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From 'Towards Kangchenjunga' by Douglas Slide, published in the 1955 ALpine Journal: "The expedition had the limited objective of finding a route which would appear to lead to the summit. Three routes Read more
The expedition achieved the first ascent of a major peak on the island when, in 1955, Brooker and Webb succeeded in reaching the summit of Mount Gregor (1880m). The peak was subsequently renamed Mount Read more
Following a reconnaisance expedition in 1954, this party was successful in making the first ascent of Kangchenjunga, the world's third highest mountain. The summit was first reached on 25 May 1955 by Read more