Between vandalism and weather the equipment won't last more then a season. On the north side (Chinese side) the only intact equipment is the main terminal at base camp and one additional repeater part way up the mountain (between BC and IBC). All the remaining equipment above IBC and ABC is non-functional, no use to any climbers. It's going to be the same on the Nepal side.
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Between vandalism and weather the equipment won't last more then a season. On the north side (Chinese side) the only intact equipment is the main terminal at base camp and one additional repeater part way up the mountain (between BC and IBC). All the remaining equipment above IBC and ABC is non-functional, no use to any climbers. It's going to be the same on the Nepal side. http://7tops.com/media/max/1/5059.jpg http://www.everestnews.com/everest2010/7summitseverest201005272010.htm