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High Camp

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A temporary camp established above base camp to support a summit or technical ascent.

Mountaineeringاصطلاحات کوهنوردی

Definition

A temporary camp established above base camp to support a summit or technical ascent. This is a route-planning and expedition term. Its operational meaning varies with mountain, route, season, organization and local convention, so the label should be read together with elevation, terrain, distance and logistics.

Practical use

Use it to structure route and logistics information, but verify the actual location, elevation and current conditions rather than relying on the name alone.

Sources

  1. UIAA Safety StandardsInternational Climbing and Mountaineering Federation · equipment standards↗
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