Victor Saunders is a British mountaineer and author. He trained as an architect at the Architectural Association School of Architecture in London. He became as a UIAGM mountain guide in 1996.
He has lived in Les Houches, Chamonix since 2003.
Saunders first reached the summit of Mount Everest in May 2004, and went on to climb it several more times.
The climbs are listed in date order.
2017 - Mt Tyree 2016 - Sersank Peak 2016 - Carstensz Pyramid-Puncak Java2014 - Mt McKinley-Denali2013 - Aconcagua 2012 - Mt Elbrus2012 - Dykh-Tau2010 - Everest 2007 - Ama Dablam2006 - Everest2005 - Everest2004 - Ama Dablam2004 - Everest 1997 - Cho Oyu1996 - Mustagh Ata1995 - Bhutan1995 - Ecuador Volcanoes, Chimborazo and Cotopaxi1994 - Panch Chuli Trek1994 - Hatezan Zom1993 - Bhutan Basingtang1993 - Gondoro La1993 - K2. Saunders returned from 8000m during rescue operations.1992 - Panch Chuli V - first ascent, with Dick Renshaw, Stephen Sustad & Stephen Venables1992 - Rajramba - New route up SE Ridge with Dick Renshaw, Stephen Sustad & Stephen Venables1991 - Elbrus1991 - Karakoram1991 - Ultar1989 - Kangchuntse First ascent of West Face with Stephen Sustad1988 - Jitchu Drake (first ascent)1987 - Golden Pillar of Spantik, Pakistan, first ascent with Mick Fowler1986 - Ushba1985 - Rimo 1 - attempt with Stephen Venables1984 - Bojohagur Duanisir - attempt with Phil ButlerThe Icicle Factory, Isle of Skye
Elusive Summits: Four Expeditions in the Karakoram which won the Boardman Tasker prize in 1991Trekking and Climbing in the Andes (Trekking and Climbing Guides) by Kate Harper, Val Pitkethly and Victor SaundersNo Place to FallAlpes Occidentales: Trekking y Alpinismo by Victor Saunders and Hilary Sharp
