Why Altitude Sickness Is Dangerous on Everest
When people talk about Everest dangers, they often think of avalanches, crevasses, storms, falls and the death zone. But for many climbers, one of the earlier and more easily underestimated risks i...
Best Mountains to Climb Before Everest
If someone has never climbed at high altitude but suddenly says they want to climb Everest, experienced mountaineers usually do not start by talking about price, gear or expedition companies. They ...
Mount Everest Climbing Gear List
The first time people see a Mount Everest gear list, many are surprised by its length. It is not a normal camping checklist, and it is not the same as packing for a high-altitude trek. Everest gear...
How to Train for Mount Everest
If someone asks how to train for Mount Everest, the honest answer is this: do not think of Everest training as a short fitness challenge. Everest is not a mountain you prepare for with a few months...
How Long Does It Take to Climb Everest
Many people imagine climbing Everest as a simple line from Base Camp to the summit. You arrive at Everest Base Camp, move through the camps, climb higher each day and eventually stand on top. The r...
Why Everest Has a Waste Problem
Many people imagine Everest as blue sky, prayer flags, snow ridges and the highest point on Earth. That picture is real, but it is not the whole story. Everest also has discarded oxygen bottles, da...
Why Everest Queues Are Dangerous
When people first see photos of a queue near the summit of Everest, the reaction is often disbelief. The highest mountain on Earth, more than 8848 metres above sea level, appears to have a line lik...
Why the Everest Weather Window Matters
Anyone who follows Everest news will hear one phrase again and again: weather window. Teams wait at Base Camp for a weather window. Guides wait at Camp 2. Climbers wait at the South Col. After year...
Why Do Climbers Need Oxygen on Everest
One of the most recognisable images from Everest is a climber wearing an oxygen mask, carrying a bottle and moving slowly along a windy ridge. For people new to high-altitude climbing, this raises ...
What Do Sherpa Guides Do on Everest
Anyone who begins reading about commercial Everest expeditions will soon meet the word “Sherpa”. Some articles describe Sherpas as porters. Some videos describe them as people who take clients to t...
How to Apply for an Everest Climbing Permit
If you want to climb Mount Everest, the first step is not buying a down suit or booking a flight. The first step is understanding whether you can legally obtain an Everest climbing permit. Many peo...
What Qualifications Do You Need to Climb Everest
Many people ask whether an ordinary person can climb Everest. A better question is this: what qualifications does an ordinary person need before Everest becomes a serious goal? Everest is not a jou...
Can You Climb Everest Without an Expedition Company
Many people ask the same question after seeing the price of an Everest expedition: if you do not hire a climbing company, can you climb Mount Everest by yourself and avoid paying tens of thousands ...