tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478779934808735516.post7745975790268853055..comments2023-10-03T13:12:59.163-04:00Comments on Don Mills Diva Recipes and Reviews: Where humanity and hubris intersectDon Mills Divahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03733674458423525738noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478779934808735516.post-3072628299193297832008-08-13T08:25:00.000-04:002008-08-13T08:25:00.000-04:00Into Thin Air is one of my favorite books of all t...Into Thin Air is one of my favorite books of all time. There is such a fine line between life and death. I find the people who flirt with that line fascinating.<BR/><BR/>The Discovery Channel series is called Everest: Beyond the Limit and they show footage in one of the episodes the debate at advanced base camp about what to do about the stranded climber.Bryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02757712782913252135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478779934808735516.post-34195051387182340652008-08-11T16:32:00.000-04:002008-08-11T16:32:00.000-04:00I loved Into Thin Air and would love to read this ...I loved Into Thin Air and would love to read this book! The highest summit I've reached is 14,110 feet (Pikes Peak) - and I've hiked 2 other 14ers in CO . . . I just can't ever imagine why people want to summit Everest. I can understand the beauty and even the amazing sense of accomplishment that goes with it . . . but really, is it necessary?<BR/><BR/>I'd love to read this wonderful book!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478779934808735516.post-45288950140633657242008-08-11T10:21:00.000-04:002008-08-11T10:21:00.000-04:00I can't see myself ever wanting to attempt the cli...I can't see myself ever wanting to attempt the climb, mainly because I'd probably get 100m up and give in. The book sounds fascinating though - I'd love to win a copy.Glowstarshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16103658857065729108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478779934808735516.post-7466649957341245052008-08-11T08:36:00.000-04:002008-08-11T08:36:00.000-04:00I'm always intrigued by people who risk their live...I'm always intrigued by people who risk their lives on these kinds of endeavors. I completely can't relate. This isn't to say it isn't worth the risk, just that I'm baffled by their motivation.Kelly Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12883744207287989665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478779934808735516.post-65036433323694477842008-08-11T00:12:00.000-04:002008-08-11T00:12:00.000-04:00sounds like a great read for sure. and i too would...sounds like a great read for sure. and i too would never attempt it but am blown away by those who do knowing it can be the end~*Jobthingy*~https://www.blogger.com/profile/12158643612577538800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478779934808735516.post-3825072286925709662008-08-10T19:41:00.000-04:002008-08-10T19:41:00.000-04:00This sounds like a great read Kelly; I was just th...This sounds like a great read Kelly; I was just thinking about climbers and what drives them to do what they do (given the recent events in the news) ...Karen MEGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10834425321020756655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478779934808735516.post-39783814503981881242008-08-10T14:45:00.000-04:002008-08-10T14:45:00.000-04:00Fascinating! I am intrigued by your review and wo...Fascinating! I am intrigued by your review and would love to read it myself. Sounds great!<BR/>WendyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478779934808735516.post-58142780062467162212008-08-10T14:17:00.000-04:002008-08-10T14:17:00.000-04:00I loved Into Thin Air, and this one sounds wonderf...I loved Into Thin Air, and this one sounds wonderful. Thanks for the heads up! By the way, I also bought and enjoyed Petite Anglaise on your rec!Mental P Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05957544840704376193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478779934808735516.post-16040199388446218462008-08-10T12:51:00.000-04:002008-08-10T12:51:00.000-04:00I have zero interest in ever climbing about 10,000...I have zero interest in ever climbing about 10,000 feet, but I am fascinated by people who do. I'd love to read the book.Jenn @ Juggling Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14455967210924573398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478779934808735516.post-50981435516423127032008-08-09T20:30:00.000-04:002008-08-09T20:30:00.000-04:00I know i commented on your other blog...but do you...I know i commented on your other blog...but do you get discover channel? Did you see the series they have had about a group of climbers trying to get up everest? It touches on the Sharp story as well in the 2nd season.InTheFastLanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09691830067979224059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478779934808735516.post-11542576651519009442008-08-09T19:31:00.000-04:002008-08-09T19:31:00.000-04:00Found Into Thin Air fascinating too. After the re...Found Into Thin Air fascinating too. After the recent K2 deaths, am speculating again about the motivations of such extreme climbers.Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03185856683761789420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478779934808735516.post-53819890945501541352008-08-09T18:05:00.000-04:002008-08-09T18:05:00.000-04:00I loved Into Thin Air and the response book, The C...I loved Into Thin Air and the response book, The Climb. I read them after my own trip to Nepal in 1997. It is a phenomenal place, and although we didn't do the basecamp hike (I was there with a group of high school kids), it was an experience of a lifetime. <BR/><BR/>The tragedy is, all those climbers are ruining Everest. It's always a hard balance... do we go spectate, or leave the area alone? Personally, I guess I'm more guilty of going to visit.Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586323120994967027noreply@blogger.com