Tied to the train of progress, climbers are always chasing harder climbs and higher grades. The evolution of climbing is a constant dance between new gear and human potential. But does the latter have an upper limit?

Let’s face it, nowadays the Seven Summits are just conga lines for the uber-wealthy.

Spoiler Alert: All of Them

Everyone makes mistakes. Even your climbing partner of 10 years.

Okay, okay, not completely… but before you throw me and my ideas in the gulag, hear me out.