An exciting film of the high risk sport of extreme skiing. On a peak in Wyoming’s Grand Tetons a lone skier attempts the first climb and then the fall line - a breathtaking descent of the almost vertical slope. Awarded first prize, Sports, San Francisco International Film Festival. The skier is Steve Shea and the film has been narrated by Ron Hayes.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
015570
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Wilderness areas - United States
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Outdoor education
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Wilderness areas - United States
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Outdoor education
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Outdoor education
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Skis and skiing
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Sports
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)