In mountaineering, is a "tunnel-vision" obsession with reaching the top of a peak at all costs.
This mindset has been a primary factor in many climbing disasters, including the 1996 Everest tragedy, where climbers pushed past their pre-set "turn-around times" and were caught in a deadly blizzard. 2. Beyond the Mountains Summit Fever
Professionals may experience "summit fever" when they plow through work assignments without proper resources or neglect family and health to close a deal. How to "Cure" Summit Fever
Experts and veteran climbers suggest several strategies to combat this dangerous urge: including the 1996 Everest tragedy
Andrew Greig’s book Summit Fever provides an insightful, non-fictional account of the lives and motivations of Himalayan climbers, focusing on the human spirit rather than just the technical climb. 4. How to "Cure" Summit Fever