Talk:Rob Hall

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The information on the 1996 Everest disaster was removed because much of it had little to do with Hall and it was essentially a plot summary of Krakauer's novel (an account which is disputed). The Everest 1996 disaster really deserves its own article.

Elpoca 16:20, 24 October 2005 (UTC)

I don't think Hall's end is disputed. Lopsang Jangbu reported him on the Hillary Step, radio transmissions have recorded his voice and what he did, and the IMAX Everest guys found him. The Anatoli Boukreev parts are disputed, for sure, but Hall has avoided it. Also, even if there was a separate 1996 disaster article, it's still relevent to Hall's life to report his last expedition - your removal omits all but a brief sentence mention. Hbdragon88 16:20, 25 October 2005 (UTC)

Okay, I've restored what I removed. I still believe, however, that the 1996 disaster needs its own article, and that this article (and the articles of the other climbers involved) should link to it. Unfortunately, I'm too lazy to write it... Elpoca

I agree about that - I was for one surprised that, with all the publicity and books on the subject, that there was no devoted article to it. Then again, I was also surprised that the 1986 K2 disaster was simply wedged into the Alan Rouse article. Hbdragon88 01:59, 27 October 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Stub?

Should this article still be a stub? I'm tempted to remove the tag, but i also feel there's a LOT of room for expansion on this article. Anyone object to the removal?

[edit] Oh dear

Since when does an encyclopaedia pass judgement? Phrases like "Hall's mistake was not enforcing his turnaround time" are pure speculation. One could argue that his mistake was not abandoning his client. Further, usage of words such as "egregerious" are judgemental in tone. Factual, NPOV please, I've done a quick edit. No facts were removed, but plenty of speculation and opinion was. --Cynos.

Sadly, much of this page is a direct rid from Krakauer's Into thin air. I think this infringes copyrights. Perhaps the book may be a source but to rip it off word for word is really not worthy especially for those that have read into thin air. All said though, Perhaps nobody can put it better than Krakauer but the above article is right... Wikipedia should remain solid with facts and not pass judgements on individuals unless said so from an obvious close source or Rob himself and in such an occasion this should be mentioned too. (Arvindeyunni (talk) 05:56, 25 December 2007 (UTC))

[edit] Child naming

I believe Hall and his wife discussed names for their child whilst he was dying atop Everest. If someone can confirm this, please include it...