SIR CHRIS BONINGTON ENCOURAGES 'A COLD EMBRACE' IN A NEW FILM.

A cold embrace is a tribute to the beauty that lies within the cold and the power of the human connection with the elements.

Featuring Britain’s most storied mountaineer, Sir Chris Bonington, and never before seen archival footage, this short film takes us on a journey through high altitude environments and sub-zero temperatures, sharing extraordinary accounts of Sir Chris Bonington’s life — a life dedicated to outdoor exploration.

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A COLD EMBRACE IS A COLD STUDIES PRODUCTION.
DOCUMENTING THE ENDLESS PURSUIT OF STAYING OUTSIDE FOR LONGER.

Cold Counterparts is a series of purposeful deep dives into a curated collection of equipment, pieces and elements that play a crucial role in humans’ endless pursuit of staying out for longer.

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Are humans innately drawn to nature and other living things? Why are we attracted to wild places, like mountain peaks and landscapes blanketed in ice? Join us as we unpack the Biophilia Hypothesis.

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The Fun Scale measures the fun-to-suffering ratio of any given experience, categorising it into three types: Type I, Type II and Type III Fun. In the outdoor world, we know a thing or two about all types.

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