I just received some tragic news from another team at Camp 3. Apparently a Czech team was attempting to cross the top of the Messner Coulouir at above 18,000 feet when a small slab avalanche killed one of their members.
Heidi and Rob Durnell, our two most experienced guides on this expedition assisted with the rescue of the remaining climbers.
I don't have any additional information, but rest assured that no one on our team was involved with the accident and everyone on our team is doing well. The weather has not improved and I think the team is discussing heading down. They have been on the mountain for 19 days and are about out of food and fuel.
I have to commend them on an exceptional effort in truly challenging conditions. They should all be proud of their hard work and if they do head down, let's wish them a speedy and uneventful descent.
I will post more details as I receive them.
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