Summary: Chapter 17 Flashcards
What time did Scott Fischer reach the summit of Everest on May 10?
3:40 pm
Who accompanied Scott Fischer to the summit of Everest?
Rob Hall, Makalu Gau, and two Sherpas from the Taiwanese team
What did Scott Fischer do after beginning his descent?
He took off his oxygen mask
What was Doug Hansen’s situation during the descent?
He was climbing up despite being past Hall’s cutoff time
What mistake did Andy Harris make regarding oxygen supplies?
He wrongly told Hall that there were no oxygen tanks available
What was the consequence of Hall’s decision to assist Doug Hansen?
It contributed to both of their deaths
What condition was Makalu Gau suffering from during the descent?
Altitude sickness
What did Lopsang decide to do after realizing Fischer’s condition?
He decided to climb down and get help
What did Krakauer realize about his interaction with Andy Harris?
He may have mistaken Martin Adams for Andy Harris
What was the impact of oxygen deprivation on the climbers?
It rendered them incapable of executing their duties
Who was Guy Cotter in relation to Hall and Harris?
He was a lifelong friend
What did Hall insist on doing despite Cotter’s advice?
He refused to descend without Doug Hansen
What were Hall’s last words to Jan Arnold?
I love you
What difficult decision did the Sherpas make during the rescue?
They chose to leave Fischer and take Gau back to Camp Four
What did Hall attempt to do after 5 am during his descent?
He tried to breathe from his oxygen canister
What did Krakauer mistakenly cheer for on the morning of May 11?
He thought he saw Hall climbing down the mountain
What did Ang Dorje and his assistant do to try to rescue Hall?
They ventured out to search for him
Fill in the blank: Hall’s decision to allow Hansen to climb to the summit after 2 pm turns out to be a _______.
death sentence
True or False: Hall managed to access oxygen canisters before abandoning Hansen.
Unclear
What was the fate of Scott Fischer during the rescue effort?
He was found barely breathing but left behind
What does Krakauer emphasize about Hall’s character until the end?
His bravery
What did Hall hear from Cotter during their last communication?
That no help was on its way
What does the May 10 disaster illustrate about Everest expeditions?
The disorganization and the bravery of climbers
