Hillary Expedition 2006/2007

SPARC awarded grants to five teams of inspiring adventurers for the SPARC Hillary Expedition 2006/2007.

Rock Solid Progression Project

• Objective: To free-climb three first ascents on three major rock walls in Fiordland, and to base-jump one of them.

Rock Solid set out in mid January and completed their expedition successfully at the end of February.

• Read the Rock Solid blog to find out more about the team and their amazing journey.

Adventure Philosophy

• Objective: To complete an all-New Zealand crossing of the Greenland ice cap (700 km), from the east coast of Greenland to the west, followed by a kayak journey to the capital city.
• Read more about the New Zealand duo setting out to conquer Greenland
• Read the team's blog

The First Ascent of Beka Brakai Chhok

• Objective: To make the first ascent of Beka Brakai Chhok (6940 m) and to make a significant ascent in Karakoram. A team of two of New Zealand's leading female mountaineers.

New Zealand Himalaya Alpine-style Expedition

• Objective: To complete ascents of technically and physically challenging routes at high altitude, in 'alpine-style'.
• Read more about the Kiwi Climbers Make Alpine-Style Himalayan Adventure through SPARC’s Hillary Expedition

The New Zealand 'Lost Tower' Expedition

• Objective: To make the first ascent of an unclimbed, unnamed Tower (called 'Cerro Incognito' until a local name is established) in the Aisen Province, Chile.

More about the Hillary Expedition 2006/07

• Read SPARC's media release (17 October 2006) to find out more about the teams and what they will do.
• Find out what the application criteria were.

Updated | 25 Jun 2008.

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