EVEREST
VOCABULARY
CAMPS
CHARACTERS
WHO SAID IT?
100
Location of Everest
What is borders Nepal and Tibet
100
A member of people of Tibetan stock living the Nepalese Himilayas
What are Sherpas?
100
18,000 ft.
What is Base Camp
100
Peaks's twin half sisters.
Who is Patrice and Paula
100
"To reach the top you must have resolve, muscles, skill and a .....FACE!"
Who is Peak?
200
29,035 ft.
What is the elevation of Everest.
200
Undefiled, unpolluted , untouched
What is pristine?
200
Lies three-quarters of the way up to ABC.
What is Camp Two
200
Peak's stepfather; treats Peak as a son, willing to adopt him.
Who is Rolf.
200
"I brought you some books to read. I also brought you some Moleskin notebooks."
Who is Vincent?
300
Early May
What is the best time to climb Everest.
300
Necessary funds, resources or equipment
What is wherewithal?
300
ABC stands for...
What is Advanced Base Camp
300
Peak's friend and then an enemy and then a friend again. He is climbing to help his family while Peak is climbing to help himself.
Who is Sun-jo.
300
"You're circling the drain, Peak and you don't even know it!"
Who is Peak's mom.
400
Stacey Allison
Who was the first American woman to ascend Everest.
400
Getting accustomed to a new environment or climate
What is aclimatization?
400
Airtight body bag. Saved alot of climbers from dying of HAPE.
What is a Gamow Bag
400
Peak's biological father; he affects how Peak views himself; he looks out for his business and for himself.
Who is Joshua Wood.
400
"I need to get up to Base Camp before there's a revolt. I don't have time to stay with you while you acclimatize."
Who is Josh.
500
The country with the most recent deaths on Everest.
What is Nepal
500
A house or place of residence occupied by a community of persons, especially monks, living in seclusion
What is a monastery ?
500
Poor condition; evrything made out of castoffs; tents were sewn together with pieces of other tents...
What is the porters camp.
500
Gives Peak the Moleskins; Peak is constantly reminded of his teachings.
Who is Vincent?
500
"I appreciate you for sticking up for me last nignt. I am sorry I didn't tell you about Zopa"
Who is Sun-Jo?
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