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Team to scale Tibetan peak with no help.
CHANNEL NEWSASIA - 07 May 2002
Asha Popatlal
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Two other teams of Singapore adventurers, who are trying to climb Mount
Xixabangma in Tibet, have also reached their own milestones. David Lim, a
former Everest partner of Khoo Swee Chiow, went for a summit bid at
Xixabangma on Monday morning.
Unfortunately, tough terrain compounded by bad weather conditions forced him
to turn back after reaching 7,600 metres.

Meanwhile, another three-man team led by Dr Robert Goh, who are attempting
to climb Xixabangma in the more challenging alpine-style without pre-fixed
ropes or oxygen, are making acclimatisation climbs. They are on target to
make their summit bid by mid- to late May if the weather holds.

Lulin Reutens, Spokesperson for the team, said "Once there's a good window
in the weather, they will then make their summit bid and this is the thing
they have been training for - climbing up alpine-style, carrying everything
with them - 35kg bags without any help."