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Medic Wanted for Kyrgyzstan

Belinda KirkComment

UPDATE: Team mate still needed due to a drop out.

First-Ascent Expedition

A non-commercial subsidised exploration expedition is being run to a little explored range in Kyrgyzstan.

The following are the expedition’s objectives:

Primary Objectives
• Achieve first-ascents of unclimbed mountains (4,000ers and 5,000ers), and;
• Identify further first-ascent objectives and practicalities for subsequent expeditions.

Secondary Objectives
• Identify potential cave entrances for subsequent expeditions, and;
• Identify potential rivers for kayaking first descents for subsequent expeditions.

We are looking for an enthusiastic alpinist to be part of an eight person team, with the following traits:
• Medical expertise
• AD grade climber, and;
• Assist with research, report writing and presentations.

The rest of team is now in place and we will be having our first training/team/planning weekend on the 3rd and 4th September.

Expedition Dates: August 2017 (3 - 4 weeks).

Expedition Cost: Circa £1500 (to cover flights, food, in-country transport, insurance, permits and group equipment).

To state your interest and for further information please contact Neil at necox201@googlemail.com.