-Rob
IMG Everest Expedition
Dispatch #9
April 11, 2008
IMG leaders Tucker and Jangbu report that the team is
doing well at Khumbu Base Camp. Yesterday the climbers and Sherpas worked
on building the BC helicopter landing pad, in case of the need for emergency
evacuation arises. Since the glacier is constantly moving, this needs to
be rebuilt each year. Landing a helicopter at 17,000 feet is always
tricky, and having a good flat heli pad, up on top of a small hill (not too
close to the camp!) can make all the difference. The Lobuche Peak team has
now descended down to Lobuche. The Icefall route is almost completed to
Camp 1 now. We'll keep you posted!
Eric Simonson
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