Alan Arnette on X: "This week is the Khumbu Icefall on the Nepal side of Everest. 2,000' of snow and ice moving as much as 3 feet/day makes it challenging and dangerous.
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Icefall doctors open Everest route using 20 ladders - The Himalayan Times - Nepal's No.1 English Daily Newspaper | Nepal News, Latest Politics, Business, World, Sports, Entertainment, Travel, Life Style News
How difficult are crevasse ladder crossings? Do many people lose their footing due to climbing boots? - Quora
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