some people seek a controllable adventure that does not take them out of their comfort zone-for example, hiking along a way-marked trail. Others-more than likely hard adventures-enjoy an element of mental or physical challenge and thrive from pushing their inner strengths and relying totally on their own resources. an extreme example of the latter is climbing up Mount Everest, the most challenging endeavour in the world. Research carried out or the personalities of Everest climbers points to the importance of such characteristics as drive, low levels of anxiety/worry, stamina, will, and emotional stability. Individuals with this type of personality would be more likely to engage in extreme adventure activities. the fact that there are limited rescue opportunities above a certain altitude on Everest accentuates the level of danger involved in such an expedition and forces individuals to become completely reliant on their own resources.