How is building your own log home like climbing Mount Everest?

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And how is it different?

I suggest you consider the questions. Here are some random links from SERPs, page one:

"How Much Does it Cost to Climb Everest? – 2025 Edition"
https://www.alanarnette.com/blog/2025/01/13/how-much-does-it-cost-to-climb-everest-2025-edition/

"How to Train For Mount Everest"
https://uphillathlete.com/mountaineering/how-to-train-for-mount-everest/

"How to Train to Climb Mount Everest"
https://www.eliteexped.com/how-to-train-to-climb-mount-everest