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His first climb

United Kingdom, 1975
film

Begins by showing basic climbing equipment, including boots, helmet, carabiner, chocks and ropes. Shows techniques such as the use of ropes, specific knots an..

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Ready for the hills

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Rock climbing: basic principles

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Abseiling

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Cliff hangers

Canada, 1950
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Cliff hangers [B&W]

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Solo

United States, 1972
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Survival in the hills

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Climb

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Call of the mountains

India, 1958
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Safety in the mountains: snowcraft

New Zealand, 1956
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A Rock climb

United States, 1949
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Fool on a hill

Aotearoa / New Zealand, 1975
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Vertical limit [DVD]

United States, 2000
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Step right up!

United States, 1967
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Free Climbing

Australia, 1986
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Learn to Ski

Australia, 1988
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The Rescue

United Kingdom, 1958
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Climbers (TEFC)

Australia, 1980
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