Bob Shepton.

Tag: Greenland

Expeditions 2012

Arctic – Tilman again, Greenland and the North West Passage After crossing the Atlantic from Scotland and completing the long haul up the west coast of Greenland to the Upernavik area, the four South African climbers aboard set about climbing new routes in the Sortehul fjord. They made two first ascents on Red Wall, Flight… Continue reading Expeditions 2012

Expeditions 2011

Western Isles & Arctic Meanderings May A mini expedition taking a group of climbers across to Pabbay and Mingulay in the Western Isles. The climbers learnt a lot about sailing; I learnt a lot about the anchoring at Pabbay and Mingulay! July Acted as a watchkeeper and Ice Pilot for Arctic Meanderings in Greenland and… Continue reading Expeditions 2011

Expeditions 2010

A highly successful expedition owing to the expertise of my team of ‘world class’ climbers. We met up in Aasiaat where I had left the boat for the winter and sailed – literally, as the engine would not start after the first 85 miles – whether the wind blew strongly or not at all, until… Continue reading Expeditions 2010

Expeditions 2006

Refurbishment Refurbishing the replacement boat and sailing on other people’s boats. Previous Next

Expeditions 2004

Tilman Revisited: 2004-2005 Atlantic – Scotland to Greenland; whole of west coast as far as ice would allow. Furthest north for a production yacht in Greenland 78 32N; first ascents in Kangerdluriarssugsuaq, first ascents in Akuliarusinguaq; first ski traverse the length of Herbert Island, Polly Murray and Tash Wright 77 23N – 30k, 3 days.… Continue reading Expeditions 2004

Expeditions 2000

Tilman in a new Millenium Atlantic: Scotland to Greenland, west coast; two first ascents Kangerdlurssussuaq; Atlantic crew returned – brave effort, one at least had not sailed before – big wall climbers flew out; first ascent of north face of Sandersons Hope – Arctic First Born E3, 6a, A3+ 900 metres. Boat left in Aasiaat… Continue reading Expeditions 2000