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Karakorum Exploratory Trek 2026

Just back from a fantastic adventure with a couple of mates and four super tough…

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Australia Day Ambassador 2026

Wow, what a scorcher it was this year.  I asked for as remote a destination…

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Chief Scout of Scouts ACT

I am greatly honoured to have been recently appointed Chief Scouts of Scouts ACT.   As…

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Central Asia Adventure Bike Safari

From April to July this year, I undertook an adventure motorcycle expedition through South and…

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Ascent of Mt Baruntse, 7162 metres, Nepal Himalaya

Back home from a fun and successful expedition to Mt Baruntse, 7162 metres, in the…

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Eastern and Western Arthurs and Federation Peak

In February I was privleged to enjoy a couple of weeks with a few friends…

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Australia Day Ambassador 2024 – Bourke

This year it was to Bourke.  They were a great bunch of people -  very welcoming…

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Kiandra to Kosciuszko

Completed the Kiandra to Kosi walk a few days ago. A really beautiful bushwalk and…

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Deserts of Australia 4 wheel drive expedition

From April to June this year, I spent a most enjoyable outback four wheel drive…

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Australia Day Ambassador for the 10th time.

Goodness, the time gets away.  This year I was asked to be the Australia Day…

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Iceland Circumnavigation

The last month has seen an exciting new direction for me.  After completing my Yachtmaster's…

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Mt Anne Circuit

Home from various adventures in Tasmania including a lovely traverse of the Mt Anne Circuit…

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Australia Day Ambassador 2022 – Narromine

Just back to the hotel after a fabulous day of Australia Day celebrations in Narromine. …

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Simpson Desert

Another Simpson desert trip just completed with some close friends.  Six of us in 3…

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South West Tasmania

Just back from an awesome bushwalk in SW Tassie. After a warm up on the…

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Australia Day Ambassador 2021 – Mudgee

Another wonderful opportunity to engage with the Australian rural community as they celebrate what it…

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Australia Day Ambassador 2020 – Weddin Shire

It's been a few years since my last opportunity to accept an invitation to be…

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Ascent of Mt Himlung, 7126 metres, Nepal Himalaya

From 14 October to 14 November 2019, I led a team to climb Mt Himlung…

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Australian Geographic Awards

Last night I was pleased to present to the Australian Geographic Awards Roadshow at the…

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Lobuche East Summit with Disabled Athlete

On 26 May 2019, I was pleased to escort Multiple Schlerosis sufferer Bobby Bajram to…

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First Ascents on Antarctic Peninsula

Over the period of January to March 2019, I was lucky to sail to the…

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New Adventure Guiding Website ANDREW LOCK ADVENTURES is here.

I'm pleased to bring you my new adventure guiding website -   http://www.andrewlockadventures.com   I've now started…

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Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race

Just home from my second Sydney to Hobart yacht race on the same yacht as…

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Bhutan Snowman Trek

Home again after leading the renowned Snowman Circuit in Bhutan for the second time.  Eleven…

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Kokoda Track

Back from a trek along the Kokoda track.  Whew, hot and humid.  But a fabulous…

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Everest basecamp trek

Home from a quick trip to the Himalaya to help out leading an intrepid team…

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No Success on the Brooks Range again.

ONce again the winter cold in the Brooks Range caused us all sorts of havoc. …

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World’s Greatest Shave

In support of Leukemia research, I took part in the World's Greatest Shave fundraiser this…

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Brooks Range 2nd attempt.

I’ve spent the last few months training for a return to the Brooks Range to…

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Abseil for Youth

Once again, I have proudly taken part in the annual fundraiser 'Abseil for Youth' on…

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Sydney to Gold Coast Yacht Race

Another Sydney to Gold Coast race completed aboard AUSREO.  It started somewhat slowly with a…

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Nepal adventures

Well it's been a busy year, as always packed full of exploits and fun (and…

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One Man One Million Gokyo Ri & Cho La Himalayan Fundraising Trek

Immediately following the Island Peak climb last month, I was very pleased to lead a…

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Island Peak expedition

Pleased to have taken a private team to the Khumbu to make an ascent of…

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No luck in Alaska this time.

Background The concept for this expedition grew out of a search for a winter arctic…

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ALASKA HERE WE COME

Neil and I are in the final stages of preparing for this Brooks Range Winter…

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The Great Traverse Expedition – Winter Traverse of the Brooks Range, Alaska

Very excited to be gearing up my next major expedition, which will take place from…

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Overland Track

Just back from a week long reunion bushwalk with my old Venturer (Senior Scouts) friends…

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Another Sydney to Gold Coast race

Back on dry land after another run up the NSW coast in the Sydney to…

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An annual update

Whew, finally a moment to sit still and make contact.  The last 12 months has…

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Brief visit to the Arctic

Home again after an awesome trip to Canada where I spent a week out on…

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Australia Day Ambassador 2016 – Urana

I was pleased to be asked to be the Australia Day Ambassador to Urana this…

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Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race

Just competed in my first Sydney to Hobart Yacht race.  I've been wanting to do…

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Named one of Australia’s Top 50 Explorers

Humbled to be included in the Australian Museum's newest exhibition: Trailblazers - Australia's 50 greatest…

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Bhutan Snowman trek

Just home from leading a group on the Snowman Trek in Bhutan. 24 days of…

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Master of Thin Air Book

My climbing autobiography 'SUMMIT 8000' has been republished in the United States under the title…

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Sydney to Gold Coast yacht race

A great time last week in the Sydney to Southport yacht race. I'd forgotten just…

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Nepal Earthquake

Good to be home after a month in Nepal on behalf of the Australian Himalayan…

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Sir David Martin Foundation 145 Kilometre Fundraising Bicycle Ride

Great shots here from last Sunday's Sir David Martin Foundation 145 Classic fundraising ride from…

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The latest news on the book, the tour, charities and adventures

SUMMIT 8000 Thanks to everyone who came along to the Summit 8000 speaking tour.  I…

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Australia Day Ambassador 2015 – Upper Lachlan Shire

This time it was to Gunning and Crookwell.  Started with an early morning speech and…

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Mt Cook adventure

Back from NZ, and wasn't it great?!   I was lucky to summit Mt Cook (highest…

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Abseil for Youth

More than 200 people faced their fears last weekend and supported the Sir David Martin…

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National Speaking Tour

The SUMMIT 8000 speaking tour is almost here. Sydney is booked out. Sorry folks. The…

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Australian Youth Waterpolo Team

I enjoyed presenting to the Australian Youth Waterpolo team last night. A great bunch of…

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SUMMIT 8000 – The Speaking Tour

There are currently no public presentations scheduled.   Andrew Lock is the first and only…

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SUMMIT 8000 (my book) published

SUMMIT 8000 - the Book - has arrived.  Read a preview and buy the book here…

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Australia Day Ambassador Ulladulla/Mollymook

Andrew was an Australia Day Ambassador for the fourth time in 2014, attending the Ulladulla/Mollymook…

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Australia Day Ambassador 2014 – Ulladulla

Another opportunity to be an Australia Day Ambassador; this time to Ulladulla. What an awesome…

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Australian Himalayan Foundation fundraiser

In September 2013, Andrew hosted a table at the Australian Himalayan Foundation dinner in Sydney…

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Denison River Packrafting

Another epic Tasmania white water pack rafting trip completed.  For this one, we warmed up…

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Franklin River packrafting

Over the end of December 2012 through to early January 2013 I enjoyed a wonderful…

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Charity Events – Sir David Martin Foundation, Australian Himalayan Foundation and Scouts Australia

It’s been a busy few months for Andrew with his community activities.  After raising $1650…

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No Success on the big E this time

Andrew has returned to Australia after narrowly missing the summit of Mt Everest on his…

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Return to the big E

Andrew will return to Mt Everest to complete his mission make  a solo, oxygenless ascent…

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Australia Day Ambassador 2012 – Marulan

Honoured again to be the Australia Day Ambassador to Marulan.  It was fun day with…

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Medal of the Order of Australia

As a reward for more than 20 years dedication to mountaineering, Andrew was awarded the…

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2011 news archive

January 2011 Andrew is now planning for his return to Mt Everest in the pre…

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Australia Day Ambassador 2011

Australia Day Ambassador again.  This time to Eurobodalla shire (Bateman's Bay and Moruya).

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2010 news archive

January 2010 Andrew plans to return to Mt Everest in the pre-monsoon season (April-May) of…

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Australia Day Ambassador

Honoured to be invited by the Australia Day Council to be the Australia Day Ambassador…

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2009 news archive

January 2009 With just Mt Shishapangma in Tibet to complete his 15 year odyssey to…

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2008 news archive

January 2008 With just two 8000 metre summits to go, being Makalu and Shishapangma, Andrew…

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2007 news archive

February 2007 Andrew is gearing up for his next foray to the Himalaya on his…

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June 2006

Andrew has just returned to Australia from a gruelling but successful ascent of the south…

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June 2005

Andrew returned from a tough trip to Annapurna 1, in Nepal. Joining forces with two…

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September 2004

Adding to his long list of 8000 metre summits, Andrew reached the summit of Cho…

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June 2004

On 16 May 2004, Andrew completed his second successful ascent of Mt Everest whilst filming…

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February 2004

This month Andrew is heading to Canada to meet with a team of high altitude…

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March 2004

After his February ascent of the acclaimed Pomme D'Or in Quebec, Canada - the test…

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January 2004

Andrew has just returned from an extended expedition in the post monsoon Himalayas. He first…

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