ELA Final Exam Review Flashcards
What advice did Geoff Tobin give Mark?
Geoff Tobin told Mark he should try ice climbing
What happened in a restaurant in Hurarez that embarrassed Mark and Javier?
John (aka Butthead) made fun of a dead climber in front of the climber’s family
What happened at NOLS when Mark was the leader?
He and his peers were standing on a cornice, a spot where there is only snow and ice, no ground under their feet
What did a newspaper reporter for the “Providence Journal” say they made Mark mad?
The reporter quoted another climber saying that Mark’s parents letting him climb at such a young age was a form of child abuse
Why was Al Burgess nervous going through customs?
He was afraid they would stop them and take their food
What happened when Mark was clearing a spot for his tent on his first trio to Everest?
He nearly snuck himself with a dirty needle
Why didn’t Mark summit in 1995? And why didn’t he again in 1996?
1995-he had a fractured rib from coughing
1996- a bad storm rolled in the night before they were supposed to summit
Why did Marks team change their summit date in 1996?
Someone told them there was thick, powdery snow near the summit
Why wouldn’t Mark’s parents let him skimp on his workout schedule?
They wanted him to be totally committed so he would be prepared, less chance of something going wrong
Why was it hard to sleep in the Himalayas?
Al snoring and yak bells kept him awake
Why did Mark allow himself to be filmed on the 2nd Everest trip?
He knew the publicity for his sponsors would help him get more money and more equipment for them
What did Mark do to get older climbers to respect him?
He took an EMT course
On Mark’s second trip to Everest, anyone caught —— had to eat Marmite
Anyone caught swearing at Base Camp
When Mark was an assistant leader on the trip to Kilimanjaro, what did Richard do that made him mad?
He was lazy, rude to his step-father, and refused to notice the beauty of everything around him
Why did Mark decide not to go to Everest in 1997?
He wanted to stay home with his dad and be a son instead of a climber
Why did Mark and jake throw the Sherpa girl’s scarves in the air and run?
They found out that taking a Sherpa girl’s scarf means that you are in love with them
What did Mark do about school so he could concentrate on going to Everest in 1997?
Decided to take a year off from school
How did Mark get the initial $5,000 he needed for the Nepal trek?
He wrote to many businesses in the area asking for sponsorship
What are 2 major factors that determine summit day?
Weather and health of the climbers
In what 2 countries is Mt. Everest located?
Tibet and Nepal
What does he say is “more than half an Everest expedition?”
Preparation
What is the one thing Mark says that all high altitude climbers have in common?
The mental capacity to push themselves
What is the failure rate for Everest expeditions?
Just above 60%
What are symptoms of altitude sickness?
Nosebleeds, headaches, and decreased mental ability
What is the average cost for climbing Everest?
Around $30,000
What is the “Death Zone?”
Above 25,000 feet where air is so thin, it is very hard to breathe
Who are the Sherpas?
Natives to Nepal who live in the mountains; they are hired by expedition leaders to help carry equipment up the mountain
What is one of the most important pieces of equipment on Everest, according to one veteran climber?
Two-way radio
How much water does a climber need to drink everyday to stay hydrated?
7-8 QUARTZ of water
