Reel 2 of the recorded communications between the climbers and the support team., 1966.
Scope and Contents
The conversations recorded here provide detailed insight into the climb and the various problems the team encountered. The main subject of conversations include the weather, the movements of the German climbing team, the plans and options for the ascent, media coverage and the health of the team members. There is also some discussion following the death of John Harlin regarding whether the climb should continue.
Dates
- Creation: 1966.
Creator
- Bonington, Christian John Store, Sir, Knight (mountaineer, writer and photographer) (Person)
- Gillman, Peter (journalist and mountaineer) (Person)
- Harlin, John (mountaineer) (Person)
- Haston, Duncan Curdy McSporran (mountaineer) (Person)
- Kor, Layton (mountaineer) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
1 Reels
Language of Materials
English
Existence and Location of Copies
There are digital versions of the audio recorded on this reel available at Acc.14376/4.
Genre / Form
Repository Details
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