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.
At its management meeting on 26 March 2026, the Mount Everest Foundation agreed to provide funding for a further three-year cycle of the Young Alpinis...
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The Piolets d'Or list of significant first ascents of 2024 features six climbs achieved with the support of the Mount Everest Foundation.
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In 2022, following an external review of our practises and those of the expedition world at large, the MEF brought in a new environmental and social c...
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