3/31/06

Team No Limits Make Final Preparation For Departure

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Excitement is in the air as the remarkable men make their final preparations for their departure. Last minute checks and goodbyes to loved ones characterize these last moments as the team sets out for their journey of a life time.

Background: Team No Limits is a Colorado based expedition. The team has been in the making for three years and has endured a great deal of uncertainty and attrition. After the unfortunate loss of several team members, Team No Limits is now comprised of four members. The members of Team No Limits hail from throughout the United States. None are professional alpinists, but climb purely for the love of the sport. All are experienced mountaineers and have a wealth of experience climbing worldwide. They share a common philosophy of safe climbing and respect for the Nepalese people and culture. Team members are: Doug Tumminello, Matt Tredway, Larry Rigsby MD, base camp manager, Roger Coffey, and Climbing Sirdar, Apa Sherpa.

In spite of some hardship, the spirit of this climb has prevailed. As the journey of a life time is about to unfold, these inspirational and dedicated men are unified and prepared to take on what waits for them in the days to come. The members of the team chose their name, Team No Limits, to fit their belief that there is no limitation to what the human spirit can achieve or overcome. The primary mission of the Team No Limits Everest 2006 Expedition is to get as many team members as possible on the summit of the highest mountain in the world, and then back home safely! The team is dedicated to safety over summit success.