Paldor 2004

an alpine skills development project

A famous Polish mountaineer once remarked that alpinism was the art of suffering. 

Any self-respecting artist would put in time and commitment to master her craft. And those who aspire to learn the art form - they must be rigorously trained and tested. Alpine mountaineering isn't for everyone; only for those who want to stand up to the challenges and discomforts of going fast and light up difficult mountains.

The Alpine Skills Development Project aims to introduce 3 aspiring alpinists to the art form of alpinism. Led by Rozani Maarof, one of Singapore's most experienced mountaineers, the project will systematically transfer technical mountaineering skills to the members and demand that they deploy these newly acquired know-how in climbing Paldor (5,928m), a substantially challenging peak in Nepal. 

MOSS has been at the forefront of technical mountaineering in Singapore, pioneering climbs to some of the highest mountains in the world. In recent years, veteran mountaineers of MOSS has taken initiative to share their knowledge and experience with budding climbers, through formal programmes like Climb2000. 

The Paldor 2004 project represents MOSS's continuing contribution towards nurturing would-be mountaineers in Singapore.

Climb Adventure is the official training centre for the Paldor 2004 team

our team

diary of an aspiring alpinist

new! expedition report

Paldor Peak (background centre), with part of the South-east Ridge catching the light 

Photo from the David Lim and Tan Tien Chye's 1993 Paldor Peak Expedition. First Singapore ascents of Paldor and Pema Peaks, May - Jun 1993. © David Lim Collection