Everest

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Climbers enjoying snowfall at the Namche bazaar during their trek to Everest Base camp. Indian Army added another feather to its cap in May 2001, when its mountaineers successfully scaled Mount Everest and put a record eight members and sev…

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Climbers use ladder bridge to cross crevasses during Everest expedition. Indian Army added another feather to its cap in May 2001, when its mountaineers successfully scaled Mount Everest and put a record eight members and seven Sherpas on t…

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Climbers test and arrange their ironmongery and other equipment into porter-loads before they start their journey to a higher camp on Mount Everest.

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Climbers making a helipad during their expedition to Everest. Indian Army added another feather to its cap in May 2001, when its mountaineers successfully scaled Mount Everest and put a record eight members and seven Sherpas on the summit.

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Tight rope walk into the void and crossing crevasses by Indian climbers during Everest expedition.

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Indian Army team crossing seracs and crevasses using rope and ladder during Everest expedition.

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Everest climbers crossing an aluminium bridge to reach on top of the serac during their Everest expedition.

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Climbers on their way to Everest during their expedition to Everest. They are crossing crevasses using ladder bridge.

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They truly can move mountains, these men! Expecting a Royal Nepal Army Russian-made Mi17 helicopter to land here with their expedition rations and equipment, an advance party of Indian Army expedition members and porters / sherpas team toge…

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Climbers sliding down to the base camp. And the climbers are checking their satellite phone . Meanwhile the Indian Army Mount Everest expedition 2001 was joined by Chilean girl.

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Hard and tuff task to cross the crevasses of Khumbu icefall for the Indian Army Team during their expedition to Everest. They are crossing crevasses using ladder bridge.

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Climbers busy making a helipad at the Base camp during Everest expedition. Indian Army added another feather to its cap in May 2001, when its mountaineers successfully scaled Mount Everest and put a record eight members and seven Sherpas on…

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Climbing an ice walls during an expedition to Everest. Indian Army added another feather to its cap in May 2001, when its mountaineers successfully scaled Mount Everest and put a record eight members and seven Sherpas on the summit.

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Climbers crossing crevasses and seracs during their expedition to Everest. Indian Army added another feather to its cap in May 2001, when its mountaineers successfully scaled Mount Everest and put a record eight members and seven Sherpas on…

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Climbers climbing seracs with the help of crampons and ice axe during their expedition to Mount Everest.

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Climbers crossing crevasses using ladder bridge and rope at Khumbu icefall. A crevasse is a large deep crack in the surface of a glacier, caused by the ice flowing over uneven terrain.

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Mount Everest climbers head towards the top during their expedition. Climbers are crossing crevasses using ladder during the expedition.

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Arjun Vajpai shares his best Everest moments. Arjun Vajpai was the youngest Indian to climb Mount Everest. He achieved this feat at an age of 16 years, 11 months and 18 days.

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Mountaineer used shovel to remove about an inch of snow from the outside of the tent during their Everest expedition while some keep their blankets for drying under the sun.

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Indian Army mountaineers reach Nepal Mountaineering Association before their Mount Everest Expedition in Nepal.

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Indian Army's mountaineer read newspaper and magazines during their Everest Summit. 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.

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One can see members of Mount Everest expedition team fixing ice pitons. Mt Everest climbing has proved to be a benchmark of climbing achievement. The mountain receives around 1000 summit attempts every year.