2024 MEF EXPEDITION SUMMARIES - GASHERBRUM 3 Over 7 days, Tom Livingstone & Aleš Česen succeeded in making the 1st ascent of the west ridge of Gasherbrum III (7952m). This was only the 3rd time the mountain had been climbed. Read the full report here ➡️ tinyurl.com/sm7w7wra

"The objective here wasn't just about feeding our own egos by climbing a new route on an unclimbed mountain, but about leaving something safe and memorable for others to repeat, something that - in the end - would be beautiful." ukclimbing.com/articles/featu…

Fantastic to see American Alpine Club highlight the MEF-backed Project Light & Fast as an exemplar of the growing number of Nepali climbers establishing new routes & first ascents. We look forward to supporting many more Nepali expeditions in the future. americanalpineclub.org/news/2025/3/16…

Next Tuesday's AC London lecture will be given by Alison Lester. She will be discussing her father, James Lester's experience of the 1963 American Everest Expedition & his return to Nepal in 1998 to seek out the team's sherpa climbers. Join us then ➡️ tinyurl.com/y2swxxtn

2024 MEF EXPEDITION SUMMARIES - HIDDEN ALASKA Having been forced to abandon their plans in the Kichatna Spires, Twid Turner & Mark Thomas made attempts on 2 new routes on Moose's Tooth but were turned back by suspect rock in both cases. Full Report ➡️ tinyurl.com/2wf3vehb

This year's Rick Allen Skills Award kicked off last weekend with a training meet in the #LakeDistrict. Award recipients mixed taught sessions with putting skills into practice and had a dry run at a mid-route alpine bivi. More on the RASA here ➡️ tinyurl.com/v8sdhr4c

.Masha Gordon, the foundation dedicated to encouraging greater female participation in pioneering alpine ascents, have just announced the recipients of their 2025 grants. A total of $15,000 awarded across 9 teams & projects 💪💪 Get the breakdown here ➡️ tinyurl.com/yyvp5rvf

Huge congratulations to the Baffin Island 2025 Expedition who, over four weeks in the field traversing rarely-visited glaciers by ski, succeeded in identifying and climbing first ascents of six peaks in good style.

This is tonight! Join us from 7PM ➡️ tinyurl.com/y2swxxtn

2024 MEF EXPEDITION SUMMARIES - ASHAT Despite unsettled weather in the Ashat Valley, this team succeeded in establishing a new E3 line and scoped significant bouldering and climbing potential in the area. Report ➡️ tinyurl.com/5dw8ud6y

Our friends at the Himalayan Trust UK will be marking the 70th anniversary of the first ascent of #Kangchenjunga with a special event at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG). Featuring contributions from Levison Wood, Mingma David Sherpa & a new film of the 1955 ascent! Book here ➡️ himalayantrust.co.uk/events/

The 1st ascent of #Kangchenjunga was only possible thanks to the work of a huge porter team & high altitude sherpas. Our current exhibition on 1955 highlights their incredible work establishing the high camps & supporting the summit teams Book a visit ➡️ tinyurl.com/ebwdazc8

Very much enjoyed this video from Arthur Poindefert showcasing his mission to play cello on the summit of the Cosmiques Gendarme. youtu.be/P17MTIVntGk?si…

A brilliant and moving article from Kate Armstrong on the impact of experiencing an accident in the mountains, complete with both insightful personal experience and advice for those going through the same things. ukclimbing.com/articles/featu…

In 2005, AC member Derek Buckle travelled west of Lhasa to Tibet's Habuqung Shan. There, he and his teammates made the first ascents of Dobzebo's north & southwest summits. Derek will discuss the expedition on 27 May at Charlotte Road. Join us then ➡️ tinyurl.com/23e8t47v

2024 MEF EXPEDITION SUMMARIES - AK-SHYYRAK This all-women team, a recipient of our 2024 Alison Chadwick Memorial Grant, succeeded in making the first ascents of two 4,000m peaks from the Kara-Say valley. You can read more about the expedition here ➡️ tinyurl.com/mryv9cn8

Artist morning, Saturday 24 May, 11am Guildford Cathedral 🖼️ If you’re about, come prepared to enjoy art, listen to lovely alpine sound bites, maybe join in and sketch a picture, or add some thoughts 📸 Free parking and a lovely cafe on site 🏔️ Alpine Club

An unstable mountain is threatening to collapse and bury the village of Blatten, Switzerland. All the residents and livestock have been evacuated. explorersweb.com/swiss-village-…

We've just added a new meet at the Crête Sèche Refuge in the Valpelline to our programme. It's being held from 11-15 August & is the ideal warm-up for this year's Aspirants Meet, with bolted rock, trad routes, alpine ridges & easy summits. Details here➡️ tinyurl.com/286a8x6s