Noun
base camp (plural base camps)
(climbing) An encampment used temporarily for storing supplies and preparing for a larger activity, such as mountain climbing or hunting.
Build a strong base. The journey to peaks of excellence requires a strong base camp. C. N. R. Rao
All major climbing routes lie on the Pakistani side, which is also where base camp is located. Source: Internet
At base camp, blood saturation fell to between 85 and 87%. Source: Internet
At the final base camp, she joked with Pa Nuru and a second Sherpa about dancing around or jumping between the border of China and Nepal if they made the summit, which straddles the two countries. Source: Internet
But more than three months on, the Smith family finally defied the odds and made it to Everest base camp. Source: Internet
Arriving back at base camp, we decided to take a good look around the area. Source: Internet