Scott Fischer's fateful act may have been the clouded ambition that led him to say they were building a yellow brick road to the top of Mount Everest, and days later he was consumed by the very mountain that had propelled him into the world spotlight as one of the strongest mountaineering guides in the world. (more below time stamps). TIME STAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 2:03 - references & recommendations 2:44 - Scott Fischer’s background & bringing clients to Everest 4:29 - Extreme conditions on Mount Everest 5:30 - The situation in 1996, important characters in the story and 6:06 - Yellow Brick Road up Everest & pressure to succeed in 1996 9:26 - Timeline of significant events 12:40 Critical errors & decisions 14:24 - Summits + confusion 19:12 - Closing thoughts and analysis of errors made 23:56 - Legacy of Scott Fischer 24:42 - Welcome comments REFERENCE MATERIALS AND SPECIFIC TIMELINE BACKGROUND USED FOR THIS STORY: Mountain Without Mercy: The Everest Story Turning Point episode (season 4, episode 14) Forrest Sawyer reports on survivors of a storm on Mount Everest Air date: April 27, 1997 LINK to episode found on David Snow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KefeYxv1xFI&list=PLL2LE34VDpu2LKVpAL_wtGnTWTNnC65Kr&index=3 DISCLAIMER: All materials in this video falls within the guidelines of fair dealing. No copyright infringement intended. All rights belong to their respective owners. If you are or represent, the copyright owner of the materials used in this video and have an issue with the use of said material, please send an email to Everest Mystery. Thank you ----------------------- Introduction continued: American Scott Fischer, a born mountaineer, was humbled by the grandeur and beauty of the mountains and inspired to guide people to share in that experience. The untimely passing of Scott Fischer during the 1996 Mount Everest disaster that claimed seven others remains a topic of interest and speculation among mountaineers, researchers, and enthusiasts. While many aspects of the event have been extensively documented, there are still some unanswered questions. In today’s video we’ll look at the loss of Scott Fischer and briefly examine some of the factors that might have led to the events that claimed his life…. ****IN MEMORY OF DAVID BREASHEARS**** ========================== Additional reference material for video is listed below: Jon Krakauer - Into Thin Air Anatoli Boukreev - The Climb and, the exceptional examination of the events of the '96 disaster by Nick van der Leek - Scott Fischer's 5 Crucial Mistakes + Boukreev vs Krakauer at Camp IV on the South Col Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/94TzW0NX9k8?si=oR6FDQg7Tjsi96_8 ------------------------------------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER: Thank you for watching this video! We want to clarify that some of the footage integrated in this content, as well as some of the timeline information, garnered from documentary accounts online, is intended for educational purposes, providing commentary and analysis on the subject matter. We respect copyright holders and have made efforts to attribute the sources wherever possible. Our goal is to enhance the educational value of our content, fostering understanding and critical thinking. If you have any concerns regarding the use of this footage, please contact us directly. We are committed to addressing any issues promptly. Thank you for your understanding. Sincerely, Everest Mystery