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Expedition Reports

Every MEF-supported expedition is required to submit a report to the foundation. We have archived these reports so that they can be of use in research and the planning of future expeditions. Listed below are summary pages for every expedition that the MEF has supported with links to their complete expedition reports. Expeditions can be refined by geographical area and purpose, browsed using the map below or searched using the search box.

1778 Expeditions found

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Virgin Summits - Tibet 2003

China and Tibet
Ref: 03/18
September - October 2003
Adam Thomas with Phil Amos and Graham Rowbotham from UK and Bryan Godfrey from NZ
As a result of recent exploration by Tamotsu Nakamura of the Japanese Alpine Club, the Nyenchentangla East range of Tibet is becoming a popular venue for climbers such as these, who are seeking someth Read more
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Anglo-American Annapurna III SW Ridge

Himalaya – Nepal
Ref: 03/16
September - November 2003
Kenton Cool with Ian Parnell from the UK with John Varco from USA
Although previously attempted by at least three siege-style expeditions, the SW ridge of Annapurna III (7,550m) had so far resisted all comers, but this team felt that the route lent itself to an alpi Read more
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APEX 2

America – South
Ref: 03/38
August - October 2003
Dr Roger Thompson with Dr Luciano Bernardi, Gaia Casucci, Sorrel Cosens, David Hope-Jones, Dr John Irving, Matt Kinsey, Ian MacCormick, Alex Phythian-Adams, Prof Robert Roach, Nina Rzechorzek, Dr Alistair Simpson, Andrew Sutherland, Dr Anna Thompson, Dr Mark Toshner and Dr Karen Wood plus a large number of 'volunteer' subjects
This was a longer follow-up to APEX Bolivia 2001 [MEF 01/05], with a group of doctors and medical students continuing their research into the effects of altitude on a large group of 'volunteers' at th Read more
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2003 British Kyrgyz-Kuilu

Central Asia
Ref: 03/06
August 2003
Robin Gibson with Martin Astley, Andy Bond, John Buckle, Andy Cole, Bill Dean, Mike Evans, Nev Croston, Malcolm Eldridge, Gwyn Ingram, Phill Reay, John Tranter, Angela Wright and Robert Wright
This expedition was intended to enable members to celebrate the fiftieth birthday of the Chester Mountaineering Club, so had to cater for a wide range of abilities. Being little visited, the Kuilu-Too Read more
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British Australian Torssukatak Spires 2003

Greenland & Arctic
Ref: 03/22
July - August 2003
Jon Roberts with Dewi Durban, James Mehican, plus Richard Sonnerdale from Australia.
This team of rock climbers selected the Cape Farewell area for their first visit to Greenland. A new 1,400m E3 5c route 'The Cruise Line', was achieved on The Thumbnail (E face of Agdlerussakasit, fir Read more
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British Southern Kangerdlugssuaq 2003

Greenland & Arctic
Ref: 03/21
July - August 2003
Brian Davison with Pete Brookes, Bill Church, Clive Dandridge, Pete Nelson, Mike Pettipher, Graham Robinson and Dave Wilkinson
A ski-equipped Twin Otter from Iceland landed this team close to their intended base camp at 1,700m in a snow basin at the head of the Nordre and Søndre Parallelgletschers. From here, in a period of s Read more
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British Knud Rasmussen Land Greenland 2003

Greenland & Arctic
Ref: 03/20
July - August 2003
Bob Dawson with John Diplock, Mark Diplock, Jan Lancaster and Steve Long from Britain
Knud Rasmussen Land is one of the least visited areas of East Greenland, so gave plenty of scope for this team to explore and make first ascents. They soon discovered that the rock was extremely friab Read more
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Welsh Women's Schweizerland Expedition - East Greenland 2003

Greenland & Arctic
Ref: 03/17
July - August 2003
Sue Savege with Di Gilbert, Rosie Goolden and Catrin Thomas plus film-maker Justine Curgenven
This expedition planned to explore and climb new routes in Schweizerland. Delayed by bad weather for three days en route to base camp, they then had nine clear days before the bad weather returned. Du Read more
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SMC Greenland 2003

Greenland & Arctic
Ref: 03/14
July - August 2003
Stephen Reid with Hamish Irvine, Colwyn Jones and Jonathan Preston from Scotland
In 1996 [MEF 96/27], Preston and Reid made the first ascent of the NW ridge of Dansketinde (2,930m), the highest peak in the Staunings Alps, and this return visit aimed at making the first ascents of Read more
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Hong Meigui Yunnan 2003

China and Tibet
Ref: 03/49
July - August 2003
Hilary Greaves with Helen Blyth, Duncan Collis, Richard Gerrish, Martin Hicks, Martin Laverty, Gavin Lowe, Lenic Saymo and Pete Talling
This was a follow-up to expedition Ref 02/48, planned to obtain a better understanding of the caves in the extensive mountain area between Jinsha Jiang and Zhongdian in North Yunnan. A total of 57 cav Read more