Expeditions are an important part of expanding the clubs horizons as the members who go out into the wild return to inspire other to do the same. And for many, an expedition to a specific mountain or location is dream that sits close to their hearts. Helping our members make their expeditions come to life is what we are passionate about at the MCSA.

We are currently working with Kai Pryce-Fitchen who is 15 years old and is planning on climbing Mount Elbrus in 2010, once completed he will be the youngest South African to have climbed Elbrus which is one of the seven summits. His fascination with the seven summits started with his climb to the summit of Kilimanjaro in January 2009. Read more

The clubs resources that are at our members disposal include;

• A members network of experienced climbers and mountaineers, many of whom are well travelled
• An extensive mountain literature library base at our club house in Cape Town
• Expedition fund
• Expedition equipment (ice axes, avalanche transceivers, ice screws & ice stakes, …)
• Endorsement of expedition by a mountain club that has been active for more than 100 years

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EXPEDITION FUND - GUIDELINES FOR APPLICATIONS

These guidelines are intended for use by the elected committee or by the applicant.

Introduction

The Expedition Fund is money which the Club has set aside for the promotion of

mountaineering. The word “Expedition” is seen here to mean a major mountaineering undertaking that probably takes place beyond the borders of the country. The Club sees mountaineering in it’s broader context, as comprising either of hiking, sport-climbing, competition-climbing, traditional rock-climbing, snow and ice climbing and Alpine climbing or any combination of the above.

When considering applications the Committee will look for the following points:

• The proposed Expedition has the potential to have significance in local mountaineering.
• The Expedition has the potential to bring credit to the Club.
• The applicant/s shows previous experience or potential in the particular area.
• The Expedition has a training/experience gaining element to it.
• The applicant/s present financial position will be considered.

Rules for Application:

1. Applicant/s must be members of the Club. (This includes Associate members and Family members.)
2. All annual subscription fees (if applicable) must be up to date.
3. Only well presented, written applications, that consist of a motivational letter and a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, will be considered.
4. The Committees decision on the application will be final and binding.
5. Applicant/s may apply for funding any number of times as long as they are for separate expeditions.
6. The Committee may, at its discretion, insist on any other criteria before funding is granted.

The aim of these criteria should not be to hamper the application but rather to ensure that the Club gains feedback and benefit from the applicant/s.

More information can be found in the downloadable PDF’s

1. exp_application.pdf (application/pdf) 23K
2. exp_feedback.pdf (application/pdf) 22K
3. exp_guidelines.pdf (application/pdf) 21K
4. exp_instructions.pdf (application/pdf) 20K