Sponsors
The expedition would like to acknowledge the generous support of The Mark Clifford Award, The British Mountaineering Council, The Mount Everest Foundation and The Alpine Club. As well as the continuing support from: Mountain Equipment (Andy), Haglofs (James), OMM, Camp Four, Lyon Equipment and CauseandFX.
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BMC
The corner stone of British Climbing for many years and supporters of countless expeditions thoughout the years. The team was lucky enough to be awarded a small grant which has help us fund this expedition.
Camp Four
Dave Golding of CampFour in Macclesfield generously provided a pair of Beal Icelines. In his words “they are going on a bit of an adventure”. Sadly, he wasn’t wrong: one of them got the chop abseiling down to the glacier!
CauseandFX
Broadcast technology consultants. Specialising in provisioning new technology and training for post production houses and broadcasters around the world.
As well as supplying a small amount of money towards expedition expenses, CauseandFX also supplied Andrew and James with a simple DV camera to help document the expedition.
Haglofs
This was the extension of support for James Thacker, providing additional clothing and equipment. Special thanks to Maria Chilvers and Sam Hebrow who ensured that everything arrived in good time – thank you!
Lyon Equipment
Supported the expedition by supplying ice tools, and most importantly good quality boots in the form of La Sportiva Spantiks. These were excellent to climb in, being light and comfortable.
The Mount Everest Foundation
The Mount Everest Foundation exists to encourage and support 'exploration of the mountain regions of the earth'. The team was awarded a small grant to help fund the expedition.
Mountain Equipment
ME generously supplied kit for Andy Turner as well as sleeping bags for both team members, and other various items. This gear being offered as part of the company’s commitment to the Mark Clifford Award, http://www.markclifford.co.uk
Original Mountain Marathon
OMM. Mike Parsons also stepped in at the last minute to supply us with good quality rucksacks in the form of The Villain 45. These were again excellent
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