Bahrainis Go For Everest Speed Record

Our friends over at Mounteverest.net are reporting that two men from Bahrain will attempt to not only become the first men from their country to reach the summit on Everest, they plan to do it in record time. Even more daunting, is the fact that these fools...er...climbers, have no previous climbing experience, and will spend their first days learning to survive on the mountain and deal with the harsh conditions.

Now, I wish these two the best of luck, but honestly, I don't think they have a chance in hell. Everest is a challenge for climbers who have been at it for years, and these two guys think they can pick up the skills and summit in a few short weeks. As if reaching the summit was not enough, they're going to try to beat the record as well. Oh, and in case you're wondering, the current record is 8 hrs 10 min by Pemba Dorjie Sherpa with supplemental oxygen. I'll keep you posted on how they do!