"I don't know what being an Everest guide means. I am a coach, not a guide"

In this quote, Anatoli Boukreev is expressing his unpredictability about the function of an Everest guide. He clarifies that he sees himself as a coach, not a guide. This might suggest that he sees his role as more of a coach or instructor, rather than someone who leads and directs others on the mountain. It could also indicate that he values the individual growth and development of his customers, rather than just getting them to the top. Overall, Boukreev's statement highlights the complexity and ambiguity of the role of an Everest guide and his own individual method to directing.