posted on 26/01/2009

Film: Winter Essentials DVD Trailer

Typical winter conditions
The Winter Essentials DVD shows the essential skills and techniques for winter mountaineering
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.

The film was co-written and directed by staff at the BMC, Mountain Leader Training England and the Mountaineering Council of Scotland. The Jonathan Conville Memorial Trust provided financial support towards the films production costs.

Click below to watch a film trailer, and you can buy the DVD in our online shop.
  
  Winter Essentials

If you want to test your winter knowledge, have a go at Plas y Brenin's Winter Quiz or test your wits against Glenmore Lodge's excellent interactive Avalanche Awareness Quiz.

By Jon Garside