Fun after it was done, terrifying before. Seven people died in the two-month climbing window where weather may be good. Most deaths were from altitude related health problems like cerebral edema and pulmonary edema. We had a pulse oxymeter to measure pulse rate ans O2 saturation every morning. Any issues and the climber would stay at the lower camp until acclimated. Up high and we could see the curvature of the earth and at sunset the shadow of the mountain would stretch to the horizon.
Thanks for the insight! I can see why it would be engaging.