Summary Chapter 8 Flashcards
What is the date when the team proceeds from Base Camp back through the Icefall to Camp One?
April 16
How does Krakauer’s breathing compare on his second journey to Camp One?
More relaxed than during his first journey
How long does the team spend at Camp One?
Two nights
What does Krakauer notice to help prevent a migraine while climbing to Camp Two?
Stuffing snow under his cap
What significant sight does Krakauer encounter on the way to Camp Two?
A dead body wrapped in plastic sheeting
How does Krakauer describe the feeling at Camp Two due to the altitude change?
Like having a ‘red wine hangover’
What was Ngawang Topchke suffering from?
Severe altitude sickness
What belief do many Sherpas hold that affects their response to altitude sickness?
That ‘real men’ don’t get altitude sickness
What happens to Ngawang Topchke after he refuses to descend for medical attention?
His condition continues to deteriorate
What prevents helicopters from making emergency evacuations during the expedition?
A sudden snowstorm
What does Krakauer encounter that represents his first encounter with death on Everest?
The body of a dead Sherpa
What are the two reminders Krakauer reflects on regarding the dead Sherpa?
- Lack of attention and medical care for Sherpas
- Slow-paced hospitalization and rescue procedures on Everest
What is Ngawang’s attitude towards seeking medical help, despite his condition?
He refuses to climb down
What is the economic concern affecting Ngawang’s decision to not seek immediate medical help?
Reputation as a weak climber
Who is Ingrid Hunt, and what is her role in the expedition?
One of the doctors responsible for taking care of Ngawang Topchke
What condition does Ngawang develop, leading to his critical state?
Pulmonary edema
What happens to Ngawang Topchke at the hospital?
He goes into cardiac arrest and dies
Who is Sandy Hill Pittman?
A climber and socialite who raised funds to climb Mount Everest
What is Pittman’s goal in climbing mountains?
To be the first American woman to climb the highest mountain on each continent
What do many members of Scott Fischer’s team report about Sandy Hill Pittman?
That she is generous and fun to be around
What does Krakauer suggest about the medical treatment Ngawang received compared to a paying client?
He would have received better care if he had been a paying client
How does Krakauer portray Pittman in relation to the commercialization of Everest?
As an unfocused, spoiled, wealthy brat
What is a significant outcome of the May 10 disaster regarding media portrayal?
Many journalists unfairly blame Pittman for the disaster
