Nancy Norris: What are you waiting for?

Dispatch One: Hello EverestNews.com readers. This is Nancy Norris reporting in from the wonderful sweltering hot city of Kathmandu.

I'm excited to be back here because it means I'm on my way to Cho Oyu. I can't wait to get to Tibet and begin the climb of the world's 6th highest mountain. The team should all be here by tomorrow and we will be leaving Kathmandu for Tibet on Monday. I'll check in again in a couple of days and give you an update. Nancy

Nancy Norris, who at age 59 will attempt Cho Oyu, the world’s 6th highest mountain, as a prelude to her climb on Mt. Everest in the Spring 2004 at age 60. Nancy will attempt to become the oldest American woman to Summit Everest.

On Cho Oyu, Nancy Norris will join a team of 25 climbers, guides and support staff organized by International Mountain Guides, Inc. (IMG). Headquartered in Ashford, WA under the direction of American mountaineer Eric Simonson. IMG has successfully led over 100 climbers to the summit of Cho Oyu on 11 previous expeditions to that mountain.

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