Which side of Everest did they plan to climb?

• A. The West Ridge in China.
• B. The South side in Nepal.
• C. The North side in Tibet.
• D. The East Face in Bhutan.

Answer: (C)

Everest sits on the border between Nepal and the Tibet region of China, so climbers can approach from either side. The north-side route in Tibet is one of the two main established paths to the summit, starting near Rongbuk Monastery and heading up via the North Col. That’s the plan described here, which is why the north side in Tibet is the best answer.

The other options don’t fit because there isn’t a widely recognized route called the West Ridge from China, Bhutan is not adjacent to Everest, and while the Nepal (south) side is a real route, it corresponds to the south side, not the north.