EnterTheVoid Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 (edited) The psychology of risk taking fascinates me, especially in the context of "Extreme Sports". I took the below picture at an altitude of 6.5 kilometres above sea level. It seems like my mate and I are having a Sunday picnic conversation in the backdrop of the Himalayas. However, the picture is very deceptive. At those altitudes, there are lots of things that can kill you - Spend enough time at high altitudes and you put yourself at risk of "cerebral edema" (buildup of excess fluid in the brain) and "pulmonary edema" (buildup of excess fluid in the lungs). Life is miserable at high altitude - It's cold, windy, you're constantly dehydrated, everything takes forever to get done. It's one long exercise in pain and misery. Maybe that's why we do it. Edited August 9, 2020 by EnterTheVoid Mariyam, BacktoCricaddict and MechEng 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterTheVoid Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 You slip, you die. MechEng and Mariyam 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterTheVoid Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 (edited) @Mariyam @ravishingravi @Stuge Edited August 9, 2020 by EnterTheVoid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velu Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 For me the biggest risk is , my parents will kill me if I do these risky things Norman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterTheVoid Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 Do it anyway. Just don't tell them. And even if you do tell them, nag early and nag often. Seems to be the only way to get anything done these days. sandeep and velu 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterTheVoid Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 (edited) It helps to have a solid understanding of Maths and Physics before you undertake these types of activities. You'd be surprised at the level of technical detail required. Even if the marketing material gives the impression that whatever goes, goes. Edited August 9, 2020 by EnterTheVoid Mariyam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 2 hours ago, EnterTheVoid said: You slip, you die. Where's this from ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real McCoy Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 (edited) Fear, Extreme sports, Pain, Misery, Cold and windy conditions, psychology, things that can kill you namely health problems with fluid buildup is mentioned by the OP who also has a cross dressing man with lipstick and makeup as the avatar which is all an indication of this graha in vedic astrology @velu@Jimmy Cliff So don't take any advice from this guy/gal/it as he seems to be under the influence of this feared graha. "do it anyway" without your parents approval is probably the worst advice. The only ones who care about you is your parents, siblings and close relatives/friends Edit: Sports is not ruled by this graha but when it comes to EXTREME he very much is involved as in extremism fundamentalism, etc Edited August 9, 2020 by Real McCoy EnterTheVoid, Norman, velu and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterTheVoid Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 @Norman, the picture was taken in Queenstown, New Zealand. @Real McCoy What on Earth are you on about? What a bizzare response. Norman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velu Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 (edited) 10 hours ago, EnterTheVoid said: You slip, you die. is this you ? 19 minutes ago, EnterTheVoid said: @Real McCoy What on Earth are you on about? What a bizzare response. hardcore astrology stuff Edited August 9, 2020 by velu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterTheVoid Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 I took the photo. I wasn't very familiar with the area or the terrain. Someone more capable was leading the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterTheVoid Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 (edited) That is as steep as it looks. Edited August 10, 2020 by EnterTheVoid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechEng Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 What would @EnterTheVoid choose? Climbing Everest or having coffee chat with @coffee_rules? The greater risk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterTheVoid Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 Everest any day. Sorry @coffee_rules but you really aren't that exciting. Don't feel too bad, you are up against a tough opponent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkt.india Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 23 hours ago, EnterTheVoid said: The psychology of risk taking fascinates me, especially in the context of "Extreme Sports". I took the below picture at an altitude of 6.5 kilometres above sea level. It seems like my mate and I are having a Sunday picnic conversation in the backdrop of the Himalayas. However, the picture is very deceptive. At those altitudes, there are lots of things that can kill you - Spend enough time at high altitudes and you put yourself at risk of "cerebral edema" (buildup of excess fluid in the brain) and "pulmonary edema" (buildup of excess fluid in the lungs). Life is miserable at high altitude - It's cold, windy, you're constantly dehydrated, everything takes forever to get done. It's one long exercise in pain and misery. Maybe that's why we do it. Which peak is this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterTheVoid Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 The name escapes me at the moment. The mountain is in the Khumbu region, a couple of kilometres from Everest on the Nepal side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterTheVoid Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 BTW, that photo is not photoshopped. That's what it is like at high altitudes. It's blindingly bright. The snow acts like magnifying glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariyam Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 @EnterTheVoid How long did it take you to acclimatise before your scaled the peak in the Khumbu region? What kind of food/fuel to heat the food do you use at such heights? Why would you take a picture from such a steep path ???? If you stayed in India you wouldn't be eligible for term plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velu Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 this lady is even more badass .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandeep Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 On 8/9/2020 at 4:16 AM, EnterTheVoid said: You slip, you die. I have a fear of heights, just looking at this picture makes my stomach churn and toes tingle - an actual physical response triggered by my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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