Imja Tse.
The mountain was first climbed in 1953 by a team in preparation for the ascent of Everest. Today it is still used by many to prepare for everest or other high peaks in the region. Why not go for the big one then? Well with the use of supplementary oxygen, everest has been degraded to a 6500m peak and its a trend, an indeology that only promises recognition as reward to trophy hunters. These people get the badge, but less of the feeling of self worth that comes with sacrificing everything, where you are dependent only on yourself, on your fears and your doubts. I hope to rely purely on my strengths and fears, not on apparatus and drugs. And the fact I dont have £50k to climb everest even if I wanted to......
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