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Hi, Robyn,

Thanks for posting. My EVEREST series is a fictional story, but it’s based on the reality of the climb. I did a lot of research to make sure it was authentic. Do you see what’s happening on Mount Everest this Spring? There have been 11 deaths so far, due to overcrowding close to the summit. People are spending too much time in the Death Zone, and dying from exhaustion and cases of pulmonary edema caused by altitude. It’s a tough climb!

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