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Every year, thousands of climbers attempt to conquer the world's tallest peaks, but for many, the mountain itself is not the only challenge

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Scaling Mount Everest isn't just a test of physical endurance; it's a challenge to your wallet. From permits that cost more than a luxury vacation to the hidden expenses of survival gear, the journey to the top of the world comes with a staggering price tag. But is the view worth the cost?

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340. That is the number of people who have died attempting to reach the summit of Mt. Everest; if we put it into perspective, that is almost one death every day for a year straight.

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Climbing a high-altitude mountain without proper preparation is like driving a car without knowing how to steer.

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Guardians of the Gods. Conquerors of the Clouds. Masters of the Impossible. The Sherpa people, a testament to the invincible human spirit, have carved their legacy into the annals of history.

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Chapter 14 of Into Thin Air reminds me of

The Call of the Wild by Jack London. Both texts explore the theme of survival in extreme environments and the intimate connection between humans and nature.

In Chapter 14, Krakauer describes the climbers’ desperate struggle to descend from Everest capturing their physical exhaustion and mental turmoil as they battle the elements. This relates to Buck’s journey in The Call of the Wild, where he faces the raw forces of nature in the Yukon wilderness. In essence, both Into Thin Air and The Call of the Wild serve as powerful reminders of the fragility of life in the face of nature's might, exploring the deep-rooted connection between humanity and the wilderness, and the profound lessons learned when survival is at stake.

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Into Thin Air similarly depicts the tragedy of the California wildfires, in which people struggled to leave with terrible circumstances. Just as Krakauer encountered a sudden snowstorm and ran out of oxygen on Everest, wildfire survivors were confronted with tremendous flames and smoke, making it impossible to find safe exits. Both events presented immediate, life-threatening difficulties that required people to make split-second judgments to survive.

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In this chapter, it talked about the struggles of climbing Mount Everest. The climbers struggled with problems like exhaustion, hypoxia, & disorientation in near-zero visibility. The book also talked about commercialization in the mountain, along with climbers with different skill levels & the Sherpas serving as a guide to the mountain.

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In Into Thin Air, Krakauer grapples with the unforgiving nature of Mount Everest, emphasizing the mountain’s complete indifference to human life. This reminded me of the themes in Life of Pi, where Pi also faces an indifferent natural world, drifting on the ocean with only his will and wits to survive. Krakauer and Pi undergo a profound inner struggle as they confront fear and isolation, realizing that survival demands more than physical endurance, it also requires an intense psychological battle. Ultimately, both stories reveal how extreme conditions can transform people, pushing them to adapt in ways they never imagined possible.

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In chapter 14, there was this one guy they found whilst descending the summit named Beck Weathers. Beck Weathers had been blinded and has a low level of perception. Despite this, he still dreams of reaching the summit. My point is, this should be a reminder that nothing should be worth risking your life for. I know of people who would risk anything for something that they really want, even if it means that they'd die but ask yourself the question: is it really worth it?

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In the book, the characters talk about preparation and how bringing certain items help them succeed. This is similar to the real world where people prepare for every situation.

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In Chapter 14 of Into Thin Air, Jon Krakauer describes the crucial and harrowing moments on May 10, 1996, as he and other climbers attempt to reach the summit of Mount Everest. The climbers face extreme physical and mental exhaustion in the "death zone" — the altitude above 26,000 feet where oxygen levels are dangerously low, making survival difficult. Krakauer, who summits early in the day, begins his descent, but the other climbers are still struggling up the mountain. Severe weather conditions, including sudden snow squalls and intense winds, make visibility and progress challenging. Delays in setting up ropes, lack of oxygen, and communication breakdowns add to the chaos. By the time many of the climbers reach the summit, it's dangerously late in the day, putting them at risk for a deadly descent as a powerful storm begins to move in. This chapter sets the stage for the tragedy to come, emphasizing the growing tension, physical strain, and increasing dangers the climbers face as they fight to survive on their way back down the mountain.

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The chapter talks about how hard is it to climb the Mt. Everest. This challenge relates to the world too because it is very risky to climb such a high altitude. The author writes “Hall had made a point of repeating his turnaround time—two o'clock—and insisted that everyone follow it, yet when the hour came and went, some climbers continued upward, unwilling to turn back after coming so far” (Krakauer, Chapter 14). This piece of evidence shows how challenging it is to climb a high mountain.

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In Chapter 14, During the Chilean Mining Accident, 30 miners were trapped for 69 days in a collapsed mine in Chile. They endured extreme physical and mental strain, with limited supplies, poor air quality, and high temperatures. Similar to the climbers’ experiences in Chapter 14, the miners faced survival challenges, and their rescue required international collaboration and substantial resources.

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Chapter 14 reminds us that no goal is worth risking your or others’ lives. For anyone who dreams of adventure, it’s a warning to remember that some things are simply beyond our control. An example would be when, despite preparations, Hurricane Katrina’s power overwhelmed New Orleans and caused tragic losses. This shows how nature can exceed human control and planning.

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Into Thin Air: A Journey into the Heart of Human Endurance and Tragedy

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Into Thin Air: A Journey into the Heart of Human Endurance and Tragedy

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Jon Krakauer's Into Thin Air is a gripping and harrowing account of the 1996 Mount Everest disaster, a tragic event that claimed the lives of eight climbers. Krakauer, a journalist and experienced mountaineer, was part of a commercial expedition on Everest, and he provides a firsthand narrative of the expedition’s escalating perils and the dire consequences of one catastrophic storm.

Through Krakauer’s vivid storytelling, Into Thin Air takes readers into the unforgiving realm of high-altitude climbing, where thin air, freezing temperatures, and oxygen deprivation push human endurance to the brink. The book offers a window into the commercialized side of Everest, where climbers of varying skill levels, driven by dreams and ambitions, take on the world's tallest peak with the support of guides and Sherpas.

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In Into Thin Air, the book talks about commercialization. Just like Everest’s commercialization brings more climbers who contribute to pollution and overuse of the mountain, many famous natural places face the same issue. This reminds me of how tourist activities, pollution, and climate change constantly threaten Australia's coral reefs. Both situations show how our desire to experience nature often has serious consequences for those natural wonders.

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"But Beck wasn’t quite ready to give up his

summit hopes: 'I explained to Rob that I thought there was a pretty good chance

my vision would improve once the sun got higher and my pupils contracted. I

said I wanted to wait a little while, and then boogie on up after everybody else if

I started seeing more clearly.'"

Beck's situation reminded me of the race between the tortoise and rabbit because he didn't want to give up on reaching the summit even though all the other climbers who climbed with him already did. This shows his determination to reach the finish line like the tortoise did in the race, slow and steady.

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Wilderness Medicine: Dehydration and Altitude Illness

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Wilderness Medicine: Dehydration and Altitude Illness

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Dehydration Risks: Key symptoms include dry mouth, dizziness, and fatigue; dehydration can worsen with altitude.

Altitude Sickness Symptoms: Mild symptoms may include headaches and nausea, while severe cases involve confusion and trouble breathing.

Prevention: Gradual acclimation to high altitudes, drinking water frequently, and avoiding alcohol can help.

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Why Some Sherpas Say There Won’t Be Any Guides On Everest In 10 Years | Inside Everest

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The book Into Thin Air reminds me of the huge tragedy of Hurricane Milton, which occurred in Florida back in October, where millions of people lost their homes and went through many obstacles and challenges to try to evacuate and get to safety. For example, One of at least a dozen tornadoes spawned by Hurricane Milton tore through many low-income communities on Florida's east coast.

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Into Thin Air reminds me of the failed apollo missions because some may reach the summit, but they may not return back safely.

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This story reminds me of the book "The Hunger Games" where the participants, both the ones willing and unwilling to participate had to face adversities in order to survive and required a strong mentality to do so as well as a high sense of survival to be able to push through the mental and physical hardships they were presented with. This is also seen in Into Thin Air where the conditions the author and the people he encountered had to go through are closely related to the ones the characters in the Hunger Games suffered. This is portrayed with the quote "Everest has killed a lot of people who had no business being on the mountain, people who were driven by the wrong motives. But those who survived knew that the mountain was bigger than their ambitions."

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"And thus, shortly before noon on May 29, 1953, did Hillary and Tenzing become the first men to stand atop Mount Everest." This quote reminds me of this one scene in the animated series Hunter x Hunter where the main character had finally reached the top of the world. Similarly to the book, the main character, Gon, had to face lots of challenges: fight bosses, completed games, almost risked his life as well. In the book, however, they had toy climb the world's highest summit and that is not an easy task to complete. Both scenes show equal amount of significance as the series was based on Gon finding his dad, and in Into Thin Air, Tenzing and Hillary had marked their name in history, being the first ones to be at the top.

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In the novel, Doug states that his headache felt like "somebody's driven a nail between my eyes". This quote reminded me of a scene in the show The Shadowhunters where the main character had a knife almost driven into her head while undergoing a trial to prove her innocence of crime. This similarity shows how both Doug and the character from the show had to push through various obstacles, many of which were life-threatening, to achieve their overall goal and to follow their desires.

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The book Into Thin Air is similar to the tragic natural disasters in India in 2004 which shows the events that unfolded and the tragedies and challenges that the country's people faced.

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This story reminds me of the movie “The Blind Side.” Both stories portray the concept of overcoming multiple obstacles with a strong mindset. In the movie, Michael Moher states, “Courage is a hard thing to figure. You can have courage based on a dumb idea or mistake....It all depends on you.” Similar to climbing up Mt. Everest, climbers need to have a strong mentality, for example, to not sleep at night for survival.

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Into Thin Air reminds me of the Andes Flight incident in 1972 when a plane crashed, leaving survivors stranded onto the mountain. It forced them to live in harsh conditions and resort to extreme measures for surival.

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The book Into Thin Air shadows the tragic event of 911, showing the deaths of brave people in unfortunate situations.

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This documentary reminds me of the detrimental accident on the K2; I saw the YouTube video last week with my peers. The author elaborated that climbing the mountain is very dangerous. For this reason, deaths and accidents are common. Quote: "Above 26,000 feet, moreover, the line between life and death was so thin and so tenuous that it could be obliterated by the slightest misstep or lapse of judgment." (Chapter 3)

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Mallory's quote, “Because it is there" (29), reminds me of the people in the world in general. Everyone has something they desire deep down, just like Mallory, who desires to reach the summit of Mt. Everest. The quote shows how greedy humans can be.

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Into Thin Air and the Titanic disaster reveal how quickly nature’s power can overwhelm even the best-prepared people. On Everest, skilled climbers with expert guides and top gear still felt powerless against a sudden storm. Similarly, the Titanic, believed to be “unsinkable” and built with the best technology of its time, couldn’t withstand an iceberg. Both stories remind us that no matter how well we prepare, nature can overturn human efforts instantly.

A fitting quote from Titanic is:

"She was the largest moving object ever made by the hand of man in all history… and they called her unsinkable."

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Avoid these 5 Endurance Training Mistakes I've Made [Hikers, Trail Runners & Mountaineers]

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Professional bits of advice and tips on mountain training 

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Professional bits of advice and tips on mountain training 

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Kilian Jornet: Expert Training Advice from the World's Best Mountain Runner

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How Commercialization Of Everest Led To Deadly Traffic Jam

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Born: George Herbert Leigh Mallory18 June 1886 Mobberley, Cheshire, England

Died: 8 or 9 June 1924 (aged 37) North Face (Everest), Tibet

Cause of death: Mountaineering accident

Body discovered: 1 May 1999.

The body stayed on Mount Everest even after World War 2

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Mount Everest   Mallory & Irvine 1924   Discovery Of Mallory's body

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The speaker is Beck, a forty-nine-year-old Dallas pathologist who was one of the eight clients on Rob Hall's 1996 guided expedition.

"Bass demonstrated that any man could climb Everest; however, the main challenge was probably taking time off from your job.

Analyze: The quote highlights how climbing Everest can be accomplished by anyone, like ordinary people, but the bigger issue they face is finding the time to climb the mountain and having to take a long time off of work.

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1. The mountain is divided into three geological formations, highlighting the complexity of its structure and the challenges faced by climbers navigating its terrain.

2. Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, stands at 29,031.7 feet and is a significant challenge for climbers due to its extreme conditions.

3. The history of Everest climbers: the mysterious disappearance of George Mallory and Andrew Irvine in 1924.

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Mount Everest: Location, Formation, History and Mountaineering

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1. The speaker of the quote is Jon Krakauer, the author of Into Thin Air.

2. Paraphrased: Bass proved that climbing Everest was possible for ordinary individuals. Taking time off from work is probably the most challenging issue.

3. Analyze: This quote highlights how Bass’s achievement made climbing Everest seem possible for anyone. It suggests that the biggest obstacle for many is no longer the climb itself but taking time off work.

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identify- beck weather

Paraphrase- Bass said that climbing mount everest is within reach for normal people, if they were willing to leave work for a while.

Analyze- this shows how big dreams are easily achievable, but it is the most important aspects of our life that hold us back.

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1. The speaker is Seaborn Beck Weathers

2. Dick Bass demonstrated that anyone could reach the top of Everest without the need for specialist mountaineering expertise. Finding the time to complete it due to work or other obligations may be the biggest obstacle for most people.

3. Even though climbing Mount Everest and reaching the summit is possible for non-experts, the main problem is finding time to climb the mountain.

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1. Identify the speaker

The speaker is probably John Krakauer, who is commenting on Bass.

2. Paraphrases

Bass said that climbing Everest was possible for everyday people. But the biggest challenge might be just getting time off work.

3. Analyze

The quote shows how big goals are more easily available now, but everyday obstacles, like work, can still hold people back.

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Identify: Beck Weathers

Paraphrase: Bass's experience revealed that climbing Everest was something that could be achieved for regular people with little to no climbing experience. I think the biggest problem is making time and putting off your work to climb Everest.

Analyze: Bass's experience spread the message that climbing Everest itself is an effortless task; however, the preparations require strenuous efforts.

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1. The speaker of this quote is Jon Krakauer.

2. Bass demonstrated that ordinary guys could reach Everest. Taking time off from work and spending two months away from your family is likely the toughest challenge, assuming you are reasonably active and have some extra cash.

3. The quote highlights how climbing Everest became achievable for ordinary people. The biggest challenges were time off work and family rather than fitness or skill.

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“Bass showed that Everest was within the realm of possibility for regular guys…I think the biggest obstacle is probably taking time off your job.”

Paraphrase:

Climbing Mt. Everest isn't impossible; work is the only thing stopping people from doing so.

Analyze:

Beck talks about how everyone can climb Mt. Everest if they take time off from their job.

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Paraphrase: Everest was beyond the reach of ordinary men, Bass demonstrated. The most significant challenge, in my opinion, is most likely taking time off from work.

Analyze: The statement shows that climbing Everest is a major challenge, as Bass pointed out, and not something ordinary people can easily do. The speaker thinks the biggest difficulty is not the climb itself, but finding time away from work, highlighting the balance between personal ambitions and daily responsibilities.

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Identify: Seaborn Beck Weathers

Paraphrase: Bass shows that anyone can climb Everest; you just need time off work.

Analyze: Beck talks about how Bass, like any other human being, was an ordinary man. He is trying to infer that anyone can climb Everest; however, it's the mental and physical side effects that come along with it that makes it challenging.

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1) The speaker of the quote is Beck Weathers.

2) Paraphrase: Climbing Everest seems possible for everyday people, but the main challenge is probably being able to take time off work.

3) Meaning: While reaching the summit of Mount Everest is no longer seen as just for experts, the biggest challenge for most people is finding the time to prepare for and complete such an expedition, especially when they have other works to do outside of climbing the mountain.

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Kyaw Hnaine *Into Thin Air

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Human ambition and desire

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In Things Fall Apart, Chinua Achebe illustrates how rigid gender roles in Igbo society, where masculinity is equated with strength and feminity with weakness, contribute to the downfall of individuals and the disruption of community balance.

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In Things Fall Apart, the effects of masculinity is seen through the behaviours of Okonkwo.

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In Things Fall Apart, Chinua Achebe reveals strict gender roles in Igbo society but challenges them by showing women's essential roles in the community.