Defying all odds, an expedition of Americans, Nepalis and other nationals on wheels with severe challenges, including limbs, arms and other impairments reached the base camp of the 8848 meters high Mount Everest, the world’s tallest peak, the U.S. Embassy said.

The special Team Everest 03 expedition coincides with the 50th anniversary of the first climb of Mount Everest “The success of these handicapped people has shown that there is no challenge too great that cannot be met with people with brave hearts, ” the Embassy said.

The team returns to the capital en route home Saturday. nepalnews.com br April 11