According to MSNBC, two climbers who were attempting to climb Everest in the same 1920’s-style gear used by George Mallory and Leo Houlding have just given up, donning modern-day threads instead. Which is fine because a). they still made it pretty far up the mountain and b). they won’t end up dead.

Cautious hikers and climbers are living hikers and climbers.

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by Casey Schreiner

Founder and Editor of Modern Hiker, Author of "Day Hiking Los Angeles." "Discovering Griffith Park," and "Cloud Spotting." Walking Meditator, Native Plant Enthusiast.