A Dangerous Alternative
Synopsis
Record of the 1971 climbing expedition to Baffin Island by Doug Scott, Rob Wood, Steve Smith, Ray Gillies, Guy Lee and Mick Burke from England, Dennis Hennek and Phil Koch from the United States, and Candian Pat Baird. The team climbed first the north buttress of Mount Breidablik, which required eighteen pitches of nailing and hard free climbing, plus a bivouac in hammocks. Next, they tackled the 1200 meter-high east face of Mount Killabuk, which upper overhanging wall gave strenuous climbing that included a 30-metre pendulum. Finally, they ascended the 1000 meter-high south ridge of Mount Asgard to reach the unclimbed south summit. The following year, Scott and Hennek returned to Mount Asgard together with Paul Nunn and Paul ’Tut’ Braithwaite.
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January 1, 1971
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mick Burke
- Original Title
- A Dangerous Alternative
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- John Player & Sons
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Mick Burke
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Mick Burke
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What is A Dangerous Alternative about?
Record of the 1971 climbing expedition to Baffin Island by Doug Scott, Rob Wood, Steve Smith, Ray Gillies, Guy Lee and Mick Burke from England, Dennis Hennek and Phil Koch from the United States, and Candian Pat Baird. The team climbed first the north buttress of Mount Breidablik, which required eighteen pitches of nailing and hard free climbing, plus a bivouac in hammocks. Next, they tackled the 1200 meter-high east face of Mount Killabuk, which upper overhanging wall gave strenuous climbing that included a 30-metre pendulum. Finally, they ascended the 1000 meter-high south ridge of Mount Asgard to reach the unclimbed south summit. The following year, Scott and Hennek returned to Mount Asgard together with Paul Nunn and Paul ’Tut’ Braithwaite.
Who directed A Dangerous Alternative?
A Dangerous Alternative was directed by Mick Burke.
Who stars in A Dangerous Alternative?
The principal cast of A Dangerous Alternative includes Doug Scott, Pat Baird, Ray Gillies, Dennis Henneck, Phil Koch.
When was A Dangerous Alternative released and how long is it?
A Dangerous Alternative was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 26m.