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pfdietzlast Saturday at 11:39 PM2 repliesview on HN

Climbing Mt. Everest is three times more deadly than driving -- that is, 3x the chance of dying while driving anytime in your entire life.


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blackguardxyesterday at 1:23 AM

Climbing Everest is an elite endeavor. Most mountaineers are summiting 14ers in Colorado or doing something similar.

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gosub100yesterday at 12:11 AM

And "climbing" Mt Everest means having paid helpers so most of the work for you.