1997 British Bhagirathi lll
Impossible Star on the W Face of Bhagirathi III, 6,454m, currently has 7 aid pitches, but this team hoped to be able to eliminate them, and thus climb the route 'free'. However, to have any hope of achieving this, a long spell of good weather would be essential. Unfortunately, although quite good when they arrived at BC, it rapidly deteriorated, covering the entire face in snow and ice for the duration of their stay.