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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
This winter expedition planned to acclimatise on the 'trekking peak' of Tharpu Chuli, 5,550m, and then make the first ascent of a couloir line on the N side of Hiunchuli, 6,441 m. They were thwarted b Read more
Although only c750m high, the impressive Cape Renard Towers (aka 'Una's Tits') more than make up for this by their remoteness. The journey from Tierra del Fuego to Antarctica was made on the sailing v Read more
This party planned to make the first high level ski traverse of the central section of the Russian Caucasus from Verkhny Balkaria in the east to Terskol in the west. There were a number of team change Read more
Soon after being dropped on Ruth Glacier, the leader of this team developed severe respiratory problems, so he left (with his wife) to seek medical attention. The remaining pair climbed the standard Read more