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The expedition aimed to make an ascent of Annapurna II by climbing over the shoulder of Annapurna IV and traversing the ridge that connects the two peaks. In early May, with their accompanying Sherpas 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
From the summit of the Kullu Eiger in 1996 (96/24) this leader spotted The Throne, rising to 5,840m above the Parbati Valley, and thus the present expedition was spawned. An attempt on the very steep Read more
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
Ideas of attempting the West Face of this striking 7,134m peak were scrapped when it was realised that the approach might take three weeks. Permission was therefore obtained to transfer to the SE Ridg Read more