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(Newsdesk) Manaslu, Makalu, and Dhaulagiri are not alone in the current summit drive. While there's no word on expeditions to Shishapangma, Annapurna and Cho Oyu this fall; there's action on Lhotse and Everest.A 10 member Korean expedition is attempting Everest normal route. One Japanese climber is for the West Ridge. A Polish 7-member team and an international 2-member expedition are attempting Lhotse. The Polish reached camp 4 (7800 meters) by September 30 and are ready for a summit push.Typical for off season (Everest and Lhotse share route up to camp 3) the climbing...
