Shake me up Judy Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 46 minutes ago, Roxanne said: I actually thought you were commenting on my picture there WTF. I must admit I had a sizeable ass in those days. 😀 That ass looks nimble to me... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 16 minutes ago, Newbie said: I think that the Everest example is trotted out because it is a very valid comparison. The number of people attempting to climb Everest annually is of a similar order to the number of people that compete on the Mountain Course (hundreds rather than thousands or tens of thousands), and the number of deaths over the last 100 years or so is similar. If you are going to call for something to be banned on the grounds that the risk of death is too high, there has to be a yardstick against which that risk is measured. Plus the cost to undertake it from the 'competitors' are similar (10s of £1000s), it's a significant economic driver for many of the locals, it's for a relatively short timeframe annually and it's Govt 'approved'. The only real difference for a comparison, is it's not a great spectator sport and they don't have a beer tent at base camp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeliX Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 1 minute ago, The Phantom said: Plus the cost to undertake it from the 'competitors' are similar (10s of £1000s), it's a significant economic driver for many of the locals, it's for a relatively short timeframe annually and it's Govt 'approved'. The only real difference for a comparison, is it's not a great spectator sport and they don't have a beer tent at base camp. If any of our politicians are reading this thread they'll be straight on the blower to Nepal with some "fantastic ideas". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 31 minutes ago, Newbie said: I think that the Everest example is trotted out because it is a very valid comparison. The number of people attempting to climb Everest annually is of a similar order to the number of people that compete on the Mountain Course (hundreds rather than thousands or tens of thousands), and the number of deaths over the last 100 years or so is similar. If you are going to call for something to be banned on the grounds that the risk of death is too high, there has to be a yardstick against which that risk is measured. Its a very valid comparison? - Its a natural feature. Its not provided. If it was a manmade mountain it would be deemed too dangerous and they (the owner) would have to make it safer. Fundamental difference I'm afraid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevster Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 15 minutes ago, The Phantom said: The only real difference for a comparison, is it's not a great spectator sport and they don't have a beer tent at base camp. https://putchka.com/otw-portfolio/beer-porters-on-everest-base-camp-trek/ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 8 minutes ago, Happier diner said: Its a very valid comparison? - Its a natural feature. Its not provided. If it was a manmade mountain it would be deemed too dangerous and they (the owner) would have to make it safer. Fundamental difference I'm afraid You know that every year the Sherpa's have to replace a load of ropes, ladders etc? The main route is 'maintained' to some extent. For the vast majority of participants, they are effectively following a man prepared (albeit difficult) footpath. It doesn't have to be exact like-for-like, but it is a very valid comparison. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happier diner Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 25 minutes ago, The Phantom said: You know that every year the Sherpa's have to replace a load of ropes, ladders etc? The main route is 'maintained' to some extent. For the vast majority of participants, they are effectively following a man prepared (albeit difficult) footpath. It doesn't have to be exact like-for-like, but it is a very valid comparison. errr. Not sure of the relevance of the Sherpa. He is providing a service yes, but not the mountain itself, and if you are injured as a result of his mistake (and you can prove it) then you could theoretically sue him. If the same Sherpa had 5 deaths in a week he would probably be out of business I didnt think the Sherpas went to the peak (the very dangerous bit). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 44 minutes ago, The Phantom said: You know that every year the Sherpa's have to replace a load of ropes, ladders etc? The main route is 'maintained' to some extent. For the vast majority of participants, they are effectively following a man prepared (albeit difficult) footpath. It doesn't have to be exact like-for-like, but it is a very valid comparison. Moreover, the vast majority of people who attempt to climb Everest pay considerable sums of money to commercial organisations who arrange the expeditions. It is generally those organisations who employ the Sherpas. It is all highly commercialised. It isn't just a few people who decide to go and climb a mountain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0bserver Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Roxanne said: Oh right. Only you seem to follow the same patterns and timing of postings and have the same posting style. My mistake! 😂 Can I ask who? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0bserver Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 49 minutes ago, The Phantom said: You know that every year the Sherpa's have to replace a load of ropes, ladders etc? The main route is 'maintained' to some extent. For the vast majority of participants, they are effectively following a man prepared (albeit difficult) footpath. It doesn't have to be exact like-for-like, but it is a very valid comparison. Is there prize money for climbing it in the quickest time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 9 minutes ago, Happier diner said: errr. Not sure of the relevance of the Sherpa. He is providing a service yes, but not the mountain itself, and if you are injured as a result of his mistake (and you can prove it) then you could theoretically sue him. If the same Sherpa had 5 deaths in a week he would probably be out of business I didnt think the Sherpas went to the peak (the very dangerous bit). You have Sherpa that literally build a new path to the summit every year. You then have the Sherpa that guide and lug your heavy shit. Some may well be the same guys, but two different 'jobs'. There will also be some sort of infrastructure support to set up, maintain and supply Base Camp. I would imagine that if you sign any contract at all with the Sherpa directly (remember this is a third world country) there will be an exclusion from liability. Much of it is now subcontracted out to the Sherpa by Western owned Guiding Companies who will no doubt cover their asses liberally. It is entirely possible and likely there will be Sherpa that have lost 5 climbers. 2012 4 people from one team were killed and they were probably guided by one Sherpa. Some of the Sherpa do indeed summit. There are a couple who have done it over 20 times. I think the helicopters that evacuate the injured, dead, dying and those with acute mountain sickness (that can kill you if you stay high, but can virtually disappear as soon as you descend) are commercial ventures that rely upon insurance payout (approx $40k). Add to that any treatments from Private Hospitals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Phantom Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 4 minutes ago, 0bserver said: Is there prize money for climbing it in the quickest time? £20k for winning the Senior. To think they do it for the money is laughable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeliX Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 2 minutes ago, The Phantom said: £20k for winning the Senior. To think they do it for the money is laughable. Less if you don't lead all the laps I think. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sausages Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 28 minutes ago, The Phantom said: £20k for winning the Senior. To think they do it for the money is laughable. There’s a cost saving there then. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Mexico Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 13 hours ago, Gladys said: That is quite a selective quote, Roger. Gladiators were despised as slaves, but later gained renown and status hinted at the late Republuc reference. I was replying to your comment that "Gladiators were invariably slaves who would die either way". Many were, but some weren't and some retired wealthy and still alive. Of course practice varied across the 700 years or so when gladiatorial combat exists and I suspect across the Roman world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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