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Although Kahiltna Queen (3,773m) (aka Humble peak) had been climbed from the north and west, until this duo arrived the impressive south face remained untouched. In an extremely successful trip with m Read more
Before attempting their prime objective of a new route on the west face of Mount Hunter (4,442m) this NZ team planned to 'warm up' (strange terminology for Alaska) by making the first ascent of the no Read more
Whether or not Maestri and Egger actually climbed the North Face of Cerro Torre (3,128m) in 1959 is one of the big unsolved mysteries of the mountains. This was another expedition hoping to obtain pro Read more
Whilst excavating Machu Pichu in 1912 Hiram Bingham sent out reconnaissance teams to search for other Inca sites. Despite facing almost impenetrable jungle, the ruins of an Inca castle were discovered Read more
Although permits to attempt the NW ridge of Qomo Lhari (7,314m) in Yadong County of Tibet were received some time prior to departure, they were rescinded at the last moment due to military exercises i Read more