This Is Self Arrest(1967)

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.

This Is Self Arrest (1967) is a documentary film directed by Al Stenson, released on January 1, 1967 with a runtime of 10m. It stars Stan Jensen and Jim Whittaker.