Makalu 8481m - West Pillar
Jun 26, 1971 · 27m
Director
Lucien BérardiniOverview
The French Alpine Club's film about the French expedition to conquer Makalu (8481m) via the west pillar in Nepal, which began on February 24, 1971. Composed of 11 mountaineers, Robert Paragot (expedition leader), Georges Payot, Lucien Berardini, Yannick Seigneur, Claude Jager, Jean-Paul Paris, Jean-Claude Mosca, François Guillot, Bernard Mellet, Robert Jacob and Jacques Marchal (surgeon), it took twenty-five days of walking on the Himalayan trails with 460 porters and 18 Sherpas to transport 14 tons of equipment to reach the base camp. Finally, it was Mellet and Seigneur who managed to reach the summit on May 23, 1971: 8481 m, temperature - 30°, oxygen 30%, no wind.
Cast of Makalu 8481m - West Pillar
Crew of Makalu 8481m - West Pillar
About Makalu 8481m - West Pillar
What is Makalu 8481m - West Pillar about?
The French Alpine Club's film about the French expedition to conquer Makalu (8481m) via the west pillar in Nepal, which began on February 24, 1971. Composed of 11 mountaineers, Robert Paragot (expedition leader), Georges Payot, Lucien Berardini, Yannick Seigneur, Claude Jager, Jean-Paul Paris, Jean-Claude Mosca, François Guillot, Bernard Mellet, Robert Jacob and Jacques Marchal (surgeon), it…
When was Makalu 8481m - West Pillar released?
Makalu 8481m - West Pillar was released on June 26, 1971.
How long is Makalu 8481m - West Pillar?
Makalu 8481m - West Pillar runs 27 minutes.
Who directed Makalu 8481m - West Pillar?
Makalu 8481m - West Pillar was directed by Lucien Bérardini.
Who is in the cast of Makalu 8481m - West Pillar?
The cast of Makalu 8481m - West Pillar includes Lucien Bérardini (Self), Robert Paragot (Self), Yannick Seigneur (Self), Bernard Mellet (Self) and François Guillot (Self).