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Two days before this team was due to depart for an attempt on Gupta Peak, c5,880m, in East Kishtwar, they received a fax indicating that the Government of India had not accorded clearance. Incredibly, Read more
This experienced team planned to climb the virgin E Ridge of Manaslu, 8,163m. However, on arrival in Kathmandu, they were told that they would only be allowed to attempt the NE Face. Although initial Read more
Until 1962, Sikkim was a popular haunt of British climbers, but then the 'Inner Line' was drawn, and everything changed. However, following a barrage of letters from Scott and various others, this exp Read more
Although Pumori, 7,165m, has been climbed by a number of different routes in the last 34 years, the South Buttress has so far resisted all comers. The monsoon in 1996 was the heaviest and latest for 4 Read more
This team, attempting the NW Ridge of Ama Dablam, 6,828m, was affected by the late monsoon, which deposited deep unconsolidated snow on top of very steep granite: at times they had to tunnel their way Read more