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 create a plan to minimize the risk to your team.
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.
The American Alpine Institute is an internationally recognized guide service and climbing school. We currently operate educational climbing programs and guided ascents in six 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.
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