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Although Pumori, 7,165m, has been climbed by a number of different routes in the last 34 years, the South Buttress has so far resisted all comers. The monsoon in 1996 was the heaviest and latest for 4 Read more
Any expedition to an area close to the 'inner line' is likely to experience problems in obtaining permits, but these are accentuated when local officials are uncertain of its location. The team also l Read more
The leader has had a love-hate relationship with this 6,300m peak over many years, returning time after time in the hope of making the first ascent of its N face. This time, two weeks of non-stop snow Read more
A very large party from RAF Mountain Rescue teams planned to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Service with this expedition to the Hunza valley. Whilst many went trekking, a hard core attempted 7, Read more
Local fighting and a cholera outbreak added to the hazards that this four man team faced before attempting big-wall climbs from the Asan valley. They succeeded in climbing Yellow Wall (TD) and the W f Read more