How many camps will the Sherpas establish on the mountain?

How many camps will the Sherpas establish on the mountain?

• A. Four camps, each 2,000 feet higher than the last.
• B. Three camps, each 3,000 feet higher.
• C. Five camps, varying in distance.
• D. Six camps, all at equal elevations.

Answer: (A)

The concept being tested is how the expedition plans its ascent with staged camps to help acclimate to rising altitudes. The description indicates there will be four camps, with each one about 2,000 feet higher than the last. This creates a steady, manageable ascent that gives climbers time to rest and adjust before climbing higher, which is a typical and practical approach for high-altitude expeditions. It fits the pattern of a planned ladder of elevation gains rather than jumping to many different heights or clustering camps at the same level. The other patterns—fewer or more camps, unequal spacing, or equal elevations—don’t match the described strategy of a consistent, stepwise ascent.

The concept being tested is how the expedition plans its ascent with staged camps to help acclimate to rising altitudes. The description indicates there will be four camps, with each one about 2,000 feet higher than the last. This creates a steady, manageable ascent that gives climbers time to rest and adjust before climbing higher, which is a typical and practical approach for high-altitude expeditions. It fits the pattern of a planned ladder of elevation gains rather than jumping to many different heights or clustering camps at the same level. The other patterns—fewer or more camps, unequal spacing, or equal elevations—don’t match the described strategy of a consistent, stepwise ascent.