New photos renew questions about a deadly expedition

Decades after the deaths of two climbers, a camera was found in the snow.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story December 13, 2023 Fifty years ago, eight Americans set off for South America to climb Aconcagua, one of the world's mightiest mountains. Things quickly went wrong, and two climbers died. Now, a camera has emerged from a receding glacier. Janet Johnson The revelation has given air and light to one of mountaineering's most enduring mysteries. → Sign up for Your Places: Global Update. All the latest news for any part of the world you select. Get it in your inbox Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018