There are vastly conflicting reports as to the weather over the next couple of days so Gav may well now go down to Camp 1 or BC and wait. Some teams are going up to Camp 3 tomorrow - but he has no camp three so he's not willing to forge ahead!
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Key dates
24th April - First climb on Everest
24th April to 17th May - Load carrying up to South Col