1975 Postcard Italian Lhotse Expedition
Author(s):
Lhotse
Copyright: 1975
Specifications:
Condition: signed 15 members – Riccardo Cassin (leader), D. Alippi, G. Alippi, A. Anghileri, G. Arcari, S. Barbacetto, F. Chierego, M. Conti, M. Curnis, A. Gogna, F. Gugiatti, A. Leviti, F. Lorenzi, Reinhold Messner, & I. Piussi, fine
The 1975 attempt on Lhotse’s South Face was a combined climbing and scientific expedition. The strong team tackled vertical rock and 70° ice at high altitude but had to abandon the climb 3300’ short of the summit in the face of bad weather and avalanches. This card is signed by the entire team, including the legendary Riccardo Cassin and Reinhold Messner. Scarce.