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summit

the highest point of a hill or mountain.

ample

enough or more than enough; plentiful.

aperture

an opening, hole, or gap.

menacing

suggesting the presence of danger; threatening.

cornice

an overhanging mass of hardened snow at the edge of a mountain precipice.

belay

fix (a running rope) around a cleat, rock, pin, or other object, to secure it.

crampons

a metal plate with spikes fixed to a boot for walking on ice or rock climbing.

laboriously

in a way that takes considerable time and effort.

plateau

an area of relatively flat high ground.

feasible

possible to do easily or conveniently.

formidable

inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.

precipice

a very steep rock face or cliff, especially a tall one.

discredit

harm the good reputation of (someone or something).