"Into Thin Air" Cause and Effect

The story Into Thin Air tells the story of the deadliest climbing season Mt. Everest has ever seen. With the end of the season, thirteen lives had been lost. There were many different reasons that these people didn't make it down the mountain alive. First, there was a lack of oxygen. Because of this, many people experienced a decrease in their energy levels, and their judgement was affected. Also, the guides that were leading the climbers up and down the mountain didn't notice the approaching storm in time to warn everyone of its presence. The extremely cold weather also attributed to the number of people that died. Frostbite and other affects of the temperature made amputations necessary, and even killed some people. Finally, there were a number of other dangerous conditions that came along with climbing Mt. Everest. It wasn't very hard to slip and fall to your death.