Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - CNN - 20100414:17:33:00
Nearby or not functional? >> the neighbor airports are about 500 miles away. we spoke with john vause a while ago and here he describes the challenges the entire team is facing. >> reporter: we're at about 4,000 meters above sea level, about 12,000 feet. essentially heading off into the foothills of the himalayan mountains. the people up here are used to the very thin air up here but it's very difficult to breathe. it's a dizzy sensation. for me and the crew, sort of feels a bit of disorientation. that gives you an idea of just how up in the mountains we are. i can also tell you it is bitterly...