October 07, 2003

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]

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