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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

2026 MEF EXPEDITION SUMMARIES - ZANSKAR VALLEY Following delays due to illness & poor weather, this trio made an attempt on the north face of T13 on 26 June. After reaching ~6,000m, they elected to descend, judging that they were still too unwell to summit. Full Report ➡️ tinyurl.com/yppwzxxj

A snowy mountain face under a cloud-speckled sky.

A climber leading up a steep ramp of snow from a belay at a rocky wall to the left.

Two climbers ascending towards the camera across a steep slope of snow and ice.

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Congratulations to the members of the 2026 Alpine Club Misgar Valley Expedition who, over a month in Pakistan, succeeded in making the first ascents of three previously unclimbed peaks: Murghi Sar (5597m), Mahal (5355m) and Pehradar (5488m).

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

2026 MEF EXPEDITION SUMMARIES - TIEN SHAN Despite being forced to relocated the site of their planned base camp due to high river levels, this team of six succeeded in climbing 21 peaks between 4057m & 4739m, of which they believe 15 to be first ascents. More here ➡️ www.mef.org.uk/expeditions/...

A group of six people in outdoor clothing stood between two tents in a mountain valley.

A glacier bowl formed by a cirque of mountains.

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Ready for takeoff? There are just 15 days until our Autumn funding round closes to applications. If you have an expedition taking place from this December onwards, make sure you've applied for funding ➡️ www.mef.org.uk/information/...

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

We are extremely grateful to the judges at the 2026 Mountain Festival in Ladek, Poland who have recognised the MEF-funded film 'The Five Treasures of The Snows' as the 'Best Adventure & Exploration Film' at the festival. Full story here ➡️ tinyurl.com/4tnfwyzr

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

We we were absolutely thrilled to learn that a route achieved as a result of MEF funding for the Young Alpinist Group, James Price and George Ponsonby's first ascent of the NW face of Aikache Chokk, is one of four climbs to be recognised with a 2026 Piolet d'Or. Congratulations James and George!

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MEF-Supported Ascent Receives Piolet d'Or

The pair's new line, Secrets, Shepherds, Sex and Serendipity (M7, A2+, AI5, 3,000m), which marked only the second ascent of Aikache Chokk, was hailed as…

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

The MEF has been shocked & saddened by the loss of life & devastation caused by flash flooding in Nepal & Tibet. Our thoughts are with the many people killed in the disaster, as well as the friends & family of the dead and missing. We are encouraging donations to a number of emergency appeals 👇️

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Emergency Appeal: Nepal Floods

Our thoughts at this time are with the many people killed in the disaster, as well as the friends and family of the dead and missing. Following such…

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

This year's Doug Scott Memorial Lecture is a rare opportunity to hear from 2 of the climbers who knew him best, as John Porter & Paul 'Tut' Braithwaite discuss the 1975 Everest Southwest Face Expedition. Pick up tickets for 6 Oct at Oxford Uni Museum of Natural History ➡️ www.canepal.org.uk/events

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

2025 MEF EXPEDITION SUMMARIES - GLACIER LAKE OUTBURST FLOODING This scientific expedition asessed the bathymetry of Thorthormi lake in Bhutan, which poses significant flooding risk to the surrounding areas. The team also used a drone to survey four high-risk glacial lakes (including Thorthormi).

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

2025 MEF EXPEDITION SUMMARIES - EVEREST EROSION RATE Elevation-dependent erosion rates form a significant gap in the academic literature which this expedition set out to fill. Poor weather forced them to work in the Pyramid valley rather than the Khumbu as planned, but they did gather usable data.

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

2025 MEF EXPEDITION SUMMARIES - TENGKANGPOCHE The south ridge of Tengkangpoche (6487m) is a striking unclimbed line. This team had hoped to achieve its 1st ascent by utilising the post-monsoon conditions. Unfortunately, a late storm put paid to their plans with the lingering threat of avalanches.

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

2025 MEF EXPEDITION SUMMARIES - LANGTANG VALLEY Building on work from November 2024, this scientific expedition conducted research into disconnected & fragmented glaciers, collecting dGPS and drone surveys, as well as snow depth and density datasets that will allow glacier-wide modelling.

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

2025 MEF EXPEDITION SUMMARIES - YUKSHIN GARDAN SAR Extremely warm conditions forced this team to acclimatise on their objective: the north ridge of Yukshin Gardan Sar. They made good progress over 2 days before an accident with an ice axe saw Wright sustain a serious injury & forced a retreat.

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

2025 MEF EXPEDITION SUMMARIES - ASAJYA TUPPA This team reached base camp over 13 days from Simikot. This was followed by 4 days of heavy snow. While they were able to identify a likely gully leading to the ridge east of Asajya Tuppa's summit, the avalanche risk remained too high for an attempt.

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

2025 MEF EXPEDITION SUMMARIES - HLQP Part of a larger project looking to assess the drivers of late quaternary palaeoglaciation in the Himalaya, this expedition undertook bathymetry of Pyramid Lake to identify appropriate sample locations, before extracting 3 cores from the lake bed for analysis.

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Many thanks to everyone who joined us last night for 'Summits, Science & Survival' and in particular to our two teams of fabulous speakers for thrilling and educating us in equal measure.

A crowded lecture hall with a figure on stage in front of a slide reading 'Welcome to Summits, Science & Survival'.

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Getting things ready at the RGS ahead of tonight's lecture. If you'd like to join us to hear some fascinating stories from the frontlines of mountain exploration, tickets are still on sale ➡️ tinyurl.com/9a9s5vmc

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

You abseil down, move to the side and immediately hear the ice above you collapse. This was the experience of James Price and George Ponsonby as they established one of the hardest routes of 2025. Join us tomorrow night at the RGS to hear the full story ➡️ tinyurl.com/9a9s5vmc

A climber steps out onto a steep wall of snow and ice.

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

2025 MEF EXPEDITION SUMMARIES - CHANGLA HIMAL After a 55km approach on foot from Simikot, James O’Sullivan and Andrew Attfield succeeded in making the first ascent of Sumna Himal (6084m), climbing by the mountain's north ridge before crossing the north face to access the summit via the west ridge.

A climber crossing a snow slope towards a rocky summit.

The summit of Sumna Himal, a final rocky pinnacle accessed via a snow slope on its left.

$A view of Sumna Himal from the valley, showing an archetypal pyramidal peak among cloud above a fractured glacier.$

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

There's just one week to go until our 2026 lecture, which features talks on one of the most impressive first ascents of the last 5 years and an emerging threat to mountain communities. Book now for SUMMITS, SCIENCE & SURVIVAL.

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

2025 MEF EXPEDITION SUMMARIES - SAPAR This young expedition team successfully identified a route into the Nura valley in the Alay region of south Kyrgyzstan. Once established, they made the first ascents of 4 peaks & attempts on 2 more, bringing back vital information about the valley's geogrpahy.

A climber ascending a snowslope towards the camera in the dark of early morning as an orange horizon indicates that the sun is rising.

Three horses being led into a river valley with a set of snowy mountains on the horizon.

A climber descending ropes towards the camera as an icy summit pyramid lloms above them.

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

2025 MEF EXPEDITION SUMMARIES - LIMI Challenging conditions put paid to this expedition's plans as they arrived to find the west face of their objective bare (Pic1). With no safe route to the north face (pic 2), they planned for an ascent from the east (pic 3), but heavy snow prevented an attempt.

The west face of Peak 6010 in northwest Nepal, showing little snow and evidence of recent rock collapse.

The north face of Peak 6010 in northwest Nepal showing a heavily-crevassed glacier approach and recent serac collapse.

The east face and south ridge of Peak 6010 in northwest Nepal showing a very dry, rocky aspect.

The south face of Peak 6010 in northwest Nepal showing large quantities of hard, exposed ice and bare rock.

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

There’s just one month to go until our 2026 Lecture! If you want to hear the full story of ‘one of the gnarliest routes’ of 2025, then make sure you grab your tickets now for ‘Summits, Science & Survival’, 26 March at the @rgs.org, London 🎟️ Book your place now ➡️ tinyurl.com/9a9s5vmc

A photo of a climber from below with two ropes snaking up towards them. They are looking down to inspect their foot placement and we can see that they are trying to find a good spot for their crampons on a blank, steep section of rock. In the bottom right of the image in white block capital text are the words 'ONE MONTH TO GO'.

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

2025 MEF EXPEDITION SUMMARIES - STIRLING UNIVERSITY This team of four established several new trad and alpine lines to the north of their basecamp on Rodin Bay in eastern Greenalnd. Two of the team also completed a 23km loop of the main rock massif, during which they undertook nanoplastic sampling.

A climber wearing several warm layers abseiling a rock face towards a glacier.

A climber stemming up a rock corner towards a striking sky of dark blue dotted with light clouds.

A climber traversing away from the camera up a slab that hangs above a rippling glacier. In the background is a pyramidal peak in the centre of a rocky ridgeline.

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

As glaciers around the world recede, they leave behind them a new & unpredictable threat. Glacial lakes look beautiful, but when their banks burst they threaten the lives & livelihoods of the communities downstream. Join us to learn more about this growing threat on 26 March ➡️ tinyurl.com/9a9s5vmc

Two large, deeply coloured lakes below a line of mountain ridges,

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Climbing Magazine described it as 'one of the gnarliest routes' of 2025. Over 9 gruelling days, George Ponsonby and James Price made the first ascent of the northwest face of Aikache Chhok (6673m). Join us on 26 March at the @rgsibg.bsky.social to hear their incredible story ➡️ tinyurl.com/9a9s5vmc

A purple line traces a line of ascent up an impressive ridgeline on a twoering mountain face. Camps are indicated on the ridge and just shy of the summit. A dashed line shows a different line of descent between two huge glaciers,

A pair of ropes lead out away from the camera towards a climber making difficult moves in crampons on a blank rock face.

Two climbers in sunglasses and many layers of clothing smile into the camera on a mountain summit.

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

2025 MEF EXPEDITION SUMMARIES - SPANG NALA In August 2025, Shar Mathias & Oak Jones linked the 3 main peaks in the Spang Nala area in a single-day. After crossing 2 unnamed glaciers, they went on to link all of the major peaks at the head of the Mantang glacier ➡️ www.mef.org.uk/expeditions/...

A climber descends a snow slope, their pole and walking axe spread to either side for stability.

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

As the mountains change around us, this year's MEF lecture looks to the future, bringing together alpinists who represent the fresh face of modern mountaineering & scientists working to protect mountain communities from new climate hazards. 📍RGS, London 📆 26 March Book now 🎟️ tinyurl.com/9a9s5vmc

A graphic showing a picture of an abseiling climber and two large glacial lakes. In large text on the left of the image it says 'Summits, Science & Survival' below a ticket-style graphic that reads '2026 MEF Lecture'. In the bottom right corner, there is a similar ticket-stub-style graphic which reads: "RGS, London 26 March 2026"

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

2025 MEF EXPEDITION SUMMARIES - BAFFIN ISLAND Travelling mostly by ski between camps, this team of four from the UK succeeded in making seven ascents of previously unclimbed peaks in the area around the Nerutusoq and Fork Beard glaciers. Full report here ➡️ www.mef.org.uk/expeditions/...

Three climbers walk along a striking snow ridge as it rises towards the base of a peak.

Two climbers ascend a snowed-up rock face.

A climber in a yellow jacket stands, arms outstretched, on a mountain summit.

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Fantastic to see this MEF-backed expedition profiled in the American Alpine Club's 'The Line' feature. Exactly the sort of expedition we love to support. One which headed off the beaten track to find unclimbed peaks and new connections between glacier systems.

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The American Alpine Club

The American Alpine Club is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Our vision is a united community of competent climbers and healthy climbing landscapes.

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

2025 MEF EXPEDITION SUMMARIES - LOSTMELT This scientific expedition successfully trialled a novel technique which used nobel gasses to trace groundwater. They plan to return to the Khumbu glacier in Spring 2026 and assess where the 'lost' meltwater from the glacier's hydrological system goes.

A woman in a yellow down jacket sits beside melting ice, monitoring something on a screen.

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

2025 MEF EXPEDITION SUMMARIES - PROJECT TOGETHER This Nepali team aimed to make the first ascent of Khayang Peak (6186m) by the SW face. Despite making good progress through the Khayang glacier, they were forced to turn back at 5,220m due to whiteout conditions. ➡️ www.mef.org.uk/expeditions/...

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Our next funding round closes on 31 January. If you're planning a mountaineering or scientific expedition in 2026, you could qualify for MEF funding. Don't miss out 👉 tinyurl.com/4v8ev3py #ExpeditionFunding

Two climbes skin across a snowy slope, a mountain-ringed glacier laid out behind them.

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

There's still time to grab your tickets for our panel at this year's Kendal Mountain Festival. Get a front row seat to hear tales of unseen summits and untouched valleys from the climbers and scientists operating on the edge of exploration ➡️ tinyurl.com/5debvte6

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

"If single unclimbed peaks are hard to find in this era of online beta, imagine an entire range where no climbers have set foot ever before." Great write-up on ExplorersWeb about one of this year's more eventful MEF-backed expeditions.

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Climbing in Kyrgyzstan's Nura Valley, a Rare Blank Spot on the Maps » Explorersweb

Rather than succeeding on extremely technical routes or big faces, the interest of this expedition lies in a young team's exploration of unknown mountains.

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

We're excited to be returning to Kendal Mountain Festival next month to run our 'Spirit of Discovery' session with @alpineclub.bsky.social. Join us to hear from mountaineers & scientists at the cutting-edge of exploration ➡️ tinyurl.com/2evacf45

A blue rope snakes away from the camera towards a climber in red on a broken glacier.

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

We're beyond thrilled to see six climbs achieved by MEF-supported teams on the Piolets d'Or 'Significant Ascents of 2024' list. A fantastic mark of both the climbers' abilities and their high ethical and stylistic standards.

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Six Climbs by MEF-Backed Expeditions Recognised Among 'Significant…

Each year, the Piolets d'Or, which recognise excellence in mountaineering, release a list of significant ascents from the previous year that they consider…

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Our current funding round closes to applications on the 30th of this month. If you're from the UK, New Zealand or Nepal and are planning an exploratory mountaineering or scientific expedition, don't miss your chance to apply ➡️ tinyurl.com/c2pnhhhn

A climber seen from behind advancing up a large snow field towards rocks.

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

A quick reminder that we support scientific expeditions as well as mountaineering ones and that our current funding round for both closes at the end of this month. Don't miss your chance to apply ➡️ tinyurl.com/5c2xnxxj

Two young Nepali men smile at the camera as they collect samples from a river.

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Mountain Research Initiative @mtnresearchmri.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Planning a mountaineering or scientific expedition? The @mef-official.bsky.social offers grants for eligible expeditions. Deadlines: 30 Sept 2025 (for trips Dec 2025–mid-April 2026) and 31 Jan 2026 (for later trips). More info on eligibility & available funding options ➡️

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Who We Fund

Expeditions funded by the MEF must: Take place in mountain regions. Have exploration (the acquisition of new knowledge) as their main purpose. Normally…

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Our next grant application deadline is the 30 September 2025. If you have an exploratory mountaineering or scientific expedition planned between December this year and the end of 2026, don't miss your chance to secure MEF funding. Details here ➡️ tinyurl.com/5c2xnxxj 📷 Ben James

Two red tents pitched in a snowy landscape surrounded by pulks and ski equipment. There are mountains on the horizon.

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

2024 MEF EXPEDITION SUMMARIES - FOOTSTEPS 55 This team visited the Jugal Himal to honour the 1955 Ladies Scottish Expedition, the 1st all-women expedition to visit the Himalaya. They made an attempt on an unclimbed peak of ~6,200m but closing weather forced a retreat at 5,500m.

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

2024 MEF EXPEDITION SUMMARIES - ROLWALING This expedition achieved the first ascents of the east face of Takargo East (6152m) and of a highly difficult line up the ridge that splits the north and northwest faces of Linku Chuli II. Full report here ➡️ tinyurl.com/3d2tyk2e

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

2024 MEF EXPEDITION SUMMARIES - PANMAH Complex glacial terrain prevented this team of Alpine Club climbers from accessing their intended objective. Identifying an alternative, they made the first ascent of Pk5650 on 25 September, ascending via the mountain's north ridge.

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

2024 MEF EXPEDITION SUMMARIES - CHILING II After acclimatising, Chris Wright and Michael Hutchins made an attempt on the unclimbed north face of Chiling II but were turned back after 500m by poor conditions. You can read their full report here ➡️ tinyurl.com/bdenncc9

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

2024 MEF EXPEDITION SUMMARIES - GLOF HAZARD IN THE HIMALAYAN WATER TOWERS Based in Lunana, Bhutan, this scientific expedition set up various forms of monitoring & surveyed locals to better understand the risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods. More here ➡️ tinyurl.com/34nccxx9

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

2024 MEF EXPEDITION SUMMARIES - CHAUKHAMBA III In Autumn 2024, Fay Manners & Michelle Dvorak attempted the first ascent of Chaukhamba III. Unfortunately, they were forced to retreat after a hauling accident caused the loss of key equipment. More here ➡️ tinyurl.com/4dwmy6m5

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

2024 MEF EXPEDITION SUMMARIES - VIRJERAB This international expedition, led by Philip de-Beger, made the first ascent of Virjerab Sar (6616m), climbing the mountain via its northwest ridge at an approximate grade of AD. Read more here ➡️ tinyurl.com/ym6h2dpm

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

2024 MEF EXPEDITION SUMMARIES - THE THUMBNAIL This Scot/Slovak team succeeded in establishing two new lines on the colossal sea cliff of Maujit Qaqarssuasia in Greenland. They also climbed several new routes on Pamiagdluk island. Full report here ➡️ tinyurl.com/bdez9kme

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Mount Everest Foundation @mef-official.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

2024 MEF EXPEDITION SUMMARIES - K7 Challenging conditions and ill health prevented this team from making a substantive attempt on K7's Southwest Ridge. They noted significant new route potential on The Dogs Knob, Fathi Brakk & Faro East. Full Report ➡️ tinyurl.com/45vnacbd

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