Why do peoples still climb up Mount Everest, there are easier ways?

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Why with all our whizz-bang technology we have to use a 1950s method to get to the top?
There should a network of tunnels dug under the mountain and an elevator shaft going right up the middle to a luxury resort on the summit, complete with restaurants, amusement parks, golf courses, rollercoaster, water slides, casino, international airport etc.
I think its disgusting that the people who should be out there building it are sitting around twiddling their thumbs and playing video games, that thing is not going to build itself. If they hollow out the centre they can turn it into a luxury apartment complex big enough for 1000s of people, the building materials are already there so the cost will be negligible.
Why is it taking so darn long, we are a fifth of the way thru the 21st century, lets get moving OK?

Anonymous · Answer

they just want the fun of it

? · Answer

Yes.
 I want the oxygen concession.

? · Answer

Because it's there.

Anonymous · Answer

I note that people still run marathon races. It is easier to take a taxi cab or bus to cover 26 miles.

Anonymous · Answer

You obviously aren't a hiker/mountain climber. The journey itself is as important as the destination.
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Anonymous · Answer

You would have to find new jobs for all those Sherpas.

Anonymous · Answer

People do not climb Mount Everest just to be on top of it. If that were the case we need not destroy its environment further by doing what you propose. People could just be taken to the top by helicopter. The reason people climb the mountain is for the challenge. But, I suspect you know that and just fancied posting an inane question.

Anonymous · Answer

it's about the challenge dipface

Loo.Tennant · Answer

Tunnels? This isn't Lords Of the Rings ya know!

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Why do peoples still climb up Mount Everest, there are easier ways?

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