Ever year, several thousand hikers complete the trek to Mount Everest Base Camp.

　　After completing the adventure, a small portion of them feel inspired to pursue an even greater challenge—climbing to the top. Its no secret that many of the guiding businesses that take hikers to Base Camp also operate expedition companies that guide climbers to the summit.

　　Does the Everest trek motivate everyone to reach the top? In his latest video dispatch, our Mount Everest reporter Ben Ayers discusses whether or not his adventure to Base Camp inspired him to someday try and reach the summit.