The Longest Abseil
Clip: Season 1 Episode 1 | 6m 54sVideo has Closed Captions
Learn the challenges faced with a drop of about 400 meters whilst abseiling Jebel Shams.
Aldo Kane is the lead technical rope safety advisor and accompanies Steve on many expeditions. In this film we learn the challenges faced with a drop of about 400 meters whilst abseiling the Jebel Shams.
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The Longest Abseil
Clip: Season 1 Episode 1 | 6m 54sVideo has Closed Captions
Aldo Kane is the lead technical rope safety advisor and accompanies Steve on many expeditions. In this film we learn the challenges faced with a drop of about 400 meters whilst abseiling the Jebel Shams.
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