Why do mountaineers and explorers undertake extreme adventures?
Beyond Risk, Conversations with Climbers”, by Nichols OConnell – “Because it’s there”, a throw away reason attributed to Andrew Mallory; for that “delicious queasy feeling in your stomach when you first see the mountain”, Willy Unsoeld; because he is “addicted to danger”, Jim Wickwire; “in an adventure, there must be the component of the unknown”, Walter Bonatti; “Being afraid is part of the whole deal. Fear can be stimulating, you can solve problems. And when you are afraid and have overcome it, it adds to the satisfaction.