Everest Challenge This website was created to follow Sir Ranulph’s progress as he attempted to climb Everest for Marie Curie Cancer Care in May 2008 Marie Curie Cancer Care

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The Puja Ceremony

The Puja Ceremony takes place at Base Camp and is the starting point for all Everest expeditions. Before any Sherpa or team member steps foot on the mountain, a Lama holds the ceremony in order to pay homage to the mountain deity.
Sir Ranulph Fiennes joined the ceremony where climbers brought their equipment, crampons, axes and [...]