Other earlier short list contenders for this years award included ME Pro partner Martin Moran who was part of a British/Indian team who bagged the first ascent of Changuch, India.
The Piolets d’Or event gathers together alpinists from many countries; active participants in the most remarkable ascents of the past year on every summit of the globe. Previous winners include Mountain Equipment Pro Partner Andy Parkin and his ascent of Pass of Hope ,Cerro Torre, Patagonia in 1994.
The winner will be announced on the 10th April'10 at the ceremony held in Chamonix, France
For more information checkout http://www.pioletsdor.com/
Photos : Houseman/Bullock collection
