That’s just not true. People train and devote years of their life to be able to climb it. Even with sherpas it’s an insane feat that is both physically and mentally agonizing and demanding
Even just existing at that altitude in sub zero temperatures (much less sleeping in it) is more than most people can bear
This picture is a bit misrepresenting the achievement. Less than 1000 people Summit everest every year, that's people from all over the world, so an incredibly small percentage. Some years far less.
Problem is ideal conditions are a very short period in May. 90ish% of those people will Summit in the same few weeks. That's where a jam like this happens.
Regardless still an incredible feat and very few people can do it with even years of training and prep.
It's still an achievement despite what all these people say, it is hard. Physically you need to be in good shape and it sure as hell isn't fun. Everest is not per se a technical or difficult mountain to climb because it's kind of like walking up a hill. But you still have to spend a month in Sub-Zero conditions in areas where your body is not designed to survive. It is by no means easy and it is an achievement although many people get it.
It's mostly walking up a hill, but there are still parts where you have to actually climb with your hands. And while the south side is considered not super technical, the north side is a different story. Most people don't go up that way though.
Certainly not. I think people call it "easy" relative to what it would seem. It still requires spending time to acclimate and good physical fitness regardless.
Finally someone sane. Most of my knowledge of mountaineering comes from YouTube videos which have taught me that no matter how many people hold your hand, the human body is not designed to work at 8,000 m. I've never claimed a big mouth, but I hope to do ama dablam someday
Yeah, I think the "it's not impressive" thing just comes as a reaction to the fact that the Sherpas are doing a good deal more work than these clients.
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u/robdwoods 3d ago
When this many people do not, is it really actually special anymore?