It is a RACE. Get over it !

Butch is spot-on on this one. This is a race, period. Others say otherwise, I reckon its bulls**t :) Look, what's wrong with claiming that its a race? Not politically correct? Duhh !
However, I'm skeptic whether two of their members are actually ready to tackle the big E this year. Yeah they climbed Muztagh-Ata, but Everest ? That's a big leap son. I reckon they cannot afford to be beaten by Romi this year hence they're sending their own team. I just wish they made the right call.



Solo climber nixed joining Everest team, says leader
INQ7.net - Philippines
... Everest, the tallest mountain in the world, said maverick climber Romi Garduce, who is also bidding to be the first Filipino on the mountain’s summit, had ...