A new blessing by another Buddhist priest overcomes the Sherpas' initial refusal to go on. Soon after, an ice cave-in costs the life of an official team member, Blair Griffiths. Now the mood comes dangerously close to retuning, but Roger survives a leadership challenge vote by rogue Roger. Laurie breaks a few ribs in another incident, but decides after a visit from the wives to rejoin the climb anyhow.
—KGF Vissers