UBC Fails to Win Power Beaming Climbing Prize but Climbs Ribbon

By Marc Boucher on October 21, 2007 11:02 AM | 0 Comments

Although UBC failed to meet the criteria to win the power beaming climber NASA sponsored challenge they did get their climber almost to the top of the 400 foot ribbon. Unfortunately they have leave today so they won't get another opportunity to try for the prize.

[The University of British Columbia climber ascending the ribbon in the finals competition. Click on image for larger version.]

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