There are many terms/foreign words used throughout this text the reader may or may not be familiar with. In an effort to assist in enjoying the reading experience, the author has included an abridged glossary in the following pages.
ABC: Annapurna Base Camp.
ABC:AMS: Acute Mountain Sickness, also referred to as HAPE (High Altitude Pulmonary Edema) or HACE (High Altitude Cerebral Edema).
AMS:Buff: An elastic band of head clothing that is used to ward off cold wind and dust to the face and head.
Buff:Butter Tea: Traditionally made from tea leaves, yak butter, water, and salt.
Butter Tea:CamelBak: A portable water bladder with an attached drinking tube that fits in the pouch of a daypack or backpack.
CamelBak: Chomolungma: Also known as Mount Everest or the Snow Goddess. The name means:
