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Erich Abram. 70th Anniversary of the First Ascent of K2 1954

Erich Abram in front of his tent at Camp VII, almost 7,500 m (Photographer: Unknown; Collection Erich Abram – TAP)
Erich Abram in front of his tent at Camp VII, almost 7,500 m (Photographer: Unknown; Collection Erich Abram – TAP)

An Exhibition of Tiroler Photoarchiv – Süd (TAP – Süd)

Haus der Berge, Sexten/Sesto

13 December 2024 - 12 January 2025

 

The TAP – Süd exhibition showcases photos from the K2 expedition from the private collection of Erich Abram, along with personal postcards and letters in which he describes the situation at the camp and on the mountain. Also included are photos from the participating Tyrolean cameraman Theo Hörmann, as well as objects such as the flag of the Bozen High Altitude Tourist Group, which was "present" on the Himalayas.

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