The Credibility Of Sides In Into Thin Air By Jon Krakauer

On May ninth and tenth 1996, a disaster shook not only the climbing community but the whole world. Those awful days will last forever through the accounts of many climbers who took part in the horrific disaster. Notably, Into Thin Air, written by Jon Krakauer, and The Climb, co-written by Anatoli Boukreev, an excellent climber who was believed to be the best climber on the mountain, have caused much debate. Sides have been taken, but the credibility shown by Anatoli Boukreev outweigh Krakauer's. His credibility can be shown through his character while on the mountain, his goodwill for the reader, but mostly his knowledge and climbing expertise. Anatoli Boukreev’s significant knowledge, goodwill, and character show why Boukreev should

An example of his character is all the tasks that he did for the expedition. First of all he was a great risk taker to better the rest of the group; at 28,839 feet he free climbed the Hillary Step while dropping rope for the others to guide themselves up with. Next, after the fixed rope were intact he reached the glorious summit, where he waited there and helped his climbers reach the summit. Boukreev helped the clients reach the goal to stand on top of the world, which they all sacrificed so much to achieve. But in Into Thin Air, all Krakauer bothered to mention was his mistakes and how,”when it mattered most, the guide had cut and [ran]”(nickvanderleek.com). While it can be seen that he cut and ran he was there for the clients until he got instruction to leave. Thankfully, he was down in his tent resting where he gained enough strength to save three climbers trapped in the storm. This was Boukreev greatest sacrifice of all as he risked everything to save his clients who were so close to death. “He and he alone came out. He said the others wouldn't come. He did try to muster support, and I envisioned him going tent-to-tent asking people to come out, and no one would"(nickvanderleek.com), said Sandy Pittman a client who was saved by Boukreev explained the situation the best. Furthermore, Boukreev did not only go out once, but three times did he risk it all to save the stranded in need. Even after this exhausting ordeal, when the storm cleared he trekked up the mountain in search of Scott Fischer. Boukreev was not going to leave his boss and friend stranded on the mountain if he was still alive, and his desire to reach him after all that he had already been through shows his true character. Meanwhile, Krakauer was in his tent too exhausted to do anything but fume about how Boukreev didn’t use bottled