Two 4th year medical students Oliver Kemp and Neil Richardson Makalu in Nepal in 2003
To carry out research into the use of Glyceryl Trinitrate (GTN) as a predictor of individual susceptibility to Acute Mountain Sickness during the trek to Base Camp
To carry out research into the changes in haemodynamics of GTN at altitude
To climb Mera Peak (6495 m) [see photo below]
To climb Ombigaichan, also known as Puma Dablam or Jim's Peak (6250 m)
Minimise environmental impact of the expedition to the region
