreciated. The extra time needed to do this for our viewing pleasure deserves a medal. Thanks so much.

  • @NoOverhead
    @NoOverhead 2 месяца назад +100

    The amount of work required for this film is simply incredible. You absolutely nailed the feeling. The vibe. The color. The sense of being all alone in a land of beauty. Thank you for continuing to inspire.

    • @MegaCharger9
      @MegaCharger9 Месяц назад

      You hit the nail on the head brother, It looks surreal and almost mystical……..

    • @TOMAS-lh4er
      @TOMAS-lh4er Месяц назад

      I wonder if the groups that fly and restore the B-29 bombers will want to recover the engines and other very valuable parts eventually, looks lie there is little erosion on the plane !1

  • @robolmsted8161
    @robolmsted8161 23 дня назад +22

    Wow, great video. One of the deceased is my Great Uncle Maj. Robert A Butler. He was a WW2 B-17 pilot and was shot down over Germany and was a POW at Stalag Luft 3 until liberated. He decided to stay in the Air Force and continue flying. Tragic end to his career but from what I understand, he died doing what he loved. I have yet to get to this crash site but have dreams of doing it. RIP to all of the crew killed in this crash. All heroes

  • @gusm2752
    @gusm2752 26 дней назад +16

    Stunning scenery. I was hoping to see more of the B-29 and hear about the story.

  • @jimallen8238
    @jimallen8238 2 месяца назад +41

    We really missed you, Drew. I know “life happens” and RUclips is your side gig, but just know you are highly appreciated for what you bring to us. Thank you!

  • @karanghorpade267
    @karanghorpade267 2 месяца назад +117

    Drew is one of the best cinematographers of this generation. Anyone who disagrees with that can argue with a wall.

    • @photosimonson
      @photosimonson 2 месяца назад +5

      I just did. The wall fuckin demolished my dumbass.

    • @Ezrabastian
      @Ezrabastian 2 месяца назад +3

      afraid to say he is the best? why only one of the best? Weak statement

    • @bandittelevision
      @bandittelevision 13 дней назад

      No he is not. Never heard of before cant be great

  • @RD-hy7pv
    @RD-hy7pv 2 месяца назад +37

    Always a good day when this man uploads 😊

    • @drewsimms
      @drewsimms  2 месяца назад +1

      I appreciate you being here man

  • @BerwhaleTheAvenger-b5s
    @BerwhaleTheAvenger-b5s 24 дня назад +3

    We have one in England. 'Over Exposed' crashed in the Peak District in 1948, in fog with no survivors. It is all still there albeit in very smashed condition. It's best visited on a cloudy or foggy winter day for the full experience.
    Excellent film, thanks.

  • @jiyang-chen
    @jiyang-chen 2 месяца назад +63

    I stopped watching Kraig Adams once he switched to filming on his iphone and the videos lost its beauty. I'm glad there's people still out there lugging their heavy gear to make good quality shots like this!

    • @drewsimms
      @drewsimms  2 месяца назад +11

      Thanks for being here! Appreciate the support

    • @bchlan
      @bchlan 2 месяца назад +4

      The same thing happened to me. I used to watch Kraig Adams but by way of his minimalism, things really got worse. Hot take: Sometimes sensor size matters.

    • @UmairSadaqat
      @UmairSadaqat 2 месяца назад

      @@drewsimmswell it's not as good as your previous video my mom loves your videos with your car and your sweet kitchen

    • @Ezrabastian
      @Ezrabastian 2 месяца назад

      Kraigs adams lol

  • @nibun
    @nibun 2 месяца назад +13

    This film epitomizes the idea "every frame a painting". Incredible work.

  • @caileanscepusin2400
    @caileanscepusin2400 2 месяца назад +7

    Breathtaking footage! This is national geographic worthy. The quality of your video is like a cinematic masterpiece. Probably one if the most beautiful hiking videos i have seen. Cheers from Alaska.

  • @davidwayne6318
    @davidwayne6318 2 месяца назад +11

    Drew as a solo backpacker I have the deepest respect for the talent you have of capturing the true essence of the experience, thank you so much

    • @drewsimms
      @drewsimms  2 месяца назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed David! Definitely something special about being out there on your own

  • @Escape_normality
    @Escape_normality 2 месяца назад +12

    Wow, what an amazing trip and footage. My mother 86 years also enjoyed watching!

    • @drewsimms
      @drewsimms  2 месяца назад +3

      Love to hear you guys are watching together! Thanks for the support

    • @Escape_normality
      @Escape_normality 2 месяца назад

      Can you share the gps route?

  • @Deadmen.
    @Deadmen. 2 месяца назад +22

    Drew, the number of times I said to myself "He's gotta turn around to get the camera at some point" ...and then you cut to a shot of you further away! Incredible work man. Very inspiring

    • @crazydoglady5
      @crazydoglady5 2 месяца назад +2

      I kept thinking..dang he has to walk back to get the camera on those cliffs and rocks. UGH. I would be exhausted too.

    • @MilitaryPawn
      @MilitaryPawn 2 месяца назад +10

      I'm thinking and hoping... some of those shots have to be from the drone just sitting stationary so he doesn't have to go back to get it.

    • @jesseearl7172
      @jesseearl7172 2 месяца назад +2

      Those are 100% drone shots. I used to think the same thing and then started looking into it and you can have the drone stay stationary. One of the shots he roped down the mountain then kept walking lol No way he’d do that if he had to go back. Haha

  • @salmanhaider3876
    @salmanhaider3876 2 месяца назад +5

    This is incredible. The scenery and the drone shots are just jaw dropping. It must take so much effort to take all these shots from so many different angles and perspectives.

  • @janosadamviola4323
    @janosadamviola4323 2 месяца назад +5

    Drew is in another dimension. That is a fact.
    Hard work, hard gear. Just keep goin’ Man.
    Respect from Hungary.

  • @forestyforest
    @forestyforest 2 месяца назад +4

    This is great, what a beautifully captured video. I can't believe that some of the crew members actually survived that crash. There was another crash east of Anchorage into an icefield, none survived. The wreckage is embedded across over 10 miles of glacier now.

  • @Gomzzzzzzzzzz
    @Gomzzzzzzzzzz 2 месяца назад +3

    This is one of your best videos Drew! I thoroughly enjoyed the soothingness and sounds of nature with beautiful visuals through your lens. Keep up the good work and inspiring all of us to get out in the nature.

  • @bernadettethomas4725
    @bernadettethomas4725 2 месяца назад +3

    Yeah you are back, you were missed, greatness you are with your cinema graphics work

  • @billybrangler9993
    @billybrangler9993 2 месяца назад +1

    The beauty of the nature,the beauty of the world,filmed by the master. Wonderful film Drew and thanks to take us to your hike. Greetings from Germany

  • @marknelson5929
    @marknelson5929 Месяц назад +1

    I've only just found your channel, my first example of your hard work - I've watched. Utterly spell binding, re filming and directorship.
    Being an ex Park Ranger and an historic aircraft enthusiast, what an incredible marriage of stunning landscape and human tragedy.
    When you see the remote landscape this crash happened in, it brings into focus the human fragility of technology and mother nature.
    An epic hike.

  • @JWHall-il8oe
    @JWHall-il8oe 23 дня назад +1

    I came for the B-29; I stayed for the scenery, the soundtrack, and the amazing cinematography. Now that I’ve watched this, I’m late to an unimportant meeting and so much richer and blessed for having watched this rather than hurrying off to the meaningless tyranny of superficial obligations. Thank you for filling my cup this morning.

  • @chrisluke1010
    @chrisluke1010 2 месяца назад +4

    Beautiful as always, Drew.

    • @drewsimms
      @drewsimms  2 месяца назад

      Appreciate it Chris!

  • @liamgallagher8961
    @liamgallagher8961 2 месяца назад +1

    Always have to stop what im doing and watch the masterpieces you put out. Thanks for everything you do!

  • @alecmalone5657
    @alecmalone5657 2 месяца назад +2

    Your shots are out of this world. Always a wonderful meditative experience to watch your videos. Thanks for sharing :)

    • @drewsimms
      @drewsimms  2 месяца назад

      Thanks Alec! Really appreciate that

  • @christinerolle3876
    @christinerolle3876 2 месяца назад +2

    Awesome job Drew.!! Been wondering where you been and now the wait is worth the wait.2 thumbs up
    .!! It keep company for my 8 shift graveyard.
    Hello from sacramento,california

  • @trailslug893
    @trailslug893 2 месяца назад +1

    This is some of the best cinematography on RUclips. Drew you are so talented and I simply love the artistic skills you have. Some of those shots climbing hand over fist and then to have to do it again to go retrieve that camera, you are definitely putting in the work and we certainly appreciate it.

  • @jkammerzell
    @jkammerzell 2 месяца назад +1

    Well done! I appreciate how much works that goes into producing a video like this. Thanks!

  • @andybiker-hiker4343
    @andybiker-hiker4343 2 месяца назад +8

    That bomber crashed in 1957. The air is still in the tires? The air in those tires is 67 years old. That aside..... This truly is a cinematographers work of excellence. It's worthy of a documentary film on National geographic. I am glad I found your Channel

  • @IsaacRodriguez89
    @IsaacRodriguez89 2 месяца назад +2

    That journey was amazing! Loved the pick up ride shot!

  • @patdewald9516
    @patdewald9516 2 месяца назад +1

    WOW! Stunning videography. Nobody does it better.🥰

  • @ac311205
    @ac311205 2 месяца назад +1

    Great stuff drew. Looks like you put in some serious miles and elevation on this one. Always love the content.

  • @dusankocisevic6823
    @dusankocisevic6823 Месяц назад

    20:35 that’s some cold stuff🙏🔝
    Beautiful job, BRAVISSSSIMO

  • @JoesOutLook
    @JoesOutLook 2 месяца назад

    I couldn't stop watching this. This is incredible Drew, awesome job. I know it takes a lot of work filming everything yourself.

  • @Kenshinbaby
    @Kenshinbaby 2 месяца назад

    I've watched you since your early camping days. And now you are a bonafide nature cinematographer. I'm blown away by this video. thank you for this and keep up the good work.

  • @GamingCentral3000
    @GamingCentral3000 2 месяца назад

    Love this video and all of Drew’s videos. If this thing were six hours long, I’d watch the entire thing. Amazing work!

  • @laurielavallee411
    @laurielavallee411 17 дней назад

    Your videos bring me such peace ( and beautiful screenshots for my wallpaper 😊) Thank you 🙏

  • @paulanson100
    @paulanson100 27 дней назад

    Thank you. Beautifully shot. A lot of effort went into that. The visuals, the sound, the music.

  • @jeremy_beckers
    @jeremy_beckers 2 месяца назад +2

    Absolutely phenomenal video. The mountains are the best medicine for depression.

  • @57northphoto32
    @57northphoto32 Месяц назад

    I really enjoyed that, one of the most beautiful films I think I’ve ever seen on RUclips, the time and effort you put into your work is incredible. 👍🏻

  • @fernandohdecarvalho
    @fernandohdecarvalho 2 месяца назад

    Mate, you’re second to none….. thank you for your incredibly beautiful work.

  • @peatdeloosha2463
    @peatdeloosha2463 2 месяца назад

    I always wait to watch a new episode. It may be days or it may be weeks as I always watch them when the time is right and I need to unwind.
    Thank You Drew for a very relaxing half hour !

  • @sonsoflibertyoverland
    @sonsoflibertyoverland 2 месяца назад

    Absolutely beautiful video. Thanks for taking us along for the journey. Excited to plan my next hike.

  • @stephendoyle3352
    @stephendoyle3352 2 месяца назад

    Been looking forward seeing Drew back filming again. as usual this is just AMAZING! Thanks for this upload Drew. All the best from Steve in the UK

  • @8RedBear5
    @8RedBear5 2 месяца назад +1

    Beautifully done and worth the time to watch.
    Thanks for sharing.

    • @drewsimms
      @drewsimms  2 месяца назад +1

      Really appreciate hearing that!

  • @johncalhoun4806
    @johncalhoun4806 2 месяца назад

    Beautiful videography! Thanks for taking us along on such a cool hike/adventure!

  • @suzanneb7372
    @suzanneb7372 2 месяца назад

    What a mesmerizing escape!! Incredible videography!! So enjoyable!!!

  • @RedNovaGaming
    @RedNovaGaming 2 месяца назад

    Glad to see another absolutely stunning video from you Drew. These bring me so much peace and joy every time. I'm really looking forward to your next one!

  • @DLivingston
    @DLivingston 2 месяца назад

    Outstanding work as always. Thanks for taking us on the journey and hope all is well. I surely missed this.

  • @briandoughty8260
    @briandoughty8260 6 дней назад

    The cinematography and music score is brilliant....poinient ... wish for more info and scenes of the crash. I know your approach is more artistic but we appreciate both....Thanks again for the effort and time.

  • @bnt1428
    @bnt1428 2 месяца назад +1

    Magnificent work as always mate 🔥

  • @dananicole6624
    @dananicole6624 2 месяца назад +1

    I truly love your videos! Beautiful as always! Thank you for posting

  • @BrettWoodPhoto
    @BrettWoodPhoto 2 месяца назад

    Absolutely outstanding & entertaining video Drew.
    As always we loved it & the film making was of an extremely high standard.
    Absolutely beautiful landscape.

  • @scottjoseph8222
    @scottjoseph8222 28 дней назад

    You take us to the most amazing places, where most of us cant go now or will ever go thankyou. Great video

  • @notreallyme425
    @notreallyme425 2 месяца назад +1

    I am at that age where I realize I will never be able to do anything like this. So I really appreciate you taking the time to make such a masterpiece so I can at least share the experience from my couch.

  • @ODIE-WAN
    @ODIE-WAN 2 месяца назад +17

    Beautiful footage well done

  • @Zalley
    @Zalley 17 дней назад

    Stunning shots! So beautiful. Excellent video.

  • @Allen_Thayer
    @Allen_Thayer 2 месяца назад

    Wow that was awesome. Thanks for all of the hard work to record it all.

  • @gps.nepali
    @gps.nepali 2 месяца назад

    Drew makes one of the best outdoor videos with astonishing landscape footages. It's unfathomable to imagine the efforts that he puts into shooting and editing these videos..Big fan of your work and always waiting for your new videos. Truly devotional and inspiring 🙏🙏🙏.

  • @TimTriesThings
    @TimTriesThings 2 месяца назад

    No dialogue until over 12 minutes in, that was a great intro to let the viewer take in the scenery and your hike to get to the hut.
    Like others have said, nothing but respect knowing all those shots involved tedious setup and countless steps to/from the camera 👌🏼

  • @tallat8888
    @tallat8888 14 дней назад

    Absolutely stunning. Thank you for sharing with us.

  • @blakehutchison7070
    @blakehutchison7070 2 месяца назад

    This video should have WAY more views. Amazing planet earth style shots. Looking forward to the next one! Drew never disappoints 🙌

  • @irritantno9
    @irritantno9 11 дней назад

    Reminiscent of Proenneke. Imagine what he could have done with modern equipment. This is stunning work.

  • @lideresunidosmexico_
    @lideresunidosmexico_ 17 дней назад

    The photography is amazing. Superb cinematography.

  • @db.mc2
    @db.mc2 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you Drew 👍🏻 Spectacular yet somber. Stay safe and take care my friend 🙏🏻God Bless 🫶🏻Appreciate you always!

    • @drewsimms
      @drewsimms  2 месяца назад +1

      Thank you! Really appreciate the kind words

  • @briansilcox5720
    @briansilcox5720 Месяц назад

    Fabulous work. I spent several years in the late 60s early 70s hiking, camping, living in Anchorage. That was quite a journey you documented. Subscribed.

  • @PhilT993
    @PhilT993 Месяц назад

    What an amazing video you have made. Incredible scenery. Thanks for sharing!!

  • @biswapratim11
    @biswapratim11 2 месяца назад

    breath taking , you are master class in making such wonderful videos. i felt I was also their with you during the journey .

  • @garthrichert5256
    @garthrichert5256 16 дней назад

    What an incredible hike. Superb video. Thank you.

  • @therealtw90
    @therealtw90 2 месяца назад

    It's so incredible how this accident happened yet the nature surrounding it just found it's way winding through it. The streams twisting around the rubble and metal as though its part of the landscape. Incredible video as always

  • @victorpapaavp
    @victorpapaavp 2 месяца назад

    I always watch your videos, and I think to myself "maybe it's not that bad"
    Thanks Drew!

  • @studiobrar1692
    @studiobrar1692 Месяц назад

    Absolutely inspiring, Drew! Watching you navigate the stunning solitude of Hatcher Pass speaks volumes about the power of presence and storytelling. It’s incredible how, as a creator, you’re able to keep us captivated for 30+ minutes without saying a word (almost 😀)-the way you craft a story through breathtaking shots and careful pacing is a true art. Every scene feels intentional, drawing us deeper into the journey and connecting us with the wild in a way that words simply couldn’t. Your talent for letting the landscape speak for itself is a rare gift. Thanks for sharing these powerful, silent stories with us-keep blazing trails and showing us that true adventure is felt, not told!
    Cheers all the way from Montreal and hope to cross paths one day, safe travels buddy!!!

  • @sandraarvizu2660
    @sandraarvizu2660 2 месяца назад

    Love your videos! They are so relaxing and make us want to be there!! We can’t believe you don’t have more subscribers. Missed you ❤

  • @andrewclarkehomeimprovement
    @andrewclarkehomeimprovement Месяц назад

    Thank you RUclips for randomly putting this on my feed and thank you for the enormous effort of making this film.
    Such stark beauty is beyond words, all my geology classes came back to me looking at the glacial landscape.
    Such a sad and violent end to the B29. I guess controlled flight into terrain, they'd never have known.
    You've got a new subscriber today. Thanks again.

  • @peppe_rizza
    @peppe_rizza 2 месяца назад

    This is incredible! Every clip is so well composed

  • @Esther-ps3vx
    @Esther-ps3vx 2 месяца назад

    You are so talented. Great job. Thank you for sharing your experience.

  • @markburgess4528
    @markburgess4528 25 дней назад

    Incredible scenery and beautifully filmed.

  • @ts3798
    @ts3798 2 месяца назад +1

    Incredible as always.

  • @UWE-UnterWEgs
    @UWE-UnterWEgs 2 месяца назад

    Eine richtig schöne Tour in einer super Landschaft, und die Umsetzung des Videos ist dir auch gelungen, Daumen hoch 👍

  • @snezanagavrilovic5908
    @snezanagavrilovic5908 2 месяца назад +1

    I am delighted with your adventures and wonderful nature shots. Greetings from Serbia🌍

    • @drewsimms
      @drewsimms  2 месяца назад +1

      Thanks for the kind words and support!

  • @dean5850
    @dean5850 Месяц назад

    Thank you for your inspiring work ! no words needed ! just what i needed to bring me back down to earth Thanks Man !

  • @andrewmacdonald4833
    @andrewmacdonald4833 Месяц назад +1

    Great video..stunning scenery and photography...shame we couldn't see more of the B29. It is after all part of the title.

  • @Julied319
    @Julied319 2 месяца назад

    Amazing cinematography!! a lot of hard work went into this one for sure!!🤗

  • @giabit
    @giabit 2 месяца назад

    Absolutely amazing job, Drew! Brilliant as always. Thank you for sharing this with us. And I need to find more ways to compliment your videos. xD

  • @GamerGummy
    @GamerGummy 2 месяца назад

    this is defiantly one of my favorite backpacking spots. epic to see it filmed in such a cinematic way

  • @deliciousfewd
    @deliciousfewd 2 месяца назад

    Now this is some top tier content. Great work!

  • @meganinalaska
    @meganinalaska 2 месяца назад

    I absolutely love Hatcher pass, it is truly beautiful. I did the arch angel hike a few years ago and it was tough but would love to do it again hopefully next summer. Your videos are so amazing and captures the beauty of nature❤

  • @uwedreiling3156
    @uwedreiling3156 2 месяца назад

    Wunderbar! Super Video. Schützt und erhaltet die Natur!

  • @richardjoy6808
    @richardjoy6808 9 дней назад

    Thanks for taking me along!!

  • @mobenessa9691
    @mobenessa9691 2 месяца назад +1

    Thanks Drew. Been waiting for your update. Youre too awesome

    • @drewsimms
      @drewsimms  2 месяца назад

      Appreciate the patience! Going to have consistent videos coming very soon!

  • @leoenin
    @leoenin 2 месяца назад

    It is always great to see your new videos, gorgeous cinematography

  • @just_joc
    @just_joc 2 месяца назад

    Drew you have outdone yourself, incredible video!

  • @richsavory24
    @richsavory24 2 месяца назад

    Completely spellbinding Drew. Nothing else to be said. Please Keep doing what ever you are doing.

  • @wildbillmcgrath
    @wildbillmcgrath 2 месяца назад

    What a great video. Astounding, people don’t understand that just getting to the mint hut(red hut) is 8+ miles one way. This is an incredible video and I have been on these trails almost daily because they are in my backyard. I totally respect the time it took to get the video, bravo! It was nice to meet you.

  • @Georgeconna32
    @Georgeconna32 23 дня назад

    Bloody hell. What a trip. Totally breathtaking . Incredible part of the world.

  • @DARRKGhostt
    @DARRKGhostt 2 месяца назад

    Welcome back bro!! Still mad for keeping us wait this long.

  • @JoosshhST
    @JoosshhST 2 месяца назад

    The man did it again! Always worth the wait. Love the videos

  • @shhs1791
    @shhs1791 Месяц назад

    I always enjoy the beautiful view of the destroyed war machine ...
    Well done man!! you did it!!

  • @zahidkhan04
    @zahidkhan04 2 месяца назад

    I m a huge kraig adams fan,,i m a hiker too,but this video has just another level..everything is so perfect...i m sure m gonna watch it many times...brilliant👍

  • @Banquet...
    @Banquet... Месяц назад

    Just stunning scenery... watching in awe