Camp I on the South Col route
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Camp I on the South Col route is the first major high-altitude campsite climbers establish above Everest Base Camp, situated in the Western Cwm on the standard Southeast Ridge ascent.
All labels observed (1)
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| Camp I on the South Col route canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Camp I on the South Col route Context triple: [Western Cwm, contains, Camp I on the South Col route]
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A.
Branscomb Glacier route
The Branscomb Glacier route is the most commonly used climbing route to the summit of Vinson Massif in Antarctica, known for its relatively straightforward glacier ascent and logistical support from guided expeditions.
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B.
Kahiltna Base Camp
Kahiltna Base Camp is the primary mountaineering staging area on Denali’s Kahiltna Glacier, serving as the starting point for climbers attempting the mountain’s popular West Buttress route.
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C.
Fairy Meadows side base camp
Fairy Meadows side base camp is a popular trekking and camping site in Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan region that serves as a scenic gateway for climbers and hikers approaching Nanga Parbat.
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D.
Avalanche Gulch route
Avalanche Gulch route is the most popular and commonly used climbing route to the summit of Mount Shasta, known for its straightforward but strenuous snow and ice ascent.
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E.
South Ridge route
The South Ridge route is the standard, non-technical hiking ascent used by most climbers to reach the summit of South Sister in Oregon’s Cascade Range.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Camp I on the South Col route Target entity description: Camp I on the South Col route is the first major high-altitude campsite climbers establish above Everest Base Camp, situated in the Western Cwm on the standard Southeast Ridge ascent.
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A.
Branscomb Glacier route
The Branscomb Glacier route is the most commonly used climbing route to the summit of Vinson Massif in Antarctica, known for its relatively straightforward glacier ascent and logistical support from guided expeditions.
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B.
Kahiltna Base Camp
Kahiltna Base Camp is the primary mountaineering staging area on Denali’s Kahiltna Glacier, serving as the starting point for climbers attempting the mountain’s popular West Buttress route.
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C.
Fairy Meadows side base camp
Fairy Meadows side base camp is a popular trekking and camping site in Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan region that serves as a scenic gateway for climbers and hikers approaching Nanga Parbat.
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D.
Avalanche Gulch route
Avalanche Gulch route is the most popular and commonly used climbing route to the summit of Mount Shasta, known for its straightforward but strenuous snow and ice ascent.
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E.
South Ridge route
The South Ridge route is the standard, non-technical hiking ascent used by most climbers to reach the summit of South Sister in Oregon’s Cascade Range.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (40)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Everest climbing camp
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high-altitude mountaineering camp ⓘ |
| accessedFrom | Everest Base Camp NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| accessedVia | Khumbu Icefall NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| approachDirection | northwest from Everest Base Camp through Khumbu Icefall ⓘ |
| associatedWith | standard commercial Everest route ⓘ |
| climate |
extreme cold
ⓘ
strong solar radiation ⓘ |
| connectedTo | Camp II in the Western Cwm NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| distanceRelation | several hours climb above Everest Base Camp ⓘ |
| environment | high-altitude alpine ⓘ |
| establishedBy | commercial Everest expeditions ⓘ |
| followedBy | Camp II on the South Col route NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasInfrastructure | tented platforms on snow and ice ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Khumbu region
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Province No. 1, Nepal NERFINISHED ⓘ Solukhumbu District NERFINISHED ⓘ Western Cwm NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedInCountry | Nepal NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedOn | Mount Everest NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedOnRoute |
South Col route
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Southeast Ridge route NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | standard Southeast Ridge ascent of Mount Everest ⓘ |
| precededBy | Everest Base Camp NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| primaryFunction | first major high camp above Everest Base Camp on Southeast Ridge ⓘ |
| riskFactor |
altitude sickness
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avalanches from surrounding walls ⓘ crevasse falls ⓘ |
| seasonalUse |
post-monsoon climbing season
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pre-monsoon climbing season ⓘ |
| supportActivity |
emergency retreat point from higher on the mountain
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staging point for ferrying loads to higher camps ⓘ |
| terrainFeature | crevassed glacier ⓘ |
| terrainType | glaciated valley floor ⓘ |
| typicalElevation | approximately 6000–6100 metres above sea level ⓘ |
| usedBy |
Everest expedition teams
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high-altitude Sherpa support staff ⓘ |
| usedFor |
acclimatization
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overnight stays during ascent ⓘ |
| usedSince | mid-20th century Everest expeditions ⓘ |
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