Mount Everest has inspired the spirits of many and captured their hearts as well. Indeed, the idea of climbing the tallest mountain in the world can be a pretty captivating concept. If this is something you can resonate with, and you’re actually considering climbing the mountain, we urge you to take a pause first. Are you doing it for the right reasons? Let’s find out.
Mountain Climber or Social Climber?
We believe it’s important to climb mountains because you truly love it. Heck, any task that you do in life should really be done for the sheer passion of it. However, there are countless people who embark on certain tasks just so they can raise their social status. Climbing Mount Everest is no different. In our world of Insta-worthy pics and travel influencers galore, some see Everest as just another notch on their belt of cool things they did that everyone should idolize them for.
Don’t Ruin It For Others
But not only is climbing Everest an incredibly dangerous task that could cost you your life—there are actual people who want to climb the mountain for the love of it. And the more traffic there is on Everest (yes, it’s a real thing), the more dangerous the mountain becomes during climbing season. It other words, you’re making it less likely for those true climbers to either summit, or even survive the encounter.