When Tim Banfield turned on his avalanche transceiver to find his friend, climber Michelle Kadatz, buried four meters beneath him, he realized this rescue was not going to follow the textbook. In the spring of 2018, Tim and Michelle headed out with friend and fellow climber Maia Schumacher for a relaxed day scouting ice climbing routes in Banff, Canada. The remarkable series of events that followed ended with one of the deepest companion rescues on record. Watch Tim, Michelle and Maia retrace their steps and reflect on the lessons learned.
Lead Editor: Steve Hendo
Director: Mike Quiqley
Production: Sherpas Cinema