Its getting close.

We're defiantly on our way...the freight left today.

The Main Team prepare physically.

Chris heeds Himalayan veteran Jon Evans advice and begins to prepare himself physically with 3 weeks till departure.

  One greasy takeaway pre day with the leftovers for breakfast.

Joint Service Alpine Meet 13 (JSAM)

Gearing up (c) Brad Beresford

JSAM 13 saw members of both teams conduct Alpine mountaineering whilst gaining qualifications and experience that would be required for Nepal. We were hosted by the Swiss Army and based out of their Mountain Training Centre in Andermatt for the duration.

Maud climbing out of a Crevasse (c) Maud Maudington

Despite a pessimistic weather forecast JSAM 13 was a resounding success for expedition personnel, with several awarded their Alpine Mountaineering Foundation and one qualifying as an Alpine Mountain Leader. Team members were able to climb in areas rich with mountaineering history including Saas Fee and the Bernese Oberland. Some of us were able to summit our first 4,000m peaks and everyone gained valuable Alpine experience.

Duncan Palmer