In July 2001, 7 Everest climbers came together in Turkey for Ararat 2001 Peace Climb. The objectives are to promote world peace, raise funds and climb Ararat (5137m) via a new route. The 7 Everest summiters are Nasuh Mahruki (Turkey), Tunc Findik (Turkey), David Keaton (USA), Ricardo Torres (Mexico), Fernando Gonzalez-Rubio (Columbia), Marcelo Arbelaez (Columbia) and Swee Chiow. For detail reports, see www.everestnews.com/apcup.htm

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