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  2. EVEREST 2012

Island Peak

Local expedition organizer was Asian Trekking company. I came to Kathmandu (4,692ft = 1.430m) on Apr 1st. Approaching Everest Base Camp I had flight to Lukla (9,318ft = 2.840m) on Apr 4th, hiked up through Khumbu Valley, turned right (east) to Imja Valley and climbed Island Peak: 20,305ft or 6.198m on Apr 13th. The purpose was to have one rotation less through deadly Khumbu Glacier IceFall. I reached BC on Apr 17th.
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    At Syangboche (12,205ft = 3.720m) Sherpa people started to build airport and later they decided not to do that.
    Syangboche airport (12,205ft = 3.720m) can't be used for planes, but it is good for helicopters.
    Apr 7th night we spent in Khumjung (12,631ft = 3.850m).
Snowy morning again.