a follow up to WTF kind of people does this. Mt. Everest

[JRussell]

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Today one climber who had been abandoned and reported dead, was found alive and has now arrived at Base Camp. Just another proof that the "impossible to help anybody"-excuse is egoistic BS.

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I don't think it's impossible to help someone however you run a real high risk of becoming a victim yourself as well.
Everyone involved knows the stakes and they accept the inherent danger that comes along with it. Anyone who doesn't think they're risking their lives climbing Everest has no business being there.

Not to mention that at that altitude people aren't really thinking clearly either. Each step, at the higher altitudes, is an accomplishment. Helicopters are basically out of the question as the air is so thin. It's not a very forgiving environment to place yourself in.

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This is true and wasn't the guy they left behind attempting a solo ascent? I think you have to accept the fact there is a good chance of dying when you decide to attempt a solo ascent of Everest. [img]/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]

Should these other climbers be expected put their own lives at risk to save someone who is attempting an insane solo ascent?

[BCPVP]

Just wanted to add my $.02 that Into Thin Air really is a spectacular book and Beck Weathers is a testament to the human body's ability to survive.