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1936 Eiger climbing disaster information


46°35′04″N 7°55′18″E / 46.5843675°N 7.9217514°E / 46.5843675; 7.9217514

The north face of the Eiger, where the disaster unfolded

In July 1936, five climbers died while attempting to ascend the north face of the Eiger mountain in Switzerland.

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