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Everest: Massive Avalanche Up Close
Another perspective on the May 4 avalanche in the icefall. In the foreground is legendary American mountaineer, Ed Viesturs. Video courtesy of John Shea.
Added: May 8, 2009
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Runtime: 00:17
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