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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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Chandra Bhaga

Himalaya – India
Ref: 97/07
August - September 1997
Colin Knowles with Ian Carey, Titch Kavanagh, Andy Phillips, Tracey Purchase, Dave Reynolds, and Chris Smart, plus LO Gurpal Singh
Most members of this 'Red Rope' expedition were making their first visit to the Greater Ranges, and selected the Lahul area of India as a suitable area to cut their teeth. The first ascent of CBI 1, 6 Read more
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Northern Chuiskiy

Central Asia
Ref: 97/39
July - August 1997
Paul Knott with Michael Doyle from UK plus Justin Canny and Bill Fischelis from the USA
The Maashey Valley is virtually unknown, and had never previously been visited by British or American climbers. Hence this enterprising team had no problems in finding something 'new' to climb. They s Read more
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British Bolocho 1997

Pakistan
Ref: 97/27
July - August 1997
Dave Wilkinson with Andy Forsyth and Stewart Muir
From the summit of Haramosh II in 1995, this leader saw a K2-like peak to the west, and set his heart on climbing it. An attempt in 1996 (96/23) from the Kero Lungma Glacier proved that the local map Read more
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British Nyanchen Tangla

China and Tibet
Ref: 97/04
July - August 1997
John Town with Huw Davies
Always on the lookout for obscure peaks, this year Town selected Jomo Gankar (aka Qunghoganeze), 7,048m, in central Tibet, some 100km NNW of Lhasa, and W of the road to Golmud. The lower one-third of Read more
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Rupshu

Himalaya – India
Ref: 97/34
July - August 1997
Mike Ratty with Anne Allcock, Richard Law and Trevor Willis
Although refused access to this area of Ladakh in previous years, persistence paid off, and this time a permit was forthcoming. They hoped to make first ascents of Chakura, 6,529m, and/or Pologongka, Read more
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1997 Scottish Torssuqatoq Spires

Greenland & Arctic
Ref: 97/28
July - August 1997
Pete Benson with Andy Benson, Kenton Cool and Al Powell
The rock spires of Cape Farewell have become very popular with British climbers over recent years. After several flights and a boat trip from Nanortalik, this team set up Base Camp at the head of Nars Read more
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Scottish South Greenland 1997

Greenland & Arctic
Ref: 97/15
July - August 1997
Malcolm Thorburn with Douglas Campbell
This two-man team planned to carry out a ski traverse across the ice cap from Sondre Sermilik Fjord to Narssarssuaq, making one-day first ascents of as many peaks as possible en route. However, bad pa Read more
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Manchester Apolobamba

America – South
Ref: 97/33
July - August 1997
Andy MacNae with Kevin Dougherty
In something of a roving expedition this pair visited three separate areas: Condirriri, Apolobamba and Illimani. Despite the worst weather in the area for many years, they achieved a probable seven fi Read more
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Edinburgh University Mountaineering Club Apolobamba 1997

America – South
Ref: 97/29
July - August 1997
Jane McKay with Tom Bridgeland, Sam Chinnery, Rob Goodier, Paul Schweizer and Heather Smith
This group set out to explore the Sorel Oeste group, and climb as many new routes as possible. Experiencing good weather throughout, they succeeded in making new routes on the W Face of Sorel Este, 5, Read more
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British Cordillera Apolobamba 97

America – South
Ref: 97/20
July - September 1997
Bob Dawson with Dick Gasson, Jan Lancaster and Mark Thompson
This was another expedition hoping to make first ascents in this less popular area of the Andes, choosing to operate in the area between Paso Osipal and Sunchuli. They succeeded in climbing Cuchillo I Read more