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Feeling Strong
Camp III - Monday, May 26, 2003

Tejas
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Everest 2003 Dispatch Photo
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Hello all you folks out there in cyberland, this is Vern Tejas with the Alpine Ascents Mount Everest expedition. We're reporting from high on the flanks of Camp III, at 23,643 feet above Sea Level. We've had a wonderful day today. It dawned clear and bright and a little bit brisk. The wind made it so we didn't have to sweat all the way up the hill. It was quite brisk in the fact that there were no mosquitoes around and frostbite was on our mind. However, we got a bright early start and felt really strong coming up the Lhotse Face. All members have reported that they felt much stronger than their first time here. We've just nestled in, cooking up some rice and some chile con carne and everyone is enjoying soup and just laying back in the late afternoon sun in our tents. We're looking forward to heading up the mountain to our high camp tomorrow. Just keep your fingers crossed that the weather stays on our side. The jet stream has been reported to be heading toward Tibet and we're very anxious to move up the hill.




So thank you for keeping us in your prayers. We're thinking of you as well.

Ciao for now. Goodnight from Camp III.

Vern Tejas, Alpine Ascents International Guide and MountainZone.com Correspondent

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