Expeditions

Expedition Endorsement Policy

The Expeditions Committee works in conjunction with the Canadian Himalayan Foundation to encourage and assist Canadian endeavours in the far ranges of the mountain world.  The following brief outline of The Canadian Himalayan Foundation was first printed in the 2000 Canadian Alpine Journal.

The Canadian Himalayan Foundation continues to be the major funding source for most mountaineering and mountain-related endeavours by Canadians, both at home and in the far ranges.

Our last fiscal year saw us award more money than ever before, with contributions totalling more than $36,000 to 26 expeditions and scientific, educational and cultural projects.

A recent casino has given us similar funds to be dispersed over the course of the next year, so individuals with mountain projects in the works are strongly encourages to submit an application for funding.

The CHF offers direct support to projects - either through our general grants program, or through the John Lauchlan Memorial Fund, which is targeted at high-end technical trips.  We also offer gear support through our Canadian and Nepalese caches.  Both of these caches are well equipped at present with several types of gear that will help reduce shipping costs and wear and tear on your personal equipment.

There are no formal applications for the general CHF grants.  Simply write up a proposal outlining the team and the objective and provide a detailed budget.  Send the proposal by mail, fax or e-mail to the addresses below.

The Lauchlan award requires an application form to be filled out; this form can be obtained at the same addresses.

The deadlines for CHF applications are January 1 and July 1 of each year.  The deadline for the Lauchlan award is August 31.

Send enquiries to:

Box 61603, Kensington Postal Outlet
Calgary, Alberta
T2N 4S6

Phone and fax: (403) 678-2881
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