Adak. Westernmost city of US. Calm, Dramatic, Ambient Music

Adak is the westernmost city in the United States. Construction of the city began with military activity in 1942 and after Naval Air Facility of Adak was closed in 1997, the population of Adak declined from about 6000 to 100 people.
00:00 Adak
05:28 Mount Moffett
22:29 City of Adak
58:01 Calm Lagoon
01:12:32 Lake De Marie
01:17:09 Finger Bay
01:23:53 North Lake
01:42:30 Bering Chapel
01:48:48 Hot Spring Cove
01:57:26 Loran Station
02:04:16 FPV flight
02:15:47 Shagak Bay
02:24:31 Adak National Forest
02:23:26 Zero Point
02:37:39 Lake Ashley

[@cyndilabrec3730]

We were in Adak three times. Each time we left I lost a piece of my heart. I hope to go back someday❣️

[@cliffidroid]

Quite possibly the best footage of Adak that I've ever seen.

[@ViktorPosnov]

Thank you!

[@ajadams7881]

Beautifully done video. Watching it brought back a flood of memories from when I was stationed there in 1978-1979. It was a vibrant community of people making the best of an inhospitable yet beautiful place. Learned to fly fish there and enjoyed some of the freshest fish in the world. Sad to see the condition of things now.

[@adventurepastor8195]

I lived on Adak from 1991-1994 when i was 1 year old to 4 years old. My dad was the Music teacher at the school. Brought tears to my eyes to see it again in such clarity! I would love to go back one day! Thank you for the memories this brough of my truly blessed childhood and wonderful family!

[@ViktorPosnov]

I think you should visit, it is not that bad!

[@debbyferguson3595]

Only 20 children attend the school to date. 😱 Must have been magical to live there!🏞

[@aubzies626]

I was born there in 1992 my parents were stationed there in the Navy. They ended up going back to Texas 3 months after I was born but I’ve always wanted to know of more people my age who had been there. That’s very cool about your dad being the music teacher. I would love to visit Adak again I’ve always been fascinated with it. This is a wonderful video 🙌🏼

[@adventurepastor8195]

@aubzies626 that's awesome! My little brother was born there in 1992 as well. There is something about that island that draws my soul back to it. If you want some great connection visually the show "Pirate Gold of Adak Island" on Netflix has some good footage of the island. Also some of the best Aleute history (in fiction/story form) has been the book "Alaska" by James A. Michener. I do really plan on going back sometime in the next couple years, you are more than welcome to join lol. Ps: I wonder if our parents knew each other. If you had any older siblings in school my dad would have been one of their teachers, he taught K-12 grade music.

[@EpicCinematicAdventures]

I was truly captivated by this film, just as I have been with all of Viktor Posnov's work. The sweeping landscapes of the Northern country are simply breathtaking. This film is the perfect way to unwind and relax, especially on a rainy day when there's nothing else to do. I wholeheartedly support documentaries like Umnak, which provide valuable insights into the region's history and culture. Today, I will be premiering a film about Viktor and his incredible solo hiking adventure in East Greenland. Viktor is an inspiration to me, and I wish I had the opportunity to travel as extensively as he does.

[@ViktorPosnov]

Thank you Oleg!

[@christopherrobitaille9774]

NSGA 80-81, Mt Moffett transmitter site. Loved Adak, experiences a whiteout and a williwaw all in the same camping trip. Huge mistake for the NAVY to leave.

[@jabberpie]

An upload by Viktor Posnov, also known as AN EVENT. You have my full attention. Gonna break out the popcorn and chill in the tub, and get carried away by the glorious views. Nothing will ever compare to your Greenland vids but that won't keep me from enjoying everything you put out ✌️👌👍🤙👏 Best wishes and thank you.

[@ViktorPosnov]

This might be too much of a compliment :) But thank you!!

[@RyanShirley]

Phenomenal film as always brother! These landscapes are otherworldly!

[@ViktorPosnov]

Thanks Ryan!

[@TrailRider604]

Thanks so much for this! What a majestic place. It makes me happy to know that there is still untouched wilderness like this beyond the reach of civilization. It's like stepping out of a time machine a millions years in the past.

[@ViktorPosnov]

Thank you!

[@RubiconV]

Just amazing footage. We really need a law that if the government leaves, they need to clean up their mess. Sad how they left a city to rot in an area so beautiful.

[@ViktorPosnov]

As far as I know, a lot of structures been sold to private people, so now it is not a government problem with the buildings.

[@maxluick5040]

I assume that by "government", you mean the US military. They are not the gov'mint.

[@ChristopherCrews-v8z]

The military land was traded to the Aleut Native Corporation for lands the corporation held somewhere in the Lower 48. The Aleut Corporation assumed they could make it work for them since it had a great flightline and very good facilities. They wanted to turn it into a major commercial fishing hub and a good layover for flights crossing the Pacific. Unfortunately, because of environmental issues, fuel markets, etc., those efforts never came to fruition. To complicate matters, the Aleut Corporation was then left with lots of infrastructure they just couldn't afford to maintain. Then there was the vandalism by the kids of bored residents. I was there when the decision was made to close it. The whole decision-making process was an absolute cluster-fvck. Seems Corky Caldwell, the Dept of the Navy sent out a query asking based commanders if any bases were needed since the cold war had ended. Captain Caldwell at NAS Adak immediately fired back and said the base should be closed down ASAP. Of course he never consulted with the Commanding officers of the other bases on the island, NSGA in particular. NSGA still had missions and if nothing else we knew it was only a matter of time before we'd have to deal with China (this all went down in 1993, I was there). So the commander of all the naval aviation forces announces the base was to be closed down, without consulting the chief of naval operations or the secretary's office, It all got mixed up and nasty, so to save face and avoid looking like imbeciles Adak was kept on the list of prospective base closures that was sent to congress, who signed off on it to everybody's loss. That precipitated the rapid depopulation of the island, and a MASSIVELY lengthy and expensive environmental clean-up. Now the Department of the Navy is looking for locations for deep-water ports in Alaska with quick access to the Arctic and year-round access. For some reason they just haven't moved on this though. Probably to avoid further embarrassment to the service.

[@EDemidov85]

Виктор, вы снимаете фантастически крутые видео в совершенно невероятных локациях. Давно подписан на Ваш канал. Спасибо!

[@ViktorPosnov]

И Вам спасибо!

[@karunaterry]

I've been browsing our planet on Google maps and saw the photos made by you. It is so incredible to see this "edge of the planet" and realise that people do live and have families there. Magnificent area.. You can feel how great our planet is.. Far from the cities, wild and severe views are touching my heart. Thank you for this❤

[@ViktorPosnov]

Thank you so much!

[@MDLOP8]

I was at NSGA from 1977-1978. I can not count how many times I have been back in dreams...SO vivid and real, and how thrilled I am. Ironic, too, because I regret so much that I never extended my tour. But I realize I would have missed the buddies and adventures I found in WESTPAC at my next tour with 7th Fleet staff out of Yokosuka, Japan. Ironic, too, because of all the people I met on Adak, one was a music teacher from my hometown, Elwood, NY, who was two years ahead in high school with me. Adak could change you in ways that never fade.

[@mikeA2010]

I was at Navsecgru same time. Shotgun. I did extend. Planning to go up summer 2025 with my dog.

[@maxzapom]

I found you from Google Earth, your work is fascinating

[@ViktorPosnov]

Thank you!

[@jotisa1]

I wish I could say I remember Adak from this video, but only parts. We were stationed there from 60 to 62. I don't recognize any of the quarters we lived in as I suppose they were updated? Bering Chapel just makes me cry. I have so many good memories of church and Sunday School classes.. I would love to go back someday. This video was so well done, but it's just heartbreaking to see the condition of the island.

[@wild2569]

I always imagined the North as a flat, lifeless desert. Your work has completely shattered my stereotypes. The North is beautiful. The landscapes sometimes look like another planet.

[@ViktorPosnov]

Thanks you!

[@natasha8997]

Gorgeous footage! I love your Google Maps 360 photos! Keep up the good work!

[@ViktorPosnov]

Thank you! Will do!

[@hyeonkyoo]

와우 정말 아름답고 멋진 영상입니다 . 좋은 영상 공유 감사합니다 좋은 하루 되세요👍

[@andersselland9396]

👏👏👏 lovely ,another place on my bucket list 😀

[@vicsaul5459]

This is by far the best exploration channel on KZbin, just watched, Umnak, this is stunning content. Congratulations on your ever growing channel. Many happy trails 👣 👣, 🌎🌏🌍 🕊

[@ViktorPosnov]

Thank you!!!

[@tedeames5868]

This is wonderful! I have a dream of being able to travel along the length of the Aleutians. I know it'll never happen (and they'd probably be shrouded in fog anyway) but your films give an insight into these unattainable places. The landscapes are magnificent, and so is the 'ruinlust' captured by all the decaying buildings and human detritus. Thank you so much for posting.

[@ViktorPosnov]

Thanks for your response!

[@alertys]

Do you plan to make in the future another documentary style video like Umnak? That was so great to watch

[@ViktorPosnov]

Umnak was edited by @marianovska and she have uploaded a few new videos on her channel. I might consider to make new educational / adventure videos, but in case with Adak, it didn’t make much sense as it would not have that much new information or adventure part in it. Also, in oder to be able to do such videos like to Umnak consistently, they have make profits to fund next project. Right now Umnak still did not make enough money to cover the trip cost.

[@sunfish8286]

I just watched your Umnak island documentary last night for a second time in a year, and here is another masterpiece. God bless Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@ViktorPosnov]

Thanks for support!

[@letsgo4k]

The view, scene and cinematograpgy is absolutely amazing❤🎉

[@ViktorPosnov]

Thanks!

[@AayushiRohilla]

A whole 3-hour pure bliss of wilderness, your videography skills are top-noch, absoloutly brilliant. It'll take me a while to watch it. Keep up the amazing work that you are doing, capturing such picturesque landscapes. ❤ I loved Umnak so much.

[@amanrubey]

I so want to visit these but can't because I live in India. But the landscape is just breathtaking

[@ViktorPosnov]

Thank you! It is kind of an experiment, I don’t expect anyone to watch for 3 hours 😂

[@dandelions9507]

I hope many more people out there watching your video… this is first masterpiece i find in 2024 💗

[@ViktorPosnov]

Thank you!

[@ramonalaniz2963]

Now that I am a civilian is it possible for me to travel and visit Adak. I have wonderful memories of my first duty station at Fire Station #1. Good times!

[@omkarraj.7307]

If possible do make a documentary of snowy peaks of himalayas and different valleys. Btw will watch this masterpiece this whole week

[@ViktorPosnov]

Never been to Himalayas, but it would be nice to go there!

[@realAlftheAlien]

Beautiful work. But it made me so sad to see the remnants of the installations, slowly rotting away. It will always be otherwise in my memory, the vibrant places and people who lived and worked there when I did. The Rock.

[@cindithompson2187]

I lived on Adak while on deployment in the Navy in 1985. VP-9 AE2…not an AE2 when I was there though. AEAN ! Thank you for this video. So sad to see the condition of the buildings now. Beautiful video.❤

[@lentakforfun2986]

how are you even taking these spectacular videos and images of the most beautiful places ive seen??

[@ViktorPosnov]

Glad you like them!

[@HowardEpley]

I can only recognize bits here and there, but was able to see the building I lived in at NSGA (North Lake segment). Aug 67 to Aug 68.

[@thorwillems9657]

Incredible video once again!

[@ViktorPosnov]

Thank you!

[@61wayne]

Watching this here on an orchid Fram in Hawaii, I'm going back to work winter pollock as a bi_catch worker late 2024, started late 2020.I do a lot of exploring by foot there, I have found a Japanese glass ball, beached sea lion vertrbrads, , floats, seen things I can't explain . The summer is my favorite but winter is best for beach combing.

[@ViktorPosnov]

Thanks for your response! Beach comping suppose to be very special up there!

[@landon2614]

i love it !

[@Duskron]

Amazing! by the way can you consider taking more 360 degree photospheres for google maps? there's a lot of geoguessr players who are big fans of your photospheres.

[@ViktorPosnov]

I am taking more 360, but have not uploaded them lately. Google street view app is not supported anymore, need to find out how it should be done now.

[@slopez7336]

Absolutely loved this video, like all of your others. How long did you stay at Adak? Did you interact with few remaining locals? Very curious about Adak and would love to go some day. Thanks

[@ViktorPosnov]

I have stayed there for one week. A lot of locals work in the airport, so you would meet them soon as you land there :)

[@ViterAllexiy]

Красивий острів, багато зелено-туманної картинки, але вцілому фільм сильно програє Умнаку, чекав динаміки, походеньок з наметом, спілкування з людьми.

[@ViktorPosnov]

То так, це відео фільмом не назовеш. Подорож в цілому іншого формату була, банально на машині по острову катався.

[@lentakforfun2986]

i really wanna know how you do these because its soo unbelievably good and i wanna do something like this too in future i love nature and our earth so much some places just feel like fantasy just to watch

[@ViktorPosnov]

I agree that some places are like fantasy, you just go there

[@mikeA2010]

I was stationed in Adak in the 1970's. Such a shame H. W. Bush closed the bases there. All this money wasted. Heres my proposal for Adak. 1. House all the newly arrived illegal immigrants here. 2. Send all the homeless from California and new york. 3. Make it a drug treatment center. 4. Lease Adak to Russia or China or both ( this last option would make some money which could fund the first three options).

[@MarcusAgrippa390]

Honey, pack your bags we're moving to Alaska

[@ViktorPosnov]

I believe it won’t be a problem to buy a house at Adak :)

[@landscapechasers1461]

Amazing fotage! What drone set up are you using?

[@ViktorPosnov]

Mavic 3 and Avata for this video

[@Mebelbesttheone]

Вітя привіт ! Як у тебе справи ? Дуже гарні робиш відео ! 😊. Можливо Здогадуєшся хто це тобі зарис пише ? Ну ладно не буду довго тебе інтригувати , а відразу скажу : це Віталік , твій троюрідний брат , той зким ти ходив в селі у бросківцях на рибалку

[@ViktorPosnov]

О, я пам’ятаю, як що що пиши в приват

[@amanrubey]

😍

[@harryraymore5813]

Margie Raymore you may be interested in this video

[@ІванКуций-б4х]

Тільки найбільш вольові цінителі природи можуть забратись в середину Тихого океану заради такої краси!

[@ViktorPosnov]

Дякую!

[@DebbiePike77]

People came in and tore a lot up. Sure does need removed from the land.