Expedition participants in 1952

Arthur Spöhel 1917 – 1967 and
Gustave Gross

These two mountain guides were part of the wintry post-monsoon expedition. Spöhel had become known as a result of his solo climb of Kilimanjaro, and acted as an escort to the expedition leader. Gross, was the guide to the expedition cameraman, and therefore helped to make sure that the magnificent views from the Pumori shoulder were captured. Neither saw any action at the higher altitudes of the South Col.