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The route follows the gentle left hand skyline, barely visible in this photo.  (Photo:  J. Otto)

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Route map, showing the three camps, and the normal route.  The fixed rope pitches are just below Camp 2.  (Web Collection)

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Loading Yaks in basecamp (4,800 meters).  (Photo:  PUMA Collection)

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Advanced basecamp at 5,600 meters.  (Web Collection)

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Looking up at the fixed rope section around 6,800 meters.  (Web Collection)

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Carrying loads on the fixed lines at 6,800 meters.  (Photo:  PUMA Collection)

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Climbing the fixed lines at 6,900 meters. Not that steep, but safety precautions are important.   (Photo: PUMA Collection)

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Camp 3 at 7,450 meters.  Wonderful views of Everest here.   (Photo:  PUMA Collection)

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On the way to the summit at 7,800 meters.  (Photo:  PUMA Collection)

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Almost at the summit, 8,000 meters.  (Photo:  PUMA Collection)

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On the top of the mountain, 8,201 meters.  Its time to wave your flags.  (Photo:  PUMA Collection)

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Descending from the summit success, enjoying the Mt. Everest views.  (Photo:  PUMA Collection)

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Descending to basecamp, using the yaks to carry equipment.  Its time to go home.  (Photo:   PUMA Collection)


 

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