Created for The Weather Channel.
Mount Hood standing majestically against the starry Oregon sky. Credit: Jamie Francis
Dr. Christopher Van Tilburg is a long-standing member of the Crag Rats, the oldest mountain search and rescue team in the United States. Credit: Jamie Francis
The pines stretch high above Crag Rat member Dr. Van Tilburg as he cuts his way through the snowfall. Credit: Jamie Francis
The sparkling snow sits undisturbed far off trail. Credit: Jamie Francis
A gentle snowfall collects on the greenery. Credit: Jamie Francis
Ice thickening along the ascending rock formations. Credit: Jamie Francis
The chilled waters flow swiftly through Mount Hood's landscape. Credit: Jamie Francis
Night begins to cast its shadows on the rock face. Credit: Jamie Francis
Pines stretching into the gray. Credit: Jamie Francis
Each ounce of sunlight is appreciated during the subzero temperatures. Credit: Jamie Francis
Dr. Van Tilburg pauses to examine his binding skins, which allow him to stay above the snowpack over varied terrain. Credit: Rob Finch
Snow flurries swirled by the churning winds. Credit: Jamie Francis
Daylight spills over Mount Hood's peaks and crevasses. Credit: Jamie Francis
Dr. Van Tilburg ventures deeper into the Douglas fir. Credit: Rob Finch

Where Forecasts Save Lives

March 20, 2014  :  With The Weather Channel
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About the Project

Blue Chalk worked with The Weather Channel to produce a series of short films to be shared across the web and adapted for television. The films tell the stories of real people for whom having an accurate weather forecast is essential. The second film of the series tells the story of Dr. Christopher Van Tilburg, a member of the oldest mountain search and rescue organization in the United States.

Contributors
  • Rob Finch, Director, Executive Producer
  • Catherine Yrisarri, Producer
  • Rex Lint, Outdoor Director of Photography
  • James Allen, Editor
  • Chip Sloan, Sound Design
  • Eric Stolberg, Sound Design
  • Jamie Francis, Still Photographer
  • Bruce Ely, Additional Photography
Services Provided
  • Original Cinematography
  • Original Still Photography
  • Post-Production
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