THE PEOPLE
Unlike the Toyota Land Cruisers that are
able to go through serious testing as they
are – with the standard equipment, people – the expedition members – require
rigorous training and all possible moral
and physical efforts in order to climb a
peak of 8 848 meters. Denis Provalov, speleologist, mountaineer, Guinness
World Records holder, two-time Everest
climber: “You have to train a lot. Before climbing Everest you need to climb as
many other mountains as possible. And
still nobody can guarantee that you will
reach the top, and nobody will say it is
absolutely safe. You have to learn to step
back and take chances.”
Since all participants received thorough
training and could use timely transportation
in the event of getting sick, during the expedition all climbers stayed healthy, were
able to make the most challenging climb
and get back home safe.
Marina Gevorkyan, Director General of
Snob Project, a mountaineer: “This climb
incredibly united all of us. When our team
reached the top, I was overwhelmed. This
is why people take up mountaineering.
Working hard together, taking risks and
feeling the support. And your teammate’s
success makes you as happy as your own.”
THE PEAK
We are not the first generation to wonder why young, motivated and intelligent
people with successful careers go to the
mountains and demonstrate bravery to do
something that has never been done befo-