Where in the World Has Appa Been?

[ulysses5019]

From CNN:

http://tinyurl.com/6q39qz





A veteran Sherpa guide scaled Everest on Thursday for a record 18th time. Appa, who like most Sherpas goes by only one name, reached the summit along with several colleagues. He was among more than 80 climbers to reach the summit that day -- the largest number ever in a single day from the Nepalese side of the peak.

Mountaineers were able to resume Everest climbs on May 9 after the Nepalese government lifted a temporary ban ordered to prevent protests against China's rule in Tibet during an ascent by Chinese climbers carrying the Olympic torch.

[MarleysGh0st]

Well done, Appa!

From CNN:

He was among more than 80 climbers to reach the summit that day -- the largest number ever in a single day from the Nepalese side of the peak.

That's amazing. From what I read in Into Thin Air, having that much congestion approaching the summit can be hazardous. Just one climber having a hard time can slow everyone down, exposing them to more time in the high-elevation danger zone.