PHOTO 6 of 11 Yaks carry about 140lbs each on the way to Base Camp. Before the expedition, supplies are packed in "yak loads" of 70lbs per box (one for each side of the saddle.) Photo: Peter Potterfield BACK TO: [PHOTO INDEX] [EVEREST HOME]

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