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Report from Base Camp
by Audrey Salkeld
May 5, 1996
The team left at 5:45 this morning and are now resting at Camp
2, where they will probably stay an extra night. It is very
windy up there. David has reported that the forecast is good
at least until the 8th. We are getting regular weather reports
from Danish meteorologists via Mal Duff's camp.
Here is an update to the general information in the 2nd May
report:
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Goran, the lone Swede, was forced to abandon his summit
attempt in the vicinity of the Hillary Step, on account of
deep snow. The word is: Goran will probably try again.
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The Spanish brothers gave up somewhat lower.
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The Yugoslavs were abandoned by their Sherpas on the South
Col and came down also, but the rumor is a small group
with some reconciled Sherpas are going to try again.
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At the time of this writing, I have heard nothing of the
Frenchman who is somewhere on the mountain.
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The pilot of the Pilatus Porter, which did appear to fly
around—or very close to—the summit during
Goran's attempt, reported seeing another climber on top
(obviously from the Northern side).
May 27, 1996: Interview with David Breashears
May 24, 1996: They Made It! (Update)
May 20, 1996: They Made It!
May 16, 1996: Emergency on Everest
May 10, 1996: Taiwanese Victim
May 9, 1996
May 5, 1996
May 2, 1996: Team Returns to Base Camp
April 26, 1996
April 25, 1996
April 21, 1996
April 19, 1996
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