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VPET 2005 Everest Success
After repeated and tireless attempts, on Monday 31st May 2005 at 1:15pm (Aust. eastcoast time), the Victoria Police Everest Team (VPET) 2005, comprising of : Nick Farr (Detective Acting Sergeant), Greg Linsdell (Superintendent) and John Taylor (Special Operations Group (SOG) Senior Rope Instructor), succeeded in reaching the summit of Mt. Everest. All team members have returned safely to Base Camp for some well deserved rest and recovery.
Mont Adventure Equipment has been a proud supporter of the team and our congratulations goes out to Nick, Greg & JT for a persistent and outstanding effort.
Mont equipment & clothing used by VPET members included:
- Mountain Guide rucksacks
- Main Range, Hydronaute XT, expedition fill sleeping bags
- High Altitude Hydronaute XT down jackets and pants
- Hydronaute Pro high performance shellwear (Superfuse jacket & Syncro pants)
- Soft-Shell - Space Junky jackets and Kubric pants
- WindPro and T400 Microfleece garments
- Powerstretch Slinx tops & El Gringo pants
We look forward to Nick, JT & Greg's return to Australia and hearing more of their adventures and gear reviews.
