United beat Milan

Somewhat off topic, but last night Manchester Utd beat Milan in a 2-3 first leg match. A great performance by Wayne Rooney who seems to have the stamina of a pit pony, he was running everywhere yet could still compose himself for two great goals. So is there something I can learn from "Wazzer" in my preparation for this trip.

Train hard, eat well, earn lot's of money (for Scope) but above all you need a good team around you.

On this expedition  there should be a team of 10 trekkers, together with a support group of guides, a doctor and of course porters to carry the camping equipment and supplies.

It is fair to say that a true expedition  would be to carry it all yourself, but the trip has now become much more of a refined experience, and whilst they don't provide hotels with en suite bathrooms at each campsite, it is fair to say that life will be much easier, and much safer with this support team around.

Later in the year we will be holding a meet and great session with the other trekkers so we can get to know each other before the event in a friendly environment. Other trekkers experiences tell of irratibiity with altitude, so at those times we need to think of "Wazzer" and remember it is team work that will make us successful and ensure that we can reach the summit and our goals.