I've actually been thinking about this for awhile and it may sound extremely crazy, but I really have the ambition to make a trip to Nepal to climb Mt. Everest. I understand the risks of this goal and I know the threat of my life being taken as a possibility. I'm not at all in the shape I need to be in to climb nor do I plan on doing it for years and years to come. I'm only 20. It's just one of those things that I want to accomplish in my life. The costs vary from anywhere between $30,000 and $70,000 depending on the type of expedition you take. On top of that, those prices do not include airfare, food, or any hotel arrangements that aren't apart of the specific package. I'd like to start taking climbing classes and training classes that will help prepare for the trek. Believe it or not, many people (like me) haven't had the training or haven't had the years of experience and have actually summited the mountain. This is a big personal dream really, it's not a joke. I just don't know where to start as far as training and raising the money. Am I crazy to even think about doing this? Or does someone have a big personal goal/dream like this? Would appreciate any feedback.

Ryan