A journey to Alaska, Iceland, Chile and Peru to document glaciological research expeditions and sustainability.
On remote backpacking expedition to the Alaska‘s Brooks Range in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge with Dr. Matt Nolan, socially-conscious musician and snowboard mountaineer, Todd Anders Johnson, chronicles the annual fall research expedition on the McCall Glacier and deepens connectivity of the Arctic ecosystem. Finding established sustainability in energy production on Kodiak Island inspires Todd’s continued mission to document climate change.
Todd’s networking with international glaciologists empowers an immersive trip to Iceland to capture environmental perspectives of President Olafur Ragnar Grimmson and to document an annual expedition of a team of glaciologists drilling ice cores on the Vatnajökull ice cap. Weaving in sea kayaking, horseback riding and splitboarding along the fjords, Todd absorbs the wonder of the island nation and settles into a discussion around the successes of geothermal energy production at the Hellisheidi Power Plant, just outside Reykjavik.
Todd had met Norwegian glaciologist, Dr. Sebastian Mernild, at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks and an opportunity arose to join Dr. Mernild on his annual glaciological research in the Olivares Basin in the high Andes, outside of Santiago, Chile. After a week-long expedition documenting the project, Todd finally flies to the capital city of Lima, Peru and out to Huaraz to join a team from the Mountain Institute conducting research with programs focused on ecological impacts from climate change in the Cordillera Blanca, high in the Peruvian Andes. In documenting Peruvian regional programs aimed at securing access to clean water, Todd confirms and evolves his understanding that the ecological impacts of climate change are extensive, especially in Arctic and glaciated environments and that localized sustainability initiatives can be a transformative component of a better praxis.
Todd Anders Johnson is a socially-conscious multi-media and event producer, performing artist, educator and snowboard mountaineer. With the Risan Brands family of companies, Todd merges his passions for the environment, the arts, cannabis and outdoor recreation.
Risan Studies elevates the community with nuanced educational programs centered around world music, drumming and multi-media production.
Salem performs Todd Anders Johnson's socially-conscious music that has been featured in a variety of ski and snowboard films. The band is comprised of skiers and snowboarders and has performed at many North American snow sports events, including solar powered concerts with tours powered by vegetable oil.
Risan Media produces cinematic film and video and has produced video projects for Snoop Dogg’s MERRY JANE and Leafly. We have also worked with international NGOs and have joined several remote glaciological expeditions with international scientists to document sustainability and glaciological climate change research.
Risan Project has produced multi-media events throughout North America that feature concerts backed by engaging content with experiential marketing activations and advertising from a variety of partners from the outdoor, environmental and cannabis industries.
Risan Consulting Group has developed CPG, bulk and white label sales, marketing and advertising with a variety of cannabis brands, cultivations and dispensaries throughout Colorado for over 10 years.
Produced by Risan Media, the Cresta Alta film documents a journey to Alaska, Iceland, Chile and Peru to document glaciological research expeditions and sustainability.
Todd’s passions for exploring big mountains brought him from Vermont to Seattle and then Alaska, where his first of many tours and expeditions began throughout the glaciated state. Todd now lives with his family high in the mountains of Colorado.
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