“Because it’s there” is the famous, possibly apocryphal, reply attributed to British mountaineer George Mallory when asked why he wanted to climb Mount Everest. Unlike present-day climber Jim Morrison, Mallory didn’t also want to ski down it. But doesn’t the same non-answer apply?

Source: [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/reviews/everest-the-other-side-review-1236852376/)

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