Indian mountaineers make net to protect their tent - Everest expedition

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Indian mountaineer team make a net above their tent at Base camp for extra security from wind during their Everest expedition. The 22-member team led by ace mountaineer Colonel Ajay Kothiyal was flagged off by Army Deputy Chief Lt Gen Ramesh Halgali on March 12. On 20th May the first summit team reached Camp-HI and the next day they reached South Col around 1300 hours. The same night the summit attempt started. After making their way through severe winds and subfreezing conditions, the first party consisting of seven members and three Sherpas finally reached the summit of Everest on 23rd May between 0720 hours and 0845 hours. The second team comprising one member and four Sherpas left Camp-Ill around 0630 hours on 23rd May and reached the summit of Mount Everest around 0545 hours on 24th M