New photos renew questions about a deadly expedition

Decades after the deaths of two climbers, a camera was found in the snow.
Continue reading the main story
Ad
From The Times

December 13, 2023

Fifty years ago, eight Americans set off for South America to climb Aconcagua, one of the world's mightiest mountains. Things quickly went wrong, and two climbers died. Now, a camera has emerged from a receding glacier.

Article Image

Janet Johnson

The revelation has given air and light to one of mountaineering's most enduring mysteries.

All the latest news for any part of the world you select.

Sign up for Your Places: Global Update.

All the latest news for any part of the world you select.

Get it in your inbox
Continue reading the main story

ADVERTISEMENT

Ad
Continue reading the main story

Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance.

You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times.

To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request.

Subscribe to The Times

Connect with us on:

facebooktwitterinstagram

Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices

LiveIntent LogoAdChoices Logo

The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

Breaking news: Southern Baptists vote to oppose I.V.F. use

Spring savings have arrived: $50/year.

He bought a great apartment. Then he found a secret in the ceiling.