Jointly administered by members of the Alpine Club and the Royal Geographical Society, the MEF has provided support to some of the most significant mountaineering and scientific expeditions of the last century.
Our focus remains on supporting those expeditions that endeavour to reach previously unclimbed peaks, unexplored regions and gather new knowledge - whether geographic or scientific. To find out if your expedition qualifies for MEF funding, please take a look at our Who We Fund section.
In August 2026, Young Alpinist Group members headed to Ailefroide for a week of alpine adventures that included everything from valley sport climbs to...
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This year's Doug Scott Memorial Lecture, which takes place on 6 October at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, will be given by former ME...
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In partnership with the Alpine Club, the Mount Everest Foundation has contributed towards the production of a new documentary film which re-examines t...
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