What would you think of someone who planned to climb Mt. Everest alone?

1 Answer
Feb 25, 2017

In most cases, not very wise. Check that, it's never wise.

Explanation:

It's not just a matter of mastering gravity. You have to prepare for conditions most people do not routinely see, such as greatly reduced atmospheric pressure, not to mention such risks as avalanches and rockslides. It is highly recommended that you go on a guided tour, which most climbers do.

Climbing Mt. Everest is not something you decide to do one weekend because you're bored watching sports on TV. It's a multistep project that requires a lot of time and money to be spent upfront. See, for example, http://www.livescience.com/15002-climb-mount-everest.html.