As Chaya said in many interviews about his Everest expedition, reaching the summit - and more importantly, coming back - should never be taken for granted. This is a serious endeavor that could put even the finest climbers' lives at risk. Everest may not be as technical as some other 8,000 meter peaks, yet its sheer height greatly magnifies any problem that is not dealt with immediately. This - the altitude - is what makes Chomolungma (the Tibetan name for Everest) unique and worthy of all the respect it deserves.