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As the sun began to dip below the horizon, the group reached their designated campsite. The sky was painted with hues of orange and pink, casting a serene glow over the mountain. They had worked hard to get there, and now it was time to set up camp for the night.

Liam clapped his hands together, rallying everyone.

"Alright, folks, let’s set up the tents before it gets too dark. We’ve got four tents, so two people per tent."

Zian nodded and looked at the bags.

"Let’s get to it. We need to set up a fire too; it’s going to get cold quickly."

Emma and Zian paired off, working together to pitch their tent near the centre of the campsite. Zada and Liam set up another tent nearby, with Izzy, Emil and Emily taking the spot just a bit further off. Zahir, who was clearly still brimming with energy, volunteered to help with everyone’s setup.

As they worked, the first stars began to twinkle in the darkening sky. The tents were finally up, and the group turned their attention to gathering wood f