Outlines the major points to remember in mountain craft; the preliminary climb and how and when to use the rope; climbing on soft snow and hard snow, step-cutting, use of crampons and general uphill and downhill movement.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
009947
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Snow and ice climbing
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Outdoor education
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Outdoor education
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Outdoor recreation - Safety measures
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Safety education
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Mountaineering
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Outdoor education
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Rock climbing
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)