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Route
Diary
Training
Key Dates
2005
Dec 15th
Cycling phase begins from the Dead Sea
2006
Mar 25th
Cycling party arrives in Kathmandu. Extra climbers arrive direct
Mar 31st
Climbers leave Kathmandu by vehicle and cyclists begin final phase
Apr 5th
Climbers arrive at basecamp
Apr 10th
Cyclists arrive at basecamp
May 25th
Likely date to leave the mountain
May 31st
Return to the UK
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The EVERESTMAX Expedtion will take place in two phases, the cycling and the
climbing. Eight members will complete the whole project and their numbers
will be supported by six more climbers and another support member for the
second phase.
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The Cycle
- The overland route covers a distance of about 8000km (about 5000 miles)
- The team will cycle an average of 100km per day 6 days a week for 15 weeks
- The team will pass through 8 countries en route
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The Climb
- The ascent of the mountain will be attempted from the challenging North side (the North-east ridge)
- The team (on the mountain) will number 12 climbers
- The total ascent by the expedition will be 9300m (about 30,250'), the ascent on the mountain alone will be about 3700m
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The total cost of the expedition is estimated to be £180,000.
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