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MAY
06 2002 Base Camp: Hi Everyone - got a call from
Gavin today. He and Willie are back down at Base
Camp for the first time in a month to gorge on
the oxygen-rich air. They anticipate to be at
Base Camp for three days, then make the two day
trek back to Advanced Base Camp - from where
they will assess the situation as regards any
summit attempt.
At
the moment they are dependant on two main
factors: the weather (of course!) and the
progress of other teams attempting the North
Ridge route. So far they are completely stocked
up at Camp 2 and as they are unwilling to break
trail above that height they are having to hold
on for the other teams to catch up.
They
have left their laptop and high-speed sat phone
at ABC so for the next few days there won't be
much excitement. However, if they make any
tactical decisions I will let you know,
That's
all for know, Take care, Richard
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