View from the top

Lately I have been reading about Mt Everest and the crazy number of people that attempt to climb it each year. Just wondering if anyone here has been to the top? I've seen photos where the sky is this deep dark blue. It must be incredible having the whole world underneath you.

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GeniUs · 56-60, M

Not me, I think it was Kilimanjaro that a bunch of my friends went on an exped to and their downfall? That they wouldn't give up. Rather than move slowly it was all about 'getting there' at whatever the cost can't remember the name but basically oxygen starvation starts making you go crazy. The members of the group who just trundled up got there the competitive ones failed.

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Laughman · 46-50, M

@reflectingmonkey wow. Good luck with it all!

GeniUs · 56-60, M

@reflectingmonkey I did some caving, when my voice went (with fear) I had to make like it was the cold that was making me shake!

reflectingmonkey · 51-55, M

@GeniUs I don't like really tight passages in caves, I am also afraid of bungi jumping and standing on a really high balcony or cliff, I get this feeling like I am getting sucked into the void.

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Laughman · 46-50, M

@PainfulTruth yep I was reading that part. It's too expensive and dangerous apparently to remove bodies.

greenmountaingal · 70-79, F

No, but a kind and friendly boss I had once died attempting it; his oxygen mask broke.

Laughman · 46-50, M

@greenmountaingal oh that's horrible. I've heard the mountain is non forgiving.

Laughman · 46-50, M

I just read it can take 10 weeks to do the entire expedition. Wow.

Laughman · 46-50, M

@Laughman I think I'll just stick to google images.

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