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In this essay, the writer deals with the related ethical considerations when human endeavor, combined with the acceptance of the danger and risks involved in the endeavor, turn into a tourist outing. The writer notes that a quest for Everest involves a strong statistical chance of loss of life and discusses whether climbing Mount Everest should be considered a tourist venture. This essay alludes to the problems with too many climbers making the attempt at the same time resulting in over-crowding. The writer believes, as Krakauer does, that there should be a set of guidelines to prevent over crowding on the summit to assure a safe climb and return, or at least as much as is possible. The writer concludes that a fine balance between economic and ethical considerations, a healthy respect for a culture different from Western sensibilities, and a desire to take personal responsibility will ensure that there are fewer tragedies on Mount Everest.

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"Better equipment, better organization, experienced guides have made attempts on Everest easier. While in the above 8000 meter altitude, also know as the Death Zone, rescue is almost impossible, with the odds of medical problems exponentially higher, better communication facilities and satellite-based weather services have improved odds of making it up and down the mountain. This has resulted in a sense of complacency among would-be adventurers who often attempt to climb the highest peak in the world with little or no mountaineering skills and even lesser respect for the mountain."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Green, D. (2006) Because It's There: The Life of George Mallory, Tempus Publishing Limited, Gloucestershire, UK.
• Krakauer, J. (1998) Into thin air: a personal account of the Mount Everest disaster, Villard, New York.
• Knowles, E. (2001), Vol. 2006, AskOxford.
• MountEverest (2006), Vol. 2006, MountEverest.net.
• McIlvride, D. (2004), Vol. 2006, Discoverychannel.com.

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