Corfield Summits
Wed, May 19, 1999 — South Side Base Camp

Hello, just wanted to pass on the good news:

Everest Summit: 5/18, 1:00pm, Charles Corfield, Nima Tashi, Dawa Sonam, & Tsewang Nima.
Nuptse Summit: 5/18, 11:35am, Pete Athans (Solo).

The team's descending to Camp II today, and the Sherpas are clearing Everest Camps III & IV. Pete has called an end to a very successful expedition! All members should be returning to BC by 5/20. Sherpas will be clearing Camps I & II during the next few days and the team plans to depart BC 5/22. More to follow upon Charles and Pete's return to BC!

—Terry O'Connor

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