http://www.grindtv.com/outdoor/blog/32592/climbing+expedition+attains+summit+of+mt+kilimanjaro--barefooted/ Okay who wants to make the first comment
"We live in a fortunate age where, for the most part, individual expression is accepted and celebrated," reads a partial explanation on the website. "Outlandish fashion, tattoos, and vibrant hair color attract little attention or comment. But appearing barefoot in public, or running or climbing a mountain without shoes draws immediate attention. Being barefoot is not regarded as an act, but as a statement." Barefoot, lol. How deeply meaningless.Would not surprise me if in their everyday lives they behave competitively for no other reason than to be the winner. Winning means all.