Summary Chapter 3 Flashcards
What date does Krakauer’s journey to Kathmandu begin?
March 29, 1996
Who does Krakauer meet upon landing in Kathmandu?
Andy Harris
What is Lou Kasischke’s profession?
Lawyer
What is notable about Andy Harris’s climbing experience?
He has never climbed Everest before
Who is the leader of the expedition that Krakauer joins?
Rob Hall
What background did Rob Hall come from?
Working-class New Zealand family
What significant achievement did Hall and Gary Ball accomplish in 1990?
Climbed the highest mountain in each of the seven continents
What type of business did Rob Hall and Gary Ball establish?
Mountaineering company called Adventure Consultants
What was the cause of Gary Ball’s death?
Cerebral edema
Who is the medic for the expedition team?
Caroline Mackenzie
What is the profession of Beck Weathers?
Pathologist
True or False: Krakauer feels he has a lot in common with his fellow clients.
False
What is the financial cost of the expedition to the Himalayas?
$65,000
Fill in the blank: Hall’s business symbolizes the _______ of mountaineering.
new mountaineering
What concern does Krakauer express about his fellow clients?
They seem too laid-back and not serious enough
What does Krakauer suggest has happened due to escalating permit fees?
Weeded out talented, motivated climbers
What is the significance of Gary Ball’s death in the context of mountaineering?
Symbolizes the death of traditional mountaineering characterized by close friendships
What does Rob Hall know how to attract for his expeditions?
High-paying clients
Who criticized Hall and Ball for the commercialization of Everest?
Edmund Hillary
