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Altering their objective from the W face, this five-man team made the first ascent of the technically difficult and avalanche-risky SW ridge, reaching the lower summit (6,030m) on the fourth day, desc Read more
Three glaciologists and two geologists carried out research in the areas of Cotopaxi (which was climbed), of Sangay, a highly active volcano, and in Loja Province of Ecuador. Specialist studies includ Read more
Climbing teams from this six-man group achieved first ascents of the NW face of Nevado Cayesh and of P5,420 to S of Nevado Cayesh; also attempted the unclimbed E ridge of Nevado Caras II. Read more
This party retreated at 5,500m on Cololo in Bolivia. On the descent one member became very ill. Their camp was looted and one member was threatened. Read more
This team of seven British and three Venezuelans succeeded in their objective of making the ascent of an unclimbed tepui (a sheer-sided table-top), Padapue Tepui, also carrying out surveying, ornithol Read more