MOUNTAINEERS DISCOVER MOUNTAINEERING IS VERY DANGEROUS

This is the first article I've seen that admits it, questions the sanity of climbers who have families. Mortality rate in the Himalaya runs 2-5% per expedition. At 5% your cumulative probability of survival falls below 50% on your 14th trip.

[I'd give you 25% on your first trip... -CCPC]

[Mock on, mock on. I've already lined up Captain Morgan Spiced Rum as my sponsor for my attempt of K-2's Magic Line as part of the next Go Fast Games, and will celebrate with the product at the summit. It'll be on satellite video - be sure to tune in. -MoF]