Acceptable Risk
“The Story of the Jenny Lake Climbing Rangers”
Synopsis
In pure documentary style, this film takes you inside one of the most accomplished mountain rescue units in North America. With unprecedented access from the National Park Service, adopted by the climbing rangers, filmmaker Greg Winston takes a seat in the rescue helicopter, and clips into Rangers ropes, to go along on rescues to capture footage never shot before. Archival footage and photographs illustrate the beginnings of mountain rescue with the first climbing rangers, veterans of the 10th Mountain Division. Former rangers reminisce about the North Face rescue of 1967, the most difficult high-angle rescue of its time.
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January 1, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Greg Winston
- Original Title
- Acceptable Risk
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- Greg Winston Media, The American Alpine Club
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Greg Winston
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Greg Winston
Director
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What is Acceptable Risk about?
In pure documentary style, this film takes you inside one of the most accomplished mountain rescue units in North America. With unprecedented access from the National Park Service, adopted by the climbing rangers, filmmaker Greg Winston takes a seat in the rescue helicopter, and clips into Rangers ropes, to go along on rescues to capture footage never shot before. Archival footage and photographs illustrate the beginnings of mountain rescue with the first climbing rangers, veterans of the 10th Mountain Division. Former rangers reminisce about the North Face rescue of 1967, the most difficult high-angle rescue of its time.
Who directed Acceptable Risk?
Acceptable Risk was directed by Greg Winston.
Who stars in Acceptable Risk?
The principal cast of Acceptable Risk includes Bob Irvine, Gaylord Campbell, Lorrie Hough, Mike Ermarth, Pete SInclair.
When was Acceptable Risk released and how long is it?
Acceptable Risk was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.