A film depicts the causes of avalanches. Mountainous region in the United States. Snow covered mountains. Soldiers advancing forward after the mortar fire and inspection of the snow. A soldier caught in the avalanche. Several soldiers working to rescue the soldier. They use various rescue equipment. Soldiers lined up near the area where the soldier is predicted to be caught. They shovel the snow. The tool strikes the body of the soldier and the soldier is taken out. He is wrapped in a blanket and carried out from the area. The snow is cleared of his mouth and he is given artificial respiration. Then the soldier is placed on a sled and the skiers take him out of the area. (World War II period).
A training film titled: 'The basic principles of skiing' on how to ski for the military troops. Animated map of the United States shows the snow covered area. Soldiers skiing on the snow. A proper training of skiing should be given to the soldiers. Exterior of a house. Soldiers arrive near the house and take out their skis. (World War II period).
The skiing techniques being demonstrated in the United States. The patrol skiing on the snow covered area. They undertake the skating steps. The skiers transfer their weight from one foot to the another. They arrive near a stream. One of the skiers attach a cup to the ski pole. He then lowers the pole into the stream. He holds the cup full of water.
The skiing techniques being demonstrated in the United States. The patrol skiing on the snow covered area. They arrive in a wooded area and have to remove the skis due to the lack of skiing space. They fasten their skis together with straps. The patrol carrying the skis on their shoulders and advancing with them. The patrol demonstrates another method of carrying the skis.
The skiing techniques being demonstrated in the United States. A skier arrives near a stream. He removes the skis to reach the other side of the stream. The skier puts the skis into his shoulder straps. The forward ends of the skis are strapped together. The skier holds the ski poles and enters the stream to ford it.
The skiing techniques being demonstrated in the United States. The demonstration of the rock climbing techniques. The patrol skiing on the snow covered area. They arrive near a rock. They remove their skis and fasten them with straps. They carry the equipment and climb the rock. They put down their equipment and work to climb the rock. The patrol leader uncoils a rope. The patrol leader and a trooper tie themselves with the rope to climb the rock.
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