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Following a self-funded expedition in 1999, this team made a successful application to the MEF for this trip, which planned to explore the Ochiri (Chonuk) and Matkesh valleys, SE of the Hindu Kush ran Read more
In addition to achieving ten first ascents, the six students in this team planned to carry out some research on behalf of Imperial College Atmospheric Group. This involved measuring UV-B radiation wit Read more
After a three-week solo reconnaissance trip to the island of Sermersoq in 1994, the leader selected the first ascent of Savtakkerne, 1,276m, as the main objective for a climbing trip in 1995. This was Read more
A team of five planned to make the first British ascent of Api (7,132m) in the Gurans Himal, hopefully by a new route. Two major storms, each lasting several days, forced the attempt to be abandoned s Read more
Two of the nine climbers from the three Services succeeded in reaching the summit of Ama Dablam (6,856m) by the SE ridge (normal route), being the 99th and 100th persons to do so. Read more