Chris Bonington on mountaineering expeditions

Title
Chris Bonington on mountaineering expeditions
Genre
Interview
TX Date
May 1979
Year of production
1979
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Duration
00:05:21
Description
British climber Chris Bonington on receiving 40,000 pounds in funding for the Mount Everest Foundation to finance future expeditions, the new smaller and riskier style of expeditions, challenges still there for future climbers, his climbing plans. Male interviewer not identified.
Contributors
Chris Bonington
Keywords
Finance; Personal safety; Mountaineering expeditions; Mountains; Mount Everest; Chris Bonington; Mountaineers; Nonprofit organizations; Donations; Mount Everest Foundation

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LBC/IRN, "Chris Bonington on mountaineering expeditions". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/lbc/search/index.php/segment/0006500119004 (Accessed 20 Aug 2025)