Fitness Confidential With Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2477 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes author and adventurer Will Cockrell and they discuss mountaineering, the business of Everest, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/04/the-business-of-everest-will-cockrell-episode-2477 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - The Business of Everest There is a change in how articles are consumed today, which led Will to write his book instead. (3:00) He has written for magazines about adventuring, mountaineering, and more. He’s always had a passion for outdoor adventuring. (6:00) They discuss the famous “bottleneck photo” from Everest and how guides have made of business of helping the inexperienced. (13:00) They talk about the importance of timing and weather patterns. Some of the hikers don’t have any experience. Vinnie asks Will about the deadliest day on Everest back in 1996. (19:45) Eight climbers died, and Will shares details of the story. (40:00) They talk about the mistakes that were made