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Motion · S4M-06305 · 22 Apr 2013

First Scots Receive Prestigious Piolet d’Or

Lodged by Dave Thompson Standard Motion 31 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Sandy Allan from Newtonmore and Rick Allen from Aberdeen on securing the Piolet d'Or after a successful expedition to the Himalayas in 2012; recognises the significance of the Piolet d’Or as being described as the mountaineering Oscar; notes that they are the first Scots to be awarded what it considers this distinguished honour; commends their successful completion of the Mazeno Ridge on the mountain, Nanga Parbat, described as the last great unclimbed route of the Himalayas; applauds what it considers their courage in the face of overwhelming danger; highlights the extreme physical effort put into this over 13km ridge climb consistently over 7000 metres in altitude; praises their conquest of the "Killer Mountain”, and wishes them the very best of luck in their continued expeditions and future endeavours.

Supporters (31)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.