I Had 1 Goal When Visiting Alaska | A Backcountry Pilot Film

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  • Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
  • I only went to Alaska with 1 major goal. To fly a backcountry aeroplane. My expectations were completely exceeded and I was shown a time I will never forget in my life. This is that story in 22 minutes.
    A special thanks to ‪@blueriveraviation4966‬ and those involved and mentioned in the video.
    Alaska and its people stole my heart and I will be back.
    Production company: www.oceanairmedia.com
    Blueriver Aviation Company: www.bluerivera...
    INSTAGRAM:
    Jared Watney: / jaredwatney
    Blueriver Aviation: / blueriveraviation
    00:53 - Intro
    02:20 - Arrival
    02:50 - Flight 1
    04:10 - Flight 2
    08:46 - Flight 3
    13:55 - Flight 4
    17:33 - Flight 5
    19:50 - WOW
    21:00 - Bonus Flight

Комментарии • 154

  • @arctic_adventures
    @arctic_adventures 9 месяцев назад +19

    One of the best aviation short films in 2024

    • @jaredwatney
      @jaredwatney  9 месяцев назад +2

      This means the world to me. Really! Thank you

  • @thearmyflyer4905
    @thearmyflyer4905 9 месяцев назад +7

    The most beautiful flying there can be. Flown with those guys a few times and love it

  • @steadiedemu4274
    @steadiedemu4274 3 месяца назад

    I’m not sure why this video has not blown up yet. Your cinematography is amazing and this is one of the best videos on Alaska I’ve seen

    • @jaredwatney
      @jaredwatney  3 месяца назад

      Thank you so much 🫶🏼

  • @bennettkronstedt789
    @bennettkronstedt789 9 месяцев назад +7

    Everything that went into this video is spectacular. The editing, the views and just your reaction to the scenery. This is definitely going on my bucket list.

    • @jaredwatney
      @jaredwatney  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you Bennett!! Really appreciate that. And it will be well worth having in your list!

  • @daviddellit8344
    @daviddellit8344 9 месяцев назад +5

    Sometimes viewing through tears, this is the most beautiful video of the most beautiful scenery I have ever loved in my life. Thank you.

    • @jaredwatney
      @jaredwatney  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much David!

  • @francoisthouvenin189
    @francoisthouvenin189 Месяц назад

    Absolutely flabbergasting!! Thanks for the beauty of it all! 👍👍👍

  • @avid.venture
    @avid.venture 8 месяцев назад +2

    As a pilot and film maker myself.. this was Dreams. From the flights to the sound design, everything was beautiful. Thanks for getting my amped. Loved it all.

  • @CraigBoshard
    @CraigBoshard 9 месяцев назад +5

    Your quality of productions is out of this world!! Well done Jared!!

  • @brianroman3390
    @brianroman3390 9 месяцев назад +3

    Jared, The scenery was epic. Amazing job capturing it. You are a true professional. Thank you for sharing this.

    • @jaredwatney
      @jaredwatney  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you very much Brian!

  • @mrmohantyexperiments
    @mrmohantyexperiments 8 месяцев назад

    You’re a legend for making this. So glad to have phenomenal creators like you sharing breathtaking experiences like this.

    • @jaredwatney
      @jaredwatney  8 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks so much mate.

  • @JClass777
    @JClass777 9 месяцев назад +2

    Jared!!! Just wow you definitely are the master of your craft. So happy you got to experience one of the most amazing things on earth. One of the most amazing videos you’ve made for us. Thank you 🙏🏼 Bravo mister. Cheers.

    • @jaredwatney
      @jaredwatney  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks so much for such a kind comment!
      Really appreciate it

  • @airmagic2199
    @airmagic2199 8 месяцев назад +1

    WOOHOO!!!
    Fantastic on so many levels!!!!
    Love that shout-out to Starlink!!!

  • @dafoot88
    @dafoot88 9 месяцев назад

    Well done my good sir. Well done. We felt like we were there with you feeling all the emotions!
    Your best vid for sure. Amazing scenery, insane audio, authentic experience! Well done J!

  • @hmitch74
    @hmitch74 7 месяцев назад

    A fantastic and mesmerizing video. Thanks for making this. I’m currently flying in Juneau and I have a hard time verbalizing how beautiful it is here.

  • @thomasw5430
    @thomasw5430 9 месяцев назад

    Glad to hear you had a wonderful time. I’ve been fortunate to visit Alaska, I live in the US, and I have to admit, it was an amazing trip for me as well. Between the rugged landscapes, as well as the wildlife, and the people who live there it was wonderful. Thank you for putting this video together. It was spectacular. I would have to put this one at the top of the videos you’ve created.

  • @ZacGDrums
    @ZacGDrums 8 месяцев назад

    Only halfway through... but absolutely loving the nods to 'Art of Flight' in this film. stunning epic cinematography. wow

  • @colin.chaffers
    @colin.chaffers 9 месяцев назад +3

    Jared, smashed it. Beautiful photography, excellent content. ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @SafetyTh1rd
    @SafetyTh1rd 8 месяцев назад

    RUclips suggested this for me to watch, guess their algorithm works then. What a stunningly beautiful film of an amazing place. Flying in Alaska has been on my bucket list for years and this just shows why.

    • @jaredwatney
      @jaredwatney  8 месяцев назад

      Justin! It will be worth whatever effort it takes to get there! Just go and do it!!!

  • @joseruiz-Joecool
    @joseruiz-Joecool 8 месяцев назад +1

    WOW!!!!! Now that's how you shoot an Alaskan Aviation Back Country movie!!!!!! This is award winning aviation content.

    • @jaredwatney
      @jaredwatney  8 месяцев назад

      This makes my day! Thank you

  • @ElijahHolmanRC
    @ElijahHolmanRC 6 месяцев назад

    Amazing video! Its cool to see planes and views that I've seen myself. Alaska flying is the BEST!!

  • @FloArmengaud
    @FloArmengaud 8 месяцев назад

    One of the best aviation films I've seen for a while. M83 is always a good idea !

    • @jaredwatney
      @jaredwatney  8 месяцев назад

      Really appreciate that comment!
      Thanks for watching all the way through 🔥

  • @DeonMitton
    @DeonMitton 8 месяцев назад

    Looks like you had a great time in Alaska! There's no place like it on earth ! Tks for sharing the flights w/ Jamie, & co!

    • @jaredwatney
      @jaredwatney  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much Deon for watching. It was the absolute time of my life!

  • @peterpaulissen2690
    @peterpaulissen2690 8 месяцев назад +1

    Unbelievably beautiful and good documentary. Well done, fellow SA citizen.

  • @amanialmighty
    @amanialmighty 8 месяцев назад

    I must say the videos you have captured are breathtaking. Mad respect.

  • @brentsullivan619
    @brentsullivan619 9 месяцев назад +3

    Astounding. Wonderful bucket list trip

  • @craigsanders6925
    @craigsanders6925 9 месяцев назад +1

    Beautiful cinematography, thanks!!!

  • @AndyH.200
    @AndyH.200 9 месяцев назад

    Beautiful, beautiful video, absolutely amazing! Jared, thank you so much.

  • @Aftermath1738
    @Aftermath1738 9 месяцев назад

    So stoked you came to my home state! As a pilot myself here, you got to experience some awesome flying. My grandfather and I did flying together in the interior of the state and some sand bar landings. Hopefully you come back!

    • @jaredwatney
      @jaredwatney  9 месяцев назад

      I will. 100%. be coming back

  • @virginiebaude6233
    @virginiebaude6233 8 месяцев назад

    What a beautiful spirit and vision! This was a sensational video!

    • @jaredwatney
      @jaredwatney  8 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much 🥂

  • @chrisstonalll
    @chrisstonalll 8 месяцев назад

    Love this video. Incredible video editing and love the cinematics

    • @jaredwatney
      @jaredwatney  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks a ton!
      Appreciate you watching.

  • @buschpilotsinternational5656
    @buschpilotsinternational5656 8 месяцев назад

    Great video composition and scenery! You did an excellent job of capturing the beauty of the Alaska bush pilot world. 🍻

    • @jaredwatney
      @jaredwatney  8 месяцев назад +1

      So so stoked to hear that! Thanks so much!

  • @StuPierce77
    @StuPierce77 8 месяцев назад

    Incredible film! Can’t wait for your next Alaska trip!

  • @dariyal
    @dariyal 9 месяцев назад

    This is a fucking masterpiece. A whole movie. Well done bru I’m so proud of you for living your dreams and creating such amazing work. Bravo my brother, super inspiring stuff 👏👏

  • @blooskyy7
    @blooskyy7 8 месяцев назад +1

    Absolutely incredible, and stunning photography

    • @jaredwatney
      @jaredwatney  8 месяцев назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching

  • @mareebaman
    @mareebaman 9 месяцев назад +1

    Wow! Amazing! It's probably your best video yet.

    • @jaredwatney
      @jaredwatney  9 месяцев назад

      Think so myself. Thanks man

  • @bjornmclir5015
    @bjornmclir5015 8 месяцев назад

    Glad you had a great time in Alaska, always nice to see people enjoying it up here. Im glad you survived the flights as well that operator is notorious for balling up planes and hiding the evidence.

  • @brendablackburn5788
    @brendablackburn5788 9 месяцев назад

    Wow! Thank you for sharing this special experience! Awesome!

    • @jaredwatney
      @jaredwatney  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much Brenda!

  • @ChrisShaferKTM
    @ChrisShaferKTM 8 месяцев назад

    This is one of the best shot bush videos ever.

    • @jaredwatney
      @jaredwatney  8 месяцев назад

      Thank you Chris! Means the world to me

  • @timvoccio5065
    @timvoccio5065 9 месяцев назад

    I knew a long time ago your films would only get better! Keep it up.

  • @xCloood
    @xCloood 7 месяцев назад

    watching your videos inspires me to work harder to experience this as well. Once I do, it's all thanks to you.

  • @AKN8TV
    @AKN8TV 9 месяцев назад

    DUDE. Been following you for a while and now you've visited my home state!!! Obviously this video was filmed a couple weeks ago. Welcome to AK.

    • @jaredwatney
      @jaredwatney  9 месяцев назад

      No way! Thats awesome man. It was BUT... I will be back

  • @MultiRotorairview
    @MultiRotorairview 8 месяцев назад

    Awesome work and beautiful representation! Thanks for this 22 minutes of freedom and emotional harmony)
    Best wishes from Ukraine 💙💛

    • @jaredwatney
      @jaredwatney  8 месяцев назад +1

      So cool to have you support from the other side of the world. Thank you for being here!

  • @tbill23f23
    @tbill23f23 9 месяцев назад +1

    Dude, you’re so much more than yacht videos. That was SO well done.

    • @jaredwatney
      @jaredwatney  9 месяцев назад

      I appreciate this very much. Thanks man

    • @christophervanzyl1978
      @christophervanzyl1978 9 месяцев назад

      When you're Good you're Good, but when you are Very Good, you are EXCELLENT!!

  • @christophervanzyl1978
    @christophervanzyl1978 9 месяцев назад +6

    Beautiful Footage - Awesome Experience Jarryd. Thanks for Sharing

  • @freddiel178
    @freddiel178 9 месяцев назад +2

    Can't say much more than has already been said........EXTRAORDINARY footage and music.

    • @jaredwatney
      @jaredwatney  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you Freddie 🤘🏼

  • @aymanrachidi4501
    @aymanrachidi4501 8 месяцев назад

    This is such a great, video it will inspire so many people thank you for this

    • @jaredwatney
      @jaredwatney  8 месяцев назад

      I hope so! Alaska deserves to be visited!

  • @MrTebi7
    @MrTebi7 9 месяцев назад

    Bravo mate 👏🏼👏🏼very impressive and a great watch thank you 🙏🏼

    • @jaredwatney
      @jaredwatney  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you for watching!

  • @ehvisuals
    @ehvisuals 8 месяцев назад

    Absolutely amazing bridge of aviation and cinematography. Good stuff.

    • @jaredwatney
      @jaredwatney  8 месяцев назад

      Really appreciate that. Thank you!

  • @JustinDoesWhat
    @JustinDoesWhat 8 месяцев назад

    WOW the production of this is absolutely beautiful 👏🙌

  • @marvona3531
    @marvona3531 7 месяцев назад

    Wow, fantastic production👍👍👍

  • @tiaanv
    @tiaanv 9 месяцев назад

    Fantastic Video Jared! What a dream!

    • @jaredwatney
      @jaredwatney  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks a ton! Appreciate the watch

  • @kayeman001
    @kayeman001 9 месяцев назад

    Epic film Jared, loved it. Come pop into Worcester Airfield some time, and do some gliding with the Cape Gliding Club

    • @jaredwatney
      @jaredwatney  9 месяцев назад

      That’s been something iv wanted to do for years! I definitely will one day!

  • @Gatmow
    @Gatmow 9 месяцев назад

    Absolutely stunning Jared!

  • @samanthawaterwitch2290
    @samanthawaterwitch2290 9 месяцев назад

    Oh WOW, just beautiful. Loved watching this video.

    • @jaredwatney
      @jaredwatney  9 месяцев назад

      So Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching

  • @joeydrexler4430
    @joeydrexler4430 8 месяцев назад

    Love the Art Of Flight soundtrack songs in here!!!

  • @decrohardware
    @decrohardware 9 месяцев назад

    You nailed it boet!💪🏽👊🏼 well f@cking done!!!!

    • @jaredwatney
      @jaredwatney  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks Charl 👌🏼 really appreciate it

  • @lekkarides
    @lekkarides 9 месяцев назад

    This is an epic masterclass in videography and sound design .. lekka bru, so very lekka

    • @jaredwatney
      @jaredwatney  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you 🙌 Appreciate the comment

  • @MbisonBalrog
    @MbisonBalrog 8 месяцев назад

    Whatever Alaska has I’m sure Northern Canada, Siberia, Greenland, Quebec has as well except the king 🦀. I think Oz and Argentina will have bush piloting too cuz of remoteness and low density. Love to see you in more places.

  • @rtj6874
    @rtj6874 9 месяцев назад

    I had an Uncle who was a bush pilot in Alaska back in the 50's when my dad was stationed up there installing the DEW line. I have an older brother and sister who were born there.

    • @jaredwatney
      @jaredwatney  9 месяцев назад +1

      A life of flying up there would have no doubt been fulfilling

  • @bryanp771
    @bryanp771 9 месяцев назад

    Amaaaaazing bud!

  • @AlirezaMirhabibi
    @AlirezaMirhabibi 8 месяцев назад

    Amazing, thanks dude.

  • @CarelvanderWath
    @CarelvanderWath 8 месяцев назад

    Amazing amazing footage! Now do Alaska in Summer 😃

  • @highpointview256
    @highpointview256 9 месяцев назад

    Nice job w this film.

  • @Ms.Opinionated
    @Ms.Opinionated 9 месяцев назад

    Alaska is a natural beauty!❤

  • @cbhlookout821
    @cbhlookout821 9 месяцев назад

    Beautiful state great video Jared 😀

  • @chrisb2897
    @chrisb2897 9 месяцев назад

    Amazing, wow, 🤩

  • @e30life_91
    @e30life_91 8 месяцев назад

    amazing

  • @e30life_91
    @e30life_91 8 месяцев назад

    living the dream

  • @R.h.Cramer
    @R.h.Cramer 8 месяцев назад

    You sound like a South African!
    Great video man! Keep up the good work.

  • @markb2860
    @markb2860 9 месяцев назад

    Soooo good!

  • @whitsunday_photos
    @whitsunday_photos 9 месяцев назад

    Some beautiful footage there Jared, a boys own adventure! Interested to know what you shot the aerial sequences with? Great work!

    • @jaredwatney
      @jaredwatney  9 месяцев назад +1

      A lot of the areal sequences were shot on the DJI Mavic 3 Pro

  • @rtj6874
    @rtj6874 9 месяцев назад

    Beautiful!

  • @arthuraeroaustralia
    @arthuraeroaustralia 9 месяцев назад

    Awesome video, mate!

  • @TheKyleKruger
    @TheKyleKruger 9 месяцев назад

    Sick! I think Mr @TrentonPalmer needs to phone you next...

  • @ikay2102
    @ikay2102 8 месяцев назад

    Interesting motivation-- fly good, don't suck 😂😂😂

  • @ericvonwiegen5672
    @ericvonwiegen5672 9 месяцев назад

    Awesome 👍

  • @jaybird426
    @jaybird426 9 месяцев назад

    Well done 👏

  • @donavansmithsurf
    @donavansmithsurf 9 месяцев назад

    awesome Jared

  • @MbisonBalrog
    @MbisonBalrog 8 месяцев назад

    Often times those ✈️ deliver supplies or people. And even just to go shopping. How much room is back there? How many people can fit.

  • @clifbradley
    @clifbradley 9 месяцев назад

    I was 45 when I saw snow the first time. I even Hunter in Alaska twice and there was no snow both times I went. Now I want to go see Pietr in Africa and hunt baboons with him. New life goal.

  • @BMW335DA
    @BMW335DA 9 месяцев назад

    JW is a class of it´s own. Remember my words I told you once: Hollywood is calling. And if you´re there, give me a call, I´m going to visit you ;o)

  • @dougg.4128
    @dougg.4128 8 месяцев назад

    Jared look up Trent Palmer if you haven't. Good flying vids.

  • @helgardtpretorius3888
    @helgardtpretorius3888 8 месяцев назад

    As fellow 🇿🇦 Well done!!!

    • @jaredwatney
      @jaredwatney  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much Helgardt

  • @skyboys9814
    @skyboys9814 8 месяцев назад

    If you can adjust your camera shutter angle to 180, you will capture natural prop motion the way your eye see's it .

    • @jaredwatney
      @jaredwatney  8 месяцев назад

      I did for many shots but I didn’t have an ND filter with me unfortunately and there were a few specs on my camera sensor, so when I adjusted my aperture, the specs became more visible and ruined the shot. I opted for higher shutter speed with a low aperture and therefore you wouldn’t have noticed specs.
      However I do wish I was able to capture that natural blur 🔥🫶🏼

  • @MbisonBalrog
    @MbisonBalrog 8 месяцев назад

    How they know the frozen lake they land on is thick enough support weight?

  • @adamcumming9356
    @adamcumming9356 9 месяцев назад

    Fing beautiful bud.

  • @asherhudson439
    @asherhudson439 8 месяцев назад

    Whats the storyline here...

    • @jaredwatney
      @jaredwatney  8 месяцев назад

      What’s the hidden question ?

  • @ThomasMarrow
    @ThomasMarrow 9 месяцев назад +1

    Joh

    • @jaredwatney
      @jaredwatney  9 месяцев назад

      Booked your ticket yet?

  • @AustProd6
    @AustProd6 9 месяцев назад

    I'm gob smacked, as I'm sure you were.

  • @MrKazz88
    @MrKazz88 9 месяцев назад

    check out Trent Palmer

    • @jaredwatney
      @jaredwatney  9 месяцев назад +1

      Bought my plane because of him

    • @christophervanzyl1978
      @christophervanzyl1978 9 месяцев назад

      Mr Mazz you mean, "Mr Trent Palmer, check THIS out!".....lol

  • @HongyaMa
    @HongyaMa 8 месяцев назад

    It's more fun getting paid to fly in Alaska (Helicopters)

    • @jaredwatney
      @jaredwatney  8 месяцев назад

      Waiting for my invite 😉

    • @HongyaMa
      @HongyaMa 8 месяцев назад

      @@jaredwatney Mine was 30 years ago
      A working vacation -

  • @grondhero
    @grondhero 9 месяцев назад

    Jared's first day with a car and it already has a dent in it. 😉
    *Sign:* Avalanche Area. DO NOT STOP.
    *Jared:* __
    ❄"I love snow, so much! It's so much cooler than rain." Literally. 😁🏔
    Seriously, though, for your first time seeing snow in person, Alaska is a top choice. Alaska probably has some of the best, if not the best/pure snow in the United States. Colorado is up there as well. When I lived in Ohio, I loved it when it snowed. (My parents not so much, because the power usually went out. 😆) I live in Texas now and the "snow" we get in my area is generally slush. (The panhandle gets real snow more often, though. Or so I've heard.)

    • @jaredwatney
      @jaredwatney  9 месяцев назад +1

      Haha Thanks for the comment and glad you enjoyed it!