The Chinese summit attempt is not expected to start from 8300 meters on April 28th. How much the Chinese are delayed appears to be a state secret. But summits are now not expected until May ..... As the Summit day moves back the pressure on South Side commercial guides will grow exponentially.
If they're caught in a vicious snowstorm and all the climbers perish near the summit, will they send a rescue team up for the flame?
How much extra fuel for the flame are they carrying?
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Everest 2008: Chinese climbers delayed on Everest 
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