24 hours in Barrow, Alaska (now called Utqiaġvik)
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- čas přidán 2. 08. 2024
- I debated upon dividing this video up into several videos, to avoid a lengthy one, but then decided to keep it as a continuous “story.” Some of the photos and video footage are poor quality, I know, but they are the only ones depicting the featured subject so I decided to share them, regardless, in order to provide at least a glimpse. I appreciate, too, that it can be annoying, when watching a video, to be prompted to, or to have to, pause it in order to read something, however, I included such material for whomever it might benefit, without adding extra time to the video.
Note: We didn’t see any Icebows (“frozen rainbows”), polar bears-though they were active earlier in the week--or the Will Rogers and Wiley Post Memorials in town or at crash site; we were unable to visit Point Barrow.
*Edit to ending statement: it is/remains a privilege to have visited.
Barrow changes name, now called Utqiaġvik
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NOTE: Be sure to check with your cell provider, before leaving, if service is available for you, while you're there.
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Time-Markers:
0:00 Section 1 -- Arrival, hotel, and restaurant
5:30 Section 2 - The beach
8:00 Section 3 -- Tour of Barrow (9:30 for after performance/demonstration)
17:40 Section 4 -- Iñupiat Heritage Center
19:51 Section 5 - Ending
--More details, for some of the sections---
--Section 1 -- Arrival, hotel, and restaurant
Site for hotel, tour, and restaurant: www.tundratoursinc.com/
Such a cozy place, in the Arctic Desert. They've really done a splendid job in providing comfort to "Lower '48ers."
The restaurant was very accommodating; they were most gracious and patient with my dietary requests. If in doubt, if you have special dietary needs/preferences, be sure to bring food with you to Barrow.
Menu: goo.gl/Te8Evc
--Section 3 -- Tour of Barrow
8:11 On the performances: goo.gl/D4i2ya
Joe, our guide during our tour around Barrow: he and his nephew, Lenny, were wonderful hosts. So many moving stories, so many fun facts. He is the captain of his own whale boat, so his first-hand knowledge of life in Barrow was enriching.
11:49 Iḷisaġvik College: www.ilisagvik.edu/
12:01 Barrow Arctic Science Consortium
www.arcticscience.org/
12:15 Barrow’s utility infrastructure
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video: goo.gl/mohpRB
12:21 Airstrip: goo.gl/Y1N5F2
12:42 Point Barrow Long Range Radar Site: goo.gl/BytuuL
13:15 Cathy Parker Football field: goo.gl/Bn5aAz
14:06 "Welcome to Barrow" sign
14:11 Hear the language spoken
15:32 (actual church)
15:08 Its sign
Utqiaġvik Presbyterian Church is on Facebook
12:47 Funakoshi Memorial
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and
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--Section 4 -- Iñupiat Heritage Center
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and
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Additional info: "...the traditional umiak was made from a driftwood or whalebone frame pegged and lashed together, sometimes with antlers or ivory, over which walrus or Bearded seal skins are stretched. Oil, usually from seals would be used to coat and waterproof the seams."
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Bonus information:
Nice time-lapse: • Land of the Midnight S...
Is “Eskimo” derogatory?
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2:20 Rexford's Gifts - the mammoth tusks (and more) artisan
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Native Village of Barrow: www.nvbarrow.com/
City of Barrow: www.cityofbarrow.org/
Zoom-able aerial view of town: goo.gl/h4oP8I
North Slope Borough: www.north-slope.org/visitors
More info, like on the water system, section 7 (page number 72 of document, 92 of pdf)
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Check the weather in Barrow: goo.gl/kuRRHi
KBRW radio station: www.kbrw.org/
Climate Monitoring and Diagnostics Laboratory, Point Barrow Observatory
goo.gl/17QXWW
Barrow Sea Ice Webcam: goo.gl/HwR4m
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9:35 Melting ice cellars: goo.gl/AOnXso
Climate change: goo.gl/JJd1mD
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These people don't just survive in a harsh place, they thrive, and celebrate it. In fact, thanks to their efforts, there is a renaissance to learn and live their heritage and culture. Some do leave, but most choose to stay.
subsistence hunting: goo.gl/GMMb0B
Special events, like the Blanket Toss, the Games, and more: goo.gl/Q6vPZ7
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First song used: North
Second song used:
Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/...)
Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-...
Artist: incompetech.com/
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Map imagery by Google Maps.
I lived in Barrow in 73 and attended 9th grade. My parents worked for the Electric Company and my family lived in the apartments built for teachers.This video is the best I've ever seen. I have hope to someday return for a visit. The rocks on the beach just as I remember so uniquely beautiful. The native people so very kind and willing to share their way of life. Thanks so much truly a blessing!💙
Your comment truly means a lot to me. Thank you, so much.
I agree with the presentation, the Inupiaq are wonderful people and the region equally so.
Wendy Holcomb, I have a question for you, since you lived there. I'm sure you heard Utqiaġvik and Iḷisaġvik pronounced correctly many times. I've heard the college is ee-lee-SAḢ-veek, with the Ḣ = the ‘ch’ in ‘loch’ and “Bach’, and Barrow as Utqiaġvik = oot-key-AH-vick (rhymes with ‘boot’, but I'm assuming the 'ġ' is pronounced the same as in the college. Please correct or congratulate me. Thanks in advance.
Beautiful! I’ve been to Barrow once back in 2003. Your video brought back a lot of memories
Lovely video. Thank you for taking the time to put it together and share it.
Thank you for taking the time to watch it, and for leaving some kind words.
Beautifully done. Thank you.
I loved watching, and listening to this. Thank you.
I appreciate your kindness and encouragement, SD U. Thank you.
That was captivating. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Thank you, James Threadgill.
Excellent video and some very beautiful photos. I lived in Barrow as a young child and I think you did a great job of capturing its “beauty”. I haven’t been back in 30 years but intend to go back this summer.
Thank you, Jeremy Vancil. Your words are greatly appreciated, especially knowing you lived there as a child. I wish you safe and gratifying travels to your childhood stomping grounds. Thank you, so much, for sharing.
This was a great video. You do not need to apologize for anything. I want to visit Alaska and this is a wonderful place to get a feel for the real country, not the touristy stuff you would get on a cruise. Thank you.
Thank you, Marylou Farnsworth for the encouragement and kindness. Experiencing the "overlooked" and "forgotten" parts result in a keener perspective and quickened spirit, for me, too. I hope you get to fulfill your desire to travel there, soon. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for a beautiful portrait of the culture and landscapes at Utqiaġvik/Barrow. I enjoyed the music and commentary too. How incredible to endure the upcoming 2 months of night!
Thank you, Mark. I appreciate your comment. Thank you for watching.
Well done . Thanks for the tour
Thank you, Andrea Talbot.
Excellent video. I've loved Barrow's images. Thank you for sharing.
Many thanks!
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Who's here after the fb post reading about it not getting sunlight till jan?
Beautifully done Fantastic video Thank you
Many thanks!
Beautiful video of a very unique community! Truly on top of the world... so remote but actually looks like a nice place to live. I grew up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan -- it's own "top of the world." Brings back memories. Thank you :)
Thank you, so much, Erin Schultz. My time there continues to enrich me and enlighten my perspective. I imagine you have quite a rich story, growing up in the landscape and climate of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. I hope to stand on the banks of the Great Lakes, up there, one day. Thank you for watching, and for sharing, Erin.
You bet! Keep up the great video work!
Great video!!!
Thank you, so much!
Amazing video! makes me daydream of living in such a place but the expense is totally OUCH! Thanks:)
Thank you, lorelai laval! Indeed. I grew an extensive empathy for the residents, there, and a sense of gratitude and humility for our conveniences.
I loved this video!
I lived and worked there for 2 years. ‘98-‘99. It definitely is an adventure and I’m stoked that I had the opportunity but I’d never go back, except maybe to visit.
What an amazing experience! (see other comment) I don't know if I have "what it takes" to thrive there, either, but I thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated my time there--as well as the "reality check" it provided to me. I remain in awe of the warm smiles and gracious hospitality I was given, while there.
I love this video!!
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Very cool video. “Top of the World” was so not always that nice, that’s for sure. I was an electrician and for something to do at night I delivered pizza and bread and ranch for “Arctic Pizza”. An interesting and strange couple years.
Thank you, Fredrick Unverzagt. I could tell the hotel had really put in a lot of thought to their upgrades; I appreciated it all. I can't begin to imagine the challenges and experiences you faced as an electrician and deliveryman, in those conditions! I'm impressed! I hope to return someday for another visit. Thank you for sharing!
This is cool music. ❤
Extant Chronicles, does the bullroarer sound anything like the noisemaker Crocodile Dundee used in the Outback?
The tour that I took to the Arctic back in '84, after driving up, was to Nome and Kotzebue.
Yes, it does sound like that. Nome was a great experience when we visited; I hope to visit Kotzebue, one day. Thank you for sharing.
@@ExtantChronicles , as I mentioned above, my tour was to Nome and Kotzebue, and if you remember the German family translating the New Testament (their names escape me at the moment) into Inupiaq, I looked them up while I was there that evening.
I am grateful to say that I am a born again Christian and have been since I was 19.......folks I am thankful for God’s beautiful creation and a lot of ppl are blessed to get to travel around the world to see the beautiful creation God has created! Alaska’s midnight sun and the northern lights of Alaska are just another wonderful example and touch of paradise!!!!!! If you are a true born again believer then one day we are headed to a place that is far greater than any beautiful sight we’ve ever seen on this earth! However if you don’t know Christ as your savior then it burdens my soul to think that you are headed for a terrible place called Hell where the Bible says the fire is never quenched and the worm dies not! Folks you are not promised tomorrow! If you want to know how to be saved from this horrible reality then please by all means don’t hesitate to comment right back so I can lead you to the savior! 2 Corinthians 6:2 clearly states “now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation!” And Hebrews 3:15 clearly states, “Today if you hear his voice don’t harden your hearts! It is not me but the Holy Spirit that I pray reveals to you the truth of his precious gospel......John 3:16 says for God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whoever believes on him will not perish but have everlasting life! V 17 says then V 18 says whoever believes on the son is not condemned but whoever does not believe on the son is condemned already because he has not believed on the son whom God has sent! Also Acts 16:30-31 what must I do to be saved? And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house I am not threatening anyone but just warning them what will happen if they reject this precious gift of eternal life! Christ died a horrible criminals death! He was beaten brutally mocked spit upon and endured countless hours of torture pain for all of our sins! Ppl go to hell because they reject that pardon for their sins! And Jesus is saying to them in Matthew 25:41 depart from me you cursed into everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels! Hell was only prepared for Satan and his angels! It is not God who threatens anyone it is the craziness of rejecting the free pardon of salvation! It’s like if you’re in court you’ve committed a crime say you murdered someone! Now if you say to that Judge hey I know I’ve done a terrible thing of murdering that person but I hear you’re a good judge and so I know you’ll be fair to me...... the judge is going to reply well yes you’re right about one thing I am a good judge and because I’m a good judge I’m going to see to it that you’re punished and that justice is served! Well then all of a sudden someone you don’t even know comes forward and says you know what I know he’s committed the crime he’s committed and he deserves to go to jail but I really don’t want to see him go to prison so I’ll just go to prison for him so he can go free! So if you accepted that offer you’d be free to leave the courtroom but if you didn’t well you’d be crazy and go to prison yourself! Well that’s exactly how it was 2,000 years ago! He is God in human flesh and he came to this earth lived a perfect sinless life and even though he knew that we had sinned and because of our sins deserved to die miserably but he said no I don’t want to see them suffer so I will go and take their punishment for them! Even though he did absolutely nothing wrong still he chose to take the punishment for our sins so we can be set free from the power bondages and consequences of our disobedience to God! Romans 5:8 says For God commends his love toward us that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us! 1 John 2:2 says he was made to be the propitiation for our sins! And not just for our sins but the sins of the whole world! 2 Corinthians 5:21 He who knew no sin became Sin for us that we would be made his righteousness! The truth is if you had to get to Heaven by your own effort then you cannot do it! Because Romans 3:10 says there is not one that does good! No Not One! Romans 3:23 says For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God! Romans 6:23 says For the wages of sin is death! But the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our lord! But the good news is Romans 10:9 If we confess with our mouth and believes in our hearts that Christ died for our sins then was raised from the dead we will be saved! V 10 For it’s with the heart we believe and it’s with the mouth confession is made unto salvation! God gave us 10 commandments to follow and we’ve broken every one of them! And because God is a good God he cannot allow our disobedience to him to go unpunished! Well then like I just mentioned above his son Jesus stepped forward and said no I don’t want to see them punished so I will take their punishment for them! And also like I said he died a terrible substitute criminal’s death for us on a cross so now all we have to do is accept that payment for our sins and we can escape the terrible wrath of God that is to fall on them who do not accept this atonement that was sacrificed for our sins! Praise the lord Romans 10:13 says Whoever calls on the name of the lord shall be saved! And 1 Peter 1:4 you’re an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you! Christ clearly said in John 14:6 I am the way the truth and the life and no one comes to the father but through me! Acts 4:12 clearly states that there is no other name given unto Heaven or earth by which we must be saved as there is salvation in no other! Jesus clearly states that there is clearly only one way to Salvation and it’s him that’s it! There is no other way! God Bless everyone who reads!
I really enjoyed watching this. Who provided the soundtrack? It's absolutely gorgeous; sounds like a gentler version of Mogwai.
Hi there, MG Gailitis. Thank you for watching.
I'm so pleased you enjoyed the selection. Both songs used in this video were obtained from the CZcams library:
First song used:
"North", by a silent partner
Second song used:
"Almost in F - Tranquillity," by Kevin MacLeod
That is super cool the only thing about Barrel on top of the world and Alaska was the movie called 30 days of Night that was a freaking ass scary ass moving check it out and they made it in borrow Alaska LOL by the way thank you for sharing it was so cool
Hahaha! I didn't know that. I'll have to check it out. Thank you, Sam Vue.
What did the whole trip cost you?
Hello, Ryan. Thank you for watching.
Here's some info that will give you an idea of the cost of this trip:
1. Hotel room prices: www.tundratoursinc.com/suites/rooms.aspx
2. The tour, with prices (It included the dance and demonstration presentation, and entrance to the Heritage Center): www.tundratoursinc.com/tours.aspx
3. Niggivigiput's Menu, showing prices: goo.gl/Te8Evc
4. Alaska Airlines: goo.gl/Wx6urE
a.) Flight from Fairbanks to Barrow (We, personally, flew from Fairbanks into Prudhoe Bay, rather than layover in Anchorage): +/- $170
b.) Flight from Barrow to Anchorage: +/- $190
c.) Roundtrip flight (Anchorage to Barrow, then back to Anchorage): +/- $380
Additional: There are taxis available in Barrow, but I do not recall their cost.
Thanks a lot!
Lonely. Music doesn't help either.
That's really nice that your hotel has black out curtains. You'd think they all would, but no, and sleep masks are always sold out everywhere.
Indeed. It made all the difference. I don't think I would've been able to sleep without them.
Cut an arm off a long sleeve shirt and tie it round your head like a boss
No, it's Barrow, AK.
Barrow changes name, now called Utqiaġvik:
(Link is to an Anchorage Daily News article)
goo.gl/NcC2m3
Denali became Mt McKinley and then went back to Denali. Things don't always stay the same.
Indeed. I hope this includes the perspectives of others who are presented with change. While there will be people who will insist upon calling it Barrow, I will respect those who live there, who have voted to change its name, until they decide otherwise.