A journey to Alaska, Iceland, Chile and Peru to document glaciological research expeditions and sustainability.
Parallels of ecological impacts of climate change in Arctic and Andean regions are revealed on glaciological research expeditions in Chile, Alaska, Iceland and Peru. Cresta Alta follows the commitment of scientists who travel deep into the wilderness to gather field data that informs our collective understanding of climate change impacts on our planet. Sustainability initiatives in these same locations offer insight into the potential for viable alternatives and solutions.
Dr. Sebastian H. Mernild is head of SDU Climate Cluster at the University of Southern Denmark and a professor in climate change and glaciology. From 2020-2022 he was pro-rector at SDU and also affiliated (20%) with University of Bergen (Geophysical Institute) as a professor. Mernild is also an IPCC (International Panel on Climate Change) lead author. In 2018, Mernild won the Rosenkjær Prize and was nominated Dane of the Year, and in 2019, he was included in Kraks Blå Bog.
Mernild worked in the US for seven years at the International Arctic Research Center, University of Alaska Fairbanks (2006-2009), and at Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico (2009-2013), and three years as senior research scientist/research leader at Centro de Estudios Científicos (CECs) in Valdivia, Chile (2013-2016). Further, he worked in Norway from 2016-2020 as full professor in Climate Change and Glaciology, and as Director of the Nansen Center (NERSC) in Bergen. After 15 years abroad he returned to Denmark in 2020.
For the past 25 years, Dr. Matt Nolan has specialized in understanding the impacts of climate change on the landscape of Alaska and he developed fodar to facilitate that. He received an MS in Arctic Engineering at UAA in 1992, a PhD in Geophysics from UAF in 1998, and has been a research professor at UAF/INE since 1999. He has led dozens of field projects during that time, largely using equipment he built or techniques he developed to better understand our landscape and changes to it. No single investigator has acquired or made more topographic maps of Alaska than Dr Nolan, starting in 2000 with the first airborne IfSAR data in Alaska including the entire Kuparuk River basin and the largest mountain passes in Alaska to time-series of enormous lidar collections in the eastern Brooks Range to his own fodar mapping.
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 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.
Produced by Risan Media, Cresta Alta chronicles a journey to Alaska, Iceland, Chile and Peru to document glaciological research expeditions and sustainability.
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 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.
Boureas performs Afro-Cuban and Flamenco-inflected jazz and has been performing throughout Colorado, Nantucket and Utah at a variety of venues with arts organizations and outdoor industry conventions like the Nantucket Land Council, Breck Create and Outdoor Retailer.
Risan Studies elevates communities with nuanced educational programs centered around drumming and world rhythms.
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.
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.
The Cresta Alta Film Tour is engaging audiences throughout the US with arts councils, colleges, high schools and museums at events produced by The Risan Project. The 2025 tour features Risan Media's expedition-based climate change documentary film titled, Cresta Alta, that chronicles a journey to Alaska, Iceland, Chile and Peru to document glaciological research expeditions and sustainability. The screenings are followed by a discussion/Q&A with producer and director, Todd Anders Johnson, that connects Cresta Alta's global environmental messaging to local and regional environmental movements.
At many events, The Risan Project commences the show with a screening of Risan Media's short documentary film titled, Northward, that shares the origin story of Todd Anders Johnson's socially-conscious, Colorado band, Salem, while touring and backcountry snowboarding throughout Alaska. Following the screening of Cresta Alta and the Q&A portion, the events culminate in a concert with Salem.
In featuring Todd Anders Johnson's snowboard mountaineering and being a touring musician with a passion for integrating socially-conscious elements into Salem's hybrid music, The Risan Project establishes an authentic and engaging relationship with diverse audiences that enhances the experience of the Cresta Alta Film.
The Cresta Alta Film Tour is engaging audiences throughout the US with arts councils, colleges, high schools and museums at events produced by The Risan Project. The 2025 tour features Risan Media's expedition-based climate change documentary film titled, Cresta Alta, that chronicles a journey to Alaska, Iceland, Chile and Peru to document glaciological research expeditions and sustainability. The screenings are followed by a discussion/Q&A with producer and director, Todd Anders Johnson, that connects Cresta Alta's global environmental messaging to local and regional environmental movements.
The Risan Project Tour includes Risan Media’s expedition-based climate change documentary film titled, Cresta Alta, that chronicles a journey to Alaska, Iceland, Chile and Peru to document glaciological research expeditions and sustainability. The events also showcase Risan Media’s short documentary film titled, Northward, that tells the story of socially-conscious, Colorado band, Salem touring and snowboarding throughout Alaska. The films are followed by concerts with Salem and include advertising and promotions from partners in the environmental, outdoor and cannabis industries.
The Risan Project Tour includes Risan Media’s expedition-based climate change documentary film titled, Cresta Alta, that chronicles a journey to Alaska, Iceland, Chile and Peru to document glaciological research expeditions and sustainability. The events also showcase Risan Media’s short documentary film titled, Northward, that tells the story of socially-conscious, Colorado band, Salem touring and snowboarding throughout Alaska.
The Risan Project Tour includes Risan Media’s expedition-based climate change documentary film titled, Cresta Alta, that chronicles a journey to Alaska, Iceland, Chile and Peru to document glaciological research expeditions and sustainability. The events also showcase Risan Media’s short documentary film titled, Northward, that tells the story of socially-conscious, Colorado band, Salem touring and snowboarding throughout Alaska.
The Risan Project Tour includes Risan Media’s expedition-based climate change documentary film titled, Cresta Alta, that chronicles a journey to Alaska, Iceland, Chile and Peru to document glaciological research expeditions and sustainability. The events also showcase Risan Media’s short documentary film titled, Northward, that tells the story of socially-conscious, Colorado band, Salem touring and snowboarding throughout Alaska.
The Risan Project Tour includes Risan Media’s expedition-based climate change documentary film titled, Cresta Alta, that chronicles a journey to Alaska, Iceland, Chile and Peru to document glaciological research expeditions and sustainability. The events also showcase Risan Media’s short documentary film titled, Northward, that tells the story of socially-conscious, Colorado band, Salem touring and snowboarding throughout Alaska.
The Risan Project Tour includes Risan Media’s expedition-based climate change documentary film titled, Cresta Alta, that chronicles a journey to Alaska, Iceland, Chile and Peru to document glaciological research expeditions and sustainability. The events also showcase Risan Media’s short documentary film titled, Northward, that tells the story of socially-conscious, Colorado band, Salem touring and snowboarding throughout Alaska.
Donations from the event will go to Hardwick's Civic Standard flood relief program.
The Risan Project Tour includes Risan Media’s expedition-based climate change documentary film titled, Cresta Alta, that chronicles a journey to Alaska, Iceland, Chile and Peru to document glaciological research expeditions and sustainability. The events also showcase Risan Media’s short documentary film titled, Northward, that tells the story of socially-conscious, Colorado band, Salem touring and snowboarding throughout Alaska.
The Risan Project Tour includes Risan Media’s expedition-based climate change documentary film titled, Cresta Alta, that chronicles a journey to Alaska, Iceland, Chile and Peru to document glaciological research expeditions and sustainability. The events also showcase Risan Media’s short documentary film titled, Northward, that tells the story of socially-conscious, Colorado band, Salem touring and snowboarding throughout Alaska.
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The Risan Project Tour includes Risan Media’s expedition-based climate change documentary film titled, Cresta Alta, that chronicles a journey to Alaska, Iceland, Chile and Peru to document glaciological research expeditions and sustainability. The events also showcase Risan Media’s short documentary film titled, Northward, that tells the story of socially-conscious, Colorado band, Salem touring and snowboarding throughout Alaska. The films are followed by concerts with Salem and include advertising and promotions from partners in the environmental, outdoor and cannabis industries.
Salem has toured throughout Alaska many times and has performed at UAA, UAF, the Beartooth Theatre First Tap, Humpys, the Alaskan Bar and Hotel, the Fairview Inn, The Blue Loon, The Marlin, the Alyeska Resort, The Pioneer Bar Bamboo Room, the Juneau Folk Festival, Skagway Brewing, Alaska Rendezvous Lodge, Tsaina Lodge, the Fat Mermaid, The Pipeline, the Denali Salmon Bake, the Downeast, Alice's Champaign Palace, the Long Rifle Lodge, the Robelake Lodge, the Sunrise Inn, the Yukon Bar and The SE Alaska State Fair.
The Risan Project Tour includes Risan Media’s expedition-based climate change documentary film titled, Cresta Alta, that chronicles a journey to Alaska, Iceland, Chile and Peru to document glaciological research expeditions and sustainability. The events also showcase Risan Media’s short documentary film titled, Northward, that tells the story of socially-conscious, Colorado band, Salem touring and snowboarding throughout Alaska. The films are followed by concerts with Salem and include advertising and promotions from partners in the environmental, outdoor and cannabis industries.
Salem has toured throughout Alaska many times and has performed at UAA, UAF, the Beartooth Theatre First Tap, Humpys, the Alaskan Bar and Hotel, the Fairview Inn, The Blue Loon, The Marlin, the Alyeska Resort, The Pioneer Bar Bamboo Room, the Juneau Folk Festival, Skagway Brewing, Alaska Rendezvous Lodge, Tsaina Lodge, the Fat Mermaid, The Pipeline, the Denali Salmon Bake, the Downeast, Alice's Champaign Palace, the Long Rifle Lodge, the Robelake Lodge, the Sunrise Inn, the Yukon Bar and The SE Alaska State Fair.
The Risan Project Tour includes Risan Media’s expedition-based climate change documentary film titled, Cresta Alta, that chronicles a journey to Alaska, Iceland, Chile and Peru to document glaciological research expeditions and sustainability. The events also showcase Risan Media’s short documentary film titled, Northward, that tells the story of socially-conscious, Colorado band, Salem touring and snowboarding throughout Alaska.
The Risan Project Tour includes Risan Media’s expedition-based climate change documentary film titled, Cresta Alta, that chronicles a journey to Alaska, Iceland, Chile and Peru to document glaciological research expeditions and sustainability. The events also showcase Risan Media’s short documentary film titled, Northward, that tells the story of socially-conscious, Colorado band, Salem touring and snowboarding throughout Alaska. The films are followed by concerts with Salem and include advertising and promotions from partners in the environmental, outdoor and cannabis industries.
Salem has toured throughout Alaska many times and has performed at UAA, UAF, the Beartooth Theatre First Tap, Humpys, the Alaskan Bar and Hotel, the Fairview Inn, The Blue Loon, The Marlin, the Alyeska Resort, The Pioneer Bar Bamboo Room, the Juneau Folk Festival, Skagway Brewing, Alaska Rendezvous Lodge, Tsaina Lodge, the Fat Mermaid, The Pipeline, the Denali Salmon Bake, the Downeast, Alice's Champaign Palace, the Long Rifle Lodge, the Robelake Lodge, the Sunrise Inn, the Yukon Bar and The SE Alaska State Fair.
The Risan Project Tour includes Risan Media’s expedition-based climate change documentary film titled, Cresta Alta, that chronicles a journey to Alaska, Iceland, Chile and Peru to document glaciological research expeditions and sustainability. The events also showcase Risan Media’s short documentary film titled, Northward, that tells the story of socially-conscious, Colorado band, Salem touring and snowboarding throughout Alaska. The films are followed by concerts with Salem and include advertising and promotions from partners in the environmental, outdoor and cannabis industries.
Salem has toured throughout Alaska many times and has performed at UAA, UAF, the Beartooth Theatre First Tap, Humpys, the Alaskan Bar and Hotel, the Fairview Inn, The Blue Loon, The Marlin, the Alyeska Resort, The Pioneer Bar Bamboo Room, the Juneau Folk Festival, Skagway Brewing, Alaska Rendezvous Lodge, Tsaina Lodge, the Fat Mermaid, The Pipeline, the Denali Salmon Bake, the Downeast, Alice's Champaign Palace, the Long Rifle Lodge, the Robelake Lodge, the Sunrise Inn, the Yukon Bar and The SE Alaska State Fair.
The Risan Project Tour includes Risan Media’s expedition-based climate change documentary film titled, Cresta Alta, that chronicles a journey to Alaska, Iceland, Chile and Peru to document glaciological research expeditions and sustainability. The events also showcase Risan Media’s short documentary film titled, Northward, that tells the story of socially-conscious, Colorado band, Salem touring and snowboarding throughout Alaska.
The Risan Project Tour includes Risan Media’s expedition-based climate change documentary film titled, Cresta Alta, that chronicles a journey to Alaska, Iceland, Chile and Peru to document glaciological research expeditions and sustainability. The events also showcase Risan Media’s short documentary film titled, Northward, that tells the story of socially-conscious, Colorado band, Salem touring and snowboarding throughout Alaska. The films are followed by concerts with Salem and include advertising and promotions from partners in the environmental, outdoor and cannabis industries.
Salem has toured throughout Alaska many times and has performed at UAA, UAF, the Beartooth Theatre First Tap, Humpys, the Alaskan Bar and Hotel, the Fairview Inn, The Blue Loon, The Marlin, the Alyeska Resort, The Pioneer Bar Bamboo Room, the Juneau Folk Festival, Skagway Brewing, Alaska Rendezvous Lodge, Tsaina Lodge, the Fat Mermaid, The Pipeline, the Denali Salmon Bake, the Downeast, Alice's Champaign Palace, the Long Rifle Lodge, the Robelake Lodge, the Sunrise Inn, the Yukon Bar and The SE Alaska State Fair.https://www.uaf.edu/pub/
The Risan Project Tour includes Risan Media’s expedition-based climate change documentary film titled, Cresta Alta, that chronicles a journey to Alaska, Iceland, Chile and Peru to documThe Risan Project Tour includes Risan Media’s expedition-based climate change documentary film titled, Cresta Alta, that chronicles a journey to Alaska, Iceland, Chile and Peru to document glaciological research expeditions and sustainability. The events also showcase Risan Media’s short documentary film titled, Northward, that tells the story of socially-conscious, Colorado band, Salem touring and snowboarding throughout Alaska. The films are followed by concerts with Salem and include advertising and promotions from partners in the environmental, outdoor and cannabis industries.
Salem has toured throughout Alaska many times and has performed at UAA, UAF, the Beartooth Theatre First Tap, Humpys, the Alaskan Bar and Hotel, the Fairview Inn, The Blue Loon, The Marlin, the Alyeska Resort, The Pioneer Bar Bamboo Room, the Juneau Folk Festival, Skagway Brewing, Alaska Rendezvous Lodge, Tsaina Lodge, the Fat Mermaid, The Pipeline, the Denali Salmon Bake, the Downeast, Alice's Champaign Palace, the Long Rifle Lodge, the Robelake Lodge, the Sunrise Inn, the Yukon Bar and The SE Alaska State Fair.ent glaciological research expeditions and sustainability.
The Risan Project Tour includes Risan Media’s expedition-based climate change documentary film titled, Cresta Alta, that chronicles a journey to Alaska, Iceland, Chile and Peru to document glaciological research expeditions and sustainability.
The Risan Project Tour includes Risan Media’s expedition-based climate change documentary film titled, Cresta Alta, that chronicles a journey to Alaska, Iceland, Chile and Peru to document glaciological research expeditions and sustainability. The events also showcase Risan Media’s short documentary film titled, Northward, that tells the story of socially-conscious, Colorado band, Salem touring and snowboarding throughout Alaska. The films are followed by concerts with Salem and include advertising and promotions from partners in the environmental, outdoor and cannabis industries.
Salem has toured throughout Alaska many times and has performed at UAA, UAF, the Beartooth Theatre First Tap, Humpys, the Alaskan Bar and Hotel, the Fairview Inn, The Blue Loon, The Marlin, the Alyeska Resort, The Pioneer Bar Bamboo Room, the Juneau Folk Festival, Skagway Brewing, Alaska Rendezvous Lodge, Tsaina Lodge, the Fat Mermaid, The Pipeline, the Denali Salmon Bake, the Downeast, Alice's Champaign Palace, the Long Rifle Lodge, the Robelake Lodge, the Sunrise Inn, the Yukon Bar and The SE Alaska State Fair.
The Risan Project Tour includes Risan Media’s expedition-based climate change documentary film titled, Cresta Alta, that chronicles a journey to Alaska, Iceland, Chile and Peru to document glaciological research expeditions and sustainability.
The Risan Project Tour includes Risan Media’s expedition-based climate change documentary film titled, Cresta Alta, that chronicles a journey to Alaska, Iceland, Chile and Peru to document glaciological research expeditions and sustainability. The events also showcase Risan Media’s short documentary film titled, Northward, that tells the story of socially-conscious, Colorado band, Salem touring and snowboarding throughout Alaska.
The Risan Project Tour includes Risan Media’s expedition-based climate change documentary film titled, Cresta Alta, that chronicles a journey to Alaska, Iceland, Chile and Peru to document glaciological research expeditions and sustainability. The events also showcase Risan Media’s short documentary film titled, Northward, that tells the story of socially-conscious, Colorado band, Salem touring and snowboarding throughout Alaska.
The Risan Project Tour includes Risan Media’s expedition-based climate change documentary film titled, Cresta Alta, that chronicles a journey to Alaska, Iceland, Chile and Peru to document glaciological research expeditions and sustainability. The events also showcase Risan Media’s short documentary film titled, Northward, that tells the story of socially-conscious, Colorado band, Salem touring and snowboarding throughout Alaska. The films are followed by concerts with Salem and include advertising and promotions from partners in the environmental, outdoor and cannabis industries.
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