This Is Self Arrest
Jan 01, 1967 · 10m
Director
Al StensonOverview
Instructional film about a mountaineering technique to prevent falling. Narrated by Jim Whittaker, who describes basic self arrest positions, common mistakes and how to prepare for self arrest while climbing or descending. Several climbers demonstrate falls and safety techniques. This film was made on Mt Rainier, above the east side of Nisqually Glacier, in 1967. The film opens with a scene of a climber falling and sliding out of control after losing his ice axe. The narrator describes the basic self arrest position, common mistakes, and how to prepare for self arrest while climbing or descending.
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About This Is Self Arrest
What is This Is Self Arrest about?
Instructional film about a mountaineering technique to prevent falling. Narrated by Jim Whittaker, who describes basic self arrest positions, common mistakes and how to prepare for self arrest while climbing or descending. Several climbers demonstrate falls and safety techniques. This film was made on Mt Rainier, above the east side of Nisqually Glacier, in 1967. The film opens with a scene of a…
When was This Is Self Arrest released?
This Is Self Arrest was released on January 1, 1967.
How long is This Is Self Arrest?
This Is Self Arrest runs 10 minutes.
Who directed This Is Self Arrest?
This Is Self Arrest was directed by Al Stenson.
Who is in the cast of This Is Self Arrest?
The cast of This Is Self Arrest includes Stan Jensen (Self) and Jim Whittaker (Narrator).