The crowds slowed us down but we had a set turn-around time. I always pick safety over summit. At the Hillary step it was quit dangerous but we were able to pass each other in a operative manner - I thought it was very amazing at that altitude (the operation between strangers). Speaks well for climbers
This season the weather had held everyone down and there was only at 3 day window at the end. So everyone had to go up or go home.
Again, I was impressed with the cooperative manner of all the climbers. It reinforced my belief in the the general goodness and caring of all humans.
