The Alpine Club, driven by current president Mick Fowler, reinstated its annual symposia on the 26th November with an informative coverage of the mountains of China. Read more »
The Welsh Sports Association recognises that ground breaking overseas expeditions play an important part in the development of outdoor activities in Wales and each year invites organisers of eligible overseas expeditions to apply for grant aid. Read more »
The Jeremy Willson Mountain Exploration Grant is available on an annual basis to those applying for expedition grants from the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) and Mount Everest Foundation (MEF). The grant is provided by the Jeremy Willson Charitable Trust. Read more »
Approved by the BMC, Chris Horobin's primarily British expedition succeeded on two first ascents above the Nubra Valley, escaping just before heavy rains caused devastating floods in Northern India. Read more »
Whether you are considering a ‘last great problem’ or a relatively straightforward trek, if you are thinking about your first visit to the greater ranges you would be wise to do so having first accumulated a solid base of mountaineering and Alpine experience. Read more »
The first article looked at finding suitable mountain objectives and how to obtain any necessary permissions. This sheet focuses on the practicalities of actually making your trip happen. Read more »
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