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.
More Quotes from Anatoli Boukreev:
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
I don't know what being an Everest guide means. I am a coach, not a guide.
Anatoli Boukreev
Climbing is what I do.
Anatoli Boukreev
I am not sure the others are as committed as Rob Hall and Scott Fischer. I think there is more business now, and I know it will be impossible to stop this Everest business.
Anatoli Boukreev
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
I will advise them on how to reach the summit, I will show them how, and I will help them, but I cannot be responsible for their safety.
Anatoli Boukreev
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