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DISPATCHES FROM EVEREST
Expedition scientist, Fred Blume, reports from Everest Base Camp

Blume
Camp I Reached at 19,500'
Monday, April 21, 1997 -- 7pm (Base Camp)

Camp I at 19,500'
Expedition scientist, Fred Blume, told us from Base Camp that he spoke with Todd Burleson and that the team is tired but safe and sleeping at Camp I [19,500']. They will call in the morning before taking some acclimating hikes on the Western Cwm and testing the science gear.

Another collapse is reported in the Khumbu Ice Fall but no people are believed to have been involved. The team plans to leave for Camp II [21,000'] tomorrow.



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