Rock Climbing, Ice Climbing, Mountaineering and Steep-Angle Mountain Rigging for Photography, Television and Film
A camera man films a climactic scene for The Mountain Runners at the bottom of a crevasse. Photo by Jason Martin
Mountain environments are perhaps one of the most difficult and dangerous places that a production team can possibly work in. There is constant risk associated with this type of work. The risk is often exacerbated by the fact that many of those involved in a given production have little to no experience in mountainous environments. The best way to ensure success in mountain film or television production is by working with high-end experienced outdoor professionals that can not only help with rigging and filming, but can also be create a plan to minimize the risk to your team.
The American Alpine Institute is an internationally recognized guide service and climbing school. We currently operate educational climbing programs and guided ascents in five states and in sixteen countries. The AAI Staff is composed of some of the world's most accomplished climbers, skiers, and mountain educators. Together they have climbing, research, and expeditionary experience in every major range of the world. In addition to extensive and diverse personal climbing experience, they have received professional training in advanced guiding techniques and rescue. Collectively they have one of the highest levels of wilderness first aid training among the world's international guide services. All have been certified as Wilderness First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians, or the equivalent.
The American Alpine Institute is able to supply mountain rigging for television and film at any rock climbing, ice climbing, skiing or mountaineering location. Rigging includes, but is not limited to, mountain safety management, steep-angle rigging, location scouting, and mountain stunt work.
Our professional mountain guides work closely with the personnel involved with each production. In addition to risk assessment and risk management services, the guides will consult with the directors, stunt coordinators and camera people to help the production team "get" the best possible angles and shots.
A team takes some footage of Mount Baker for The Mountain Runners. Photo by Jason Martin
Specific Mountain Rigging Skills and Services
Mountain Location Scouting
Mountain Safety Management and Logistical Consulting
Steep-Angle Safety Management for Talent and Crew
Winter Conditions Mountain Safety Management
Avalanche Safety Management in Mountain Environments
High-Angle Mountain Rigging on Rock, Snow or Ice
Climbing and Rappelling Stunt Work in all Mountain Mediums
The following commercial is a representative example of how the American Alpine Institute can assist producers and filmmakers with mountain rigging.
American Alpine Institute guides assisted the Bandito Brothers production company with location scouting and safety management in the Navy "Land Rescue" commercial. Specifically the guides helped the producers find a suitable cliff for their commercial and then assisted them during the shoot by managing the safety of cliff-top cameramen and performers.
To learn more about the American Alpine Institute and our expertise in mountain rigging for television, photography and film, please contact us at info@aai.cc or at 360-671-1505.
