Hawk Peak (right), upper Siachen Glacier
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1987 Area Notes
As I climbed up the Malathuni ridge on the way to the Nanda Devi Sanctuary in
1974, a porter from Lata came within earshot and whispered, ‘Don’t tell
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1988 Area Notes
The Year began with celebrations. The Himalayan Club, born in 1928, celebrated
its Diamond Jubilee in February at Bombay, Delhi and Calcutta. A series of
talks, exhibitions and dinners was organised.
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India 1989
The climbing scene in the Indian Himalaya was active, as always. The East Karakoram area received three expeditions during the year; they different
in style and went to different regions within the area.
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1990 Area Notes
So much is happening in the Indian Himalaya that it is difficult to cover it
all immediately. I begin with some important climbs of 1989 which escaped
attention last year.
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1991 Area Notes
During the year more than 215 expeditions operated in the Indian Himalaya. If
you add to these the many climbing parties in Nepal, Pakistan and Tibet,
together with the even greater number of trekking groups, this influx can be
termed an ‘explosion’. A lot for a young mountain range to take.
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1992 Area Notes
Again a very active year, despite last year’s earthquake and political
uncertainties. The good news is some areas currently prohibited to foreigners,
e.g. Milam valley (Kumaon), Nilkanth and Mana (Gangotri) and Kinnaur and Spiti
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1993 Area Notes
This was an active year in the Indian Himalaya, though a heavy storm in August
troubled many expeditions. The Government of India has shifted the ‘inner
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1994 Area Notes
There were 154 expeditions to the Indian Himalaya this year. Out of these, 96
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1995 Area Notes
This season India perhaps will be remembered for one of the worst tragedies in
the Indian Himalaya. Thirteen climbers from the Border Security Force (one of
India¹s para-military forces) died on Saser Kangri in the East Karakoram.
Unlike the much publicised deaths on K2 in 1986 and 1995, this tragedy went
almost unnoticed. Full details are given below.
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1996 Area Notes
Compared to 1995, when many new peaks were climbed, this year was rather
quieter in terms of the climbs achieved. The year was particularly noted for
poor weather and plenty of rain even in late October which defeated many
expeditions.
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1997 Area Notes
The year 1997 was declared a year of celebration to commemorate the 50th
Anniversary of Indian Independence. But unfortunately the weather was not in a
celebratory mood and several expeditions had to face the wrath of the weather
Gods. One expedition, specially organised for the occasion, was the traverse
across the entire Himalayan range by a group of ladies.
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1998 Area Notes
One of the major topics that dominated the discussions in the Indian
mountaineering circles was the blunder about the ascent of Nyegi Kangsang.
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1999 Area Notes
The major event in the Indian Himalaya, without doubt, was the ascent of Gya.
It had all the makings of a film-story.
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2000 Area Notes
This year was marked by several good expeditions and ascents of new peaks in
the Indian Himalaya. Amongst the leading climbs in the Garhwal were the
ascents of Nilkanth, a new line of ascent on Shivling by the Germans and the
Korean ascents of Mukut Parvat East and Abi Gamin. A British team visited the
Arwa valley again and made a fine ascent of Arwa Spire. Indian teams climbed
Sudarshan Parvat, Chaturangi and Sri Kailash.
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2001 Area Notes
There were celebrations galore for mountaineers and mountain lovers. Year 2001
began with ‘Millennium celebrations’ and ended with plans for the celebrations
for the ‘International Year of the Mountains.’
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2002 Area Notes
In the year 2002 there were 108 expeditions to the Indian Himalaya. Out of
these 73 were Indian expeditions, and 53 were to notable peaks and which have
been covered here. There was a drop in number of foreign teams to climb in the
Indian Himalaya and only 35 expeditions climbed here in 2002.
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2003 Area Notes
The total number of expeditions to the Indian Himalaya remained almost the
same that is 110 as compared to 108 in the year 2002.
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2004 Area Notes
While the world is opening its doors to mountaineers and mountain lovers, the
news from the new Uttaranchal state in India are distressing.
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2005 Area Notes
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2006 Area Notes
Climbing expeditions to the Indian Himalaya appear to be at a standstill.
Overall there were reduced numbers of teams, both from foreign countries and
India.
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2007 Area Notes
The year 2007 saw diminishing mountaineering activity in the Indian Himalaya.
One of the main reasons was the stiff charges enforced by two state
governments which contain large number of peaks i.e. Sikkim and Uttarakhand.
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2008 Area Notes
New ascents, high peaks, exploration of new areas and most importantly,
challenging climbs by Indian mountaineers- all were part of the 2008 season in
the Indian Himalaya. This year will be remembered for some energetic climbs
and a rather settled weather.
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2009 Area Notes
New ascents, high peaks, exploration of new areas and most importantly,
challenging climbs by Indian mountaineers- all were part of the 2008 season in
the Indian Himalaya. This year will be remembered for some energetic climbs
and a rather settled weather.
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2010 Area Notes
If you pardon the cliché, whenever God closes a door he opens a window. This
adage truly applied to experiences in the Indian Himalaya in the year 2010.
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2011 Area Notes
Total foreign expeditions 40. Out of these 21 expeditions were to easy and
routine peaks. Of 57 Indian expeditions about 1/3 were serious peaks or
attempts to be covered here.
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2012 Area Notes
In 2012 totally 107 expeditions were organised in the Indian Himalaya. Out of
these 40 teams were from foreign countries but 24 of them were either
commercial teams or to routine peaks, not covered here.
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