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When her daughter, Arishka, was just 6 years old, Dimple Laddha took her to Everest Base Camp. The camp sits at an elevation of around 17,600 feet, where the oxygen concentration is nearly 50% less than at sea level. Winter temperatures can drop below freezing at night. The standard 80-mile hike from the town of Lukla to Base Camp and back is often attempted by athletes and adventure seekers over 10 to 12 days. It involves an elevation gain of more than 8,000 feet.
“They were like, ‘Generally we do not not suggest children less than 12 years of age to do it … but we can try,’” she said. To gauge Arishka’s interest, Dimple said, she showed her YouTube videos of the climb. “She was all excited, although she is too young to understand the importance of it. But she had given the go-ahead,” Dimple said. On the trek, she said, Arishka needed breaks every 15 to 20 minutes, so the duo often trailed behind the group with a guide.
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