The Ascent of Kangchenjunga

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1955 · Documentary · Adventure

Overview

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.

Cast

• Joe Brown — self
• Charles Evans — self
• John Jackson — self
• Neil Mather — self
• Tony Streather — self