Formed in 2001, Balsiger Expedition was created to bond a group of professional and amateur mountain-climbing enthusiasts with the common goal of reaching all Seven Summits of the continents. As a common goal among many mountaineers to conquer the Seven Summits, this team trained together with five training expeditions to prepare and ensure the highest success rate possible. Facing unstable, harsh weather conditions, Balsiger Expedition strives to summit each peak of their aggressive 2004-2005 schedule.