Climbing Everest in support of UNICEF

1Climbing Everest to change the world.

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ZERO is possible. Child mortality rate has been reduced by 41% since 1990.

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Expedition “Climbing for the Children”

• To climb Everest. World highest at 8,848 mts. / 29,029 ft.

• Our goal: $ 250.000 in donations to UNICEF.

• You & me climbing together. Your brand or company logo from base camp to the summit.

• You sponsorship results in a

donation to UNICEF. No money goes to me or any expedition member.

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• Mount Everest is the Earth's highest mountain, with a peak at 8,848 m (29,029 ft) above sea level.

• Located in the Himalayas; the border between China and Nepal runs across the precise summit point.

• It's original name in tibetan is Chomolungma which means "Holly Mother”

• Tenzing Norgay & Edmund Hillary made the first official ascent of Everest in 1953.

• 2,500 people have climbed Mount Everest since then.

Mount Everest in a page.

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South Ridge route: 5 camps to adjust to high altitude.

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Base Camp

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• Base Camp is located at 17,600 feet (5364 m).

• During the spring climbing season Base Camp houses about 300 people, including climbers, Sherpas, doctors, scientists and other support staff.

We will climb Everest using the South Ridge route

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Khumbu Ice Fall

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• From Base Camp, climbers must pass through the Khumbu Icefall.

• They can only traverse this area with the aid of ropes and ladders.

• This section is extremely dangerous due to shifting ice, deep crevasses and avalanches

• Most climbers must navigate the Khumbu Icefall multiple times as they acclimate to the elevation.

The (scary) Khumbu Icefall

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Camp I

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• Once through the Khumbu Icefall, climbers reach Camp I at 19,900 feet (6065 m).

Our second home; Camp I

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Camp II

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• Travel from Camp I to Camp II at 21,300 feet (6492 m) takes climbers through the glacial valley known as the Western Cwm.

• Surprisingly, the main challenge in the Western Cwm is heat. The valley's structure means there is little wind and the intense sunlight at such a high altitude can make it uncomfortably hot.

The journey continuous to Camp II

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Camp III

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• The next challenge is climbing Lhotse Face using fixed ropes to get across a sheer wall of ice and ascend to Camp III at 24,500 ft (7470 m).

• This is the highest you go during acclimatization; then climbers go to base camp to rest and wait for the weather window to summit.

Getting to Camp III : The Lhotse Face

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Camp IV

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•Camp IV, also known as the South Col ("Col" is a word for saddle, or pass) is the last major camp before climbers make their summit push. Located at 26,000 ft (7925 m)

•Climbers must also use ropes to get across the Geneva Spur to reach Camp IV.

•it is the first night most climbers spend in the Death Zone.

Getting to Camp IV: the night before the big day.

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Summit

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•With good preparation, teamwork and good luck climbers finally reach the summit to enjoy a wonderful view from the roof of the world.

•Summiting is just 50% of the job; we still need to get back safe to base camp.

•In the picture 80 year-old Yuichiro Miura faces the summit and becomes the oldest person ever to climb Mt. Everest.

We are finally half-way; the summit of Everest !

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•Around $US 15,000 in equipment.

•4 large duffels to ship or 120kg of gear and equipment.

•Not including a carpet for my tent in base camp (climbing in style !)

Dressing up for Everest !

Do you want to try the gear?

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23Thank you

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You can support Climbing for the Children using your personal credit card.

Please access the secure link below.

Your donation will go directly to UNICEF; no money goes to me or any expedition member.

will provide you with an electronic receipt of your donation for your personal records and your name will appear in the fundraising page (if you choose to do so).

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Follow our regular updates from base camp in April and May.

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Silver climbers

Bronze climbers

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About Marcelo De Santis

Marcelo is an adventurer who has completed several endurance events in support of UNICEF and Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Marcelo has climbed a series of peaks in preparation for Everest: Aconcagua, Aspiring and Manaslu. He also completed mountaineering courses with Alpine Ascents and Adventure Consultants.

Marcelo loves to travel and explore the world while helping to create a brighter future to underprivileged children.