Why do people climb mountains?
I think that there are a variety of reasons as to why people climb mountains. Many people enjoy climbing, and it’s a hobby to them, therefore they want to challenge themselves in order to become better climbers. I think other people climb mountains for the thrill of being on top of the world. It gives people a sense of fulfillment and great achievement; making people feel very good about themselves. Other people climb mountains to help others. There are many fun raising events for different illnesses, where celebrities or other people climb in order to raise money to help a specific cause. Mountain climbers also climb mountains to see another part of the world, especially the views. I think other climbers do it to get away from their world around them, I think that it was exert a lot of stress, and you would be able to escape your daily routine. As mentioned on the video, climbers want to keep moving, and progressing in their life. Some climbers climb in order to beet a record; in order to become famous. Whatever the reasons are for mountain climbers, I believe it must be an extraordinary experience, and climbers are very brave to embark on such a challenge.