GERMAN CLIMBERS
ATTEMPT ON HIMALAYAN PEAK
(United Preaa Association—By Eloetri* Telegraph-Copyright')
CALCUTTA, December 25.
Herr Willy Merkly, and eleven German climbers, are making another attempt next year to climb Nanga arbat, 26,620 ft, a peak in Kashmir Hills. The party will consist of nine climbers, three scientific experts, six with previous experience in climbing in the Himalayas. Herr Merkl met witu considerable ill-luck in 1932 in an attempt to conquer Nanga Parbat. He was driven back by storms, members of the expedition being affected by sickness.
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Hokitika Guardian, 27 December 1933, Page 5
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