Mountain climbing

William O. Douglas, Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court, and Maurice Herzog, author of the best-seller Annapurna (an account of his expedition to the Himalayas), are the celebrated guests of this program. Douglas, an avid mountain climber, wrote several books on his travel experiences including Beyond the High Himalayas, Of Men and Mountains, and Strange Lands and Friendly People. The two men speak of the dangers, rewards, memorable experiences, and the physical equipment involved in their expeditions. Herzog contributes a moving account of the physical costs of his expedition to Annapurna, including the loss of some fingers from frostbite. In spite of the physical dangers, the accomplishment brought deep personal meaning to his life. The program includes scenes from the motion picture Annapurna, including a Tibetan dance and dervish sequence.