Greetings and congratulations to the courageous and unconditional Everest team for achieving their noble goal. Aston Lloyd & Partners joins legions of fans and supporters around the world in congratulating the team for their incredible effort.

In fact, Greg and Omar, who reached the top of the White Beanie Summit on May 18, 2007, deserve and have our deepest praise and praise, as well as our appreciation for being successful in this brave-hearted endeavor. Not many people have successfully climbed Mt. Omar is the first Egyptian to climb Mount Everest. Our collective hearts sing with pride and joy for Omar’s achievement. But when we look at the stupendous achievements and contribution to the history of his compatriots, we are not surprised. Egypt has existed for several millennia and is one of the oldest civilizations on the planet. The Great Pyramid of Egypt is the largest stone structure ever erected, and the wealth of the Tutankhamun temples remains astonishing to this day. With such noble and staunch African ancestors, how could Omar do less? We can only imagine the glorious celebrations taking place in Cairo and Egypt, not to mention Omar’s adventurous heart.

Congratulations to you too Greg. He has achieved a success that most of us only dream of and wish we could emulate. You have achieved the goal you set out to do; He has realized his lifelong dream of climbing the highest peak in the world. This was the reason he gave for undertaking this expedition. Well you did Greg and the world celebrates with you. Let me give this monumental achievement some perspective. Mount Everest is the highest point on the planet, the highest mountain in the world. She is known as Sargarmatha or Goddess of the sky in Nepal. In Tibet she is called Chomulugma Mother Goddess of the world. This fantastic peak has an almost mystical appeal that attracts thousands of hopeful climbers each year from around the world. Some make it to the top, although many don’t. Unable to withstand the harsh conditions on Everest, they wander off and return home defeated.

Before 1990, more than 179 people died trying to reach the summit. The death rate has fallen from 37% in 1990 to around 4% in 2004. In 1996, Everest claimed the lives of 19 people, making it and will continue to be a dangerous mountain. The first official summit was held by Sir Edmund Percival Henry and Tenzing Norgay in 1953.

But it is not over yet. Tori and Ben will be heading to the summit today May 23, 2007. She is in South Col right now along with the rest of the group. Everyone feels good and ready to go up. We know without a doubt that they too will soon join that exclusive and joyous band of mortals who can say fearlessly and unequivocally “I too have conquered the Mighty Chomulugma!”

So let’s hear it one more time for our brave and brave heroes Hip Hip Hooray! Hip Hip Hip Hooray! Hip Hip Hooray!