Victor Saunders
	Mountain Guide And Instructor
	Patagonia Mountain Agency Drummalzech, Netherton Alyth, PH11 8LT, UK Tel/Fax: (44.182)864.07.22 e-mail: vsaunders@gn.apc.org
Ascents
Year	Achievements
1997	Cho Oyu. EG
1996	Mustagh Ata (7500m.) EG
1995	Bhutan. FA EG
1994/95	Ecuador Volcanoes, Chimborazo and Cotopaxi. EG
1994	Panch Chuli Trek. FA EG
1994	Hatezan Zom, (5800m.) EG
1993	Bhutan Basingtang. EG
1993	Gondoro La, (5600m pass near K2) EG
1993	K2 8610m (Karakoram) returned from 8000m on Abruzzi Ridge during rescue operations.
1992	Panchchuli 5 (6500m) (Kumoan Himal) FA
1992	Rajramba (6500m) (Kumoan Himal) FA Traverse
1991	Elbrus (Cuacasus). EG
1991	Karakoram, Girgindil Expedition, FA (6000m) EG
1991	Ultar (7380m) (Karakoram) returned from c.6800m*
1989	Kangchuntse (7640m) (Makalu Himal) FA West Face*
1988	Jitchu Drake (6800m) (Bhutan Himalaya), FA
1987	Spantik (7050m) (Indian Karakoram). FA North Pillar*
1986	Ushba (4600m) (Caucasus) FA West Face direct*
1985	Rimo 1 (Karakoram) (reached 7000m - forced retreat*
1984	Bojohagur (7300m) (Karakoram) to 7000m*
FA = First Ascent * = 2 man team, alpine style EG = Expedition Guide
Participates in mountaineering trips to North and South America, the Himalayas, and Karakorum. Besides several first ascents Victor Saunders has written several books about mountains. Elusive Summits won the Boardman Tasker prize in 1991 and No Place to Fall was shortlisted in 1994. Licensed mountain guide and alpinism instructor, Glencoe, 1993-1996. International School of Mountaineering (ISM), 1997- 3rd season.