Loss Of Ambition Of Everest, By Jon Krakauer

It has been exemplified many times that climbing Everest with little to no experience is very dangerous. Beck Weathers was an inexperienced doctor who had chosen to join the 1996 expedition to fulfill a childhood ambition. Though, as he climbed to high elevations, the pressure from the high altitude and exposure to ultraviolet radiation caused him to lose his vision (Krakauer 157). If Weathers had been exposed to information on the extreme exposure at these heights or had had any prior climbing experience to indicate him of his eye condition, then he would still have his eyesight. Decades ago, nearly all deaths on the mountain were attributed to natural disasters and lack of proper supplies (Jenkins). Now, however, more trekkers die from over-estimating their skills and stamina than unforeseen blizzards (Jenkins) This is because when one who has never climbed a mountain over 8,000 will be unable to detect when their body is dehydrated or fatigued (Kirsten).
In addition, Panruru, the leader board of a group of sherpa once stated, “Only half the people here have the experience to climb this mountain, the half without experience are the most likely to die.” In 2012, Everest received 1,000 climbers hoping to summit and thus, according to Panruru, this indicate around 500 of them are no longer
alive. Evidently, climbing Everest inexperienced is extremely hazardous.