Abandoned on Everest

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Originally Posted by NewChief

I respect the hell out of climbers, climbing, and mountaineering. I don't, however, think much of the whole Everest deal. It's not good for the sport, imo. Now Caldwell and Jorgensen's Dawn Wall Ascent.... that's good for climbing.

Everest is just old, tired, and the domain of rich people trying to fix their midlife crises.

I appreciate the distinction you make there, its the Everest and K2 middle aged rich guy types who act like living legends or something that I was aiming at.