Don Whillans and Chris Bonington at the base of Central Tower of Paine, January 1963

Don Whillans and Chris Bonington at the base of Central Tower of Paine, January 1963

Alberto Rampini
on Feb 28, 2016 6:15 am
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Image ID: 966530

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Marcsoltan

Marcsoltan - Feb 28, 2016 1:13 pm - Voted 10/10

In presence of...

giants!
Any history of mountaineering has to include these two names.
Thanks for sharing,
cheers,
Marc

Alberto Rampini

Alberto Rampini - Feb 28, 2016 1:55 pm - Hasn't voted

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Really two great characters and unusual piece of history, Marc!
I really wanted to complete my page with the pics of the first and second summiters.
History of the first ascent is truly unique. In place there were two teams: Bonington and Whillans opened the route ahead of Italians who climbed the next day!
Bonington repeated the same performance in 1961 on the Central Pillar of Freney ahead Desmaison and Piussi...
Thanks for your message, cheers! Alberto

Noondueler

Noondueler - Mar 1, 2016 3:01 am - Voted 10/10

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There's a pic in Boningtons' photo book, I think from that expedition with Whillans sitting staring at huge pile of empty beer or wine bottles. The caption reads "contemplating our lack of progress". I think the infamous bad weather of the area was largely responsible. :D

Alberto Rampini

Alberto Rampini - Mar 1, 2016 10:37 am - Hasn't voted

Re: In presence of...

Aha aha, Windsor, quite true! I know what it means, I was twice down there. Places where it's crucial to know how patiently wait one ray of sunshine between a storm and the other in company of fellows ....

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