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Inspiring? Having watched Everest and read Cold: Extreme Adventures at the Lowest Temperatures on Earth my view has changed to that these people are selfish gl
by mattmanser 8y ago
Inspiring?
Having watched Everest and read Cold: Extreme Adventures at the Lowest Temperatures on Earth my view has changed to that these people are selfish glory seekers who can potentially cause a lot of grief and heartache for the people they leave behind when they screw up. As well as huge expense for rescue operations (which then put other people's life at risk).
I sort of understand your pov, but in this day and age they're literally making up dangerous challenges for themselves and have been for decades now.
- alexlrobertson 8y ago"Deliverance From 27,000 Feet" [1] in the New York Times really changed my view in a similar way. While the most successful and visible adventurers are consummate professionals there is an unseen tier of adventurers that take on more than they are trained for seeking glory without the required experience. 1. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/12/18/sports/everest-deaths.html https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/12/18/sports/everes...
- ryanwaggoner 8y agoRescue operations and environmental impact, I see your point. Don't agree, but it's a valid point. But the point about the grief and heartache for those left behind could be said for anyone who does anything risky. Nothing more dangerous than a gentle stroll unless you're a single childless orphan?
- ImprovedSilence 8y agoThey're 'A' type people that need to push the limit and (for better or worse) don't let things get in their way. The personality type can be very destructive and I agree that things like climbing everest are pointless these days, but it will continue because these people exist, and every so often that drive contributes to something good for humanity.