Episode number 4 of Series “Australian wilderness series”.
The sheer challenge of remote wilderness is shown in this spectacular program which is Part 4 in a series of 6 documentaries, of a group’s arduous trek to Federation Peak with the aim of hang gliding from the summit. Young and old participate in the trek and viewers share the thoughts, inspiration and differing goals of the group.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
300815
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Federation Peak (Tas.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Wilderness areas - Tasmania
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Wilderness areas - Tasmania
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Hang gliding
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Hiking
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan