Mountain safety

Mountain Safety Services

Mountain Safety Services

We provide comprehensive safety and technical advisory services specifically designed for the unique challenges of mountain environments, whether in summer or winter conditions. From the most remote peaks to high-altitude locations, our team is well-versed in setting up and managing complex rigging and ropework systems that ensure both cast and crew remain secure in these extreme settings. Our mountain safety guides and climbing instructors bring a wealth of experience, ensuring that all technical aspects of mountain filming are handled with precision, allowing your production to focus on what they do best.

In addition to our safety specialists, we can supply military advisors with expertise in extreme conditions, such as arctic warfare and high-altitude operations, offering technical accuracy for scenes involving mountain assaults or other intense scenarios. These advisors ensure your production not only remains safe but also achieves the highest level of realism in its portrayal of such demanding environments.

Services

  • Comprehensive risk assessment and safety planning
  • Technical rigging and ropework setup
  • On-location safety supervision and coordination
  • Winter condition safety expertise
  • High-altitude safety expertise
  • Mountain navigation and route planning
  • Avalanche risk assessment and management
  • Glacier and crevasse safety expertise
  • Weather monitoring and forecasting for mountain conditions
  • Equipment transport in extreme terrain
  • Technical advice for filming on steep ridges and exposed terrain
  • Use of safety harnesses and personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Safety support for filming in remote or inaccessible mountain regions

Locations

  • Gullies
  • Hills
  • Mountains
  • Winter Conditions
  • Ridges
  • Peaks / Summits
  • High Altitude Mountains

Mountain safety

Experience in mountain safety is essential when filming in high-altitude or rugged terrains, our team can manage careful planning, proper gear selection, and safe travel across steep or unstable ground.

Our expertise in using mountaineering equipment. along with hard earned knowledge and experience, helps to mitigate many of the risks present in mountainous locations.

winter conditions

Having our experienced team on location in extreme winter conditions is essential for successful filming. We expertly handle planning, equipment management, and safe movement on snow and ice, including the use of ice axes and crampons.

Our knowledge of winter navigation, ice axe arrest, and avalanche safety helps ensure a smooth and secure production, minimizing risks in these challenging environments.

high altitude

When filming at high altitudes, having a skilled professional present is vital due to the unique challenges of thin air, harsh weather, and low oxygen levels, which can impact both crew and equipment.

Our expertise ensures proper acclimatization and efficient handling of the logistical challenges that come with working in remote, rugged locations.

MOUNTAIN SAFETY Training

We can teach your cast or crew to access the areas they need to.

Equipment HIRE

Our hire services provide flexibility and peace of mind, allowing you to focus on capturing stunning visuals while we handle the safety aspects. We currently offer:

  • PPE:
    • Helmets
    • Harnesses (Rope Access / Rock)
  • Crampons
  • Ice Axes
  • Rigging Equipment

EQUIPMENT sales

You can purchase any equipment that is not available for hire from our shop Hatt Equipment. Whether its technical clothing, personal gear or anything and everything that could be used by the prop and costume departments.

We only sell and hire out equipment we use or would personally recommend this includes a wide range of:

  • Rope Access / Climbing Equipment
  • Watersport: Shoes / Gloves / Wetsuits / Drysuits
  • Outdoor Equipment / Clothing / Rucksacks

Contact us

Like what you see, or have any questions? Don’t hesitate to get in touch, we would love to hear from you!

Phone: 01273 358 359
Email: safety@thehatt.co.uk

Drop us a message