New Zealand's Worst Mountaineering Disaster | Descent From Disaster | History Documentary

In 1953, a nurses' climbing trip on Mount Taranaki became New Zealand's worst mountaineering disaster. A chain of errors led a roped party to a fatal fall on Hong's Bluff, claiming six young lives and revealing a tragic lesson in survival. Descent From Disaster S02 E04 0:00 A Fateful Climb on Mount Taranaki 3:01 The Nurses Tramping Club's Ambition 6:00 A Late Start for a Difficult Winter Climb 9:09 The First Warning Sign on the Ice 18:46 The Fatal Fall at Hong's Bluff 19:53 A Desperate Search in the Dark 23:55 Tragedy Strikes Again at the Hospital 27:01 A Sister's Heartbreaking Story 30:32 What Makes This Mountain So Deadly? 36:42 Four Critical Errors That Led to Disaster Welcome to Banijay History, the ultimate destination for history buffs and enthusiasts! Our YouTube channel features an extensive collection of history documentaries, historical TV series, and full-length history documentary series that cover everything from ancient history to military history and beyond. Subscribe to our channel today and be the first to watch our full-length history documentaries and historical TV series. Don't miss out on the best historical TV shows and history documentaries – click on this link    / @banijayhistory   to subscribe now! #documentaries #historydocumentary #historychannel Uncover the stories that shaped our world. Watch our best videos now on Banijay History! 📜🌍    • Nazi Gold in Bavarian Alps - Hunting Nazi ...      • The Evidence of Noah's Ark - Forbidden His...      • Vatican Secrets Revealed - Forbidden Histo...