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The guides check and recheck all of the gear that goes up to the mountain. -
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The climbers say prayers asking forgiveness from the gods before setting foot on the mountain. -
3.
Cotter and the guides prepare the supplemental oxygent supply carefully. -
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The team starts out on foot in order to adjust to the altitude gradually. -
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After a week, the team arrives at base camp, which is more than 17,000 above sea level. -
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Over the next few weeks the team travels back and forth between four camps a different altitudes. -
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As the climbers get higher up on the mountain, their pace slows to a crawl. -
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After hours of wearily treading, the climbers can view the summit in the near distance. -
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After almost two months, the team reaches the top of the mountain. -
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The Sherpaps put on a celebration at camp to welcome the team back.
