Last night I found myself in front of the television set watching the PBS documentary on the series Frontline called "Storm Over Everest".  In case you are not familiar, the show is about the tragic Everest climbing season of 1996.  I believe seven climbers lost their lives when a snow storm hit the mountain as the climbers were just about to descend.  This documentary was written and produced by David Breashears, a noted climber in his own right, who aided in the rescue.  I must admit, I'm fascinated by these Everest expeditions.  Why would anyone want to do this is beyond me.  I know that life today, especially in the United States is too easy in some people's mind.  People don't face any discomfort what so ever.  I get that!  But watch this documentary and see some of these people who are left with just stumps where their hands used to be.  Lost toes, severe disfiguring due to frost bite.  It's incredible!  In an interview with Taiwanese climber Makalu Gau, he said that looking back at his losing his hands and toes during the climb would make him think now that the risk wasn't worth it.  YOU THINK!   I just don't understand why people feel the need to risk death as a form of recreation.