Basics

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1974 · 25 min · Documentary · TV Movie

Overview

Ten-part BBC series looking at aspects of rock-climbing. A TV series for beginners with the accent on safety. With John Earle and Ron James. Episodes are: Mountain country, Basics, Learning to lead a climb, Protecting the leader, Climbing in twos, Harder climbs, Artificial climbing, Specialized techniques, Abseiling and prusiking, Crag rescue.

Directed by John Rickwood

Cast

• John Earle — Self
• Ron James — Self
• Chris Brasher — Narrator