The Hunt for the Yeti Skull: Nepal by Elizabeth Singer Hunt Page A
Authors: Elizabeth Singer Hunt
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called the Monkey Temple, because holy monkeys live inside it. You have to climb 365 steps to get to it.
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In the north of Nepal are the Himalayas, a mountain range. Eight of the worldâs tallest mountains (including Mount Everest, Kangchenjunga and Lhotse), are found in Nepal.
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The Great Travel Guide
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SECRET AGENT PHRASE BOOK FOR NEPAL
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Mount Everest: FACTS AND FIGURES
Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world, as measured from sea level. It stands at 29,029 feet tall.
The local people call it Mount Chomolungma. However, most of the world knows it by its English name, Everest. It was named after Sir George Everest, who used to be the Surveyor General of India in the 1800s.
On May 29th 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay made history by being the first men to climb to the summit of Everest, and stand âon top of the worldâ.
GPF: FAST FACTS
On May 22nd 2010 Jordan Romero, aged thirteen, became the youngest person to climb Everest.
Mount Everest is considered dangerous to climb because of its altitude (or height). The altitude can cause sickness in the brain and lungs.
Mountain climbers begin climbing Everest at either North Base Camp in Tibet or South Base Camp in Nepal, where they spend many days getting used to the altitude so they can avoid the sickness.
GPF Climbing Guide
There are lots of different types of climbing â make sure to take lessons with a proper teacher before you try them!
âBoulderingâ is where you scramble over large rocks using your hands and feet, rather than ropes, and with a crash pad for safety. You can do this outside on natural rock, or at an indoor climbing place.
âIce climbingâ is scaling an ice wall using a harness, rope, ice axe and crampons. Crampons are spikes attached to the bottom of your boots that dig into the ice to stop you from slipping.
âMountain climbingâ can use the techniques above â people attempting to climb tall mountains must carry enough equipment, food and water with them, since it can take days to reach the top.
SECRET AGENT GADGET INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Oxygen Exchanger: If youâre climbing mountains or diving underwater, strap on the GPFâs Oxygen Exchanger. This two-part device converts the carbon dioxide that you breathe out into fresh oxygen whenever you need it. Comes with a wrap-around breathing tube and mouthpiece.
Crafty Crampons: The GPFâs Crafty Crampons provide just enough âstickâ to prevent you from slipping on icy surfaces. Just strap these spiky, steel frames onto the bottom of your boots. The frames automatically adjust from flexible to rigid, depending on whether youâre walking or ice climbing.
Klimbing Kit: When you need a powerful rope for climbing, use the GPFâs Klimbing Kit. Just point the hatch of this circular case in the direction you want, and push the âejectâ button. Instantly, one of three ropes will fling out. If you need to fix the rope, tie a spike at the end before ejecting.
Snow Shades: To prevent snow blindness in high altitudes, wear your GPF Snow Shades. Like the Google Goggles, the Snow Shades also have a built-in zoom feature thatâs activated by flicking a small switch on the side of the lens.
Chapter 1:
The Indoor Wall
WUMPH!
Jack slapped his right hand onto the artificial rock face above him. He slid it to the right and wrapped his fingers around a plastic grip. Then he stretched his leg over onto a ledge and lifted his body upwards.
Suddenly he heard a high-pitched voice from his left: âBeat you to the top, Stalwart!â
Jack turned to look. It was Marko Mayer. Marko had recently arrived in England, having been adopted by a couple in Surrey. He was also one of the most annoying people Jack had ever met. The boys were in the same class at Planit Rockit, Surreyâs biggest indoor rock-climbing facility. Whoever managed to ring the bell at the top of the wall first
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In the north of Nepal are the Himalayas, a mountain range. Eight of the worldâs tallest mountains (including Mount Everest, Kangchenjunga and Lhotse), are found in Nepal.
Â
The Great Travel Guide
116
SECRET AGENT PHRASE BOOK FOR NEPAL
Â
Mount Everest: FACTS AND FIGURES
Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world, as measured from sea level. It stands at 29,029 feet tall.
The local people call it Mount Chomolungma. However, most of the world knows it by its English name, Everest. It was named after Sir George Everest, who used to be the Surveyor General of India in the 1800s.
On May 29th 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay made history by being the first men to climb to the summit of Everest, and stand âon top of the worldâ.
GPF: FAST FACTS
On May 22nd 2010 Jordan Romero, aged thirteen, became the youngest person to climb Everest.
Mount Everest is considered dangerous to climb because of its altitude (or height). The altitude can cause sickness in the brain and lungs.
Mountain climbers begin climbing Everest at either North Base Camp in Tibet or South Base Camp in Nepal, where they spend many days getting used to the altitude so they can avoid the sickness.
GPF Climbing Guide
There are lots of different types of climbing â make sure to take lessons with a proper teacher before you try them!
âBoulderingâ is where you scramble over large rocks using your hands and feet, rather than ropes, and with a crash pad for safety. You can do this outside on natural rock, or at an indoor climbing place.
âIce climbingâ is scaling an ice wall using a harness, rope, ice axe and crampons. Crampons are spikes attached to the bottom of your boots that dig into the ice to stop you from slipping.
âMountain climbingâ can use the techniques above â people attempting to climb tall mountains must carry enough equipment, food and water with them, since it can take days to reach the top.
SECRET AGENT GADGET INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Oxygen Exchanger: If youâre climbing mountains or diving underwater, strap on the GPFâs Oxygen Exchanger. This two-part device converts the carbon dioxide that you breathe out into fresh oxygen whenever you need it. Comes with a wrap-around breathing tube and mouthpiece.
Crafty Crampons: The GPFâs Crafty Crampons provide just enough âstickâ to prevent you from slipping on icy surfaces. Just strap these spiky, steel frames onto the bottom of your boots. The frames automatically adjust from flexible to rigid, depending on whether youâre walking or ice climbing.
Klimbing Kit: When you need a powerful rope for climbing, use the GPFâs Klimbing Kit. Just point the hatch of this circular case in the direction you want, and push the âejectâ button. Instantly, one of three ropes will fling out. If you need to fix the rope, tie a spike at the end before ejecting.
Snow Shades: To prevent snow blindness in high altitudes, wear your GPF Snow Shades. Like the Google Goggles, the Snow Shades also have a built-in zoom feature thatâs activated by flicking a small switch on the side of the lens.
Chapter 1:
The Indoor Wall
WUMPH!
Jack slapped his right hand onto the artificial rock face above him. He slid it to the right and wrapped his fingers around a plastic grip. Then he stretched his leg over onto a ledge and lifted his body upwards.
Suddenly he heard a high-pitched voice from his left: âBeat you to the top, Stalwart!â
Jack turned to look. It was Marko Mayer. Marko had recently arrived in England, having been adopted by a couple in Surrey. He was also one of the most annoying people Jack had ever met. The boys were in the same class at Planit Rockit, Surreyâs biggest indoor rock-climbing facility. Whoever managed to ring the bell at the top of the wall first
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