Peak Vocab pgs. 1-126

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What is a moleskine?

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A type of notebook with elastic to keep it closed.

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What is a glacier?

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A slow moving mass of ice.

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What is an abyss?

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Very deep valley or divide.

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What is a crampon?

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A metal plate with spikes attached to climbing shoes.

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What is a gargoyle?

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A rock figure, often ugly, found on churches.

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What is Tibet?

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A country in the Himalayan mountains.

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Skyscraper: A very tall building in the city.

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A very tall building in the city.

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What is a Sherpa?

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A native to Tibet/Nepal/Himalaya region who is an experienced climber.

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Porter: A person who carries items like suitcases.

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A person who carries items like suitcases.

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Yak: A furry cow-like animal from Tibet/Nepal.

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A furry cow type animal of Tibet/Nepal.