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Owing to treacherous weather and snow conditions, this eight-man team failed to achieve their objective: the steep and previously unexplored N face of the 'Ogre'. On their first attempt they had nearl Read more
In a visit to this largely unexplored range in Soviet Turkestan, two members of this six-member party attempted Ak Cy, first by the S ridge and then by the N ridge, finally succeeding in a first ascen 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
Unstable snow conditions prevented this nine-member team from achieving their objective of the first ascent of the E ridge of Meru (6,672m, Gangotri area); they turned back at 6,300m. Some had the con Read more
This Service party came close to succeeding in their objective of the unclimbed S face of Tilicho peak, having overcome all serious difficulties before having to retreat at 6,600m owing to a non-fatal Read more