Even though that guy probably isn't in that category, I can't resist saying it, Everest has essentially become a tourist attraction. Since the collapse of the H

Even though that guy probably isn't in that category, I can't resist saying it, Everest has essentially become a tourist attraction. Since the collapse of the Hilary step due to an earthquake in 2015 it's effectively possible to summit without having to do much serious climbing at all. The various tour operators are in competition over how unfit and inexperienced people they can carry to the top, a ski lift would actually be quite fitting.