Mountaineer Amar Prakash tells us what it's like to cross Khumbu icefall, in Everest

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Mountaineer Amar Prakash gets ready to move forward after crossing half way to Kumbhu icefall. He is confident that their mission to Everest will be successful one as the weather is favoring them to go forward. 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 h