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This four-man team attempted the first ascent of the unnamed W summit (6,504m) of Satopanth as their fIrst Himalayan experience. After a bivouac at 5,800m, with continuous avalanches nearby, they deci Read more
The principal objective of this large party (15 British, 10 Nepalese, two police, two civilians) was the fIrst ascent from the Nepal side of Kirat Chuli (7,365m) in the NE corner of Nepal. On 15 Octob Read more
Starting from Manali (Kulu), this party attempted the previously unclimbed highest peak in Glacier I of the S Parbati region. At a point on the W face at the foot of the S ridge, they were frustrated Read more
A porters' strike on the fIfth day out, the resulting exhaustion from heavy load-carrying, coupled with the unseasonable snowfalls of October 1985, prevented this party from reaching higher than the 5 Read more
Two members of this party succeeded, despite poor weather, shortage of food and five bivouacs above 6,000m, in making the fIrst ascent of Dharmsura ('White Sail', 6,445m), W face. On returning to Base Read more