The RAF Chomolungma Challenge 2001 expedition has successfully climbed Mount Everest.  Chief Technician 'Dan' Carroll and Corporal 'Rusty' Bale reached the summit of the worlds highest mountain at 0525 GMT on 22 May 2001.

Sheffield-based pro-lab Peak Imaging supported by Fuji Film sponsored the expedition, the largest of its kind ever undertaken by the RAF.

Peak and Fuji have supplied Fujichrome Provia transparency and Fujicolor NPS negative film for the trip. Peak Imaging provided processing, printing and distribution services for the images, couriered back from base camp. Digital images were emailed back for printing, using satellite links, and all the images were printed on Fujicolor Crystal Archive Professional DII paper.

The team of 12 RAF mountain rescue experts led by Flight Lieutenant Ted Atkins. climbed the mountain by the difficult North Ridge route to celebrate the millennium.  Everest is the dream challenge for many climbers, and the expedition includes some of the most experienced mountaineers in Britain.

"The images we have received are spectacular and we are delighted that the RAF chose Peak Imaging to supply their imaging needs" said Eric Willoughby, managing director of Peak Imaging.  "With a name like Peak we felt this was the perfect sponsorship opportunity for us and we are currently putting together the best images for a forthcoming exhibition." 

For further information click here. Or visit the RAF Everest Challenge web site.