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With the declared aim of making at least ten first ascents, it might have been thought that this team was being somewhat optimistic. In the event, despite regular blizzards, they climbed no less than Read more
This club expedition hoped to make first ascents of a number of peaks in the Central Staunings Alps. Much of their activity centred on a ridge resembling an eagle lying on its back, which they called Read more
The original intention of this team was to make the first ascent of the E Face of K2, 8,611m, but after reaching a height of 6,200m it was felt that the danger of avalanche made the route unacceptable Read more
Maps of the area surrounding the Sat Marao Glacier (north of Chait) are vague and confused, so this team hoped to clarify the situation, and climb some of the surrounding mountains as well. In the onl Read more
By setting two separate targets, this leader hoped that at least one would record success. Unfortunately, he injured an ankle early in the expedition. In a spell of good weather, Murphy and Wills reac Read more