_branv_’s Reviews > Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster > Status Update

(October 22nd, couldn't submit) From what I've read,I now realize that Fischer was a climber who had an astonishing background. He climbed the tallest mountain in Africa to raise money for the charity, CASE. I think he's a climber with a great heart because he has a powerful mindset that doesn't make him turn around.

This section made me think about how even the greatest climbers can have normal lives. Despite their crazy work schedule, they put enough time to the side to live like everyone else. In addition, the greatest climbers will often run into each other and create unbreakable bonds and support each other.

This section made me think about the polluitoon and litter in remote locations. It was great to know that there will be a $4,000 bond if a person doesn't pick up enough of their own trash. This compares to Everest in the 70s and 80s when it was describes as a landfill.

From reading the few recent pages, climbers must overcome personal stuggles like diarrhea and breathing problems. I think the diarrhea is common becasue of the high altitiude. Breathing is difficult from smoke coming from the campfire, and the evidence that supports it is the climbers waking up to debris in their nostrils.

The dangers of climbing without the necessary equipment is empashized now. For instance, Kami was too cocky and inexperienced and fell 2,000 feet down Everest. In addition, it is emphasized that climbing is not a race and I completely agree with all the accidents being brought up.

I can't even imagine the condition climbed have to face when they climb Everest. From poorly maintained camps and bathrooms to having to burn Yak dung to stay warm overnight, this is just the beginning. One of the Sherpas fell and it reminded me of the book "Peak", another Everest book that mentiojs how doors are a must for expeditions.

With the influx of visitors coming in to climb Everest, how many Sherpas are really needed to guide the climbers? I'd assume almost all of the Sherpas would come because there are only so many in Nepal. In addition, they would all help because they would make at least 8 times and or more than what an average person in Nepal would make in only 2 months.

With the influx of visitors coming in to climb Everest, how many Sherpas are really needed to guide the climbers? I'd assume almost all of the Sherpas would come because there are only so many in Nepal. In addition, they would all help because they would make at least 8 times and or more than what an average person in Nepal would make in only 2 months.