How would Peak reach Base Camp and how high is it?

• A. It was at 20,000 feet and accessible by road.
• B. Zopa, a former Head Sherpa, would get him there in a couple of weeks; Base Camp sits at 18,000 feet.
• C. A helicopter would drop him at Base Camp at 10,000 feet.
• D. He would reach it by train at 6,000 feet.

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is how high Base Camp is and how climbers typically get there. In this case, reaching Base Camp is described as a trek guided by an experienced Sherpa, taking a couple of weeks, with the Base Camp sitting around 18,000 feet. That makes sense because in the Himalayas, roads and trains don’t reach the high valleys where Base Camps are located, so the common approach is a supported trek that gradually acclimatizes climbers to the altitude. A former Head Sherpa like Zopa bringing you up over a couple of weeks fits the realistic route, since acclimatization and local expertise are crucial at these elevations. The altitude, about 18,000 feet (roughly 5,500 meters), explains why the journey isn’t a quick hop but a measured, multi-day expedition to allow the body to adjust. Other options imply modes of transport or elevations that aren’t practical for reaching a Himalayan Base Camp, such as driving to extreme heights, dropping in by helicopter at a much lower altitude, or arriving by train.