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'.
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
26.02.2026 07:28 —
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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.
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.
23.02.2026 07:34 —
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Two large, deeply coloured lakes below a line of mountain ridges,
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
18.02.2026 07:33 —
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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.
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
11.02.2026 07:35 —
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A climber descends a snow slope, their pole and walking axe spread to either side for stability.
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/...
04.02.2026 07:48 —
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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"
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
28.01.2026 07:35 —
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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.
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/...
21.01.2026 07:31 —
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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.
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.
16.01.2026 11:59 —
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A woman in a yellow down jacket sits beside melting ice, monitoring something on a screen.
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.
14.01.2026 07:42 —
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Two climbes skin across a snowy slope, a mountain-ringed glacier laid out behind them.
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
05.01.2026 14:14 —
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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
21.11.2025 13:03 —
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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.
"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.
20.11.2025 14:19 —
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A blue rope snakes away from the camera towards a climber in red on a broken glacier.
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
27.10.2025 09:36 —
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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…
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.
20.10.2025 13:53 —
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A climber seen from behind advancing up a large snow field towards rocks.
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
17.09.2025 08:40 —
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Two young Nepali men smile at the camera as they collect samples from a river.
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
01.09.2025 10:51 —
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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…
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 ➡️
20.08.2025 08:00 —
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Two red tents pitched in a snowy landscape surrounded by pulks and ski equipment. There are mountains on the horizon.
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
18.08.2025 08:45 —
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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.
30.07.2025 13:56 —
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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
23.07.2025 08:35 —
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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.
16.07.2025 18:49 —
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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
18.06.2025 16:10 —
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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
28.05.2025 16:41 —
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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
21.05.2025 12:22 —
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Our friends at the Himalayan Trust will be marking the 70th anniversary of the first ascent of #Kangchenjunga with a special event at the @rgsibg.bsky.social.
Featuring contributions from Levison Wood, Mingma David
& a new film of the 1955 ascent!
Book here ➡️ himalayantrust.co.uk/events/
15.05.2025 08:31 —
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