This Is Self Arrest
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Al Stenson
- Original Title
- This Is Self Arrest
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Al Stenson
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Al Stenson
Director
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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 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.
Who directed This Is Self Arrest?
This Is Self Arrest was directed by Al Stenson.
Who stars in This Is Self Arrest?
The principal cast of This Is Self Arrest includes Stan Jensen, Jim Whittaker.
When was This Is Self Arrest released and how long is it?
This Is Self Arrest was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 10m.