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In 1906 the American explorer Dr Frederick Cook returned from Alaska claiming to have made the first ascent of the highest point on the continent, ie Mt McKinley (or Denali), 6,194m, with a photograph Read more
In a similar manner to 01/08, these climbers planned their expedition from a photograph, intending to attempt the East Face of Santa Cruz Norte, 5,829m. However, on arrival in the area they discovered Read more
Despite experiencing repeated problems in obtaining a permit to climb in the sensitive Rupshu area of Ladakh, the leader has persevered in his hope of achieving the first ascent of Chaukula, 6,529m. I Read more
Recent photographs by Harish Kapadia indicated tremendous potential for hard rock climbing on the unclimbed Arwa Tower (6,352m) and Arwa Spire (6,193m) in Garhwal, N of Badrinath, close to the Chirres Read more
From a previous visit to the N side of the Colque Cruz Range (between Cuzco and Titicaca), members of this team identified several peaks whose south faces awaited first ascents from an as yet unvisite Read more