Though normally the guides want all climbers off the summit by noon (to keep them out of weather trouble and to ensure that everyone gets back to base camp by a reasonable hour), conditions are so optimal today that the cutoff time has been extended.
The weather is clear and the snow is exceptional, which means climbers will be able to glissade much of the way down. Glissading is not only a huge time- and energy-saver, it's also a lot of fun.
So for those following along at home, that means that summit news will be forthcoming, even though it's now 12:40.
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