Summit Fever -

It can manifest as a "mental summit fever," where a person hyper-focuses on a specific challenge or perfectionist goal to the point of exhaustion. 3. Pop Culture & Literature

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

It causes even experienced climbers to ignore critical warning signs, such as approaching storms, depleted oxygen, or physical exhaustion. It can manifest as a "mental summit fever,"