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These three Canada-based rock climbers hoped to make the first ascent of the NE ridge of Peak 5700, (south of the Choktoi glacier) which they had dubbed 'Hidden Tower'. However, an early reconnaissanc Read more
The main aim of this team in visiting the Cordillera Blanca in Peru was to climb the couloir on the east face of Huantsan (6,395m). After experiencing several forms of transport including a so-called Read more
Most - if not all - previous expeditions to the Cordillera Quimsa Cruz have approached from the south, but having trekked on the other (ie 'jungle') side in 2003, the leader had a good idea of what to Read more
Although carried out under the auspices of a commercial company, this was actually an independent expedition of present and potential leaders. Their aim was to explore a previously unvisited area of t Read more
Phari Lapcha (aka Machermo 6,017m) is one of 33 mountains recently given 'trekking peak' status by the Nepalese authorities, and although fairly accessible from the Lukla to Gokyo trek, only had one r Read more