What things did they do on their way to Base Camp?

• A. They hiked with full backpacks alongside the truck everyday for 10 days, talked to know each other, and climbed every night.
• B. They flew in a helicopter directly to base camp.
• C. They stayed in luxury lodges and rested each day.
• D. They skipped days of travel to acclimate.

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that reaching a base camp usually comes from a steady, multi-day trek where you carry your own gear, allowing your body to acclimate to higher altitude as you ascend gradually. Moving with full backpacks each day builds endurance and gives time for the body to adjust, while sharing the journey helps the team stay motivated and bonded through tough conditions. Climbing each night, if part of the plan, fits with a gradual ascent and practice in a high-altitude environment, reinforcing both fitness and acclimatization. The other options don’t fit because flying straight to base camp skips the slow, adaptive process and team-building; staying in luxury lodges contradicts the rugged, on-the-trail experience; and skipping days meant for travel to acclimate would undermine the very purpose of a gradual ascent.