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Please see the article:   Roseville Man Dies On Mt. Everest

It reports that Rick Hitch of Roseville, CA, died climbing Mount Everest.

The blog is here. Check out the photos.

Thanks for posting, Rodney.

                Rest in peace, Rick Hitch!

Also, when you're on the blog, along the right side of the page, there is a link to an incredible several-minute well-done video of a team ice-climbing the Khumbu Icefall!! A definite must-watch!!

CaT