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Plans to make the first British ascent of a series of routes from Ruth Glacier had to be abandoned in view of the high avalanche risk caused by unseasonably warm weather. As a consolation, some explor 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
Working in conjunction with local specialists, the China Caves Project has been carrying out a systematic programme of exploration and scientific research for some years. This large team, which includ Read more
As two metres of fresh snow had just fallen when this team arrived in Alaska, they waited in Talkeetna for ten days until conditions seemed more promising. After establishing a base camp at 2,500m on Read more
The NE Buttress of this 6,542m peak had previously repulsed all comers, although a French party climbed about one-third of it in 1990. Fowler and Littlejohn made the first ascent (Alpine style) over a Read more