[Old Teufel Hunden]

It may be expensive, and many may do it for vain glory but it’s still quite an accomplishment. No one gets a ride up to the summit, you have to walk/hike/climb those 29,000 feet. Sure, it’s not quite the accomplishment that Hillary and Nordeg did because there have been trails made since the first time. But it is a great accomplishment. You have to be in superior shape to do this.

[bert]

There is no problem with vain glory.

Oil of Olay makes millions by selling vain glory

[LoveUSA]

For some reason I am fascinated by mountain climbing and have read every book I can get my hands on about climbing adventures.

Would never be able to do it. Even if a Sherpa carried me the whole way on his back. (some people have summited that way)

Worst part: the stricken and helpless are often left for dead.

[woodbutcher1963]

The other major accomplishment was I believe Hillary and Nordeg did it without bottled O2.