17 May 2018

Sticky Post By David Lewis Posted in Everest Stories, Science & Exploration Permalink

Coordinating the summit push

Sticky Post By David Lewis On May 17, 2018

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Climb Update: The last couple of weeks have been just waiting, biding our time at Base Camp. However, whilst the climbers have been resting there has been a lot of activity higher up the mountain.

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22 Mar 2018

Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge Posted in Everest Stories, Science & Exploration Permalink

How meeting the Queen inspired me to climb Mount Everest

Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge On March 22, 2018

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This year I’m climbing Mount Everest. I feel so lucky to have this opportunity to do something so incredible, and I owe it all to Henry Day, the Mount Everest Foundation and the Queen! Here’s why…

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30 Jun 2016

Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge Posted in Science & Exploration Permalink

Mapiraju (5424m)

Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge On June 30, 2016

Climb report from Mapiraju, a 5400m peak in the Peruvian Cordillera Blanca. Climbed Saturday 18th June 2016.

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30 Jun 2016

Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge Posted in Science & Exploration Permalink

Jatunmontepunchu (5421m)

Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge On June 30, 2016

Climb report from Jatunmontepuncu (Huapi), a 5400m peak in the Peruvian Cordillera Blanca. Climbed Wednesday 15th June 2016.

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30 Jun 2016

Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge Posted in Science & Exploration Permalink

Chopiraju Oeste (5475m)

Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge On June 30, 2016

Climb report from Chopiraju Oeste, a 5400m peak in the Peruvian Cordillera Blanca. Climbed Sunday 12th June 2016.

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26 Jun 2016

Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge Posted in Aurora Stories Permalink

Romantic Lights, Vermont

Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge On June 26, 2016

It was a romantic experience for an Irish ski worker in Vermont, 1989, when they were treated to a surprising auroral display.

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25 Jun 2016

Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge Posted in Science & Exploration Permalink

Climbing in Peru

Sticky Post By Melanie Windridge On June 25, 2016

Just returned from climbing in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca with an Alpine Club team, tackling various objectives in small groups.

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