The site

Ascensio is Latin and means ascent. This site presents before, ongoing and after information about our challenge: to climb to the top of the world to Mount Everest. This project rises from the plateu of southern ostrobothnia (Finland), where the highest point reaches 231 meters above the sea level. The climbing team proves that it is possible to reach top of the Mt. Everest after 2,5 years independent practice even though members are not professional high altitude climbers but experienced and talented outdoor persons.

You can find tips about training and equipment on this site. Moreover, the site provides information on events, presentations and access to a photo galler.

Preparing Principles

Preparing is a 2,5-year long project which includes both technical and physical preparing. Psychological training is always included in tough condition training naturally. Each of us has tested physical baseline and each have own goals to reach before expedition. The team trains in northern Norway, the Alps and Finnish fells and therefore arctic and hostile environment is not new.

In addition to each team member's own training program, we have some highlights in preparing becoming challenge: