American Dies on Mt Everest

[Shell B]

It's really nothing more than selfish self-aggrandizement.

That view may be a bit narrow-minded in my opinion. I doubt every climber has the same reasons for making a climb. I also think challenging yourself and pushing yourself to the limit can give your life purpose. We don't say the guy jogging down the road is engaging in selfish self-aggrandizement, yet he's just challenging himself. It just so happens that elite climbers need more of a challenge.

Live and let live, guys.