David Roeske

David Roeske, a plant-powered portfolio manager and accomplished mountaineer, shares his thrilling journey as the fourth person to summit Everest without supplemental oxygen. He reveals how climbers burn a staggering amount of calories daily and clarifies the roles of porters and sherpas. Roeske discusses the ethical dilemmas of high-altitude rescues and the psychological pressures faced on Everest. He reflects on balancing a finance career with extreme climbing and the moral complexities of decision-making in life-threatening situations.