Technology Tycoons Climb to Within Five Feet of Top of the Ribbon

By Marc Boucher on October 21, 2007 11:36 AM | 0 Comments

The technology Tycoons used their first attempt in the finals as a test run and almost reach the top of the 400 foot ribbon coming within five feet of the top. They did not however meet the criteria to win the prize and will try again at around 4:00 pm. Pictures will be posted soon.

[Technology Tycoons climber ascends almost to the top of the 400 foot the ribbon in the finals competition. Click on image for larger version.]

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