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Alexander Kay @Alexander_R_Kay
Joined April 2020
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MT KENYA CLIMBING EXPEDITION || A reminiscent retreat... Descent involved 13 abseils & 5 scrambles. At 2pm we touched down. Cloud shrouded the summit, snow was falling. High humidity walk-out! @Alexander_R_Kay @AfricanAscents @the_AMI @BAIML #Retreat #Reminiscent #ThisIsAfrica
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MT KENYA CLIMBING EXPEDITION || No-picnic Nelion... 11am we summitted peak Nelion (5188m) via the SE Ridge - a superb alpine route, weaving through awesome terrain, with tricky pitches & breathtaking traverses. @Alexander_R_Kay @AfricanAscents @the_AMI @BAIML #NoPicnicOnMtKenya
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MT KENYA CLIMBING EXPEDITION || Revising the plan... With snow & thunder forecast at 2pm, & reports of no snow binding the Gates of Mist, Batian (5199m) would best be saved for another day. @Alexander_R_Kay @AfricanAscents @the_AMI @BAIML #RealisticGoals #StormBrewing #Nelion
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MT KENYA CLIMBING EXPEDITION || Success, solitude and snow ball fights at the equator... Our original plan for day five was to do a warm up climb on Pt. John, but the weather had other ideas. @Alexander_R_Kay @AfricanAscents @the_AMI @BAIML #MtKenya #Kenya #Timau #Expedition
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MT. KENYA CLIMBING EXPEDITION || Go time... Kicking 2025 off with an expedition to Mt. Kenya, starting today! The true summit of Batian (5199m) is calling and Juls & and I must go! @Alexander_R_Kay @AfricanAscents @the_AMI @BAIML #NewYear #TheMountainsAreCallingAndIMustGo
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Happy New Year to all of the fantastic people I have had the pleasure of working with this year! Too many great days at work to mention; Yet another lucky year for which I am truly grateful. All the very best for 2025! @Alexander_R_Kay #HNY #HappyNewYear #ThankYou
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MT. KENYA CLIMBING EXPEDITION || Into the Gates of Mist... Juls & I travel to Kenya soon, to climb to the true summit of Mt. Kenya -Batian (5199m)- via the 20-pitch South-East Ridge of Nelion & a crossing of the Gates of Mist. @Alexander_R_Kay @AfricanAscents @the_AMI @BAIML
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INDIA HIMALAYAS EXPEDITION || Amritsar to Deli. Final days spent exploring the culturally-& historically-significant Punjab region: Sikh-populated city of Amritsar, its Golden Temple & community kitchen, and the Attari-Wagah border of Pakistan. @Alexander_R_Kay @manuadventures
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INDIA HIMALAYAS EXPEDITION || Reconnaissance is seldom wasted. We've been recce-ing the area around Manali for a future trip; A beautiful valley, surrounded by impressive mountains, incl. Hanuman Tibba, highest of Dhauladhar. @Alexander_R_Kay @manuadventures @the_AMI @BAIML
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INDIA HIMALAYAS EXPEDITION || First ascent of Talang Jot (4759m). Paul & I found no evidence of previous ascents; No cairns, polished rock, prayer flags or litter. No reports on the Himalayan database. @Alexander_R_Kay @manuadventures @the_AMI @BAIML #FirstAscent #Himalayas
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INDIA HIMALAYAS EXPEDITION || New route on Moon Peak! After 5 days of acclimatising we set out from the Indrahar Pass (4300m) to climb Moon Peak (4650m) via its 'North-West Ridge' ~1200m, AD 4b. @Alexander_R_Kay @manuadventures @the_AMI @BAIML #NewRoute #MoonPeak #Dhauladhar
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Cheers Bro!
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INDIA HIMALAYAS EXPEDITION || Sore arms, final checks & departure. The team have begun their journey to India from various parts of the world. Boosters administered, team kit packed. I'll do my best to provide updates on whereabouts & objectives. @Alexander_R_Kay #Departure
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INDIA HIMALAYAS EXPEDITION || Cultural encounters. Ancient traditions, pristine alpine forests, enchanting cricket stadium, host of Tibetan Buddhism, current residence of Dalai Lama. The Dhauladhar Range is a captivating region of Himachal Pradesh. @Alexander_R_Kay #Culture
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INDIA HIMALAYAS EXPEDITION || Lord Shiva's abode. The Dhauladhar Range - area of sacred lakes, home of Lord Shiva - is relatively unexplored; Moon Peak's surrounding tops, such as the Camel, have seen little traffic. We'd love to tag a few rare tops! @Alexander_R_Kay #Himachal
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INDIA HIMALAYAS EXPEDITION || One month out! Rob, Ian, Paul, Bill & I will soon depart for Northern India. Rough plan is to explore the Dhauladhar Ridge, near Dharamshala. We're gearing up for a unique trip together. @Alexander_R_Kay #Expedition #India #Himalayas #Adventure
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Earlier this month, climbing classics at Tremadog and venues along the North Wales coast. Leah & Tom reaffirming trad skills and getting back on the sharp end, after work, life & injury had been getting in the way of late! @Alexander_R_Kay #rockclimbing #northwalesneverfails
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Old habits die hard. Thus, the return to Skye is inevitable. Another month on the Misty Isle. May was mostly dry, June mostly wet. Too many great days to recall. I feel very privileged to do this for work. Thank you to all my clients who have made it yet another successful stint.
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🪨 Fancy some rock climbing this April?! 💪I can offer private guiding, or tuition to improve your skills 🗓 Availability: 15-19 Apr || 20-21 Apr || 29 Apr-3 May 📍Snowdonia, or anywhere in the UK 📞 Get in contact via my website (alexanderkay.co.uk) or DM me on Twitter
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What a week of winter climbing! Earlier in March, Kate & Juls landed on a superb week of weather and excellent climbing conditions in Scotland. We climbed a mega list of routes, including a couple of 'Cold Climbs': Tower Ridge (IV, 3) & Twisting Gully (III, 4). #WinterClimbing
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