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Re: Everest Wingsuit Jump

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IMHO, that was certainly the right choice. Another day, I guess - maybe.
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Re: Everest Wingsuit Jump

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painless4u2 wrote:Cancelled due to Everest tragedy:
http://www.grindtv.com/outdoor/nature/p ... e-tragedy/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


FROM THE ARTICLE

On Sunday, disappointed at the Nepali government’s offer of 40,000 rupees, or about $408, as compensation for the families of the dead, some Sherpas gathered at Everest’s base camp proposed a “work stoppage” that could disrupt or cancel the 334 expeditions planned for the 2014 climbing season.
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I do not blame the Sherpas at all.

http://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-ad ... Rates.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


I'd be demanding more if I were one of them too.
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Re: Everest Wingsuit Jump

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mountaingoat-G wrote: FROM THE ARTICLE

On Sunday, disappointed at the Nepali government’s offer of 40,000 rupees, or about $408, as compensation for the families of the dead, some Sherpas gathered at Everest’s base camp proposed a “work stoppage” that could disrupt or cancel the 334 expeditions planned for the 2014 climbing season.
Good for them! They deserve more.
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Re: Everest Wingsuit Jump

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I agree as well. $408 is nothing... I was just posting a clip from that article.
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Re: Everest Wingsuit Jump

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aboynamedmargrette wrote:
jdorje wrote:But, gravity is also lower, since he's farther from the center of the earth!
And he will also be flying in much warmer air since heat rises. :lol:
Once you leave the troposphere and go into the stratosphere, things do get warmer! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stratosphere" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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