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27 results found for '"Mountains"' in Keywords.
Jan Scott on Nick Estcourt’s death (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Jan Scott on the death of Nick Estcourt on K2 whilst climbing with her husband, Doug Scott. She speaks about what happened, the risks involved with climbing and whether she would stop her...
Chris Bonington on mountaineering expeditions (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
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...
Climbers go missing on Everest expedition (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview about an ill-fated expedition to climb Mount Everest led by Chris Bonington, following the disappearance of climbers Joe Tasker and Peter Boardman. Male speaker and interviewer not identified.
Brecon Beacons Scout rescue (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male speaker on the mountain rescue of a group of Boy Scouts following severe weather conditions in the Brecon Beacons in south Wales. Michael Rudall, rescuer, died in the incident. Male...
Brecon Beacons Scout rescue (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the mountain rescue of a group of Boy Scouts following severe weather conditions in the Brecon Beacons in south Wales. Michael Rudall, rescuer, died in the incident. Includes interview with Derek...
Adrian Crane on Himalayas run (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
Adrian Crane on running across the Himalayas with his brother. Male interviewer not identified.
25th anniversary of Castro’s victory over Batista (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report (from Havana) on the twenty-fifth anniversary of Cuban President Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz coming to power by overthrowing President Fulgencio Batista. Trainee pharmacist Oscar Alcalde was there at...
Hannibal’s crossing re-enacted (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Dr Wolfgang Zeuner on his plan to retrace the footsteps of the Carthaginian military commander, Hannibal, who crossed the Alps with elephants. Female interviewer not identified. (The project organisers of...
British expedition to climb Everest (1985)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with climbers Mal Duff and Julie Tullis on their upcoming attempt to climb Mount Everest by the North East face, and the problems which they may encounter. Male interviewer not identified.
Chris Bonington on Everest expedition (1988)
- Genre
- Interview
Mountaineer Chris Bonington on the daunting climb facing a British expedition led by Paul Moores attempting an unconquered route up Mount Everest’s North East ridge to the summit. And on the change of...