Mount Everest Foundation
Supporting the exploratory

Founded in 1955, the Mount Everest Foundation (MEF) funds exploratory scientific and mountaineering expeditions across the globe.

Jointly administered by the Alpine Club and the Royal Geographical Society, the MEF has provided support to some of the most significant mountaineering and scientific expeditions of the last century.

Our focus remains on supporting those expeditions that endeavour to reach previously unclimbed peaks, unexplored regions and gather new knowledge - whether geographic or scientific. To find out if your expedition qualifies for MEF funding, please take a look at our Who We Fund section.

Recent Expeditions

News & Events

2025 MEF Lecture Announced - 'The Pioneering Pensioners'


The 2025 MEF lecture will take place on 27 March at the Roiyal Geographical Society (with IBG) in London and will feature a special one-off talk by Mi... Read more

Fowler and Saunders Make First Ascent of Yawash Sar (6258m)


Mick Fowler and Victor Saunders have succeeded in making the first ascent of Yawash Sar (6258m) in the Pakistani Karakoram. Read more

Livingstone and Česen Establish New Line on Gasherbrum III


Tom Livingstone and Aleš Česen have succeeded in making the first ascent of the west ridge of Gasherbrum III (7952m). Read more

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