I've read the comments on this subject and don't wish to be seem biased but as an Englishman living in Australia for the last 30 years it seems that you guys forget that risk takers were the reason we go out to the back country /bush /arctic etc.Tensing- Nepalese
Hillary---NZ,Scott-Antartic,Grylls-Everest,Hargreaves-K2,Nasa -the Moon--Or I am having a go here.
Sorry but having experienced altitude sickness in the Himalayas at only 2700 metres I have nothing but awe and admiration at people who can push the limits knowing the risks involved.Only got to Langtang which is a bit pussy for us Aussie hard men!!!!!!!!
That was eons ago but i guess my point is that although we all get out there in the wild we are all really insignificant when it comes to adventure.