This is a technical instruction DVD for alpine mountaineering. This DVD shows the essential skills and techniques necessary for Alpine mountaineering. It follows two mountaineers on a multi day trip in the Swiss Alps. See how they cope with their environment and what steps they take to both enjoy the experience and return safely. The DVD contains a range of separate chapters which expand upon the topics covered in the film, including: glacier travel; crevasse rescue; moving together; abseiling; ice axes; crampons; via ferrata; using huts; clothing and equipment. The DVD will educate and inspire all those wanting to go alpine mountaineering. The techniques described are relevant to people operating at all grades and the DVD is ideal for those taking their first steps in alpine terrain. Filmed in Switzerland in the summer of 2006, the skills covered are appropriate to all glaciated terrain. The DVD is produced jointly by the Mountaineering Council of Scotland and the British Mountaineering Council. The documentary is 30 mins approx and the technical chapters are 90 mins approx.

The DVD will educate and inspire all who wish to venture out in to the UK Mountains in Winter. For anyone that has only ever ventured out in summer it will give a clear picture of the very different challenges presented by the winter mountains. For those who already have some limited experience the DVD is packed with information and advice on the skills and techniques required to operate more safely in Winter. A 43 minute film followed by 11 technical chapters covering specific skills and techniques totaling 80 minutes.