Would you climb Mount Everest in the Winter by yourself for $10 billion?

12-07-10, 10:31 PM

If your trip and climb were all expense paid.

the_tyrant · 12-07-10, 10:32 PM

I wouldn't survive................

Ducimus · 12-07-10, 10:43 PM

What good is all the money in the world if your dead?

Krauter · 12-07-10, 10:51 PM

Why do you keep posting random polls?

12-07-10, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krauter

Why do you keep posting random polls?

To make you question why I do it.

*makes a poll*
Do you think Krauter likes it when I make random polls?
-Yes
-No

antikristuseke · 12-07-10, 10:58 PM

You aren't exactly the yellowest banana in the toolbox, now are you?

Rockstar · 12-07-10, 11:03 PM

a few skivvies short of a full sea bag

GoldenRivet · 12-07-10, 11:20 PM

Uhhhh I voted yes

But then I realized the question specified "winter"

So.... Yeah I'd have to change my answer to NO

LOL

Takeda Shingen · 12-07-10, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antikristuseke

You aren't exactly the yellowest banana in the toolbox, now are you?

What?!? That's awesome. I'm stealing that one.

Gargamel · 12-07-10, 11:31 PM

Didnt say how or by what means.

Of course, no vehicles or such, but a properly geared and trained expedition could do it. Not one of these tourist expeditions (blech) that climb it nowadays. The only reason serious mountaineers climb it these days is just tick the bastard off their list and move onto more serious climbs.

Sledgehammer427 · 12-07-10, 11:37 PM

by myself, in the middle of winter....all expenses paid (that means I won't be climbing buck nekkid)
Give me 2 years notice to train and get in shape and sure I'll give it a whack

12-07-10, 11:58 PM

I don't think anyone climbs it in Winter.
There's a well known window for going up.
And many have died being outside that window.
Even by a few days.
I can recall the cell phone event just a few years ago.
A billion dollars don't mean Jack if your odds are zero.
And if you need money that bad?
There are safer ways to make money.

TLAM Strike · 12-08-10, 12:27 AM

Would I be going alone?

If I was I would just walk up the mountain out of site of the person offing me the $10 billion. Photoshop an image of me standing at the summit and come back a few weeks latter and claim my money.

CaptainHaplo · 12-08-10, 01:48 AM

I'd do it for 2 Billion. Survival in extreme cold is very possible, but only if you plan ahead. Given the conditions - its a doable climb. Treacherous but definitely possible. I'd want a year to prep though.

The key is I want the deal locked in stone, the funds in various trusts so that there is no possibility of a "fast one".

All I can say on this is:

Show me the money - I'll get it done.

kiwi_2005 · 12-08-10, 01:57 AM

I would climb mount Everest for 1 million, 2 billion I would climb that mountain in my underwear if they asked me too. Seriously for 2 billion who wouldn't its a high risk but if training was involved and you got the very best equipment/clothing then why not take that risk. And if you died on the mountain well at least your be preserved for centuries or until they find a way to bring a frozen dead body back to life.

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12-07-10, 10:31 PM	#1
Solace Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Would you climb K2 in the Winter by yourself for $10 billion? If your trip and climb were all expense paid.

12-07-10, 11:20 PM	#8
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	Uhhhh I voted yes But then I realized the question specified "winter" So.... Yeah I'd have to change my answer to NO LOL __________________

12-07-10, 11:31 PM	#10
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	Didnt say how or by what means. Of course, no vehicles or such, but a properly geared and trained expedition could do it. Not one of these tourist expeditions (blech) that climb it nowadays. The only reason serious mountaineers climb it these days is just tick the bastard off their list and move onto more serious climbs. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

12-07-10, 11:37 PM	#11
Sledgehammer427 PacWagon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Drinking coffee and staring at trees in Massachusetts Posts: 2,908 Downloads: 287 Uploads: 0	by myself, in the middle of winter....all expenses paid (that means I won't be climbing buck nekkid) Give me 2 years notice to train and get in shape and sure I'll give it a whack __________________ Cold Waters Voice Crew - Fire Control Officer Cmdr O. Myers - C/O USS Nautilus (SS-168) 114,000 tons sunk - 4 Spec Ops completed V-boat Nutcase - Need supplies? Japanese garrison on a small island in the way? Just give us a call! D4C!

12-07-10, 10:32 PM	#2
the_tyrant Admiral Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 2,272 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 0	I wouldn't survive................

12-07-10, 10:43 PM	#3
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	What good is all the money in the world if your dead?

12-07-10, 10:58 PM	#6
antikristuseke Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Estland Posts: 4,330 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	You aren't exactly the yellowest banana in the toolbox, now are you?

12-07-10, 11:03 PM	#7
Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	a few skivvies short of a full sea bag

12-07-10, 11:58 PM	#12
Madox58 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	I don't think anyone climbs it in Winter. There's a well known window for going up. And many have died being outside that window. Even by a few days. I can recall the cell phone event just a few years ago. A billion dollars don't mean Jack if your odds are zero. And if you need money that bad? There are safer ways to make money.

12-08-10, 12:27 AM	#13
TLAM Strike Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 8,633 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 6	Would I be going alone? If I was I would just walk up the mountain out of site of the person offing me the $10 billion. Photoshop an image of me standing at the summit and come back a few weeks latter and claim my money. __________________

12-08-10, 01:48 AM	#14
CaptainHaplo Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,404 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	I'd do it for 2 Billion. Survival in extreme cold is very possible, but only if you plan ahead. Given the conditions - its a doable climb. Treacherous but definitely possible. I'd want a year to prep though. The key is I want the deal locked in stone, the funds in various trusts so that there is no possibility of a "fast one". All I can say on this is: Show me the money - I'll get it done. __________________ Good Hunting! Captain Haplo

12-08-10, 01:57 AM	#15
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	I would climb mount Everest for 1 million, 2 billion I would climb that mountain in my underwear if they asked me too. Seriously for 2 billion who wouldn't its a high risk but if training was involved and you got the very best equipment/clothing then why not take that risk. And if you died on the mountain well at least your be preserved for centuries or until they find a way to bring a frozen dead body back to life. __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

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