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This eight-member party approached Nilkantha from the S by the Panapatia- Bamak valley to attempt the unclimbed SE ridge but turned back at Hoom owing to snow conditions. They also reached 5,500m on P Read more
This 13-member party climbed in independent groups of two or three. Heavy snow throughout September made the face avalanche-risky. After establishing Camp 3 at 7,700m under the ice cliffs, two groups Read more
This eight-member party laid determined siege to the formidable SE ridge of Langtang Lirung (7,234m). One member succeeded in the first British ascent (sixth in all) by this ridge; two others reached Read more
This four-member climbing party attempted the first British ascent of Bhrigupanth (6,772m), in the Gangotri area, by the SE face, but turned back at c5,900m in the couloir below the S col. Read more
This lightweight attempt by two climbers established Advanced Base at 4,350m, fixed ropes up the rock pillar to 5,200m, and from a bivouac at 6,500m attempted to push along the horizontal ridge to the Read more