UP Mountaineers on Everest BC

The major TV networks continues to drum up interest in the Everest Team and Romeo "Romi" Garduce. As a member of the UP Mountaineers, there's a certain pride in knowing that several of our members are part of this event.

I'm posting a couple of old snapshots that I've taken of them. :)

Romi Garduce on The North Face 2004 Adventure Race. Romi is supported by GMA 7, and is attempting to summit Everest this May.


Garduch carrying his mountain bike across a river.


Garduch with Alyx on Gulogod.





Noelle Wenceslao on the MRT during the 05 San Mig Lite Enduro. Noelle is part of the Philippines Everest Expedition expected to attempt Everest on 2007.


Janet Belarmino in Santolan during the 05 San Mig Lite Enduro. Janet is also a member of the 07 expediton.


Noelle and Janet competing in the '04 Maquiling Adventure Race


Noelle and Janet on a bikeout from Banawe to Sagada, circa 2004. They comprise two of the three women in the Everest Expedition.


Claire Montemayor, Janet and Noelle.



Levi Nayahangan, also a member of the Philippine Everest Expedition, shown here competing in the 04 Maquiling Adventure Race.


Jong Narciso, also member of the 07 Phil. Expedition. He is also in the Everest Basecamp coordinating logistics for the "recon climbers" of the Team, Pastour Ermata and Leo Oracion. This photo was taken in the 05 Quezon City International Bouldering competition where Jong was the main course setter.


Choi Aquino showing no mercy to a donut. (Sorry dude, wala nang ibang photo) Choi is a member of the 07 Everest Expediton.


UPM president Henry Nakpil is also in Everest Basecamp.





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