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The Everest '07 Expedition is an ambitious
project to take Girlguiding UK to one of the
most famous and iconic places on earth.
Aiming to increase exposure for Girlguiding
UK, those making the trek are doing so supported
by 100 years of heritage gained as a leading,
relevant and modern youth organisation.
The team can also now announce that we are taking
Girlguiding UK's new hot air balloon deep into
the heart of the Himalayas!!!!!!!
We aim to inflate the balloon and tether it
high up in the Everest region. Our first attempt
will be above 14,500 feet on the edge of the
Khumbu Glacier. We believe this will be the
highest display tether of any hot air balloon.
If successful, we will try a little higher a
few days later - and possibly at Everest Base
Camp if conditions allow.
It's an intrepid challenge and we don't believe
anyone has tried it before; so it should be
a World First. The team are experienced balloonists
and several years of planning have gone into
the attempt. And at the end of the day, the
weather will be the biggest challenge - but
high altitude and tiredness won't help either.
But we are positive and as prepared as we could
be to face the challenge.
We hope you will follow our progress and support
the team as we try and plant the Girlguiding
Message higher than it has ever gone before!
Find
out more about the expedition, including what's
involved and the challenges the team face by
clicking here
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September
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