Shows the work of the ski patrols on the snow-fields of the Australian Alps. In mountain country, clouds gather quickly, often bringing howling blizzards in which familiar landmarks soon disappear from sight. In cases of emergency, it is “action stations” for the ski patrols, manned by skiers who know the country well. The action of the film culminates in the rescue of an injured skier lost in a raging blizzard. Commentator: Allan Ashbolt
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
009879
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Australian Alps (N.S.W. and Vic.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Snowy Mountains (N.S.W.)
Documentary
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Outdoor recreation - Safety measures
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Search and rescue operations
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Outdoor recreation - Australia
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Skiers - Australia
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Skis and skiing
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Skis and skiing - Accidents and injuries
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Skis and skiing - Equipment and supplies
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Skis and skiing - Safety measures
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Winter sports
Places → Australian Alps (N.S.W. and Vic.)
Places → Snowy Mountains (N.S.W.)
Short films
Short films → Short films - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)