
The film follows a group of three winter mountaineers and a pair of winter climbers on a typical day out in the Scottish mountains. See how they cope with this potentially hazardous environment and what measures they take to ensure that they both enjoy the experience and return safely. Following on from the film are 11 chapters that expand upon the good practice message, providing information on; navigation, self arrest, clothing and equipment, use of ice axe and crampons, avalanche awareness, and emergency procedures.

The Race for Everest
The Race for Everest

Jurek
Jurek

Miracle on Everest
Miracle on Everest

Western Gold
Western Gold

Cerro Torre: A Snowball's Chance in Hell
Cerro Torre: A Snowball's Chance in Hell

Nanking
Nanking

Tears of the Sexten Dolomites
Tears of the Sexten Dolomites

Plan-Séquence
Plan-Séquence

From Kurils with Love
From Kurils with Love

Arrowhead
Arrowhead

Stars at Noon
Stars at Noon

1985: Heroes among Ruins
1985: Heroes among Ruins