The team will fly in to Lukla, a small airstrip at an altitude of 9,000 feet in the foothills of the
This is in the hills above Namche Bazaar – the gateway to the Everest region – and affords the team the best situation for taking off, landing and approaching Everest, as well as being well situated for re-supplying the camp or in the event of any rescue or emergency operation.
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First woman to reach the summit from both north & south sides:
Cathy O'Dowd (S.A.) South 25 May 1996/North '99
Cathy O'Dowd (S.A.) South 25 May 1996/North '99
First ski descent:
Davo Karnicar (Slovenia) 10 July 2000
Davo Karnicar (Slovenia) 10 July 2000


