Skills and techniques for alpine mountaineering and via ferrata<\/p>\n
Alpine Essentials dvd is a training film which shows the essential skills and
\ntechniques necessary for Alpine mountaineering and climbing. It follows two
\nmountaineers on a multi day trip in the Swiss Alps. See how they cope with
\ntheir environment and what steps they take to both enjoy the experience and
\nreturn safely.<\/p>\n
The dvd contains a range of separate chapters which expand upon the topics
\ncovered in the film, including: glacier travel; crevasse rescue; moving
\ntogether; abseiling; ice axes; crampons; via ferrata; using huts; clothing and
\nequipment.<\/p>\n
Filmed in Switzerland in the summer of 2006 the skills covered are appropriate
\nto all glaciated terrain. This instructional climbing film is produced jointly
\nby the Mountaineering Council of Scotland and the British Mountaineering
\nCouncil.<\/p>\n
Alpine Essentials dvd will educate and inspire all those wanting to go alpine
\nclimbing and mountaineering. The techniques described are relevant to people
\noperating at all grades and the dvd is ideal for<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"