Expedition participant in 1952

Andre Roch 1906 – 2002

As a snow and avalanche specialist, and an engineer at the Swiss Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research on the Weissfluhjoch, it was Andre Roch’s duty to lead the tricky climb through between Camp II and Camp III, closely under overhangs on the western shoulder of Everest.

As one of the most experienced mountaineers in the Alps, and an outstanding high mountain photographer, Andre Roch worked on the pictures for the colour film of the expedition. Many of the finest images in this report come from his camera.

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Overview of 1952 expedition participants

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Swiss in the Himalayas: 1939 – 51 1952 1956	Expedition participant in 1952 Andre Roch 1906 – 2002 As a snow and avalanche specialist, and an engineer at the Swiss Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research on the Weissfluhjoch, it was Andre Roch’s duty to lead the tricky climb through between Camp II and Camp III, closely under overhangs on the western shoulder of Everest. As one of the most experienced mountaineers in the Alps, and an outstanding high mountain photographer, Andre Roch worked on the pictures for the colour film of the expedition. Many of the finest images in this report come from his camera.	Notes Overview of 1952 expedition participants More about the 1952 Swiss Mount Everest/Lhotse Expeditions