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Expedition Reports

Every MEF-supported expedition is required to submit a report to the foundation. We have archived these reports so that they can be of use in research and the planning of future expeditions. Listed below are summary pages for every expedition that the MEF has supported with links to their complete expedition reports. Expeditions can be refined by geographical area and purpose, browsed using the map below or searched using the search box.

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Tien Shan 2026

Central Asia
Ref: 26/12
July - August 2026
Joanne Miles, Paul Barnes, Hugh Frazer, Fergus McMullan, Alex Nicholson, Charlotte Whitmore and Lesley Shipway (liaison in the UK)
This exploratory expedition aimed to make first ascents on previously unclimbed peaks in the Ak-shyyrak region of Kyrgyzstan. The team consisted of four experienced women mountaineers (all members of Read more
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Quantifying the Controls on, Influences, and Glaciological Impacts of Glacier Disconnections and Fragmentations on Ice Masses in the Himalaya

Himalaya – Nepal
Ref: 25/17
October - December 2025
Gunjan Silwal with assistance from Manisha Buda Magar, Dr Prashant Baral, Sunwi Maskey and Tula Magar
Based in the Langtang valley, this expedition built on fieldwork conducted in November 2024 focussed around the Lirung, Yala, and Langshisha glaciers, all of which have undergone disconnection and fra Read more
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2025 Yukshin Gardan Sar British-International Expedition

Pakistan
Ref: 25/33
June - July 2025
Christopher Wright (UK/USA), Michael “Hutch” Hutchins (USA) and Stefano Ragazzo (Italy)
Following the Pahalgam terrorist attack in Indian-administered Jammu and the resulting cross-border hostilities between India and Pakistan, this team of three judged that a permit for their original o Read more
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Tengkangpoche 2025

Himalaya – Nepal
Ref: 25/22
October - December 2025
Will Rowland, Ken Hopper and Mark (Andy) Beveridge from the UK and Jakob Rosenhahn from Germany
The unclimbed south ridge of Tengkangpoche (6487m) is an aesthetic line tucked away at the back of the secluded Lumding valley. This team of four hoped that the late monsoon snow in October would help Read more
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The Surging Glaciers of Northwest Isfjorden

Greenland & Arctic
Ref: 25/08
August 2025
William D. Harcourt, Brice R. Rea, Anna Ranger, Danni Pearce and Wojciech Gajek with assistance from Celine Madsen and William Spicer
Shortly before the team's arrival on Svalbard, authorities on the island became aware of a fuel contamination issue which had damaged the engines of local boats. As a result, it was deemed unwise for Read more
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Changla Himal 2025

Himalaya – Nepal
Ref: 25/18
September - October 2025
James O’Sullivan and Andrew Attfield
Following a flight to Simikot, Attfield and O’Sullivan approached the remote Sumna Valley on foot, hiking 55km with the support of trekking guide Chhimel Lama and muleteer Dhan Bahadur Shai. After est Read more
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Papsura Expedition 2025

Himalaya – India
Ref: 25/12
September - October 2025
Paul Ramsden (UK) and Micha Rinn (Germany)
This team of two got as far as base camp (c. 4000m) from where they had hoped to attempt the first ascent of the north face of Papsura (6451m). Unfortunately, once at base camp, Rinn developed a chest Read more
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Sapar 2025

Central Asia
Ref: 25/07
June - July 2025
Joe Collinson, Maria Koo, Lawrence Luscombe and Orla O’Muiri
The Nura valley in the Alay region of southern Kyrgyzstan contains many unclimbed peaks that extend up to just shy of 6,000m. With little information and no photos of the valley available, this team o Read more
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British Asajya Tuppa Expedition 2025

Himalaya – Nepal
Ref: 25/10
September - October 2025
Julian Freeman-Attwood, Jim Lowther, Crag Jones, Jim Fotheringham, Ed Douglas and Nick Colton
This team reached base camp, with difficulty, over 13 days from Simikot. Shortly thereafter they experienced four days of heavy snow, with one metre falling at base camp and more above. While they wer Read more
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British Limi Expedition 2025

Himalaya – Nepal
Ref: 25/15
September - October 2025
Mick Fowler and Victor Saunders
This team of two set out with the intention of climbing Peak 6010 in northwest Nepal via the mountain's west face. Upon arrival at base camp it immediately became clear that there was much less snow a Read more