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What did the TV news show clips of?
What did the TV news show clips of?
- Ecstatic young climbers who had won a different competition
- Exhausted young climbers who had reached the summit of Everest
- Ecstatic young climbers who had found the rare letter V
- Ecstatic young climbers who had spelled out EVEREST (correct)
What was the prize for the top four climbers at boot camp?
What was the prize for the top four climbers at boot camp?
- Training for a different mountain expedition
- A cash prize
- Free climbing equipment from Summit Athletic
- Places on SummitQuest — Summit Athletic’s Everest expedition (correct)
What interrupted the protagonist's reverie?
What interrupted the protagonist's reverie?
- A shout from downstairs (correct)
- A knock on the door
- A phone call
- A loud noise from outside
Where were the millions of other letters stuck under the caps and wrappers?
Where were the millions of other letters stuck under the caps and wrappers?
Who is the youngest member of the climbing expedition team?
Who is the youngest member of the climbing expedition team?
What is Cap Cicero concerned about regarding one of the team members?
What is Cap Cicero concerned about regarding one of the team members?
Which candidate is initially dismissed by Cap Cicero?
Which candidate is initially dismissed by Cap Cicero?
What is the purpose of the Everest expedition mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the Everest expedition mentioned in the text?
Who among the candidates has ice climbing experience?
Who among the candidates has ice climbing experience?
What does the text highlight about the team selection process?
What does the text highlight about the team selection process?
Who is portrayed as a top-rated female alpinist in the text?
Who is portrayed as a top-rated female alpinist in the text?
What is the significance of the vial of sand from the Dead Sea to Chris?
What is the significance of the vial of sand from the Dead Sea to Chris?
What aspect of mountaineering does the narrative shed light on?
What aspect of mountaineering does the narrative shed light on?
What is Dominic's motivation for finding the letter 'V'?
What is Dominic's motivation for finding the letter 'V'?
What is Cap Cicero determined to select for the expedition?
What is Cap Cicero determined to select for the expedition?
Where does Dominic replenish his energy regularly?
Where does Dominic replenish his energy regularly?
What nature of mountaineering expeditions does the text give insight into?
What nature of mountaineering expeditions does the text give insight into?
What is the main concern of Dominic's mother?
What is the main concern of Dominic's mother?
What does the passage portray about the team assembly process?
What does the passage portray about the team assembly process?
What does the narrative emphasize about the brothers' determination?
What does the narrative emphasize about the brothers' determination?
What attributes are required for high-altitude mountaineering according to the text?
What attributes are required for high-altitude mountaineering according to the text?
What is the primary theme of the story?
What is the primary theme of the story?
What does Dominic find in a desperate attempt to secure his chance to climb Everest?
What does Dominic find in a desperate attempt to secure his chance to climb Everest?
What does the text highlight about the challenges involved in pursuing their passion for climbing?
What does the text highlight about the challenges involved in pursuing their passion for climbing?
What does Dominic retrieve from the trash to secure his chance to climb Everest?
What does Dominic retrieve from the trash to secure his chance to climb Everest?
What does the narrative capture about the determination and sacrifices made by the brothers?
What does the narrative capture about the determination and sacrifices made by the brothers?
What does the text emphasize about the significance of the good-luck charm?
What does the text emphasize about the significance of the good-luck charm?
What does the narrative capture about the challenges and risks involved in pursuing their passion for climbing?
What does the narrative capture about the challenges and risks involved in pursuing their passion for climbing?
Who collapses during a rock scramble but quickly recovers, maintaining a positive attitude?
Who collapses during a rock scramble but quickly recovers, maintaining a positive attitude?
Who is determined to prove himself despite being the youngest and smallest?
Who is determined to prove himself despite being the youngest and smallest?
Who is nicknamed Sneezy, sparking a Seven Dwarfs nicknaming craze among the candidates?
Who is nicknamed Sneezy, sparking a Seven Dwarfs nicknaming craze among the candidates?
Who wants to scuba dive with sleeping sharks, not climb Everest?
Who wants to scuba dive with sleeping sharks, not climb Everest?
Who is constantly challenging the group with increasingly difficult tasks?
Who is constantly challenging the group with increasingly difficult tasks?
Who admires Cap Cicero and is determined to prove himself?
Who admires Cap Cicero and is determined to prove himself?
Who questions Dominic about his motives and concerns regarding the training?
Who questions Dominic about his motives and concerns regarding the training?
What does Dominic's persistence in a contest reveal to Dr. Oberman?
What does Dominic's persistence in a contest reveal to Dr. Oberman?
What does the text capture about the dynamics of the group?
What does the text capture about the dynamics of the group?
What is the expedition training like?
What is the expedition training like?
What sheds light on the individual motivations and fears of the candidates?
What sheds light on the individual motivations and fears of the candidates?
Who is always upbeat despite facing challenges?
Who is always upbeat despite facing challenges?
What type of training is NOT mentioned as part of the Summit-Quest team selection process?
What type of training is NOT mentioned as part of the Summit-Quest team selection process?
At what altitude is the Summit Athletic Sports Training Facility located?
At what altitude is the Summit Athletic Sports Training Facility located?
Which candidate is specifically mentioned as causing reservations for the team leader, Cap Cicero?
Which candidate is specifically mentioned as causing reservations for the team leader, Cap Cicero?
What is the primary purpose of the training at the Summit Athletic Sports Training Facility?
What is the primary purpose of the training at the Summit Athletic Sports Training Facility?
What type of terrain are the candidates taken on for six-hour hikes?
What type of terrain are the candidates taken on for six-hour hikes?
What is emphasized as a key requirement by Cicero for the candidates?
What is emphasized as a key requirement by Cicero for the candidates?
What is the purpose of the specially built climbing wall at the Summit Athletic Sports Training Facility?
What is the purpose of the specially built climbing wall at the Summit Athletic Sports Training Facility?
Which mountain range are the candidates being prepared to climb?
Which mountain range are the candidates being prepared to climb?
What concerns does Cicero have about Perry Noonan?
What concerns does Cicero have about Perry Noonan?
What is highlighted as an important quality for the candidates to possess?
What is highlighted as an important quality for the candidates to possess?
What is the overall tone of the selection process and training?
What is the overall tone of the selection process and training?
What are the potential dangers associated with climbing highlighted in the text?
What are the potential dangers associated with climbing highlighted in the text?
Who is nicknamed 'Sneezy' among the candidates?
Who is nicknamed 'Sneezy' among the candidates?
What does Cap Cicero plan to give to someone?
What does Cap Cicero plan to give to someone?
What did Lenny 'Sneezy' Tkakzuk witness in the small lobby outside the cafeteria?
What did Lenny 'Sneezy' Tkakzuk witness in the small lobby outside the cafeteria?
What is Cap Cicero's concern regarding the team members?
What is Cap Cicero's concern regarding the team members?
What does Perry reflect on regarding his mountaineering pursuits?
What does Perry reflect on regarding his mountaineering pursuits?
Who expresses reluctance and resentment towards the extreme training?
Who expresses reluctance and resentment towards the extreme training?
What is the primary focus of the training at the Summit Athletic Sports Training Facility?
What is the primary focus of the training at the Summit Athletic Sports Training Facility?
Who was once an alpine legend but now focuses on his business?
Who was once an alpine legend but now focuses on his business?
What does Perry feel conflicted about?
What does Perry feel conflicted about?
What does the text reveal about Cicero's own experience?
What does the text reveal about Cicero's own experience?
What is the reaction of the candidates to the brutal reality of high-altitude climbing?
What is the reaction of the candidates to the brutal reality of high-altitude climbing?
Who confronts Perry about his wealthy background and expensive mountaineering gear?
Who confronts Perry about his wealthy background and expensive mountaineering gear?
What does the narrative capture about the candidates' struggle?
What does the narrative capture about the candidates' struggle?
What is Tilt's reaction to the extreme training?
What is Tilt's reaction to the extreme training?
What does the text reveal about Perry's discomfort?
What does the text reveal about Perry's discomfort?
What does Tilt confront Perry about?
What does Tilt confront Perry about?
What causes tension between Tilt and his peers at the Summit Athletic Sports Training Facility?
What causes tension between Tilt and his peers at the Summit Athletic Sports Training Facility?
What leads to Joey Tanuda being unexpectedly cut from the climbing team?
What leads to Joey Tanuda being unexpectedly cut from the climbing team?
What concerns does Cap Cicero have about Dominic Alexis?
What concerns does Cap Cicero have about Dominic Alexis?
What do Cicero and Devlin consider keeping a 'wild-card' contestant for?
What do Cicero and Devlin consider keeping a 'wild-card' contestant for?
What is the coach's primary concern regarding the climbers at the Summit Athletic Sports Training Facility?
What is the coach's primary concern regarding the climbers at the Summit Athletic Sports Training Facility?
What does the text reveal about the complex dynamics within the group of aspiring Everest climbers?
What does the text reveal about the complex dynamics within the group of aspiring Everest climbers?
What does Tilt believe sets rich people apart from himself?
What does Tilt believe sets rich people apart from himself?
What is the reason behind Joey Tanuda's departure from the climbing team?
What is the reason behind Joey Tanuda's departure from the climbing team?
What does the conversation between Cicero and Devlin highlight about the climbing competition?
What does the conversation between Cicero and Devlin highlight about the climbing competition?
What is the narrative's emphasis regarding Tilt's climbing style?
What is the narrative's emphasis regarding Tilt's climbing style?
What realization does Tilt's honesty about Joey's departure cause among the remaining climbers?
What realization does Tilt's honesty about Joey's departure cause among the remaining climbers?
What does Joey Tanuda gracefully express upon leaving the facility?
What does Joey Tanuda gracefully express upon leaving the facility?
What is the name of the climber who is suspected of vandalism by the team leader?
What is the name of the climber who is suspected of vandalism by the team leader?
What is the name of the climber who is determined to climb Mount Everest, as revealed in a tense interview with Dr. Oberman?
What is the name of the climber who is determined to climb Mount Everest, as revealed in a tense interview with Dr. Oberman?
Who is the top-rated female alpinist in the text?
Who is the top-rated female alpinist in the text?
What is the name of the steep and difficult piece of technical mountaineering that the climbers face the challenge of conquering?
What is the name of the steep and difficult piece of technical mountaineering that the climbers face the challenge of conquering?
What is the name of the climber who expresses dedication to their sport and determination to conquer Mount Everest?
What is the name of the climber who expresses dedication to their sport and determination to conquer Mount Everest?
Who is concerned about maintaining focus and avoiding distractions, especially as they approach the dangerous Death Zone on Everest?
Who is concerned about maintaining focus and avoiding distractions, especially as they approach the dangerous Death Zone on Everest?
What is the name of the climber who is suspected of vandalism by the team leader?
What is the name of the climber who is suspected of vandalism by the team leader?
What is the primary concern of the team leader regarding maintaining focus?
What is the primary concern of the team leader regarding maintaining focus?
What is the atmosphere at the Summit complex as the competition narrows down to ten climbers vying for four spots?
What is the atmosphere at the Summit complex as the competition narrows down to ten climbers vying for four spots?
Who becomes wary of each other as the competition intensifies?
Who becomes wary of each other as the competition intensifies?
What is the team leader's suspicion regarding a candidate named Tilt Crowley?
What is the team leader's suspicion regarding a candidate named Tilt Crowley?
What is Perry Noonan's primary fear in climbing?
What is Perry Noonan's primary fear in climbing?
Who analyzes the possibilities based on each candidate's strengths and weaknesses?
Who analyzes the possibilities based on each candidate's strengths and weaknesses?
Why does Perry feel inadequate compared to other SummitQuest candidates?
Why does Perry feel inadequate compared to other SummitQuest candidates?
What does Sammi nonchalantly suggest doing at 2:30 am?
What does Sammi nonchalantly suggest doing at 2:30 am?
Why do two candidates, including Happy, quit the training?
Why do two candidates, including Happy, quit the training?
What worries Tilt Crowley about his behavior towards Cicero?
What worries Tilt Crowley about his behavior towards Cicero?
Why does Tilt feel pressured to succeed?
Why does Tilt feel pressured to succeed?
What creates tension and uncertainty among the candidates?
What creates tension and uncertainty among the candidates?
What worries Cicero about Perry Noonan?
What worries Cicero about Perry Noonan?
What is the main concern of Dominic's mother?
What is the main concern of Dominic's mother?
What is the primary purpose of the training at the Summit Athletic Sports Training Facility?
What is the primary purpose of the training at the Summit Athletic Sports Training Facility?
What is a key requirement for the candidates to possess according to Cicero?
What is a key requirement for the candidates to possess according to Cicero?
What is the main concern of Cap Cicero regarding one of the team members?
What is the main concern of Cap Cicero regarding one of the team members?
What is the term used in bouldering to refer to a large, technically difficult rock?
What is the term used in bouldering to refer to a large, technically difficult rock?
What does Perry do that goes against the etiquette of climbers during Sammi's climb?
What does Perry do that goes against the etiquette of climbers during Sammi's climb?
What does Tilt inform Chris about Dominic's demeanor?
What does Tilt inform Chris about Dominic's demeanor?
What is the ultimate rock formation described in the text?
What is the ultimate rock formation described in the text?
What injury did the fallen climber sustain?
What injury did the fallen climber sustain?
What warning does the doctor give about the consequences of bad publicity for the expedition sponsor?
What warning does the doctor give about the consequences of bad publicity for the expedition sponsor?
What does the doctor emphasize as the danger of climbing the specific limestone mushroom?
What does the doctor emphasize as the danger of climbing the specific limestone mushroom?
What is the doctor's suggestion that is drowned out by the noise of an ATV?
What is the doctor's suggestion that is drowned out by the noise of an ATV?
What does the doctor highlight about the mortality associated with climbing Mount Everest?
What does the doctor highlight about the mortality associated with climbing Mount Everest?
What does the injured climber express regret about?
What does the injured climber express regret about?
What does the leader of the climbers emphasize by starting the ATV?
What does the leader of the climbers emphasize by starting the ATV?
What does an excerpt from a medical log reveal a conversation about?
What does an excerpt from a medical log reveal a conversation about?
What does the doctor warn about regarding the expedition sponsor, Summit Athletic?
What does the doctor warn about regarding the expedition sponsor, Summit Athletic?
What does the injured climber express disappointment and self-blame about?
What does the injured climber express disappointment and self-blame about?
What advice are the climbers given due to the presence of a potential spy?
What advice are the climbers given due to the presence of a potential spy?
What is the doctor's diagnosis for the fallen climber?
What is the doctor's diagnosis for the fallen climber?
What is the primary reason for Sammi Moon's distress?
What is the primary reason for Sammi Moon's distress?
Who is found climbing a rock formation in the middle of the night?
Who is found climbing a rock formation in the middle of the night?
What is the initial reaction of Cap Cicero upon finding Dominic at the rock formation?
What is the initial reaction of Cap Cicero upon finding Dominic at the rock formation?
What does the text imply about Dominic's actions and lack of adherence to training?
What does the text imply about Dominic's actions and lack of adherence to training?
What does the incident at the sports complex highlight about the characters?
What does the incident at the sports complex highlight about the characters?
What potential conflict does the text set the stage for?
What potential conflict does the text set the stage for?
What does Cap Cicero emphasize the need for in their dangerous expedition?
What does Cap Cicero emphasize the need for in their dangerous expedition?
What is the reason for Dominic's nighttime excursion?
What is the reason for Dominic's nighttime excursion?
What does the text imply about the potential consequences of Dominic's actions?
What does the text imply about the potential consequences of Dominic's actions?
What does the incident at the sports complex highlight about the characters' behavior within the context of their dangerous expedition?
What does the incident at the sports complex highlight about the characters' behavior within the context of their dangerous expedition?
What does Cap Cicero express frustration about after investigating the disturbance at the sports complex?
What does Cap Cicero express frustration about after investigating the disturbance at the sports complex?
What is the primary reason for Sammi Moon's visible distress?
What is the primary reason for Sammi Moon's visible distress?
What is the primary concern of Cap Cicero regarding the team members?
What is the primary concern of Cap Cicero regarding the team members?
What is the main concern of Dominic's mother?
What is the main concern of Dominic's mother?
What does the narrative capture about the determination and sacrifices made by the brothers?
What does the narrative capture about the determination and sacrifices made by the brothers?
What is the significance of the vial of sand from the Dead Sea to Chris?
What is the significance of the vial of sand from the Dead Sea to Chris?
Who is determined to prove himself despite being the youngest and smallest?
Who is determined to prove himself despite being the youngest and smallest?
What does the text emphasize about the significance of the good-luck charm?
What does the text emphasize about the significance of the good-luck charm?
What is the purpose of the Everest expedition mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the Everest expedition mentioned in the text?
What does the narrative capture about the challenges and risks involved in pursuing their passion for climbing?
What does the narrative capture about the challenges and risks involved in pursuing their passion for climbing?
Who confronts Perry about his wealthy background and expensive mountaineering gear?
Who confronts Perry about his wealthy background and expensive mountaineering gear?
What is emphasized as a key requirement by Cicero for the candidates?
What is emphasized as a key requirement by Cicero for the candidates?
What is the narrative's emphasis regarding Tilt's climbing style?
What is the narrative's emphasis regarding Tilt's climbing style?
Who is constantly challenging the group with increasingly difficult tasks?
Who is constantly challenging the group with increasingly difficult tasks?
What is Tilt's main goal at the climbing boot camp?
What is Tilt's main goal at the climbing boot camp?
What does Chris, a flunk-out, receive favoritism for?
What does Chris, a flunk-out, receive favoritism for?
What does Bryn's calculated timing to avoid being caught demonstrate?
What does Bryn's calculated timing to avoid being caught demonstrate?
What is the primary focus of Tilt's frustration?
What is the primary focus of Tilt's frustration?
What is revealed about Tilt in a psychiatric interview?
What is revealed about Tilt in a psychiatric interview?
What is the main concern of Bryn regarding the vandalism at the boot camp?
What is the main concern of Bryn regarding the vandalism at the boot camp?
What does the text highlight about the personal dynamics within the group of climbing students at the boot camp?
What does the text highlight about the personal dynamics within the group of climbing students at the boot camp?
What does Bryn's determination to remain undetected demonstrate?
What does Bryn's determination to remain undetected demonstrate?
What causes tension between Tilt and his peers at the boot camp?
What causes tension between Tilt and his peers at the boot camp?
What is the significance of the confrontation between Tilt and Cicero?
What is the significance of the confrontation between Tilt and Cicero?
What does the text reveal about Bryn's focus?
What does the text reveal about Bryn's focus?
What is the primary concern of Tilt regarding Everest?
What is the primary concern of Tilt regarding Everest?
What did Dr. Oberman emphasize to Perry when she caught him in the lounge?
What did Dr. Oberman emphasize to Perry when she caught him in the lounge?
What was the reaction of Tilt towards Perry when he found out about Perry's achievement?
What was the reaction of Tilt towards Perry when he found out about Perry's achievement?
What did Perry and Tilt experience in their room that night?
What did Perry and Tilt experience in their room that night?
What was the plan of the team for the next day, as mentioned in the text?
What was the plan of the team for the next day, as mentioned in the text?
Who expresses frustration about Cap Cicero's decision to cut Chris from the expedition?
Who expresses frustration about Cap Cicero's decision to cut Chris from the expedition?
Who does Devlin consider putting on the summit for a publicity coup?
Who does Devlin consider putting on the summit for a publicity coup?
Who successfully completes a daring and brilliant move at the mushroom boulder?
Who successfully completes a daring and brilliant move at the mushroom boulder?
Who is hesitant about taking Tilt and Perry Noonan on the expedition?
Who is hesitant about taking Tilt and Perry Noonan on the expedition?
Who is being forced to leave the expedition, causing distress for Dominic?
Who is being forced to leave the expedition, causing distress for Dominic?
Who does Cicero believe Everest might deserve as a climber?
Who does Cicero believe Everest might deserve as a climber?
Who heads to the mushroom boulder to solve an unsolved problem?
Who heads to the mushroom boulder to solve an unsolved problem?
Who is hesitant about taking Tilt and Perry Noonan on the expedition?
Who is hesitant about taking Tilt and Perry Noonan on the expedition?
Who is impressed by Dominic's feat and believes Everest might deserve a climber like him?
Who is impressed by Dominic's feat and believes Everest might deserve a climber like him?
Who is included in the final team for the expedition?
Who is included in the final team for the expedition?
Who is being forced to leave the expedition, causing distress for Dominic?
Who is being forced to leave the expedition, causing distress for Dominic?
Who expresses frustration about Cap Cicero's decision to cut Chris from the expedition?
Who expresses frustration about Cap Cicero's decision to cut Chris from the expedition?
What causes tension in the van during the expedition?
What causes tension in the van during the expedition?
What prompts a shift in the team's dynamics during the expedition?
What prompts a shift in the team's dynamics during the expedition?
Who does Cap Cicero consider taking as a replacement climber?
Who does Cap Cicero consider taking as a replacement climber?
What is Tony Devlin insistent about during the expedition?
What is Tony Devlin insistent about during the expedition?
What undergoes significant changes due to the departure of a renowned climber?
What undergoes significant changes due to the departure of a renowned climber?
Who discusses replacing the departing climber with a younger, attention-grabbing one?
Who discusses replacing the departing climber with a younger, attention-grabbing one?
What is Cicero adamant about during the expedition?
What is Cicero adamant about during the expedition?
What does Devlin consider keeping for the team?
What does Devlin consider keeping for the team?
Who tries to maintain order during the tension in the van?
Who tries to maintain order during the tension in the van?
What worries Cap Cicero about Tilt during the expedition?
What worries Cap Cicero about Tilt during the expedition?
What does the news of the renowned climber's departure cause during the expedition?
What does the news of the renowned climber's departure cause during the expedition?
What is the primary focus of the SummitQuest expedition?
What is the primary focus of the SummitQuest expedition?
What does the pilot's anecdote add to the expedition?
What does the pilot's anecdote add to the expedition?
What does Dominic leave at the summit?
What does Dominic leave at the summit?
What does the narrative emphasize about the climbers' experience?
What does the narrative emphasize about the climbers' experience?
What does Cicero emphasize the need to guard during the grueling ascent?
What does Cicero emphasize the need to guard during the grueling ascent?
What does the team efficiently set up at the camp?
What does the team efficiently set up at the camp?
What adds an eerie atmosphere to the expedition?
What adds an eerie atmosphere to the expedition?
What does the text highlight about the SummitQuest team's preparation?
What does the text highlight about the SummitQuest team's preparation?
What emphasizes the risks and rewards of the team's pursuit?
What emphasizes the risks and rewards of the team's pursuit?
What does Dominic experience as he realizes the significance of his journey?
What does Dominic experience as he realizes the significance of his journey?
What does the narrative emphasize about the team's determination and resilience?
What does the narrative emphasize about the team's determination and resilience?
What does Perry's fall highlight about the environment?
What does Perry's fall highlight about the environment?
What does the Atkinson Glacier present to the team?
What does the Atkinson Glacier present to the team?
What gear do the climbers put on to begin the ascent of Lucifer’s Claw?
What gear do the climbers put on to begin the ascent of Lucifer’s Claw?
How do the climbers celebrate the sunrise during their climb?
How do the climbers celebrate the sunrise during their climb?
What is the next day's challenge for the climbers after reaching the shoulder of Lucifer’s Claw?
What is the next day's challenge for the climbers after reaching the shoulder of Lucifer’s Claw?
What makes climbing increasingly challenging as the day progresses?
What makes climbing increasingly challenging as the day progresses?
What do the climbers face at the shoulder of Lucifer’s Claw?
What do the climbers face at the shoulder of Lucifer’s Claw?
What is the primary challenge highlighted by the extreme altitude and temperature during the climb?
What is the primary challenge highlighted by the extreme altitude and temperature during the climb?
What method do the climbers use to navigate dangerous crevasses during the climb?
What method do the climbers use to navigate dangerous crevasses during the climb?
How do the climbers carry their gear for the next stop, nearly a vertical mile above them?
How do the climbers carry their gear for the next stop, nearly a vertical mile above them?
How are the climbers roped together during the climb?
How are the climbers roped together during the climb?
What do the climbers wear to protect themselves from the harsh conditions during the climb?
What do the climbers wear to protect themselves from the harsh conditions during the climb?
What is the primary factor that pushes the climbers to their limits during the climb?
What is the primary factor that pushes the climbers to their limits during the climb?
What is the purpose of the climbing wall at the Summit Athletic Sports Training Facility?
What is the purpose of the climbing wall at the Summit Athletic Sports Training Facility?
What does Perry notice about Bryn Fiedler when he first encounters her at the campsite?
What does Perry notice about Bryn Fiedler when he first encounters her at the campsite?
What does Perry experience when he tries to grab Bryn as she walks away from the campsite?
What does Perry experience when he tries to grab Bryn as she walks away from the campsite?
What does Perry struggle to do after grabbing onto the edge of the campsite?
What does Perry struggle to do after grabbing onto the edge of the campsite?
What is Perry's reaction to finding himself lying on level terrain after the incident with Bryn?
What is Perry's reaction to finding himself lying on level terrain after the incident with Bryn?
What does Dominic cling to as he faces the daunting task of descending the ice wall alone in a blizzard?
What does Dominic cling to as he faces the daunting task of descending the ice wall alone in a blizzard?
What does the harrowing experience highlight about mountain climbing?
What does the harrowing experience highlight about mountain climbing?
What does the team leader, Cicero, manage to rescue Bryn from?
What does the team leader, Cicero, manage to rescue Bryn from?
What does the helicopter struggle to do when it arrives to rescue the team?
What does the helicopter struggle to do when it arrives to rescue the team?
What does Dominic face as he descends the ice wall alone in a blizzard?
What does Dominic face as he descends the ice wall alone in a blizzard?
What is the primary focus of the rescue mission?
What is the primary focus of the rescue mission?
What does the helicopter manage to do just as Dominic unclips his harness?
What does the helicopter manage to do just as Dominic unclips his harness?
What is the rescue a testament to?
What is the rescue a testament to?
What does the narrative emphasize about the rescue?
What does the narrative emphasize about the rescue?
What does the helicopter return to do after facing challenges due to the wind?
What does the helicopter return to do after facing challenges due to the wind?
What does the harrowing experience highlight about the determination and bravery of the team?
What does the harrowing experience highlight about the determination and bravery of the team?
What does the rescue highlight about the team's ability to overcome challenges?
What does the rescue highlight about the team's ability to overcome challenges?
What causes the team to debate leaving Bryn behind?
What causes the team to debate leaving Bryn behind?
What does Dominic prioritize over safety and expedition concerns?
What does Dominic prioritize over safety and expedition concerns?
What leads to a confrontation between Dominic and the expedition leader, Cap Cicero?
What leads to a confrontation between Dominic and the expedition leader, Cap Cicero?
What does the team's efforts to save Bryn take precedence over?
What does the team's efforts to save Bryn take precedence over?
What does Cap Cicero order the team to do despite Dominic's mission to free Bryn?
What does Cap Cicero order the team to do despite Dominic's mission to free Bryn?
What does the team's descent signify?
What does the team's descent signify?
What is Dominic's primary focus during the rescue operation?
What is Dominic's primary focus during the rescue operation?
What disrupts the team's rescue operation?
What disrupts the team's rescue operation?
What leads to the grounding of the chopper?
What leads to the grounding of the chopper?
What is the team's main concern during the rescue operation?
What is the team's main concern during the rescue operation?
What does Dominic's determination lead to, despite orders to descend?
What does Dominic's determination lead to, despite orders to descend?
What is the primary reason for the team's race against time during the rescue operation?
What is the primary reason for the team's race against time during the rescue operation?
What led to Bryn's accident during the mountain rescue mission?
What led to Bryn's accident during the mountain rescue mission?
Why does the pilot refuse to approach the mountain for the rescue until sunup?
Why does the pilot refuse to approach the mountain for the rescue until sunup?
What action does thirteen-year-old Dominic take during the rescue mission?
What action does thirteen-year-old Dominic take during the rescue mission?
What is the primary focus of the narrative during the mountain rescue mission?
What is the primary focus of the narrative during the mountain rescue mission?
What added pressure does Dominic face during the rescue operation?
What added pressure does Dominic face during the rescue operation?
Why does Cap Cicero ultimately agree to let Dominic attempt the rescue?
Why does Cap Cicero ultimately agree to let Dominic attempt the rescue?
What does the text emphasize about the rescue mission's race against time?
What does the text emphasize about the rescue mission's race against time?
What does the narrative highlight about the team's quick thinking and resourcefulness?
What does the narrative highlight about the team's quick thinking and resourcefulness?
What does Dominic's descent into the narrow gap symbolize?
What does Dominic's descent into the narrow gap symbolize?
What is the primary focus of Cap Cicero's actions during the rescue mission?
What is the primary focus of Cap Cicero's actions during the rescue mission?
What does the text emphasize about the danger of the rescue mission?
What does the text emphasize about the danger of the rescue mission?
What does the narrative underscore about the team's dynamics during the rescue mission?
What does the narrative underscore about the team's dynamics during the rescue mission?
What does Cap Cicero warn the team members not to do after receiving a call indicating that the expedition to Everest is still on?
What does Cap Cicero warn the team members not to do after receiving a call indicating that the expedition to Everest is still on?
What is the reason for Bryn's future participation in the expedition to be in doubt?
What is the reason for Bryn's future participation in the expedition to be in doubt?
What does the team leader, Cap Cicero, praise Dominic for?
What does the team leader, Cap Cicero, praise Dominic for?
What emotion do the team members express about the continuation of the expedition?
What emotion do the team members express about the continuation of the expedition?
What does Bryn volunteer to do for Dominic, who is in training for the upcoming expedition?
What does Bryn volunteer to do for Dominic, who is in training for the upcoming expedition?
What does the text leave the reader with in relation to the team's future and the dynamics among the team members?
What does the text leave the reader with in relation to the team's future and the dynamics among the team members?
What does Cap Cicero acknowledge about Dominic's actions during the climb?
What does Cap Cicero acknowledge about Dominic's actions during the climb?
What does the team leader, Cap Cicero, receive a call about indicating that the expedition to Everest is still on?
What does the team leader, Cap Cicero, receive a call about indicating that the expedition to Everest is still on?
What is the team informed about regarding Bryn's replacement for the expedition?
What is the team informed about regarding Bryn's replacement for the expedition?
What does the team leader, Cap Cicero, express relief at regarding Dominic's survival?
What does the team leader, Cap Cicero, express relief at regarding Dominic's survival?
What does the team leader, Cap Cicero, warn the team members not to do after receiving a call indicating that the expedition to Everest is still on?
What does the team leader, Cap Cicero, warn the team members not to do after receiving a call indicating that the expedition to Everest is still on?
What does the team leader praise Dominic for and announce following the climb?
What does the team leader praise Dominic for and announce following the climb?
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Summit-Quest Team Selection Process and Training
- The Summit-Quest team is undergoing a rigorous selection process at the Summit Athletic Sports Training Facility in High Falls, Colorado.
- Cap Cicero, the team leader, is overseeing the selection process and has reservations about some of the candidates.
- The facility, located at 8500 feet above sea level, hosts intense workouts and training for potential team members.
- The training includes weight lifting, aerobic machines, calisthenics, and rope techniques on a specially built climbing wall.
- In addition to the gym training, the candidates are taken on six-hour hikes over challenging terrain in the Rocky Mountains.
- The training is designed to prepare the candidates for high-altitude ascents in the Himalayas, such as Mount Everest.
- There are concerns about the attitudes and readiness of some candidates, particularly Samantha Moon and Perry Noonan.
- Cicero is hesitant about including Noonan in the team due to concerns about his preparedness for the climb.
- The text provides insight into the attitudes and personalities of some of the candidates, such as Sammi's carefree and Bryn's cautious approach to climbing.
- The selection process and training are portrayed as physically and mentally demanding, with Cicero emphasizing the need for extreme dedication and preparedness.
- The narrative also delves into the potential dangers and risks associated with climbing, highlighting the importance of being cautious and well-prepared for the challenges ahead.
- The text captures the competitive and intense nature of the selection process, as well as the varying attitudes and approaches of the candidates towards climbing and training.
Climbing and SummitQuest Trials
- Perry Noonan fears steep cliffs and crags but excels at belaying due to his fear
- Perry feels inadequate compared to other SummitQuest candidates, such as Ethan Zaph, who had already summited Everest
- Perry doubts his abilities and feels out of place among the dedicated climbers
- Perry rushes to the aid of Sammi Moon, who had fallen in the snow
- Sammi nonchalantly reveals she couldn't sleep and suggests sledding down the slope at 2:30 am
- The next morning, the storm clears, and the SummitQuest candidates are summoned by Cap Cicero for training
- Two candidates, including Happy, quit due to the difficulty of the training
- The first round of cuts is looming, creating tension and uncertainty among the candidates
- Tilt Crowley, a confident climber, worries about the consequences of his disrespectful behavior towards Cicero
- Tilt feels pressured to succeed, as he is the youngest person to climb Everest
- The atmosphere at the complex becomes increasingly tense as the candidates anticipate the impending cuts
- The candidates are anxious about the unknown process and uncertain about who will be cut from the team
Climbing Boot Camp Drama
- Tilt, a student at a climbing boot camp, feels pressured to impress expedition leader Cicero
- Tilt and his peers spend time in the computer lab to avoid conversation and focus on schoolwork
- Chris, a flunk-out, is favored by Cicero and guaranteed a spot on an Everest expedition
- Tilt feels determined to become the youngest climber to reach Everest
- Tilt is tested when a fellow climber freezes on a simple ascent, causing tension with Cicero
- Tilt's frustration leads to a confrontation with Cicero, risking his chances of joining the Everest team
- Tilt's intense dedication to climbing is revealed in a psychiatric interview, where he expresses his reliance on the sport
- Bryn, another student, is caught in a situation involving vandalism at the boot camp
- Bryn's desperation to avoid being caught for the vandalism leads to her hiding in a dryer
- Bryn's calculated timing to avoid being caught demonstrates her skill at evading detection
- Bryn's focus is on reaching her room without being seen, showing her determination to remain undetected
- The text highlights the intense pressure and personal dynamics within a group of climbing students at a boot camp
Climbing Lucifer's Claw
- The protagonist narrowly avoids falling into a crevasse on Everest, highlighting the dangers of climbing.
- The team prepares for a climb, facing extreme weather conditions and fatigue.
- The climbers carry all gear on their backs for the next stop, nearly a vertical mile above them.
- They don wind suits, face masks, and crampons to begin the ascent.
- Climbing Lucifer’s Claw involves navigating dangerous crevasses and ascending a steep wall, highlighting the perilous nature of the climb.
- The climbers are roped together in pairs, with the expedition leader guiding the nervous Perry.
- The team climbs in darkness and celebrates the sunrise with water and Summit bars.
- Fatigue sets in, making climbing increasingly challenging as the day progresses.
- The climbers are pushed to their limits, facing extreme cold and harsh conditions.
- After an arduous 11.5-hour climb, the team reaches the shoulder of Lucifer’s Claw, where they set up camp.
- The summit cone, a quarter mile up, is the next day's challenge, and the team prepares for dinner and rest.
- The extreme altitude and temperature make the climb even more challenging, highlighting the harsh environment of Lucifer’s Claw.
Rescue Mission on the Mountain
- A team of climbers discovers that Bryn has fallen off the mountain and is lying motionless in a narrow gap created by the ice wall.
- It is revealed that Bryn was sleepwalking, which led to the accident, and this information was not previously disclosed to the team leader.
- The team leader, Cap Cicero, shifts into emergency mode and starts giving orders to rescue Bryn.
- The team requests a helicopter for the rescue, but the pilot will not approach the mountain until sunup.
- Cap Cicero decides to rappel down to Bryn but gets stuck in the narrow gap.
- Thirteen-year-old Dominic, a team member, decides to take action and offers to go down to rescue Bryn due to his smaller size.
- Despite initial resistance, Cap Cicero ultimately agrees to let Dominic attempt the rescue.
- Dominic descends into the narrow gap, facing precarious conditions and the risk of getting trapped himself.
- The rescue operation is a high-stakes race against time, as Bryn's life hangs in the balance.
- Dominic's descent is fraught with challenges, and he faces the added pressure of the rope tethering him to Cap Cicero wrapping around his legs.
- The narrative emphasizes the urgency and danger of the rescue mission, highlighting the bravery and determination of the team members.
- The text portrays a gripping and intense scenario of a mountain rescue, showcasing the team's quick thinking and resourcefulness in the face of adversity.
Mountaineering Expedition Aftermath
- Dominic Alexis makes a dangerous jump to save a team member during a climb in Alaska
- The team leader, Cap Cicero, expresses relief at Dominic's survival and acknowledges his disobedience of orders
- Bryn Fiedler, another team member, suffers severe injuries including a broken arm and ankle, cracked ribs, and frostbite
- Bryn's future participation in the expedition is in doubt due to her injuries
- The team leader, Cap Cicero, receives a call indicating that the expedition to Everest is still on
- Cap Cicero warns the team members not to speak to the press about the incident
- The team is informed that Bryn's replacement for the expedition will not be Dominic's brother, Chris
- The team leader praises Dominic for his actions during the climb and announces that they will leave for Nepal in three weeks
- The team members express mixed emotions about the continuation of the expedition
- Bryn volunteers to eat a cheeseburger for Dominic, who is now in training for the upcoming expedition
- The team members and their families deal with the aftermath of the climb and its impact on their future plans
- The text leaves the reader with uncertainty about the team's future and the dynamics among the team members
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