Everest 2012: Serious Climbing Begins, Death Update

The climbing is getting serious with teams now spread from 17, mind 500′ to 21, 500 at the base of the Lhotse Face. Sherpas are in full stride hauling tents, food, fuel and, critically, rope to fix the route to the summit on both sides. There are almost 450 “westerner” climbers on both sides of […]