LANXESS is sponsoring a new cooperative endeavor, “LANXESS Summiteers in China”, bringing together some of the top mountain climbers from China and Europe to jointly summit some of the most demanding mountains in Tibet in 2011 and 2012.

The program is jointly initiated by the China Tibet Mountaineering Association (CTMA), the premiere mountaineering organization in China together with Thomas Bubendorfer, one of the world’s best solo climbers. It is fully endorsed by the China Mountain Association (CMA), the official authority of the People’s Republic of China mountaineers. It is also backed by the embassies of Germany and Austria.

LANXESS is the exclusive sponsor. In preparation, the already highly experienced Chinese climbers will take part in intensive training in Europe to learn technical climbing in prior to each expedition. Last year, the joint team successfully scaled two unclimbed mountains in Tibet, both of which are above 6,000 meters. And this year, they planned to summit another unclimbed Tibetan mountain that is even more demanding.

“It is with great pleasure that LANXESS is supporting this landmark program aimed at promoting intercultural understanding between China and Europe,” said Martin Kraemer, CEO of LANXESS Greater China. “The program offers an excellent opportunity to exchange knowledge and expertise. By giving its full support, LANXESS is once again reaffirming our long-term commitment to enhancing the friendships and understanding between China and Europe.”