In reply to greycarsdave:
Geordie (the climber in question), is a good friend and climbing partner of mine having us studied together for the past four years in Scotland. His success on the seven summits at such an early age is - in my biased view - an exceptional effort.
Geordie worked tirelessly to raise all the funds necessary for these expeditions and showed tremendous resilience on an adventure that took several years of his life to complete.
I’ve not seen the show though I’ve heard lots about what it will entail from Geordie, he asks us in the climbing community to be aware it will be directed towards the masses and with that comes the usual over-hype and dramatic use of language. Nonetheless, he feels that if just one person is inspired by his adventure then it was worth it.
While many armchair climbers will call Everest a ‘farce’ or a ‘circus’, and while the Seven Summits may be a ‘tick list’ it still takes commitment, determination and resilience of a degree higher than many of us to even set about the journey to attempt, let alone succeed.
Milesy, with all due respect, I’d ask you to reserve passing judgment on things like this (Everest being the classic oft bashed accomplishment) until you have something better to offer. If you live by that sentiment (as I try) you will go far.