base camp
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a main camp providing supplies for people climbing a mountain
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- The team successfully reached the Everest base camp.
- The mountaineers set up their base camp at the foot of the mountain.
- They will establish a base camp at the foot of the mountain before starting the ascent.
- They established a base camp by the river to prepare for the ascent.
- By the time the storm hit, the climbers had already returned to the safety of the base camp.
- The expedition will need several weeks to acclimatize at the base camp.
- Porters are essential for carrying heavy equipment up to the base camp.
- By the time the storm hit, they had already returned safely to base camp.
- The climbers spent a week acclimatizing at the base camp before their summit push.
- How long does it take to trek from the base camp to the summit?
- Setting up the base camp took longer than expected due to the harsh weather conditions.
- Reaching the base camp was a huge achievement for the amateur climbers.
- If the weather holds, we'll leave the base camp for Camp 1 tomorrow.
- Supplies are helicoptered into the base camp every week.
- The atmosphere at the base camp was a mix of excitement and nervous anticipation.
- The climbers maintained radio contact with the team at the base camp.
- The final, most difficult part of the climb begins from the base camp.
- For the scientists in Antarctica, the research station served as their base camp for all field excursions.
- How long does it typically take to trek to the Annapurna base camp?
- A well-stocked base camp is crucial for the success of any major climb.