It is often fueled by "sunk-cost" thinking—the idea that because so much time, money, and effort have been invested, turning back is not an option.
This mindset has been a primary factor in many climbing disasters, including the 1996 Everest tragedy, where climbers pushed past their pre-set "turn-around times" and were caught in a deadly blizzard. 2. Beyond the Mountains Summit Fever
It can manifest as a "mental summit fever," where a person hyper-focuses on a specific challenge or perfectionist goal to the point of exhaustion. 3. Pop Culture & Literature It is often fueled by "sunk-cost" thinking—the idea
Titled Summit Fever , this thriller follows a group of friends attempting to scale three of the Alps' most dangerous peaks—the Matterhorn, Eiger, and Mont Blanc—only to be trapped by a deadly storm. Beyond the Mountains It can manifest as a