Singapore, Saturday, 29 March 2008 – 28-year-old Linda Tan set off this morning for the adventure of her life. She is attempting to be Singapore's first woman to summit Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain.
Departing from Changi Airport's Terminal 2 today, Linda was sent off by family, friends and colleagues from Great Eastern, which is sponsoring the trip. "It’s been a long, tumultuous journey over the past five years," said Linda. "It's surreal that I’m finally looking at the last lap of my dream."
Linda will be arriving at the Mount Everest Base Camp in April, and undergo acclimatisation and training before beginning her ascent. If all goes as planned, she will summit on 15 or 16 May. (Click here to see Linda’s detailed itinerary.)
Sim Phei Sunn, Linda’s friend and fellow mountaineer who was at this morning's send-off, described her as "a very brave and endearing girl. She is one of the toughest persons I know. With her immense mental strength and endurance, I am confident that she will be able to push herself to the maximum to achieve her Everest dream.”
Red Sports will bring you updates in the days to come. In the meantime, check out the The Red Sports Interview with Linda!
The Red Sports Interview – Journey to Everest: Linda’s Story (Part 1)
The Red Sports Interview – Journey to Everest: Linda’s Story (Part 2)
Hi Linda !
It takes much more than raw courage, perseverance, endurance and training
to be able to achieve your dream of Everest conquest. You will need a little
LUCK with the weather, which is quite unpredictable up there.
Here is a BIG wish and prayer for good weather to help you and Singapore achieve
your dream .
Wishing you all the very Best.
We will keep you in our sights over the next 2 months.
Dick Yip
[A former mountaineer ]