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Satellite phone updates from the 1998 American Everest Expedition
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Mencin

Berg And Sherpas On The Balcony
Tuesday, May 19, 1998 — 2:05pm PST
Wednesday, May 20, 1998 — 2:50am Nepal Time

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The Balcony, 27,500'
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(photo: Burleson/ Alpine Ascents)

Zoners, it's Dave Mencin, ten minutes to three, on the 20th. Wally is now at The Balcony (27,500'). He is doing extremely well. He just called in; he's out in front; he's trying to arrive at the South Summit a little early so we can establish the GPS point there also. Here's a transcript of Wally checking in from the Balcony:

[Mostly inaudible radio call between Wally Berg at 27,500' and base camp...]

BERG: I'll call you from the South Summit.

MENCIN: Ok, Wally... Good luck Wally.

BERG: Thanks, I feel very good...

— David Mencin, Expedition Scientist

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