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The Alpine Club Presents: FIRST ASCENTS OF THE MATTERHORNS OF EASTERN TIBET An illustrated lecture in aid of the Mount Everest Foundation by The once forbidden land of Tibet is gradually opening and the potential for exploration is mouth watering. Some of the most exciting unclimbed mountaineering challenges in the world lie in the Alps of Tibet. This lecture covers four expeditions since 2002 - to Siguniang, Grosvenor, Kajaqiao and Manamcho. One of the first expeditions to Eastern Tibet was Chris Bonington’s to Sepu Kangri. Mick Fowler and Paul Ramsden then won the Piolet d'Or 'best climb in the world' award for their ascent of Siguniang. Kajaqiao and Manamcho are equally eye-catching peaks which have since yielded to first ascents by Fowler. Tamotsu Nakamura, the world-renowned expert on these ranges described Manamcho as the 'Matterhorn of Nyainqentanghla'. Prior to the expedition Fowler described it as ‘the most inspiring unclimbed mountain in the world’. He said ‘It's better than finding the real Matterhorn unclimbed back in the 19th century.’ Together with Paul Ramsden he climbed the NW ridge, covering 700 vertical metres of ‘classic, icy, north face terrain’ in eight days at a grade of TD. But now the Chinese are awakening to the attractions of such places, so the race is on for the best objectives. Classic books by both speakers (including a special dedication) will be available for a donation.
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