Mount Everest Foundation
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Himalayan Venture 90 (Kamet)

This joint venture of eleven British Royal Air Force and ten Indian Air Force climbers aimed to make the first British ascent of the W ridge of Kamet (7,756m). Two summit attempts were made before retreat.

September - October 1990
Sqn Ldr M W Palmer, Sqn Ldr S S Purri plus 9 IAF mountaineers

Other expeditions nearby