SCALING EREBUS.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LV, Issue 13921, 27 March 1909, Page 5

SCALING EREBUS.

. Dr. Marshall was v one of the party who ascended Mount. Erebus— a journey that extended over seven days. They were he said, fortunate in experiencing a blizzard at 9000 feet, as it ensured clear weather for the remainder of tho ascent. The temperature experienced was low, but not very low on the sum^mit, where the lowest was minus 13 deg. puring the ascent Sir PhJliu Brocklehurst got frost-bitten, and one > of his toes had to be^. amputated.