On 18 Dec 2006 23:44:49 -0800 nonick may have written: This expedition was led by Russell Brice. And if it weren't for Russell turning up each season to fix the ropes and provide assistance to ill-equipped and ill-prepared groups, very few people would be summitting from the north side. Check out outside magazine and http://www.explorersweb.com for Russell Brice's background. Take