“In August 1974, an entire team of eight Russian women climbers died high on the mountain in a storm.[15] Elwira Szatajewa maintained radio contact with base camp as her team-mates perished around her. In her final words she said, 'I'm alone now, with just a few minutes left to live. See you in eternity.'[16]”
“In August 1974, an entire team of eight Russian women climbers died high on the mountain in a storm.[15] Elwira Szatajewa maintained radio contact with base camp as her team-mates perished around her. In her final words she said, 'I'm alone now, with just a few minutes left to live. See you in eternity.'[16]”