Jointly administered by members of 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.
The Mount Everest Foundation has once again partnered with the Alpine Club to run the 'Spirit of Discovery' session at this year's Kendal Mountain Fes...
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The Piolets d'Or list of significant first ascents of 2024 features six climbs achieved with the support of the Mount Everest Foundation.
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Thanks to Cabinet meeting minutes made public on 3 August 2025, it has been revealed that the government of Nepal plans to remove royalty fees from 77...
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