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Saturday February 11, 2006
Solo Everest challenge

TR GROUP of Companies managing director T.Ravichandran is the man at the heart of the Mount Everest Solo Expedition for Charity 2006.
Ravichandran has been climbing for the past 4 years and has conquered many peaks in the Himalayas including Mount Mera Peak and Gokyo Peak.
Ravichandran's plan is to carry corporate flags from sponsors and place them at the summit of Everest.
The objective of the expedition is to raise funds for eight charitable organisations including Persatuan Kanak Kanak Cacat Akal Selangor, Persatuan Kebangsaan Pekak Malaysia, Tabung Bersamamu TV3, Bethany Homes Perak and Rumah Kebajikan Anbu Illam & Karunai Illam.

Ravichandran flanked by project manager Orvind Bjorkhang (right) and project advisor Abdul Rahim at the press conference.

The project is partly funded by the TR Group of Companies, the Ministry of Youth and Sports and other sponsors including Gold's Gym and Blackmore.
Ravichandran has chosen to make his solo ascent from the Tibetan side, a route that is said to be harder.
I am eager to start soon. I have no fear of mountaineering because it's something that I have a passion for,said Ravichandran.
Ravi chose to go on a solo expedition because he wants the freedom and independence.
If you hike in a group, your schedule might be disrupted by other members, Ravi explained. Ravi will begin his hike in March and is expected to reach the summit by June.