For someone who despises cold weather, and is the opposite of an athelete, I am very fascinated by mountain climbing. Especially those brave, crazy, pioneering, foolish people who climb mountains like Everest. Maybe it's a carry over from loving books like "Lost Horizon" when I was young. Maybe it's just an appreciation for people who do "impossible" things "because it's there". As described on mountain climbing websites, this has been a tough and tragic climbing season, with stories like Lincoln Hall's amazing rescue raising uncomfortable ethical questions and highlighting both the best and worst of the mountianeering culture. You won't ever see me on one of those summits, but hats off to those who do make it up there.
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