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This club expedition hoped to make the first official British ascent of Dorje Lakpa, 6,980m, in the Jugal Himal. Approaching from the south, they attempted to climb the peak by its West Ridge. They ex Read more
The original intention of this team was to make the first ascent of the E Face of K2, 8,611m, but after reaching a height of 6,200m it was felt that the danger of avalanche made the route unacceptable Read more
Lack of snow prevented this six-man team from carrying out much of its intended exploratory winter journey in the area W of Namche Bazar, and none of the planned summits were attempted. Read more
These three climbers repeated their 1989 attempt on the N face of Hagshu (6,300m) but again were foiled by bad weather, at about 5,550m. Read more
This eight-member party's objective of the first ascent of the W ridge of Latok II was foiled by bad weather at 20,000ft, after three attempts. Read more