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This is the second of a multi part series on Everest 2008. It represents my views and experiences of Everest’s South Side in the spring of 2008.
\nPart 1 looked at the rumors and confusion surrounding Everest as we planned our climb and during the trek to Base Camp.
\nPart 2 details the surprise of new rules and regulations established by the Nepalese on all Everest climbers plus the protest at Camp 1.<\/p>\n

Everest 2008: Mountain of Politics<\/div>\n

Part 2: Volunteer Prisioners at Base Camp
\nnote: the PDF document contains all the sections.
\nClimb On!
\nAlan<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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