Notes and records between and relating to the climbers during the ascent., 1966.
Scope and Contents
The records in this file relate to the time the climbers were trying to make the main ascent of the north face of the Eiger. They consist of:
Note to Peter Gillman informing him to call Kleine Scheidegg and that 'opposition has started';
Certificate for Chris Bonington after he received medical treatment;
Three invoices from the mountaineering supplier Eiselin Sport for various supplies used by the climbing team, including the rope that later broke resulting in the death of John Harlin.
Dates
- Creation: 1966.
Creator
- Gillman, Peter (journalist and mountaineer) (Recipient, Person)
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Extent
1 Folders
Language of Materials
English
Genre / Form
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