The Ascent of Kangchenjunga
Movie DetailsLoading ads...
Multiple player options are available. If one player doesn't work, try another. We do not host any content. If no players load, the movie might not be available. You can switch the language from the player dropdown menu.
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.