Concerned that others were not coming onto the summit and because I had no radio link to those below me, I began to wonder if there were difficulties down the mountain. I made the decision to descend. Anatoli Boukreev begincomeconcern Change image and share on social
I said to Scott that the ascent seemed to be going slowly and that I was concerned descending climbers could possibly run out of oxygen before their return to camp IV. Anatoli Boukreev ascentcampclimber Change image and share on social
I told them, you can succeed - it's not likely the first time, maybe 25 per cent, but you CAN succeed. You can also die. By April 16 they had already been to camp III, well ahead of most teams. Anatoli Boukreev aheadaprilcamp Change image and share on social
A review of summit day photographs will show that I was clothed in the latest, highest quality, high altitude gear, comparable, if not better, than that worn by the other members of our expedition. Anatoli Boukreev altitudeclothecomparable Change image and share on social
I want this book to be facts, to be important, to be history. Anatoli Boukreev bookfacthistory Change image and share on social
I offer my expertise and experience for hire in order to help a group of people reach the summit. Anatoli Boukreev experienceexpertisegroup Change image and share on social
What we can do now is contribute to a clearer understanding of what happened that day on Everest in the hope that the lessons to be learned will reduce the risk for others who, like us, take on the challenge of the mountains. Anatoli Boukreev challengeclearcontribute share on social
I don't know what being an Everest guide means. I am a coach, not a guide. Anatoli Boukreev coacheverestguide Change image and share on social
I explained I wanted to descend as quickly as possible to camp IV in order to warm myself and gather a supply of hot drink and oxygen in the event I might need to go back up the mountain to assist descending climbers. Anatoli Boukreev assistbackcamp share on social
