Greg Mortimer,one of the first two Australians to conquer Everest 35 years ago says the mountain"is a symbol in our society of achievement".
A long-running dispute that played out in front of a maharaja,a Chinese billionaire and one of Pakistan's top politicians ended with a judge dismissing both parties'defamation claims.
Despite the clear acceptance that every ride could be their last,these guys keep saddling up for what they hope is one more eight-seconds of glory.