Chpater XI Camp II Summary and Analysis

Terray greets Herzog in Camp II. Terray is worried about the condition of the four climbers at Camp III, and Herzog shares his concern. Herzog confides in Terray that he is confident in Terray's condition, however, and suggests that the two of them will probably be the first to reach the summit as they are the strongest climbers and in the best condition at that time. Terray does not disagree, but replies that because he is in better shape he should begin at once moving equipment and supplies further up the mountain. Herzog is reluctant, because this will split them up, making it unlikely they will both be rested enough at the same time to climb to the summit together. He relents, however, with a compromise that Terray should take some equipment up to Camp...