Larry King has on a pastor of one of the climbers. Haven't caught it all. Maybe it is their love of God that drives these men to do this. To see His creation, enjoy it all.
It's safer just to download the screensaver version:
Safer as long as you don't electrocute yourself while rebooting the PC after installation.
Maybe so, but I think hiring a helicopter ride in better weather would have been wiser, if the only objective is to see all of God's creation. I actually think the good reverend sounds like he's trying to justify their irresponsible decision by playing the "G" card.