youngest ever to climb Everest

It’s easy to criticize the parents for letting their “child” do something so dangerous:

A 13-Year-Old Kid Has Summited Everest

But this kid is no rookie. He’s already completed 6 of the 7 summits. In December he’s scheduled to attempt Vinson Massif in Antarctica.

There’s some age that’s “too young” for high altitude mountaineering. But I’m not sure what age that would be. It depends on the child, I’m thinking.

I fear some sort of age competition like the one to be the youngest to sail solo, unassisted around the world.

Perhaps F.I.G. could legislate the age.

… just kidding.