Bishop is about to cut open the tent with a knife when Jersted finally manages to open the zippered door. He dives out into the snow. On the side of a steep mountain this is a dangerous move. Jersted stops himself from rolling before he reaches the edge though. One more crisis is avoided.

The two climbers put out the fire by throwing the burning stove into the snow; but, now they are winded and upset. This is their day to summit, and they have lost precious time with this accident. Bishop’s illness the night before was not a good omen, or sign, of how things would go in the coming day. Neither is the fire this morning.

Still, they decide to go for the top. The two men crawl back into the smoky tent and they begin the long process of getting dressed.

Base layer: long underwear and socks		Second layer for 17,000 feet: pants, hiking boots, fleece jacket. (At night add a hat, gloves and a down jacket)