Geoff Oliver
Welcome to a world where the horizon is endless and the runway is wherever you land. My love for backcountry aviation is rooted in the raw freedom of flight—navigating untouched landscapes, remote strips, and wild terrain that only a bush plane can reach. Alaska is my playground: a place where adventure isn’t a luxury, it’s a way of life. From glacier landings to gravel bars, every flight tells a story of grit, beauty, and exploration. This channel is a tribute to the thrill of flying off the grid and the spirit of the Last Frontier. Whether you're a pilot, an adventurer, or just someone who dreams of the wild, I’m here to share the highs, the challenges, and the unforgettable moments that make backcountry aviation in Alaska unlike anything else. Buckle up—this is where adventure takes off.
What are your Personal Minimums when flying to a new area? We have a Discussion to find out!
The importance of mentoring Low-Hour Pilots is discussed as I fly over the Big Susitna River, Alaska
We rode jet skis through rough icy Alaskan waters to a glacier!
An Alaskan flight tour where Captain Cook named a spectacular area from his voyage in 1778!
Glacial Beach Landing | Alaska | Geoff Oliver
Airplane Packrafting | Alaska | Geoff Oliver
Landing over the Yukon River | Eagle, Alaska | Geoff Oliver
Calico Bluff | Eagle, Alaska | Geoff Oliver
Lake Clark | Air to Air Enroute to Port Alsworth | Alaska | Geoff Oliver
Landing The Alaska State Fairgrounds | Great Alaska Aviation Gathering | Geoff Oliver
Departing AK State Fairgrounds | Great Alaska Aviation Gathering | Geoff Oliver
Twin Islands | Knik River, Alaska | Geoff Oliver
First Flyout of the Year | Knik River | Geoff Oliver
Engine Overhaul Explained | What Happened | Geoff Oliver
Day 3 : Dawson Creek to Springbank | A Flying Adventure | Geoff Oliver
Day 4 -Final Day: Springbank, AB to Spokane, WA | A Flying Adventure | Geoff Oliver
Day 2: Whitehorse to Dawson Creek | A Flying Adventure | Geoff Oliver
Day 1: Anchorage to Whitehorse, Canada | A Flying Adventure | Geoff Oliver
My Story of Alcohol and Aviation | A Story of Sobriety | Geoff Oliver
Float Landing on a Glacial Lake | Knik Glacier, Alaska | Geoff Oliver & @clearedtoadventure
Maule Flyout | Alaskan Glacier | Geoff Oliver
Maule Fly-Out | Alaska | Geoff Oliver
Flying a Ski Plane to Denali National Park | Alaska | Geoff Oliver
Landing a Ski Plane on Lake George | Glacial Ice | Alaska | Geoff Oliver
Sleeping Lady | Mt. Susitna | Alaska | Geoff Oliver
Gates of the Arctic National Park | Alaska | Geoff Oliver
Chickenstock Bluegrass Festival | Alaska | Geoff Oliver
Susitna Campervan Amenities | Geoff Oliver
Mountain House | Denali National Park, Alaska | Geoff Oliver