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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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North East Tokositna

America – North & Central
Ref: 03/04
April - May 2003
Malcolm Bass with Simon Yearsley
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
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Sani Pakush Expedition

Pakistan
Ref: 19/28
July - August 2019
Peter Thompson and Philip De-Beger
With prior experience climbing on the northeast spur of Sani Pakush in 1998, Peter Thompson returned with Philip De-Beger to attempt a new alpine route on the northeast spur and east ridge in what wou Read more
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Sayan Mountains Expedition

Central Asia
Ref: 19/31
July - August 2019
James English, Megan Picken, Harry Williams, David Warnes, Dr Alexander Shchetnikov and Dr Ivan Filinov
The expedition aimed to provide data to better understand past climatic conditions in the region using chironomids, diatoms and spheroidal carbonaceous particles. This required the extraction of two c Read more
Map of Oman

British Western Hajar Traverse 2003/4

Middle East
Ref: 04/07
December 2003 - January 2004
Geoff Hornby with Susie Sammut, Mark Turnbull and David Wallis
Although small groups of British enthusiasts have been visiting the mountains of Oman since Sir Wilfred Thesiger's journeys in 1947, this was the first application for support submitted to the MEF. En Read more
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Kyrgystan - Djungart 2004

Central Asia
Ref: 04/39
July - August 2004
Ingrid Crossland with Graham Sutton
With several previous visits to Kyrgyzstan behind her, this leader returned with possibly the first ever climbing expedition to visit the Djungart area of the Kokshaal Too range. Access to the area (v Read more
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Zaalaiskiy Ridge

Central Asia
Ref: 04/38
July - August 2004
Paul Hudson with Ian Arnold, Ken Findlay, Susan Jensen, Paul Lyons and William Parsons
Once again, this leader selected a relatively unfrequented area for his exploratory expedition - the Zaalaiskiy range in the far south of Kyrgyzstan. They had originally planned to operate from the Nu Read more
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Scottish Kyzyl Asker 2004

Central Asia
Ref: 04/15
August - September 2004
Es Tresidder with Pete Benson, Matt Halls, Guy Robertson and Robin Thomas
Following an unsuccessful trip to the Kokshaal Too area of Kyrgyzstan in 2002 [MEF Ref 02/41], this slightly changed team returned hoping that this time they would succeed in making the first ascent o Read more
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British Hispar Sar 2004

Pakistan
Ref: 04/14
September - October 2004
Simon Yates with Andy Parkin
Hispar Sar (6,400m) lies north of the Hispar glacier, and close to a very popular trekking route, so is relatively easy to access, yet remains unclimbed. This team attempted the steep Central Couloir Read more
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Hong Meigui Yunnan 2004

China and Tibet
Ref: 04/54
July - August 2004
Hilary Greaves with Andrew Atkinson, Rich Bayfield, Duncan Collis, Simon Flower, Simon Froude, Rob Garrett, Rich Gerrish, Martin Hicks, Luis Hong, Chris Jewell, Martin Laverty, Martell Linsdell, Fleur Loveridge, Gavin Lowe, Lenik Amak Saymo, Andy Sewell and Pete Talling
This was a continuation of a programme of cave exploration in Yunnan Province already supported in 2002 and 2003 (MEF Refs 02/48 & 03/49) and an unsupported expedition earlier in 2004. On this tri Read more
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Big Walls of China

China and Tibet
Ref: 04/51
July - August 2004
John Arran with Anne Arran
This husband and wife team were also attracted to the delights of Sichuan, their aim being to explore and make first ascents of big walls and rock spires in the Mt Siguniang National Park. Unfortunate Read more