EVEREST CLIMBERS

Dominion, Volume 29, Issue 198, 19 May 1936, Page 9

EVEREST CLIMBERS

Further Progress Made London, May 17. A copyright message from Mr. Hugh Ruttiedge, leader of the Everest Expedition, by wireless via Calcutta from Camp 3 states that Messrs. Wyn Harris and Kempson and 46 porters made a successful carry to Camp 4, on the north col, on May 14. The route in places was along very steep ice and snow, but was remarkably safe from avalanches. The porters went up splendidly, and only one was unable to face the steepness of the final sections. Tents were-pitched on a ridge within two feet of the remains of the tent left by Mr. .Shipton when he carried out his survey last year. Messrs. Smythe and Shipton took advantage of the quiet conditions and, with 41 porters, occupied the camp for the purpose of continuing the advance up the ridge within the next day or two. if weather permits. They have established wireless communication with Camp 3. They report that all the porters, who had previously given assurances of their determination to push the attack home, are in the highest spirits. Messrs. Wyn Harris, Kempson. Warren and Oliver, who occupy Camp 4, when the first party advances will form the second and third assault parties.