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What was the name of Josh’s angry client with heart problems?
George.
Who told George he had a heart murmur?
Dr. Krieger.
Who is Captain Shek?
A Chinese officer who monitors climbers in Tibet.
How many people did Josh say were at Base Camp?
About 350 at Base Camp, plus about 50 higher up.
What is the name of Josh’s adventure travel company?
Peak Experience.
What was printed on the sign for the over-fifty climbers’ team?
“THE GERIATRIC TEAM. BEWARE OF GRUMPY OLD CLIMBERS!”
Who wrote the article about Peak’s skyscraper climb?
Holly Angelo.
What nationality was the youngest person to summit Everest before Peak’s attempt?
Nepalese (Ming Kipa Sherpa).
What did Josh say could happen if the Chinese found out about Peak’s age?
They might pull the climbing permit.
What does Josh call the change in climbing from the old days to now?
From “rock rats” to “rock weasels.”
Josh had two extra climbing permits available when Peak arrived.
True
False
Dr. Krieger warned Peak that Captain Shek sometimes dresses like a climber.
False
True
Peak Experience is running only the Everest climb this year.
False
True
What is a “permit” in mountain climbing?
Official permission to climb a mountain.
What does “publicity” mean?
Public attention or coverage in the media.
What is a “crevasse” in climbing terms?
A deep crack in a glacier.
