sufficiently far from the the bivouac that it is not normally used for
exploration, it was rigged in 2002 and 2003 for use as a rescue entrance,
since it would be impossible to manhandle a stretcher through the
contortions of 204c or the loose boulders of 204e. It also makes for a
fine tourist through-trip from the 204a entrance.</p>
<p>This photograph was taken during a surface prospecting trip in 2002; depicted are Earl (left) and David Loeffler (posing ridiculously on the snow plug).</p>