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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.

1796 Expeditions found

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Muchu Chhish 2022

Pakistan
Ref: 22/29
August - September 2022
Murilo Gimenes Lessa and Stephen Ashworth
The world’s second highest unclimbed peak has had several suitors over recent decades, to which this pair now add their names. Travelling to Pakistan in August 2022, they encountered appalling conditi Read more
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Yawash Sar I-IV 2022 Expedition

Pakistan
Ref: 22/24
September - October 2022
Nicholas Hurndall Smith, Nigel Bassam, Tom Bell, Paul Winder, Ross Bell and Karim Hayat
This expedition hoped to make the first ascent of Yawash Sar I, a 6,258m peak which they accessed via the West Ghiddims Valley. Despite making three attempts on the peak; once by the south face which Read more
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British-Slovenian Gasherbrum Expedition 2022

Pakistan
Ref: 22/16
July - August 2022
Tom Livingstone and Aleš Česen
This pair planned to attempt the SW ridge of Gasherbrum III but were forced to abort due to strong south-westerly winds. Believing that they might find more success (and shelter from the wind) on the Read more
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Virjerab Sar 2022

Pakistan
Ref: 22/08
June - July 2022
Peter Thompson, Philip De-Berger and Murilo Lessa
Having struggled to recruit porters for their approach to basecamp, the team was forced to split at Carpogoro with Thompson concluding that he would be unable to make the 26km carry to Virjerab Sar’s Read more
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British Jugal Expedition 2022

Himalaya – Nepal
Ref: 22/11
April - May 2022
Paul Ramsden and Tim Miller
The idea for this expedition was born when Ramsden, who was browsing satellite imagery during a Covid-19 lockdown, spotted an impressive North face in the Jugal Himal. Further research revealed that, Read more
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British Ganglung Kangri Expedition 2022

Himalaya – Nepal
Ref: 22/06
September - October 2022
Nick Colton, Ed Douglas, Julian Freeman-Attwood
After obtaining their permits in Kathamndu, the expedition team flew to Simikot from where they began the long trek into basecamp. The journey took eight days, during which the weather was consistentl Read more
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British/Irish Barnaj II Expedition

Himalaya – India
Ref: 22/31
September - October 2022
Dave Sharpe, Will Harris, Callum Johnson, Tom Seccombe and Matt Glenn
Upon arrival at their basecamp in the Zanskar valley, this team found very dry conditions, the monsoon seemingly having failed to arrive. However, the very next day, 1-2ft of snow fell at basecamp, wi Read more
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Chiling II North Face Expedition 2022

Himalaya – India
Ref: 22/14
September - October 2022
Alex Mathie, Tim Elson and Innes Deans
Travelling from Leh, the expedition arrived at basecamp on 08 September. After establishing ABC at 4,500m, they reconnoitred their primary objective, Chiling II (6,253m), discovering that a recent lan Read more
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2022 East Karakoram Expedition

Himalaya – India
Ref: 22/07
September 2022
Derek Buckle, Jamie Goodhart, Steve Humphries, Steve Kempley and Howard Pollitt
In September 2022 five members of the Alpine Club travelled to India intent on eploring the Rassa Glacier and attempting the first ascent of one or more of the many 6,000m peaks that rise from it. Fly Read more
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British Chombu Expedition 2022

Himalaya – India
Ref: 22/04
April - May 2022
Mick Fowler and Victor Saunders
Having attempted this unclimbed peak twice in 2019, first in April and then in October, this pair returned in the hopes of finding better conditions in May. Despite promising signs upon their arrival, Read more