The Eiger: a deadly climb

50 years ago on March 22, the Eiger mountain saw an accident that shocked the climbing world. Hear about that moment from journalist Peter Gillman, from a German climber who survived, and from the son who lost his father, John Harlin.

This content was published on March 31, 2016 - 17:00

A British multimedia journalist who moved to Switzerland in 2010, Jo has worked in TV, radio and online. She leads a team of video journalists, picture editors, a graphic designer, data journalist and community developer, and specialises in social media. Initials: jf

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