What did Krakauer spend his last money on?

• A. A new tent
• B. Bush pilot to drop off two boxes of supplies
• C. Food rations
• D. A satellite phone

Answer: (B)

Krakauer’s commitment to gathering firsthand details drives this moment: he spends his last money on hiring a bush pilot to drop off two boxes of supplies. This shows how far he was willing to go to verify the story and stay close to the ground in Alaska, rather than rely on secondhand accounts. The act illustrates his readiness to invest in transportation and logistics to support his investigation and understanding of what happened. The other options don’t fit the narrative he describes, as the money is tied to arranging the air delivery of supplies rather than purchasing gear like a new tent, food rations, or a satellite phone.