Everest Northern Wall 2005 International Non-Commercial Expedition

Green line is 2004 route, red line is proposed 2005 route

On top of the highest peak in the world, climbers will lift banners against terrorism and in favor of peace when they summit Mt. Everest in a climb dedicated to the 60th anniversary of Victory in World War II.

This Russian Expedition, called the “Everest Northern Wall 2005 International Non-Commercial Investment Project”, will begin with departure from Moscow on March 1 with Everest ascent beyond base camp to be March 24-June 1.  The team of 39 climbers will approach the mountain from the center of the Northern wall.

In anticipation of the Everest expedition, a Peace March-Memory March was held September 19-November 3 of 2004.  Those participating in the march visited all the regions of the Northern Caucasus and almost all points of tension. They covered over 10,000 km. and carried with them the Banner of Peace donated by heirs of M. Yegorov and M. Kantaria, prominent heroes of World War II.

The banner, delivered to the Everest climbers, will be part of the mission for peace represented by the summit of Everest.  The expedition will receive live international coverage on both radio and television when banners are lifted to peace and victory on Everest’s peak.

The expedition is looking for additional sponsors, if interested please e-mail

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