A Dangerous Alternative (1971) - FAQ
Frequently asked questions about this film.
What is A Dangerous Alternative about?
A Dangerous Alternative is a documentary. Record of the 1971 climbing expedition to Baffin Island by Doug Scott, Rob Wood, Steve Smith, Ray Gillies, Guy Lee and Mick Burke from England, Dennis Hennek and Phil Koch from the United States, and Candian Pat Baird. The team climbed first the north buttress of Mount Breidablik, which required eighteen pitches of nailing and hard free climbing, plus a bivouac in hammocks. Next, they tackled the 1200 meter-high east face of Mount Killabuk, which upper overhanging wall gave strenuous climbing that included a 30-metre pendulum. Finally, they ascended the 1000 meter-high south ridge of Mount Asgard to reach the unclimbed south summit. The following year, Scott and Hennek returned to Mount Asgard together with Paul Nunn and Paul ’Tut’ Braithwaite.
When was A Dangerous Alternative released?
A Dangerous Alternative was released in 1971.
How long is A Dangerous Alternative?
A Dangerous Alternative has a runtime of 26 minutes.
What genre is A Dangerous Alternative?
A Dangerous Alternative is classified as Nature, Society.