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This week's Fri Night Vid is a harrowing short film from from Mountain Equipment. Here's what they say:

"Victor Saunders, Andy Parkin and Susan Jensen, Divyesh Muni and Vineeta Muni originally set out in August 2013 with the objective of making the first ascent of Plateau Peak (7,287m) in the East Karakoram. On the 14th Victor, Andy and Susan were camped on the glacier about one and a half kilometres from Saser Kangri II, when at 10pm a massive avalanche swept down its north face. The blast from the leading edge hit the camp with such force that in just a few moments the British team team faced a completely new challenge..."

Read more at http://www.ukclimbing.com/news/item.php?id=69601

In reply to UKC News:

That's a pretty horrifying story.

As for flouting local laws, asking for trouble...

In reply to ericinbristol:

Horrifying indeed but very well told.

Let's hope the Indian authorities don't see the film and await Mr Parkin's return.

In reply to UKC News:

Got to love Victor's account of events - quite a story.

In reply to UKC News:

Anyone know how Andy is doing? Sounds quite an epic.

In reply to Christheclimber:


Bump................................................