After a month and a half, we've reached a spot just short of the summit of Everest.

After a month and a half, we've reached a spot just short of the summit of Everest. Finally, here's the view at 8,800 meters elevation where the summit comes into sight. At this height, even climbing just 50 meters took a full two hours.
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