Summary: Chapter 13 Flashcards
What weight does each person in Hall’s team carry on May 10?
6.6-pound oxygen bottle
What is the significance of the South Summit?
It is a check-in point near the summit of Everest, just below the Hillary Step
What is the latest time the oxygen bottles can last on May 10?
4 or 5 pm
Why is timing crucial for the climbers on May 10?
They need to return to Camp Four before it’s too late in the day
What prevented the Sherpas from accompanying Hall’s team on May 10?
A violent gale on the night of May 9
What decision did Hall and Fischer make regarding the ropes?
They decided not to fix ropes based on erroneous information
At what time did Krakauer and Ang Dorje arrive at the Balcony?
5:30 am
Who did not install ropes on the Balcony and why?
Krakauer and Ang Dorje did not install ropes because Hall ordered them to stay with the group
What nearly caused a disaster involving Yasuko Namba?
She almost put her full body weight on a rope before her partner was anchored
What problem arose at the Balcony during the climb?
A traffic jam due to too many clients climbing at the same time
What was Hall’s failure regarding the turnaround time?
He did not officially announce a clear turnaround time
What decision did Hutchinson, Kasischke, and Taske make regarding their climb?
They decided to turn back at 1 pm
What was the consequence of Hutchinson, Kasischke, and Taske turning back?
Their decision proved life-saving as they avoided getting caught in a snowstorm
What was Krakauer’s feeling of guilt related to?
His decision not to set up ropes may have contributed to the disaster
What criticism did Krakauer face regarding his portrayal of Yasuko Namba?
Some readers felt he was overly critical and disrespectful
What did Hall unintentionally do by failing to communicate a clear turnaround time?
He confused his clients
Who were the guides that Krakauer was with while approaching the Hillary Step?
Andy Harris, Neal Beidleman, and Anatoli Boukreev
What notable action did Boukreev take while climbing?
He did not use supplemental oxygen
What did Krakauer worry about while climbing toward the summit?
Running out of oxygen before 2 pm
What was Krakauer’s emotional state upon reaching the summit?
Overwhelming apprehension about the long, dangerous descent ahead
What criticism did Krakauer make regarding Boukreev’s climbing philosophy?
Boukreev’s refusal to use supplemental oxygen arguably contributed to the disaster
What talent of Boukreev does Krakauer acknowledge?
Boukreev did an excellent job bringing everyone across the Hillary Step
What event does Krakauer describe in the remainder of the book?
The events and aftermath of the May 10, 1996 Everest disaster
