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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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Pumori South Buttress '96

Himalaya – Nepal
Ref: 96/06
October - November 1996
Joe Simpson with Ray Delaney, Rick Potter and Ian Tattersall
Although Pumori, 7,165m, has been climbed by a number of different routes in the last 34 years, the South Buttress has so far resisted all comers. The monsoon in 1996 was the heaviest and latest for 4 Read more
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British Sikkim 1996

Himalaya – India
Ref: 96/32A
September - November 1996
Doug Scott with Phil Bartlett, Mark Bowen, Mike Clarke, Paul Crowther, Julian Freeman-Attwood, Lindsay Griffin and Skip Novak
Until 1962, Sikkim was a popular haunt of British climbers, but then the 'Inner Line' was drawn, and everything changed. However, following a barrage of letters from Scott and various others, this exp Read more
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British Police Himalayan

Himalaya – Nepal
Ref: 96/04
September - November 1996
Jonathan Wakefield with Peter Cox, Mark Hamilton, John Mydway, Chris Smith, Paul Vardon and Glen Wilks
This experienced team planned to climb the virgin E Ridge of Manaslu, 8,163m. However, on arrival in Kathmandu, they were told that they would only be allowed to attempt the NE Face. Although initial Read more
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Scottish Himalayan 1996

Himalaya – India
Ref: 96/24
September - October 1996
Graham Little with Jim Lowther and Scott Muir
Two days before this team was due to depart for an attempt on Gupta Peak, c5,880m, in East Kishtwar, they received a fax indicating that the Government of India had not accorded clearance. Incredibly, Read more
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Yangtze Caves '96

China and Tibet
Ref: 96/36
August - September 1996
Andy Eavis with Dave Brook, Simon Brooks, Tom Chapman, Paul Edmunds, Pete Francis, Ann Gallagher, Alastair Garman, Adrian Gregory, Peter Hall, Darren Harrison, Brian Judd, Ben Lovett, Eoghan Lynch, Kirsten McCullough, Steve Mulhull, Kevin Munn, Jack Sheldon, Laurie May Sheldon, Kenny Taylor and J Walls
Working in conjunction with local specialists, the China Caves Project has been carrying out a systematic programme of exploration and scientific research for some years. This large team, which includ Read more
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British Makrong Chhish 1996

Pakistan
Ref: 96/30
August - September 1996
Simon Yates with Steve Sustad
Despite several previous expeditions, Makrong Chhish, 6,607m, still awaits its first ascent. This strong team made two attempts, first climbing the NE Ridge to join the E Ridge, where progress was cur Read more
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British Tibet 1996

China and Tibet
Ref: 96/17
August 1996
Dr Charles Clarke with Chris Bonington
It seems incredible that a mountain range similar in length to the Nepal Himalaya had never been visited by Western mountaineers, but that was the case with the Nyain-Qen-Tanglha range in central Tibe Read more
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Highland Caves of Kalimantan

East Asia
Ref: 96/35
July - August 1996
Steve Jones with Colin Boothroyd, Pam Fogg, Tim Fogg, Georges Robert, Paul Seddon and John Wyeth
It was not until two weeks after their arrival in the Indonesian portion of Borneo that this team obtained their permit to proceed to the previously unexplored Muller Range of Eastern Kalimantan. Heav Read more
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British Nushik 1996

Pakistan
Ref: 96/23
July - August 1996
Dave Wilkinson with Bill Church, Tony Park and Colin Wells
From the summit of Haramosh II in 1995, Wilkinson saw a prominent summit c6,000m in the distance that did not seem to be marked on any map, so he determined to find and climb it. In the meantime he ga Read more
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Latok/Ogre 1996

Pakistan
Ref: 96/15
July - September 1996
Andy MacNae with Richard Cross, Matt Dickenson, Adam Jackson, Brendan Murphy, Alan Powell, Nick Williams, Dave Wills and Julian Wood
By setting two separate targets, this leader hoped that at least one would record success. Unfortunately, he injured an ankle early in the expedition. In a spell of good weather, Murphy and Wills reac Read more