Everest Expedition-Jon Krakauer

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  • Jon Krakauer got a phone call from Rob Hall, for a spot open for the 1996 Mount Everest Expedition.

    Jon Krakauer got a phone call from Rob Hall, for a spot open for the 1996 Mount Everest Expedition.

    Jon Krakauer got a phone call from Rob Hall, for a spot open for the 1996 Mount Everest Expedition.
  • Start of Mount Everest 1996 expedition.

    Start of Mount Everest 1996 expedition.

    March 29, 1996 was the first day of many months ahead of the climbers. The climbers knew what they were getting into. They had rough and treacherous weather ahead of them. Possible Starvation for days upon end, and major catastrophes. Their hope was to get out alive.
  • April 13-16, They rest at Camp 1.

    April 13-16, They rest at Camp 1.

  • They took a helicopter at 9,200 feet to Lukla to get to base camp.

    They took a helicopter at 9,200 feet to Lukla to get to base camp.

  • Jon's group walked into the base camp for Mount Everest.

    Jon's group walked into the base camp for Mount Everest.

  • Jon Krakauer finds a frozen sherpa at 21,000 feet.

    Jon Krakauer finds a frozen sherpa at 21,000 feet.

  • Jon finds a second frozen body.

    Jon finds a second frozen body.

  • Nawang has trouble walking.

    Nawang has trouble walking.

  • Doug Hansen had a frozen Larynx.

    Doug Hansen had a frozen Larynx.

  • They reached 16,200 feet. The Lobju.

    They reached 16,200 feet. The Lobju.

  • 24,000 feet, everyone is experiencing ederma.

    24,000 feet, everyone is experiencing ederma.

  • Nawang is very sick with high altitude edema.

    Nawang is very sick with high altitude edema.

    On April 23rd,1996, Nawang became very sick with high altitude edema. High Altitude Edema is where you are at a very high point where you cannot get enough oxygen. High Altitude Edema can be so serious that you could possibly die from it sooner or later.
  • Guide ropes need to be fixed at South col.

    Guide ropes need to be fixed at South col.

  • Nawang gets rushed to the hospital.

    Nawang gets rushed to the hospital.

  • Jon's group descended to camp 2 for a rest.

    Jon's group descended to camp 2 for a rest.

  • Jon and his group left Base at 4:30.

    Jon and his group left Base at 4:30.

    Article on The Mount Everest expedition in 1996
  • Jon Krakauer seperates his ribs while coughing.

    Jon Krakauer seperates his ribs while coughing.

  • A boulder falls on Andy Harris' chest.

    A boulder falls on Andy Harris' chest.

  • Sherpa's didn't get out ahead of Jon's group on May 9th.

    Sherpa's didn't get out ahead of Jon's group on May 9th.
  • Jon's group reached camp 3.

    Jon's group reached camp 3.

  • At 7:30 am, They ascended from camp four.

    At 7:30 am, They ascended from camp four.

  • Jon hasn't slept in i57 hours.

  • Chen Nu-Yan falls into crevasse and survives, but dies later.

    On May 9th, 1996 Chen Nu-Yan falls into a large crevasse. His chances of living were very slim. He survives at first, and he is back at a camp, but then passes away later on.
  • 8 people died on the summit.

    8 people died on the summit.

    On May 10th, 1996 over 30 climbers set out onto Mount Everest. Most People made it to the summit at about 2pm. Much later than considered safe. On the way down, a sudden blizzard swiped across the mountain. Due to poor visibility some of the climbers were easily seperated or lost. Sadly, Eight of them died that day.

  • Andy Harris dies when he walks off a cliff and falls 4,000 feet when he returns from the summit.

    On May 10th, 1996 Andy Harris is walking back to camp. In front of him was Jon Krakaeur who returned to camp just minutes before Andy fell. Andy Harris fell off of a cliff. That cliff was 4,000 feet high. 4,000 feet is quite a ways to fall. Andy died instantly.

  • Jon loses his O2 supply, after Andy accidently opens the wrong valve.

  • All Jon eats is raw ramen noodles and a handful of peanut M&M's.

  • Searching for Harris Hutchinson.

  • Rob Hall called his wife and told her to stay well my love and don't worry too much.

  • The Imax Expedition find Rob Halls body.