The Ascent of Kangchenjunga

1955 · Documentary, Adventure

Film of the 1955 British expedition to Kangchenjunga, the world's third-highest peak, led by Charles Evans. The first ascent of Kangchenjunga was made on 25th May 1955 when Joe Brown and George Band stopped just short of the summit, a promise they had made to the Nepalese authorities in respect of local beliefs that it is a sacred place. Norman Hardie and Tony Streather summited the following day. At this time, Kangchenjunga was the world’s highest unclimbed peak.

Released: January 1, 1955
Language: English

Cast

Joe Brown
self
Charles Evans
self
John Jackson
self
Neil Mather
self
Tony Streather
self
George Band
self
Tom MacKinnon
self
Norman Hardie
self
John Clegg
self

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