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    Bachendri Pal became the first Indian woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1984. She was part of a team led by Ang Dorjee that included Lhatoo Dorjee as well. The climb was difficult due to high winds and icy conditions between the South Summit and Hillary's Step. Ang Dorjee was surprised that Bachendri was not tired upon reaching the summit camp since they had completed the journey in under two hours instead of the usual four. Upon reaching the top, Bachendri's heart swelled with the realization of her accomplishment as the first Indian woman to stand on top of Everest. She remembered her supportive parents and paid respect to Ang Dorjee for

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    I Keep My Tryst With Everest

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    Bachendri Pal became the first Indian woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1984. She was part of a team led by Ang Dorjee that included Lhatoo Dorjee as well. The climb was difficult due to high winds and icy conditions between the South Summit and Hillary's Step. Ang Dorjee was surprised that Bachendri was not tired upon reaching the summit camp since they had completed the journey in under two hours instead of the usual four. Upon reaching the top, Bachendri's heart swelled with the realization of her accomplishment as the first Indian woman to stand on top of Everest. She remembered her supportive parents and paid respect to Ang Dorjee for

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    Chapter 7

    I Keep my Tryst with Everest


    Comprehension
    A. Say whether these statements are ‘true' or ‘false'.
    1. The climb between south Summit and Hillary’s step was very easy.
    FALSE

    2. They reached the Summit Camp in less than two hours. TRUE

    3. On 23 may, 1984, Bachendri Pal became the first Indian woman to


    climb Mount Everest. TRUE

    B. Answer the following questions


    1. In your own words justify the title I keep my tryst with Everest ?

    1. 'Tryst' refers to an appointed meeting between lovers. Bachendri


    pal was a mountaineer who loved mountains and accomplished
    the arduous journey to reach at the top of Everest, becoming the
    1st woman to do so. In this way the title ‘I keep my tryst with
    Everest’ is completely apt for this story.

    2. Bachendri took a risk and for Ang Dorjee it was a challenge.


    Justify the statement ?

    2. Climbing any mountains is risky, when it comes to Everest the risk


    is only greater. Bachendri deciding to climb Everest was putting
    her life at risk. Whereas , for Ang Dorjee it was a challenge
    because guiding Pal on her journey to the top was a huge
    responsibility.

    3. Ang Dorjee team consisted of three members. Describe how each


    one contributed to making their ascent a success. What did you
    observe about team work ?

    3. The three members were Ang Dorjee , Lhatoo Dorjee and


    Bachendri herself. Ang Dorjee was the rope-leader who guided the
    group, Lhatoo was Bachendri's rope-mate who ensured the climbing
    gear and supplies were always in right condition and Bachendri was a
    responsible quick learner who followed all instructions. Together
    these three made their ascent a success.

    4. Why was Ang Dorjee surprised when Bachendri Pal said she was
    not tired on reaching the summit camp ?

    4. The path to the top was strenuous and tough, on top of that they
    completed the journey to the summit camp in less than two hours
    which usually requires four. In spite of this, Bachendri was not tired
    her stamina surprised Ang Dorjee.

    C. Read the lines and answer the questions.


    1. Ang Dorjee was going to climb without oxygen. But , because of
    this , his feet would get very cold. He thus wanted to avoid long
    exposure at the summit camp. he had therefore to either get to the
    peak and back to the South Col the same day or abandon the
    attempt.

    (a) Who is the narrator ?


    (a) Bachendri Pal herself is the narrator of the story.

    (b) What two considerations did Ang Dorjee have in order to make a
    successful climb ?

    (b) Ang Dorjee was climbing without oxygen therefore he had to take
    into consideration the long exposure to the cold and making it
    back to the South Col on time.

    2. Beyond the south summit , the breeze increased. At that height ,


    the eddies of strong winds whipped up the powder snow; reducing
    the visibility to nil. On many occasions , I had to get into a crouching
    position with my back to the onslaught of icy wind.
    (a) What does the speaker do to overcome the eddies of the strong
    winds ?

    (a) The speaker frequently got into crouching position to overcome


    the eddies of the strong winds.

    (b) Describe the climb between the South Summit and Hillary’s Step.

    (b) The climb between the South Summit and Hillary’s Step was tricky
    as it was ridge with sheer drop on both sides. One misstep could
    lead the climber to their certain death.

    3. My heart stood still. It dawned on me that success was within


    reach. And at 1:07 pm on 23 May, 1984. I stood on top of Everest, the
    first Indian women to have done so.
    (a) Whose heart stood still? What did the person realise ?

    (a) Bachendri Pal’s heart stood still. She realised that she stood on
    top of Everest and was the first Indian women to have done so.
    (b) How does this narrative end ?

    (b) The narrative ends with Bachendri remembering her parents and
    kissing the mountain floor. She felt gratitude and respect for Ang
    Dorjee, her rope leader who helped her reach the top. She even
    congratulates him for his second successful ascent.

    D. Think and discuss.

    1. Why were her parents the first persons that Bachendri


    remembered as she stood on top of the Everest ? Who is the other
    person she paid respect to ?

    a. It is because of the support and encouragement we receive from


    our parents that we are able to reach our goals and fulfil or
    dreams. It was only natural Bachendri remembers her parents as
    they must too like every other parent have had encouraged their
    daughter to strive towards achieving her goal.

    The other person Bachendri pays respect to is Ang Dorjee her rope-
    leader who helped her reach the summit of the Mount Everest.

    2. The story shows a close relationship between the climbers and


    perfect team spirit. Bring out instances of this from the narrative.
    What have you learnt about team spirit after reading this narrative.

    2. Home work

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