"There's no reason why it should not work," said Mr Baber who already holds a world record for reaching the highest point of every European nation told the BBC.

"It does not matter how fit you are," said Mr Baber, "the key reason to success is 80% psychological. Having someone you can speak to on the other end of the telephone can overturn those invisible obstacles."

However Baber isn't the only technology laden climbers expected to be on the mountain. Pentax has dished out to document the largest ever medical expedition ever carried out on the mountain. The camera company has provided the Caudwell Xtreme Everest team with its latest generation of waterproof compact digital 'W' series cameras and digital SLRs.

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