Winter Essentials (2005)

Skills and techniques for the winter mountains

Winter Essentials (2005) poster

The film follows a group of three winter mountaineers and a pair of winter climbers on a typical day out in the Scottish mountains. See how they cope with this potentially hazardous environment and what measures they take to ensure that they both enjoy the experience and return safely. Following on from the film are 11 chapters that expand upon the good practice message, providing information on; navigation, self arrest, clothing and equipment, use of ice axe and crampons, avalanche awareness, and emergency procedures.

Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date:
Production: Slackjaw
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Grand Climb at Extreme Altitude

Keywords

rescue, climbing, crevasse, mountain climbing, alpine climbing

Trailer

Winter Essentials Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Winter Essentials about?
The film follows a group of three winter mountaineers and a pair of winter climbers on a typical day out in the Scottish mountains. See how they cope with this potentially hazardous environment and what measures they take to ensure that they both enjoy the experience and return safely. Following on from the film are 11 chapters that expand upon the good practice message, providing information on; navigation, self arrest, clothing and equipment, use of ice axe and crampons, avalanche awareness, and emergency procedures.
How long is Winter Essentials?
Winter Essentials has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
What genre is Winter Essentials?
Winter Essentials is a Documentary film.
Where was Winter Essentials produced?
Winter Essentials was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Winter Essentials?
The themes of Winter Essentials include: Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Grand Climb at Extreme Altitude.