Everest Challenge — Success!
The Everest Challenge 2-day stage race was terrific, with great weather, and I took nearly 3 hours off my 2004 time albeit with a somewhat shorter course (but no less climbing). My times were about 6:28 the first day and about 5:09 the 2nd day.
I will have a detailed followup in early October, but am presently leading a photo tour in the White Mountains and so the update will have to wait for my return.