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Setting their sights on new heights
Today- 12 March 2002
Sarah Chua
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The Singapore Xixabangma Expedition team is planning to set new mountaineering standards here by attempting the 8,027 metre Himalayan peak "alpine style".

This means the climbers will make their trip without supplementary oxygen and pre-built camps along the way.

Despite their tight budget of $350,000, the three men team is optimistic. THeir original sponsorship target was over $680,000, but funds have not been forthcoming.

Saud team leader Dr Robert Goh: "We basically have to go without the frills... such as better satellite communication devices."

The team - consisting of Dr Goh, Dr Mok Ying Jang and Mr Edwin Siew - will be carrying their own tents in their 35kg backpacks. All three were part of Singapore's Everest team in 1998. A fourth member, Mrs Lulin Reutens, will provide support from base camp.

They will leave for Kathmandu this Sunday.