28 climbers scale Mt Everest

May 20, 2006
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Altogether 28 mountaineers of four different expeditions have scaled Mt Everest, the world’s tallest peak, Saturday.

According to Everestnews.com, 12 members of ‘BSF Everest Expedition 2006’ of India claimed Mount Everest today from South. The team comprises of six Indians and six Nepali high altitude workers.

The six Indians who scaled the peak were all government employees. The mountaineering team which originally comprised of 10 members was permitted to climb the 8848-meter tall peak from normal route for the period of 75 days from 3rd April, 2006 under the leadership of Mr. Sharab Chandub Negi of India, according to the website.

Similarly, seven members and six high altitude workers of Alpine Ascents International Mt Everest Expedition 2006 team climbed Mt Everest today.

The team comprising of 8 members was permitted to climb 8848 meter high Mt. Everest from normal route for the period of 75 days from 29th March, 2006 under the leadership of Mr. David C. Morton of USA, Everestnews.com said.

Likewise, three climbers from two separate expeditions – two Nepali high altitude workers and an American mountain guide – also scaled the Mt Everest Saturday, the report said.