Everest's Ever Elusive Summit: Cool's Unyielding Passion Kenton Cool's record breaking 20th ascent of Mount Everest has drawn both admiration and concern from the climbing community.
While some see his unrelenting passion as a testament to human determination, others worry about the unsustainable pressures on the world's highest mountain.
The sheer number of climbers is staggering: last week, 274 ascended Everest in a single day via the southern route, setting a new record.