Winter Essentials

Skills and techniques for the winter mountains

Duration: 120 min
Release date: 2005-07-27
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The film follows a group of three winter mountaineers and a pair of winter climbers on a typical day out in the Scottish mountains. See how they cope with this potentially hazardous environment and what measures they take to ensure that they both enjoy the experience and return safely. Following on from the film are 11 chapters that expand upon the good practice message, providing information on; navigation, self arrest, clothing and equipment, use of ice axe and crampons, avalanche awareness, and emergency procedures.

Documentary

Winter Essentials

Videos

Winter Essentials

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