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The guides check and recheck all of the gear thar goes up the mountain. -
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The team starts out on foot in order to adjust to the alttitude gradualy. -
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After a week the team arrives at base camp, which is more tan 17,000 feet above sea level. -
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The climbers say prayers asking forgiveness from the gods before setting food on the mountain. -
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Cotter and the guides prepare the suplemental oxygen supply carefully. -
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After hours of weariling treading , the climbers can view the Summit in the near distance. -
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Over the next few weeks, the team travels back and forth between four camps at different altitudes. -
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After almost two months, the team reaches the top of the mountain. -
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As the climbers get higher up on the mountain, their pace slows to a crawl. -
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The Sherpas put on a celebration at camp to welcome the team back.