They'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 an

They'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.