Mount Everest Foundation

Founded in 1955, the Mount Everest Foundation (MEF) funds exploratory scientific and mountaineering objectives in the world's mountain regions.

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Hi all 👋

A quick heads up to let you know that we are now also over on the blue place if you'd like to follow us there.

We've tried to follow as many of you as possible, but apologise if we missed you. Gives us a nudge and we'll find you over there.

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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 👉 https://t.co/l2IvibaoDf

#ExpeditionFunding

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New year, new social media account.

You can now follow us on instagram 👉 https://t.co/LTUCBYIKLX

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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 ➡️ https://t.co/irWHyyfqQt

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"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. https://t.co/Nzj6I36IEb

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We're excited to be returning to Kendal Mountain Festival next month to run our 'Spirit of Discovery' session with the Alpine Club.

Join us to hear from mountaineers & scientists at the cutting-edge of exploration ➡️ https://t.co/QezbR8EO0g

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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.

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/PNBkh0YAoX

[Mount Everest Foundation @mef_org]

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 ➡️ https://t.co/GdyQcBL5xM

[Mount Everest Foundation @mef_org]

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 ➡️ https://t.co/npBRGVnugc

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2024 MEF EXPEDITION SUMMARIES - GRANADA PLATEAU

This caving team overcame the 2023 sump in Tragadero de la Soledad, extending it to 4.2km & a depth of 325m, making it the longest cave in Peru. They also successfully pushed both of Lorenzo's Eyes, reaching perched sumps at ~325m.

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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 ➡️ https://t.co/npBRGVo25K

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2024 MEF EXPEDITION SUMMARIES - KHUMBU VALLEY MELTWATER

Benjamin Graves travelled to Nepal in autumn 2024, collecting river & glacier melt samples which will undergo stable isotope analysis to assess the contribution of glacial meltwater to the flow of the Dudh Koshi river.

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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.

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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 ➡️ https://t.co/93MuB7yzRf

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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.

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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 ➡️ https://t.co/OEoVS5JB7r

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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 ➡️ https://t.co/DuWetQGvC6

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2024 MEF EXPEDITION SUMMARIES - GHUJERAB

In September 2024, Lee Harrison & Murilo Lessa succeeded in making the first ascent of Yazpurs Sar (6030m), climbing the edge of the mountain's west face via the Yazpurs Glacier & Yazpurs Col.

Full report here ➡️ https://t.co/sWlhBzv1HV

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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 ➡️ https://t.co/iCt4LSEgTs

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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 ➡️ https://t.co/ICshR3of9z

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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 ➡️ https://t.co/l0CVP4bXnw