Tense moments near Camp 2 on the South side of Everest where a climber unknowingly stepped on a thinly covered snow bridge and dropped out of sight into a crevasse below.  Luckily there was a quick thinking team of Sherpas nearby that rope rescued the man whose only injury was a broken finger but it gives you an idea of the perils of just walking around camp. Gnarly.

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....