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For most of the year the Zanskar gorge is inaccessible owing to the size of the river. This team of graduates therefore took advantage of the winter, when temperatures can drop to -30°C, to construct Read more
An unusually heavy covering of snow on the Gangotri glacier made the approach to the W face of Chaukhamba I, 7,138m, easier than anticipated. However, the difficulties started at the head of the valle Read more
Although a permit to attempt Hanuman, 6,075m, had been received from the IMF (and the peak fee paid), this had not been cleared with the authorities in the Garhwal. As a result, when the team arrived Read more
This team had planned to explore a recently opened area of Ladakh, and make the first ascent of Thalda Kurmis (6,666m), but just before their departure they were informed that their permit had been re Read more
The intention of this team was for everyone to climb Shivling (6,543m) by its W ridge, and then for the two Hastons to make the first free ascent of the Spanish Pillar on Bhagirathi Ill, 6454m. Dougla Read more