Film Production Support

In addition to being a wonderful area to go on snowmobile tours, our trails are an ideal place for film or commercial makers needing the perfect Alaskan backdrop for their projects. We have hosted multitudes of filmmakers, and served as invaluable consultants to those that need help meandering through the Alaskan backcountry. We are the “Fixer”, Rescue, First Aid, and Production Assistant all in one!

As well, we have in-depth knowledge and experience in regards to film support and risk management, so we can help you throughout the entire process. To further understand our qualifications, just check out the work history of our owners Justin & “Twirl” – remember you can always contact us with any questions you may have.

Skills/Certifications

NFPA Swift Water Rescue Instructor, Swift Water Technician, White Water Technician
NFPA Advanced Ice Rescue
NFPA Technical Rope Rescue
WMTC Wilderness First responder
24 years exploring the Alaska Backcountry
47 years of Nordic and Alpine Skiing
18 years of ice climbing
20 years owner operator Glacier City Snowmobile tours
Snowshoeing, snow caves and igloo building, ice cave and iceberg adventure,
On camera talent
Proper safety and handling techniques for snowmobile operating
Safely driving cameramen on snowmobiles as they film

Safety

CPR advanced first aid
18 years weather forecasting in Girdwood (for snowmobile tour operation)
Avalanche awareness instructor
Ongoing onsite risk management awareness
Satellite and cell phones with laminated emergency call list
Radios for onsite communication

Film & Production Experience

Labatt’s Beer 1997 (support)
American Eagle Outfitters 2005 (support)
Bizarre Foods Alaska 2007 (support/acting)
Les Stroud – Survivorman 2008 (support/acting/stuntman)
US Marshalls Alaska 2009 (support)
Frankenstein Theory (Movie) 2010
LL Bean Catalog shoot 2011
Roxi clothing catalog shoot 2012
Wild West Guns Film Shoot 2013
Kashi Cereal Commercial 2013
Verizon commercial 2014
Oscar-Meyer 2016
Jim Beam 2016
Discovery Channel Homestead Rescue 2017/2018
BBC Chasing Ice 2019

Available Gear

The following gear is available with proper notice:
My experience has shown you will probably need 3-5 snowmobiles and gear for support during certain days of filming or seeking site locations.

Several backcountry emergency packs, backboards, evac toboggan
21 snow machines in great shape
15 passenger, 4wd one ton van
8 passenger 4wd Yukon
6 Passenger 4wd F-250
6 passenger 4wd GMC 2500
4 towable toboggans for hauling gear by snowmobile
60 arctic snowsuits – all sizes and colors
50 pairs of Bunny Boots (The warmest)
Dozens of gloves, goggles, helmets, and neck gaiters.

Included

All pre-production hours spent on your project leading up to the day that you arrive.
Any suits or boots and gear needed.
Toboggans, radios, Satellite phone, goggles, fuel, shovels, and all extra backcountry gear that I customarily provide or carry.
Glacier City Snowmobile Tours LLC. – $1,000,000 liability $2,000,000 aggregate insurance.