This documentary takes an informal look at how the best skiers work and live. The Canadian Ski Team is on a tight schedule down in Chile and Argentina. Two and a half tons of equipment, speeds of up to 140 km/h, gruelling work-outs, and a dramatic theft are all par for the course. And what a course. Downhill racing is definitely not for the timid. Commentary by John Lang.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
311417
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Argentina
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Chile
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Skis and skiing - Training
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Ski racing
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Skiers - Canada
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Skis and skiing - Anecdotes
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Skis and skiing - Equipment and supplies
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Skis and skiing - Training
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Sports - Canada
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)