| Chhongba Sherpa and Dave Mencin speak with Pete, who is on the South Col. The boys are discussing whether or not the team has sufficient oxygen to make a delayed bid on the summit. As you can see Dave is still cozy in the ol' sleeping bag. The Base crew slept in the computer tent anxiously awaiting news from the first bid (photo: Terry O'Connor). (Tuesday, May 4, 1999) |