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Expedition Reports

The following notes summarise reports from the supported expeditions from 2009 to 2019. Reports can be refined by geographical area and purpose.

455 Expeditions found

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New Zealand Nyambo Konka

China and Tibet
Ref: 09/19
April - May 2009
Ms Penny Goddard & Ms Lydia Bradey (both NZ) plus Kenny Gasch & Mark Jenkins (both USA)
This team planned to explore the Daxue Shan Range of West Sichuan, and hopefully make the first ascent of Nyambo Konka (6114m). They attempted the peak’s East Face from the Bawangou Valley, and modera Read more
Map of United States

British St Elias Range

America – North & Central
Ref: 09/29
April - May 2009
Simon Yates with Paul Schweitzer
This team was originally hoping to make the first ascent of the West Ridge of Mount Hubbard (4577m) in the remote Wrangell St Elias Range on the Yukon border with Alaska. However, when they heard that Read more
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Glacier Bay Climbing

America – North & Central
Ref: 09/11
April - May 2009
Dr Paul Knott (UK) with Guy McKinnon (NZ)
Glacier Bay National Park lies in SE Alaska, and the Johns Hopkins Glacier – although possibly never previously visited by climbers – is one of its major glaciers, surrounded by the major summits of t Read more
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British Ruth Gorge

America – North & Central
Ref: 09/02
April - June 2009
Gavin Pike with James Clapham
Although the spectacular glacial rift known as Ruth Gorge is well-explored, there are still plenty of opportunities for new routes in the surrounding area. This was proved by this duo who, after warmi Read more
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Glaciological investigations in the Kebnekaise

Europe
Ref: 09/01
March - April 2009
Alessio Gusmeroli & Prof Tavi Murray from Swansea University with Tatiana Enzinger, Marco Fransci, Daniel Hjelk & Riccardo Scotti from Stockholm University and supported by Peter Jansson & Henrik Tornberg
Although the MEF does not normally support expeditions to mainland Europe, it was felt that this work on one of the biggest glaciers in Sweden deserved encouragement, as it was utilising the latest de Read more