John Lauchlan Memorial Award

09/04/2026

Great to hear that Ethan Berman , Seba Pelletti and Maarten van Haeren | ACMG Alpine Guide will be heading to France to enjoy the Piolets D'Or ceremony. The Lauchlan Award is happy to have supported their amazing efforts in the Karakorum.

04/28/2026

04/26/2026

This year the John Lauchlan Memorial Award will support three teams as they undertake challenging alpine climbs around the world. Thanks to sponsors .equipment.na

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1) , and will attempt the unclimbed 1,600-meter north buttress of Gharkun, 6,521m.

2) and will attempt the unclimbed South-southwest face of Nevado Maripos (5842m).

3) .giroux and Jason Tuck will return to northern India to climb technical unclimbed 6000 m peaks in Zanskar.

We wish all of the climbers great adventures and safe trips as they push their abilities in the greater ranges.

Thanks again to for administration of the award.

John Lauchlan Memorial Award :Promoting mountain experiences that challenge the human spirit

The John Lauchlan Memorial Award is a cash and mentorship award designed to assist Canadian climbers.

The award exists to perpetuate the bold and adventurous spirit which John Lauchlan exemplified in his climbing exploits. Specifically, the award strives to promote the development of Canadian climbers through the support of worthy expeditions and mountainous adventures. The JLA encourages climbers from all backgrounds and from any community in Canada to apply.