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'Abode of the Clouds' is the literal translation of the Sanskrit word 'Meghalaya', the name of the 21st state of India. Although there had been previous caving expeditions to the state (including MEF Read more
Although nominally a single expedition, the climbers operated as two separate pairs on different peaks. Collister and Cousins made two attempts on the unclimbed S Ridge of Mt Hess, 3,639m, but high te Read more
The Donjek Glacier lies in the Canadian Yukon, and is surrounded by unclimbed peaks: this team planned to fly in from Alaska in a single-engined Otter to climb. Due to poor visibility the pilot decide Read more
The original objective of this team was to make the first ascent of Pk 6044 (NW of Badrinath) by two separate routes. However, on arrival in the area, it was discovered that the maps were unreliable, Read more
The Gyundi Glacier is situated in the Spiti region of the Himachal Pradesh (NW of the Bara Shigri Glacier system - one of the longest in the Himalaya) but has had few visitors despite a highway provid Read more