Alaska Darin Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 So true - risking one's life to prove to one's self that it can be done.Something that many (not all) women can't understand. 332143[/snapback] Not unlike shopping - from a man's perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 1 in 6 people die after fuggin' Paris Hilton, and they don't even need to get in shape. 331872[/snapback] That would fall under the 'amazing and stupid' category as discussed above, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfmeister Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 Base camp is where it's at. Just go to base camp, not shave, sleep in a tent, drink everyday, once in a while look up at "it" and go back in the tent. I'd rather save myself the trouble, wear camp shirts and just hang out at camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crap Throwing Monkey Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 So true - risking one's life to prove to one's self that it can be done.Something that many (not all) women can't understand. 332143[/snapback] That doesn't fly, not when I've gone with my wife to a sale at DSW for yet another pair of black strappy things... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 That would fall under the 'amazing and stupid' category as discussed above, right? 332227[/snapback] Without question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMadCap Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 Base camp is where it's at. Just go to base camp, not shave, sleep in a tent, drink everyday, once in a while look up at "it" and go back in the tent. I'd rather save myself the trouble, wear camp shirts and just hang out at camp. 332233[/snapback] My roomate's girlfriend did that a few years ago. She said it was no joke, the base camp is higher than people realize. Her father didn't make it and had to be airlifted back down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crap Throwing Monkey Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 My roomate's girlfriend did that a few years ago. She said it was no joke, the base camp is higher than people realize. Her father didn't make it and had to be airlifted back down. 332423[/snapback] Isn't Everest's base camp at about 18k feet or something? That's a vertical hike equivalent to climbing Mt. McKinley...and even discounting the difficulty of the climb, McKinley's not exactly easy. Most people, unused to heights, start to feel it around 12k-14k feet...at 20k is where your average person seriously risks passing out. Everest's base camp certainly isn't anything to scoff at...though the scenery must be spectacular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB27 Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Depending on what side of the mountain you're on base camp could be as high as 19000 feet. Also, people keep saying, "someone could fly me to the top....." this is impossible, no helicopter can fly that high, and you would die jumping out of a jet at 30000 feet (no acclimitization, etc). Also, 65k is what it costs to climb with expensive guides. You can climb on the north side of everest with no guides for a $5000 permit fee. I have been climbing for quite a while, and have never hired a guide for actual climbs. Occasionally we will hire someone for a day to go over rescue techniques as a refresher, but never to lead us up a climb. I'm trying to convince my wife to let me and my climbing partner go on a 45 day trip to India to climb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndZoneCrew Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Would you do it if you were promised upon your return that the Buffalo Bills were assured of a 14-2 season and homefield advantage throughout???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brihs2005 Posted May 10, 2005 Author Share Posted May 10, 2005 Would you do it if you were promised upon your return that the Buffalo Bills were assured of a 14-2 season and homefield advantage throughout???? 332502[/snapback] Would that be the only opportunity i would have to ever climb it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndZoneCrew Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Would that be the only opportunity i would have to ever climb it? 332506[/snapback] I hope not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of BiB Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 I don't like driving to the post office. I hate adventure. My idea of camping is looking at the cultured greenery in the center of the Marriott from the bar. Nothing to prove here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crap Throwing Monkey Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Depending on what side of the mountain you're on base camp could be as high as 19000 feet. Also, people keep saying, "someone could fly me to the top....." this is impossible, no helicopter can fly that high, and you would die jumping out of a jet at 30000 feet (no acclimitization, etc). Also, 65k is what it costs to climb with expensive guides. You can climb on the north side of everest with no guides for a $5000 permit fee. I have been climbing for quite a while, and have never hired a guide for actual climbs. Occasionally we will hire someone for a day to go over rescue techniques as a refresher, but never to lead us up a climb. I'm trying to convince my wife to let me and my climbing partner go on a 45 day trip to India to climb. 332498[/snapback] Actually, you can jump from a plane at 30k feet - or higher - IF you're properly equipped (O2 bottle, for example). I seriously doubt, however, that even the best parachutist in the world could jump from a plane and land on the summit of Everest. Is the north side the easier side? I don't recall... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of BiB Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Can you smoke there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevbeau Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Actually, you can jump from a plane at 30k feet - or higher - IF you're properly equipped (O2 bottle, for example). I seriously doubt, however, that even the best parachutist in the world could jump from a plane and land on the summit of Everest. Is the north side the easier side? I don't recall... 332531[/snapback] I believe the South Face is the easier more travelled route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Actually, you can jump from a plane at 30k feet - or higher - IF you're properly equipped (O2 bottle, for example). I seriously doubt, however, that even the best parachutist in the world could jump from a plane and land on the summit of Everest. Is the north side the easier side? I don't recall... 332531[/snapback] PJs jump from as high as 25,000 feet and they use square parachutes and oxygen tanks but that is as high as I have ever heard anyone parachuting from Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crap Throwing Monkey Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 PJs jump from as high as 25,000 feet and they use square parachutes and oxygen tanks but that is as high as I have ever heard anyone parachuting from 332790[/snapback] Professional HALO jumpers (SAS, for example) can jump from higher than 30k, I believe (I recall hearing as high as 40k). I can confirm it when I get home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothar Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 Professional HALO jumpers (SAS, for example) can jump from higher than 30k, I believe (I recall hearing as high as 40k). I can confirm it when I get home. 332846[/snapback] 102,800 feet is the record - Joe Kittinger did this from a balloon back in 1960. He was the first individual to freefall faster than the speed of sound. I believe several people in the ensuing years have tried to beat his record and died trying. Now that's a record! Joe Kittinger's jump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 102,800 feet is the record - Joe Kittinger did this from a balloon back in 1960. He was the first individual to freefall faster than the speed of sound. I believe several people in the ensuing years have tried to beat his record and died trying. Now that's a record! Joe Kittinger's jump 333189[/snapback] Amazing biography ! See Bado, no morbid topic here ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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