Kangchenjunga International Expedition 2006

Conquering the World Highest Peaks

Joćo Garcia/Millenium BCP Project "Conquering the world Hieghest Peaks"

Its the project of the portuguese climber Joćo garcia with the suport of Millennium BCP portuguese bank.

Is next challenge is, until 2010, to reach the eight summits that he still needs to conquer of the 14 mountains with more than eight thousand meters .

Spring 2006 -Kangchenjunga 8586 m - Nepal/China

Autum 2006 Shisha Pangma 8046 m China (Tibet)

Summer 2007 K2 8611 m Paquistan/China

Spring 2008 Makalu 8463 m Nepal/China/Tibet

Autum 2008 Manaslu 8163 m Nepal

Spring 2009 Annapurna 8091m -Nepal -

Summer 2009 Broad Peak 8047 m -Paquistan/China

Summer 2010 Nanga Parbat 8125 m - Paquistan

 Mission:

 Until 2010 Joao Garcia will try to ascend the 14 8000, he have summited 6 without O2 include Everest . 

 Antonio Coelho  will be equiped by MILLET.

Millet One Sport Everest Boot  has made some minor changes by adding more Kevlar. USES Expeditions / High altitude / Mountaineering in extremely cold conditions / Isothermal to -75°F Gore-Tex® Top dry / Evazote Reinforcements with aramid threads. Avg. Weight: 5 lbs 13 oz Sizes: 5 - 14 DESCRIPTION Boot with semi-rigid shell and built-in Gore-Tex® gaiter reinforced by aramid threads, and removable inner slipper Automatic crampon attachment Non-compressive fastening Double zip, so easier to put on Microcellular midsole to increase insulation Removable inner slipper in aluminized alveolate Fiberglass and carbon footbed Cordura + Evazote upper Elasticated collar. Expedition footwear for mountaineering in conditions of extreme cold.  NOTE US SIZES LISTED. See more here.

A cold weather, high altitude double boot for extreme conditions The Olympus Mons is the perfect choice for 8000-meter peaks. This super lightweight double boot has a PE thermal insulating inner boot that is coupled with a thermo-reflective outer boot with an integrated gaiter. We used a super insulating lightweight PE outsole to keep the weight down and the TPU midsole is excellent for crampon compatibility and stability on steep terrain. WEIGHT: 39.86 oz • 1130 g LAST: Olympus Mons CONSTRUCTION: Inner: Slip lasted Outer: Board Lasted OUTER BOOT: Cordura® upper lined with dual-density PE micro-cellular thermal insulating closed cell foam and thermo-reflective aluminium facing/ Insulated removable footbed/ Vibram® rubber rand See more here.

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