You can get a lawyer with two months off or a New York socialite who wants to play at being Lewis and Clark and put them up there, but Everest is still in charge; it can still kick butt.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
It takes a lot of resources to climb Everest, and a lot of other people. But you should go do it.
If I know I make this much trouble, I never climb Everest.
I really haven't liked the commercialization of mountaineering, particularly of Mt. Everest. By paying $65,000, you can be conducted to the summit by a couple of good guides.
I have climbed Everest from the Nepal route and the China route. The other routes are too hard for me. So I don't think I can climb Everest again.
Mountaineering is one of the most difficult sports - we are away from routine life for days, living in tents, and it requires high degree of physical and mental strength.
With drive and a bit of talent, you can move mountains. I know. I've done it.
I learned two basic lessons on Everest. First, just because something has worked in the past does not mean it will work today. Second, different challenges require different mindsets.
It's amazing that more people have climbed Mount Everest than have broken the 4-minute mile.
I realised I'd never climb Everest but thought I could still write a book.
I'm done with Everest. I did it three times, and I need to be good at that and be happy with it and focus on other climbs.