A climbing expedition to an enexplored valley in the Himalayas

Lured by shadows on Google Earth, Matt Glenn, Hamish Frost, Paul Ramsden, and Tim Miller set out on an expedition to one of the most isolated regions of Nepal. In an experience far removed from the more popular corners of the Himalaya, the team’s first challenge was simply to access the Salimor Khola.

During the trip, the group split into two separate teams. Tim and Paul set their sights on the unclimbed peak of Surma-Sarovar, standing at 6,605 metres, as their main objective. Over the course of four days, they made the first ascent, before taking a further two days to tackle the complicated descent.

After exploring the vast valley, Matt and Hamish turned their attention to the other peaks that lay nearby. Finding climbing that was both challenging and serious, it required all their experience. Harrowing conditions and difficult decisions were tackled with a strong partnership and a friendship that’s thrived both in and out of the mountains.