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May 16, 2010April 6, 20192010 Coverage, Everest, Weekend Update

North Summits and South Push (update 4)

update #4: Multiple teams are reporting summits this morning in Nepal. I estimate well over 30 summits from the south, probably much […]

May 14, 2010December 12, 20162010 Coverage, Everest

Summit Plan Updates – Fin Race is Cancelled (updated)

The situation on the south side of Everest continues to be quite fluid. I have confirmed Phil Crampton of Altitude Junkies’ update that Ann-Marie will NOT attempt the summit during this narrow window. Phil had already kept the rest of his team back at base camp. They are planning on using the longer weather window in the forecast about a week from now. The situation is simply too dangerous according to Phil.

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