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- ↑ Hawley, Elizabeth (1995). "Asia, Tibet, Cho Oyu from Tibet in the Post-Monsoon: Climbs And Expeditions". American Alpine Journal. 69 (37).
- ↑ Fox, Charlotte (1997). "A Time to Live, a Time to Die". American Alpine Journal. American Alpine Club Press: 27–36.
- ↑ "Nepal". Everest Summiters Association. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
- ↑ "Everest South Col Route". Αdventurestats.com. Archived from the original on May 28, 2004. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ↑ Gyalje Sherpa, Mingma. "Himalayan sherpa" . Retrieved 4 September 2014.
- ↑ "Climbing (Expedition) Leaders". Unique Adventure International. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
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