In the novel Into Thin Air, Krakauer often elaborates on the differences and similarities of Scott Fischer and Rob Hall. An important difference between Rob Hall and Scott Fischer is their leadership styles. Notably, Hall's leadership style is considerably more severe than Fischer's. As Krakauer points out, “. . . he poured out reams of computer printouts detailing logistical minutiae: menus, spare parts, tools, medicine. . . availability of yaks” (95). This evidence shows how Rob's group is represented, planned and particular. Here again, “Hall ran the tightest, safest operation on the mountain. Nobody excluded. (353). His company is called the safest on the mountain and cannot be achieved without many strictly enforced regulations. In much of the opposition, Fischer has a dynamic and accommodating leadership style. A basic representation of this is: "Fischer believed in giving his clients carte blanche to go up and down the mountain independently during the acclimatization period." (141). I believe Fischer has good intentions, but when dealing with inexperienced climbers, more control should be required. One place where his lax leadership causes problems is how he never, even vaguely, establishes a response time. It's a guess, but if everyone on the mountain had been given a correct response time, many lives may have been saved. Of course, Rob Hall never sets a concrete delivery time either. Rob's tense leadership style and Scott's laid-back leadership style are a notable difference between the two men. Another difference is their overall personality type. A key point is Hall's attitude of governance and impassivity. Krakauer describes him as: “A compulsively methodical man. . .” (353). The… medium of paper… wherever they were and made sure they were taken care of. He also ignores his own illness and poor condition to ensure clients have a chance at the top. This may be considered madness, but this kind of personal sacrifice is something rare and admirable. In conclusion, both men have a habitual connection with climbing. From these examples the similarities and differences of Rob Hall and Scott Fischer emerge. It's important to note that because Krakauer is part of Hall's team, he is often biased against them, making it impossible to know what they were really like. It would be obscene to try to distinguish which of them is a better man. Both had a great mutual respect that allowed them to work together and made them admirable. Works Cited Krakauer, Jon. In Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mount Everest Disaster. New York: Villard, 1997. Print.