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Crazy. Krakauer made it to the top of the summit and he was barely excited because he knew the dreaded descent was just as big of an accomplishment.
— 4 hours, 33 min ago
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Shane Sturtz
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"In order to succeed you must be exceedingly driven, but if you're too driven you're likely to die"
— 4 hours, 38 min ago
Shane Sturtz
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Scott Fischer's lead Sherpa was so devoted to Fischer that it may have proved costly. Again, all about politics, money, fame, power... maybe not all about
— 17 hours, 46 min ago
Shane Sturtz
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The politics are crazy. Money, fame, press , etc. are all at play, and these guys and gals are trying to survive and climb the mountain. Crazy.
— Oct 12, 2026 07:54PM
Shane Sturtz
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Heartbreakingly scary story about how the head Sherpa died on the mountain without oxygen and they waited too long for treatment.
— Oct 12, 2026 02:24PM
Shane Sturtz
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Rob Hall, the leader of the expedition, could sense something bad was brewing... politics of who's on the mountain, money, crowdedness...
— Oct 11, 2026 08:38AM
Shane Sturtz
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The lure of Everest is crazy. People can't resist.
— Oct 11, 2026 08:22AM
Shane Sturtz
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Crazy that an American found the famous Mallory climber who perished 75 years (!) earlier.
— Oct 10, 2026 07:19PM