Himalayan Venture 18 (HV18) is the principal expedition of the RAF100 campaign and shaping up to be the largest RAF mountaineering expedition ever launched…
The application process opened in 2016 with 250+ initial applicants. There was no requirement for previous experience – anyone from absolute novice to experienced mountaineer was invited to apply. Since then, applicants have undergone summer and winter training in Wales, the Lake District and the Scottish Cairngorms.