Climbing Everest

With a goal of bringing the mountain to the masses, the various aspects of this climb are covered in detail. 

About Everest

So much can be said... here are a few thoughts.
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Weather

How cold does it get?  What is the weather window?  What do low attitude monsoons have to do with a summit 29,035ft up?
Learn About Weather on Everest »

Gear List

Crampons, down suits, ice axes, and yes, even laptops... learn what you take here. 
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Skills Needed

Walk like a duck... or a famous Frenchman.  Learn what James Bond's shoelaces have to do with surviving a crevasse fall. 
Find out what it takes »

Climbing Itinerary

Step by step, the climb and associated logistics are explained.
Climbing itinerary »

Surviving the Climb

The dangers of Mount Everest are real.  Understanding the risks and how to mitigate them is really important. Surviving the Climb »

Living on Everest

Two months on Everest... you may be surprised how comfortable (and uncomortable) it can be.
Think you could live on Everest? »

Frequently Asked Questions

With the help of our visitors, we're building quite a list.
FAQs answered »