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The Cordillera Huayhuash of Peru is an area that has been avoided over recent years because of terrorist activities. This strong team, hoping to climb the W Buttress of Siula Chico, 6,080m, found that Read more
Although it appears to have several fine lines, the East Face of Huantsán, 6,395m (one of the major peaks in the Cordillera Blanca) has never been climbed. Splitting up to acclimatise, members of this Read more
The main objective of this team was the first ascent of the S Ridge of Dansketinde, 2,930m (the highest peak in the Staunings Alps), but just before they were to attempt it, 36cm of snow fell, putting Read more
This was a lightweight expedition to the increasingly popular Tasermiut Fjord area of Southern Greenland, inhabited by Vikings 1,000 years ago. Like them, this team sailed into the area, but at a rath Read more
The leader of this team had visited the east coast of Greenland in 1990 and 1992, and the present expedition was to the gap between areas previously visited. The declared intention was 'to explore the Read more