Who went where and did what in 1998.
Himalayan Ski Crossing (Zanskar)
Ben Stephenson
Ben Stephenson, Joe McCarron and Amar Inamdar crossed the Zanskar Himalya by Ski between February and April. 600km were covered in five weeks.
Baffin Island Ski Mountaineering
David Williams
The team successfully completed a 150km ski traverse through the mountains of the Cumberland peninsular. Some 14 summits were climbed on route.
SMC Greenland
Stephen Reid
This team of eight made six first ascents of unclimbed peaks in the Sefstroms Glacier area in the Western Stauning Alps.
1998 Cordillera Sarmiento (Patagonia)
David Hillebrand
The team experienced the usual horrendous weather prevalent in the region and were unsuccessful.
Irish Nepal
Kieran O’Hara
The team attempted Jonsang peak (7,450m) in N.E. Nepal. 6,650m was reached before heavy snow forced a retreat. Recieved a Lyon Equipment award.
Torre Egger West Face
Andy Parkin
The objective was changed to Cerro Standart. Two attempts were made on an unclimbed route on the North Face and an ascent was made of Exocet on the East Face.
British Greenland
Tony Penning
Tony Penning and Ian Parsons climbed two new routes in the Tasermuit Fjord area with free climbing of up to E4.
Cumbria East Greenland
Steve Brailey
This team of ten visted the Lemon Mountains and climbed seven virgin peaks of c2000m.
Cumbria & N Yorks Karakorum
David Kay
No report yet recieved.
Scottish Bolivian
Antony Barton
The team climbed four new routes in the rocky Quimsa Cruz area. Supported by the MCofS.
Sissu Nala (Himachal Pradesh)
Ian Ford
A high point of 5550m was reached on the W ridge of Gehan (5870m).
CUMC Trans Altai (Kyrgyzstan)
Rowland Barker
This 5 strong team made a number of first British ascents of peaks up to 6700m. Two members also climbed Pic Lenina (7134m).
Savoia Kangri
Ruaridh Pringle
The team reached c7000m in alpine style on this unclimbed 7286m peak. Also supported by the MCofS.
Kang Yissay
Duncan Penry
This small military team attempted both the NE ridge and the S ridge of Kang Yissay, coming to within 40m of the Summit on the latter route.
Rignys Berg (E Greenland) Mark Bailey
No report yet recieved by apparently a succesful trip.
Huantsan (Peru)
Olly Sanders
This team of four attempted the 1400m unclimbed E face of Huanstan. 1000 of the face was climbed prior to retreat. Supported by the Welsh Sports Council.
1998 Distaghil Sar N Face Andrew Collins
The glacier approach to the North Face proved too dangerous and so the expedition was called off. Recieved a Lyon Equipment award.
Sani Pakush (Hunza)
Al Powell
This team of four spent four days reaching a highpoint of 5600m before stonefall and breaking weather forced a retreat. Winner of the Nick Estcourt Award and the top Lyon Equipment Award.
Anglo American Kanchenjunga
Ginette Harrison
This was a highly succesful expedition with Ginette Harrison making the first female ascent of the peak.
Irish K2
Calvin Torrens
Unsuccessful on K2.
Kangerdlugssaq (E Greenland)
Phil Bartlett
Some thirty virgin summits were climbed during the course of a highly successful expedition.
Diran (Pakistan) Chris Holder
No report yet recieved.
Viper Ridge (Foraker, Alaska)
Geoff Hornby
This expedition was cancelled at the last minute.
Swachand (Gangotri)
Simon Yearsley
The team of three attempted the West Face of Swachand (6721m) reaching a high point of 6100m before exceptionally severe stonefall forced retreat.
Shiptons Lost Valley
Martin Moran
A successful crossing of the Badrinath-Kedernath watershed was made by this five strong Indo-British team. Supported by the Welsh Sports Council.
Greenland 1998-Steps of Tillman
Rev Bob Shepton
This innovative trip sailing and climbing trip climbed ten peaks of c2000m in the Akuliarusinguaq Peninsular area. Two new routes were also climbed on Sanderson's Hope.
N Wales Unclimbed Pakistan
Mike Turner
The team were successful on two good steep rock peaks in the Nangma valley with one route giving A4 climbing. Supported by the Welsh Sports Council.
Reo Purgyil
Julie Ann Clyma
Permission was denied at the last minute and the objective changed to the E ridge of Meru. 6300m was reached before heavy snow forced retreat.
Drohmo/Januk (NE Nepal)
Julian Freeman Attwood
The central spur on the south face of Drohmo was attempted with a high point of 6100m being reached. Januk was also attempted with 6250m beibg reached on the S spur.
NE Indian Frontier
Doug Scott
Cancelled.
Siula Chico (Peru)
Mick Fowler
Fowler and Yates attempted the steep West Face of Siula Chico but retreated at 1/3 height in the face of serious objective dangers.
Parbati South (Kulu, India)
Rob Collister
Collister and John Cousins were plagued by very bad weather and were unable to attepmt this fine rock line.
Baltar (Hunza)
Duncan Hornby
The team were attempting sub 6000m peaks but were suffered warm weather and stonefall and no ascents were made.
Sepu Kangri
Chris Bonington
The team made the first ascent of the West Summit (6830m) but high winds prevented a continuation onto the main Summit.
British Canadian St Elias
Alun Hubbard
A highly successful exploratory trip, via sailing boat, which climbed five peaks, two of them previously unclimbed.
Hielo Norte (N Patagonian Icefield)
Alun Hubbard
Will be heading out in November.
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