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The oxygen level at that altitude is ridiculous. If I remember correctly, the "death zone" actually refers to the part of the mountain above the altitude, where the body is even capable of obtaining enough oxygen to sustain life indefinitely. You are being slowly suffocated to death while you have to do a difficult physical feat. If you look at videos of climbers up there (and most of them are very, very fit), you will notice them taking a few seconds between each step because they can barely catch their breath. In wind and extreme cold.

Some mountains are harder and deadlier, but no matter what, it is no small physical accomplishment to have done it.

Cool - well done. How experienced were you before you decided to climb it?

What company did you use?

How was the weather during the top climb?

Was it worth it? If yes, would it also be worth it if there were no bragging rights and you could never mention it to anyone?

How sure were you, that you were capable of summiting?

Were you scared at any point?