True, although I think most people would be much sadder about missing the 1% of Everest. The whole reason to go there is to stand at the top of the world's hig

True, although I think most people would be much sadder about missing the 1% of Everest. The whole reason to go there is to stand at the top of the world's highest mountain. If you just wanted a beautiful climb, there are many less dangerous/expensive places to go.