Climbing Risks and Challenges

The video follows Alex and his team as they prepare to climb a challenging and unexplored wall. The team discusses the unique challenges of the climb, the research opportunities, and the risks involved. They emphasize the importance of safety and risk management in such dangerous environments.

What new pursuits has Alex found after his previous achievements?

• Starting a business

• Becoming a teacher

• Writing a book

• Contributing to climate research

How does the wall described in the video compare to Al Cap?

• It is shorter

• It is the same height

• It is 1,000 ft higher

• It is less challenging

What was the initial reaction to the first picture of the wall?

• It looked like a small hill

• It looked easy

• It looked like the scariest wall

• It looked like a familiar wall

Why was a special team assembled for the climb?

• To train new climbers

• To film a documentary

• To conduct meaningful research

• To break a world record

What makes the environment of the climb particularly dangerous?

• Ice and rock conditions

• Wild animals

• High temperatures

• Frequent rain

What was the climbers' hope regarding the conditions?

• That they would worsen

• That they would improve

• That they would remain the same

• That they would become unpredictable

What is always at stake when climbing according to the video?

• Your time

• Your life

• Your equipment

• Your reputation

How many times can you 'roll the dice' in climbing?

• A limited number of times

• Only once

• As many times as you want

• Until you succeed

What is the climber's attitude towards risk?

• They ignore risks

• They are indifferent to risk

• They are risk-averse

• They are risk-seeking