Nick Estcourt Award 2011

Congratulations to Mountain Equipment Pro Partner Andy Houseman and fellow climber Nick Bullock on being awarded this years Nick Estcourt Award. The Grant of £1500 has been awarded for their planned "2011 British Kyashar Expedition" - to make the first ascent, alpine-style, of the ~2000m South Pillar of Kyashar (6769m).

Andy made a trip to Kyashar back in October'10 with fellow climber Tony Stone some pictures of which you can see below

All photos: Tony Stone

We'll have more information on the expedtion as its approaches later this year.

Entries for 2012 Nick Estcourt are now being excepted - closing date is 31st Dec'11, you can find out all the details here - www.nickestcourtaward.org