Bonington on death of Nick Escort

Title

Bonington on death of Nick Escort

Genre

Interview

TX Date

2 Nov 1978

Year of production

1978

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Duration

00:02:15

Description

Mountain climber and explorer Chris Bonington describes the events that led up to the death of fellow explorer Nick Escort while climbing K2 in the Himalayas. Bonington explains why mountain climbers such as himself and Doug Scott continue to climb mountains despite the risks. Female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Chris Bonington

Keywords

Deaths; Mountaineering expeditions; Mountains; Mountaineers; Mountaineering; Mountaineering accidents; Accidental death; Himalayas; Nick Escort; Doug Scott

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