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The Annapurna Ascent: Episode 6: Change of Plans

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The two men on a mission to plant the first South African flag on Annapurna are now pushing to summit this weekend.

Warren Eva and John Black had originally planned to summit at the end of the month but worsening weather has forced a change of plans.

And they're headed into dangerous conditions where temperatures drop to minus 50 degrees at 8 091 meters above sea level.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…
3 Apr 2025 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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