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Question : I was wondering if you have any thoughts on the tragedy in the
spring of 1996 on Everest in which several people were killed.

For example, do you think unacceptable risks were taken? What
you might have done differently?

Answer : Many people have been getting too casual about climbing

Everest. I forecast a disaster many times.

Question : How can other mountains you’ve climbed be compared to

Everest? Can you think of another peak that’s challenged you as
much as Everest?

Answer : Other mountains have more technically difficult routes than
Everest. But, none have that vast 8,848 metres of extreme

height.

Question : How did you sleep on Mt Everest?

Answer : Sleeping is always difficult at high altitude, so we didn’t sleep

much.

Question : What was the most difficult part of your adventure?

Answer : Strong motivation is the most important factor in getting you to
the top.

Question : Did you have to carry all your own food or was there some food
available on the mountain, such as plants?

Answer : We carried all our own food. crevasse : crack / split

Question : I know from reading your story that you were trained for a long
time and also are a courageous man. But, was there a time up

on Everest when you were scared? Can you describe what was
happening?

Answer : I was scared many times on Everest, but this is all part of the
challenge. When I fell down a crevasse , it was pretty scary.

Question : What did it look like up that high on the mountain? How long
did it take you to climb Mt Everest?

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