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.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Everest climbing camp
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
avalanches from surrounding walls
crevasse falls
seasonalUse post-monsoon climbing season
pre-monsoon climbing season
supportActivity emergency retreat point from higher on the mountain
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
high-altitude Sherpa support staff
usedFor acclimatization
overnight stays during ascent
usedSince mid-20th century Everest expeditions

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Western Cwm contains Camp I on the South Col route