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Team Members Reach the Summit!!! May 25, 2003 SUCCESSFUL SUMMIT! I just received word that five members of the team - Bob Hoffman, Tom Burch, Bob Boice, Mimi Vadasz, and Brian O'Connor had reached the summit of Mt. Everest around 8:00 a.m. on 26 May, having battled high winds since their departure from Camp 4 at 8:30 p.m. last night. They were accompanied by three of the team Sherpas - will let you know the names as soon as I find out. Tom Burch was the first team member on top, followed by Bob Hoffman, and the others were close on their heels. I was told that Brett Shepard stayed at Camp 4, but there were no other details. Apa Sherpa summitted Everest for the 13th time at 3:45 a.m.!! Congratulations to all! Angie has promised to call again when the team members are back at Camp 4 - only half of the summit day is finished. They all must be exhausted from the long ordeal, following two nights at the high camp and many days at altitude before that. May they climb down carefully and safely. More details to follow just as soon as they are received. -Sue Hoffman
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