Everest has been climbed for many reasons-profit, adventure, records and because it's there. Now we can add peace to the list. Among the many climbers headed for the top of Everest this spring, the 50th anniversary of the first ascent of the world's highest peak, a group of apostles representing the world's major religions will also attempt to summit the 8483m peak. While they're at it, they'll be praying for peace and tolerance. The commemorative climbing mission aims at promoting Nepal's image as a peaceful nation and has the blessings of the Nepal Tourism Board, Nepal Mountaineering Association, Asian Trekking, the Everest Peace Project and the Pacific Asia Travel Association. To symbolise tolerance, the climbers include an atheist.