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A 50-year-old mountaineering mystery

50 years ago, eight Americans were climbing Aconcagua in Argentina. Tragically, two of the party perished in their attempt to make it to the summit but the circumstances surrounding their fate have been subject to intense scrutiny and speculation ever since. Recently, the camera of one of the climbers was found and the New York Times has published the images from her final hours. Joining Anton to share the story is New York Times reporter, John Branch.

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10.00 16 Dec 2023


A 50-year-old mountaineering mystery


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50 years ago, eight Americans were climbing Aconcagua in Argentina. Tragically, two of the party perished in their attempt to make it to the summit but the circumstances surrounding their fate have been subject to intense scrutiny and speculation ever since. Recently, the camera of one of the climbers was found and the New York Times has published the images from her final hours. Joining Anton to share the story is New York Times reporter, John Branch.


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