May 13: Five Americans and two Sherpa reach summit

From Scott at Base Camp: Just spoke with Tom.  Tom says, "I am pleased to report that five Americans and two Sherpa are standing on the summit of Manaslu!!!!" Pictures are being taken; hugs all around. Australians are on the top, too. Weather is still good. Will turn around to head back to Camp 3 shortly (probably 3 or 4 hour descent) to spend the night.  All sound great; cheers could be heard over the radio. Congratulations to Tom, Dan, Brian, Jerome, Mike, Kan Cha, Kusang, and the Australians!!! Will send another update after talking to them at Camp 3 later this evening.