{"id":24733,"date":"2016-12-18T23:31:57","date_gmt":"2016-12-19T06:31:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/?p=24733"},"modified":"2017-12-31T17:25:33","modified_gmt":"2018-01-01T00:25:33","slug":"how-much-does-it-cost-to-climb-mount-everest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/18\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-climb-mount-everest\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does it Cost to Climb Mount Everest? &#8211; 2017 Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;How much does it cost to climb Mount Everest?&#8221; This is\u00a0a\u00a0popular\u00a0question I get after a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/speaking.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">speaking engagement<\/a>. The short answer is a car or at least $30,000 but most people pay about $45,000.<\/p>\n<p>This completely new 2017 post\u00a0introduces\u00a0new options for climbers, a look at new rules, a chart of current offers and serious answers to serious questions plus a few survey questions where you can weigh in with your thoughts in addition to making a thoughtful comment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2018 Note: I will be updating this page for 2018 in the next few months but I don&#8217;t expect significant changes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/everest\/everest-2017-coverage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See the Everest 2017 Season Coverage!<\/a><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summitcoach.org\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24764 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/cropped-silverheels_2008_020.jpg\" alt=\"summit coach\" width=\"200\" height=\"79\" \/><\/a>If you dream of climbing mountains but are not sure how to start or reach your next level from a Colorado 14er to Rainier, Everest or even K2, I can help.\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summitcoach.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Summit Coach<\/a><\/strong> is a consulting service that helps aspiring climbers throughout the world achieve their goals through a personalized set of consulting services based on Alan Arnette\u2019s 20 years of high altitude mountain experience and 30 years as a business executive. Prices and services at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.summitcoach.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Summit Coach website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>There is a lot of detail here and is broken down by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#1\">Everest 2016\u00a0Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#2\">Everest 2017 Outlook<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#3\">Where Does My Money Go?<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#4\">Travel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#5\">Permits and Insurance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#6\">Supplies and Gear<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#7\">Logistics (Guide\u00a0Services)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#8\">Expedition Price Chart<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#9\">Reader Survey<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#10\">Guide Options<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#11\">Q&amp;A<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#12\">Why Everest?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#13\">Everest Pictures and Video<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Big\u00a0Picture<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The headline for 2017 is that <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">all expedition prices crept higher<\/span> but climbing from <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">China\u00a0saw a huge 22%<\/span> increase. The permits for a medium size team of four or more climbers increased from $7,000\/climber to $9,950\/climber or 34%.<\/p>\n<p>The price range for a standard supported climb ranges from $28,000 to $85,000. A fully custom\u00a0climb will run over $115,000 and those extreme risk takers can skimp by for\u00a0well under $20,000.<\/p>\n<p>Over the past few years, the\u00a0low cost Nepali operators were getting a foothold in the market by competing on price but now\u00a0realize they were\u00a0leaving money on the table and are starting to\u00a0increase their prices. That said, they will make you a deal unlike most western operators.<\/p>\n<p>Guided climbs on Everest is like any competitive marketplace. In other words driven by supply and demand and the demand is huge! As I&#8217;ve noted\u00a0for years\u00a0now, more and more Everest climbers are coming from India and\u00a0China adding to the historic demand from the Americas, Europe and Southeast Asia. Meeting\u00a0that demand are many Nepal based guides. China is making huge moves to capitalize on the tourist demands from their own country which will add to the crowding. With this year&#8217;s permit increase they are paving the way to reduce the difference\u00a0with Nepal.<\/p>\n<p>Bottom line: Look for Everest to become more crowded and more expensive over the next\u00a0five years.<br \/>\n<a name=\"1\"><\/a><span style=\"visibility: hidden;\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Everest 2016\u00a0Review<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The 2016 spring climbing season on Everest, from both sides, was about as normal as it gets these days. 640\u00a0people summited &#8211; half being\u00a0Sherpa support. Five people died &#8211; lower\u00a0than the average of eight deaths each season since 2000. The weather was good so\u00a0there were many suitable summit days however\u00a0crowds still formed behind a few very large and slow teams resulting in\u00a0an unusually high number of frostbite cases.<\/p>\n<p>If there was a lesson from 2016, get out quick, climb fast and don&#8217;t look back.<\/p>\n<p>Reality television once again took over Nepal with several independent camera crews chasing locals and climbers in trouble hoping to get them on camera and then sell the clips to the highest bidder. Some crews promoted themselves\u00a0in the name of selfless philanthropy but it was more like ambulance chasing. My understanding was that some of the victims were given free services in exchange for rights to\u00a0their story.<\/p>\n<p>In any event, I hope the good outweighed the profit but it is time for this type of activity to end, imho.<br \/>\n<a name=\"1\"><\/a><span style=\"visibility: hidden;\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Everest 2017 Outlook<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A\u00a0leading indicator of\u00a0the interest in\u00a0Everest is the autumn season. In 2016 it was crowded on the &#8220;attainable&#8221; 8000 meter peaks of Manaslu and Cho Oyu. This suggests we will see record Everest 2017 crowds.<\/p>\n<p>Encouraging\u00a0the crowds\u00a0are the permit extensions after the premature endings due to politics and the earthquakes. The $11,000 Nepal permit in 2014 was extended to 2019 and the $7,000 permits from China in 2015 to 2018 . With those permits expiring, climbers are anxious to save money. Long time operators are reducing their prices by the permit fee indicating their confidence that Nepal will follow thru this time.<\/p>\n<p>The Nepal Ministry of Tourism, even under new leadership, continued their annual press release of announcing changes to make Everest safer. The latest edition citied\u00a0that all permit holders\u00a0must hire\u00a0guides, restricting helicopters above base camp except for rescues, banning climbers with disabilities or older than 75 and finally requiring all Everest climbers must have summited a 7,000 meter in Nepal to obtain a Nepal 8000 meter climbing permit. I seriously doubt any of this will be enforced for 2017. You can read about these on my\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/19\/2016-edition-nepal-limit-everest-climbers-new-rules\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">post<\/a>\u00a0along with my opinion on the\u00a0merits and feasibility.<br \/>\n<a name=\"3\"><\/a><span style=\"visibility: hidden;\">3<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Where Does My Money Go?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>There are four major components to any Everest climb regardless of climbing from Nepal or Tibet: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">travel<\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">permits\/insurance<\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">supplies\/gear<\/span> and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">guides<\/span>. The following discussion breaks down the expenses as if an individual wanted to climb without joining a team but almost no one does this as the numbers will show &#8211; it is just too expensive or risky.<br \/>\n<a name=\"4\"><\/a><span style=\"visibility: hidden;\">4<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Travel $500 &#8211; $10,125<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The travel costs are entirely dependent on where you live and how you like to travel. It can range from a few hundred dollars to over $7,000 to fly to Nepal. Most people use Thai, Turkish, Qatar, Air India, or China Eastern to reach Nepal.<\/p>\n<p>Once in Kathmandu, you need to fly to Lukla or Lhasa to start the journey to base camp, so add in add a\u00a0few hundred dollars for this air fare.<\/p>\n<p>From Lukla in Nepal, its takes a little over a week to trek to base camp. Add in food and lodging along the way for you and your support team. This can total between $400 to $1,000 per person again depending on your style and how many beers you have. Teahouses have dramatically increased their prices\u00a0in the Khumbu. Long gone are the $5 nights. To save money, climbers can always camp in their tents.<\/p>\n<p>Not only do you have to get yourself to base camp but also all your gear &#8211; tents, food, oxygen, etc. Most people use porters and yaks costing at least $20 per day per load, so this usually totals over a\u00a0thousand dollars. Large operators will hire helicopters and the expense\u00a0is bundled into the overall price.<\/p>\n<p>On the Tibet side, you save some money by\u00a0driving all the way to base camp and this is included in your climbing permit. The China Tibet Mountaineering Association (CTMA) will meet you where you arrive in China and\u00a0never leave you the entire expedition. This is more about monitoring than supporting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Travel\u00a0$2,425 &#8211; $8,325<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Airfare $1500 to $7000 depending on class and routing and excess baggage<\/li>\n<li>Transportation Kathmandu to Lukla $325 round trip per person<\/li>\n<li>Hotel and food in Kathmandu $300 to $700 depending on delays<\/li>\n<li>Nepal Visa $100<\/li>\n<li>Immunizations $200<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Getting to EBC $1,240 &#8211; $1,800<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Yaks to and from Base Camp $40 per yak per day carrying 120 lbs, (4 yaks for 4 days minimum or $640)<\/li>\n<li>Extra Yak in China is $300\/Yak<\/li>\n<li>Porters to and from Base Camp $20 per porter per day carrying 60 lbs (3 porters for 6 days minimum or $360)<\/li>\n<li>Tea Houses and food on trek to EBC $20 &#8211; $100\/person\/day &#8211; 7 days $140 &#8211; $700<\/li>\n<li>Park Fee $100\/team<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"5\"><\/a><span style=\"visibility: hidden;\">5<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Permits and Insurance $9,950 &#8211; $29,500<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Nepal<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The permit cost is fixed at $11,000 per climber from Nepal. In Nepal, the permit fee simply gives permission to climb, whereas in Argentina for Aconcagua or Alaska for Denali, the $800 or $365 permit, respectively, also covers helicopter evacuation, maintaining high altitude ranger camps, hiring seasonal staff, providing mountaineering information, and keeping the mountain environment clean.<\/p>\n<p>Nepal requires using a local company to organize your permit at a cost of $2,500 for the team, a refundable trash deposit of $4,000 for the team plus\u00a0a Liaison Officer costing $3,000 per team. These\u00a0total $9,500 BEFORE the $11,000 per person climbing permit. So before you hire guides, yaks food or gear you must come up with almost $20,000 in Nepal.<\/p>\n<p>Nepal implemented in 2013 a new rule that requires every foreign climber in Nepal to hire a local Sherpa Guide. While very unclear how or if this rule is\u00a0enforced for every operator, it adds a minimum of $4,000 to the absolute lowest cost. In late 2016, several climbers ignored these rules for first ascents are are now under investigation by the Nepal authorities.<\/p>\n<p>Most guide companies on the Nepal\u00a0side will require at least evacuation insurance and most require medical coverage. One of the best investments you can make is to add trip cancellation to the policy. In both 2014 and 2015 when the Everest season ended early, those with trip cancellation\/interruption coverage had 100% of their trip expenses reimbursed.<\/p>\n<p>Travelex is a popular choice. To save money, joining the American Alpine Club will provide $5,000 evacuation coverage through Global Rescue\u00a0however most people upgrade that basic\u00a0coverage. With all these policies you must follow their rules exactly or you will not be covered &#8211; and I mean exactly, one misstep and you are not covered.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tibet<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>UPDATE<\/em><\/strong>: I have an update from the first post that the Chinese are now asking USD $9,950 per person for the permit for teams of 4 or more. If the team is one to three members it skyrockets to $19,500 per person. This price includes, transportation from\u00a0the entry point to base camp, hotels, liaison officer, trash fee, five yaks in and four yaks out per member. There is an extra charge of $200 per day per person for time spent in Lhasa.<\/p>\n<p>This increase effectively eliminates a low cost, single person climb from Tibet for under $20,000.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to bring a Nepal Sherpa to climb with you in Tibet, budget an additional $3,300 for each Sherpa\u2019s \u201cwork permit\u201d as required by the CTMA plus their salary of $5,000.<\/p>\n<p>The Tibet side is more complicated for evacuation insurance since the rope fixers do some rescues but mostly it is climbers helping climbers and helicopters are not allowed. The insurance would most likely begin coverage once you got back to Lhasa or Kathmandu. It would\u00a0be wise to double check everything with your provider to understand the details.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Climbing Fees $20,600 &#8211; $25,650 (Nepal)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nepal Agency fee $2,500 per team (usually included in total price from a guide)<\/li>\n<li>Nepalese Liaison Officer $3,000\/team\u00a0(usually included in total price from a guide)<\/li>\n<li>South Base Camp Medical support from EverestER $100\/person<\/li>\n<li>Nepal permit $11,000 for each climber regardless of team size<\/li>\n<li>Chinese permit $9,950 per\u00a0each climber for teams of 4+ otherwise $19,500\/person, $3,300 for each Nepali Sherpa<\/li>\n<li>Nepal garbage and human waste deposit $4,000\/team permit (refundable but not always)<\/li>\n<li>Icefall Doctors to fix route $2,500\/team or $600 per climber<\/li>\n<li>Contribution to fixed ropes above Icefall $150\/climber, higher on Tibet side<\/li>\n<li>Weather forecast $0 to $1,000<\/li>\n<li>Puja $300<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Insurance $70 &#8211; $3,000<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Evacuation Insurance $70 (American Alpine Club) &#8211; ~$500 (Global Rescue\/TravelEx)<\/li>\n<li>Medical only $500<\/li>\n<li>Rescue Insurance for any reason with\u00a0medical insurance and trip cancellation coverage &#8211; $3,000 (TravelEx)<\/li>\n<li>Private pay helicopter evacuation from Everest South &#8211;\u00a0$5,000 &#8211; $20,000 depending on start and end locations (not available on north)<\/li>\n<li>All insurance figures are representative and will vary\u00a0widely with age, length of trip and total cost.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"6\"><\/a><span style=\"visibility: hidden;\">6<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Supplies\/Gear $ 800 &#8211; $29,450<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You will need to eat, stay warm and 97% of all Everest summiteers used supplemental oxygen.<\/p>\n<p>You can cook your own food but most people use a Nepali cook and helpers at $5,000 for base camp and budget about $800 per person for food and fuel while climbing Everest over a six week period.<\/p>\n<p>Supplemental oxygen runs about $550 per bottle with a minimum of 5 bottles totaling $2,750. But you will also need a mask at $450 and a regulator at $450. You can carry your own extra oxygen to the high camps, but most people use the Sherpas to cache them at the high camps. When hiring a personal Sherpa, the standard is for him to climb on oxygen, albeit at a lower flow rate, so this will run an additional $2,000.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, you will need climbing gear including boots, down suit, clothing layers, gloves, sleeping bags, packs and more. This will cost at least $7,000 if you buy everything new. High altitude boots from La Sportiva or Millet run $1,000, a full down suit from Feathered Friends or Mountain Hardwear is over $1,000 and a sleeping bag rated to -20F is at least $500.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Misc $7,750 &#8211; $13,000 &#8211; $17,000<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Full Medical kit $500 &#8211; $1,000 &#8211;\u00a0add $2,000 for Gamow Bag<\/li>\n<li>Sherpas, cooks tips and bonus $250 &#8211; $2,000++ per individual depending on performance and summit<\/li>\n<li>Personal Gear (down suit, high altitude boots, sleeping bags, etc): $7,000<\/li>\n<li>Satellite phone (own) $1,000 to $3,000 depending on usage<\/li>\n<li>Gear allowance for Sherpas $2,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>EBC and High Camps $3,800 &#8211; $8,800<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tents $3,000 new (sleeping, cooking, toilet, storage at 4 camps for 3 people)<\/li>\n<li>Cooks $5,000 per cook and assistant for 6 weeks<\/li>\n<li>Food and fuel $800 per person for 6 weeks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Climbing Support $3,650 &#8211; $8,650<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Oxygen $550\/bottle (5 bottles) $2,750 (doesn&#8217;t include costs to take to high camps)<\/li>\n<li>Oxygen Mask (Summit Oxygen) $450<\/li>\n<li>Oxygen Regulator $450<\/li>\n<li>Climbing Sherpa $5,000 per Personal Sherpa with oxygen at $2,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BT6tHSmmbM0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/climbing\/gearlist.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See my current gear list.<\/a><br \/>\n<a name=\"7\"><\/a><span style=\"visibility: hidden;\">7<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Logistics (guide) $30,000 &#8211; $85,000<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>With all the previous\u00a0costs broken out, you can\u00a0join a fully supported or guided team that takes care of everything.<\/p>\n<p>For decades, western operators like Adventure Consultants, Alpine Ascents (AAI), Jagged Globe, Himalayan Experience (Himex), International Mountain Guides (IMG) and others have guided hundreds to the top of Everest for prices ranging from $40,000 to $65,000, all inclusive.<\/p>\n<p>But that is changing. In the last few years, there has been intense competition from Nepali owned and operated companies. With many Sherpas having ten or more summits of Everest, they are advertising themselves as Everest Guides and eliminating the traditional Western Guide who would be paid between $10,000 and $25,000 and this cost savings is passed on to the members.<\/p>\n<p>This, along with sometimes paying less than market wages to Sherpas, cooks and porters, the Nepali operators offer climbs that are half to a third of traditional western operators. In 2014, Seven Summits Treks, reportedly offered their Everest expedition for as low as $18,000 per climber. For 2017, they are offering a climb from Nepal at $30,000.<\/p>\n<p>But times are changing! Many of the lead sherpas are now\u00a0UIAGM certified with more summits than many of\u00a0the Western guides.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dreamersdestination.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dreamers Destination<\/a> has increased their price to climb from Everest in Nepal from $36,000 to $50,000. The owner, Mingma Gyalje Sherpa is building on his successful expeditions to Annapurna, Everest and K2 to attract western members. in November 2016, he organized a successful first ascent in Nepal for American members.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, the Nepal based agency that used to organize Everest expeditions for Altitude\u00a0Junkies, who has stop guiding on Everest due to the crowds, competition and other factors, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.expeditionhimalaya.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Expedition Himalaya<\/a> run by Navin Tirtal is offering Everest from Nepal at $35,000.<\/p>\n<p>The last example I will give is\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/tagnepal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TAGnepal<\/a> owned and run by\u00a0Tendi Shepa. He is an\u00a0an IFMGA\/UIAGM Certified Mountain Guide with 11 successful summits of Everest and climbs\u00a0in the Himalaya, Europe (Alps), South America (Andes) and China. In addition, he is also a high altitude rescue professional. He took rescue training on Longline Helicopter rescue in 2011 at Sion, Switzerland. He is running a north side expedition in 2017 for $52,000 and from Nepal for $55,000.<\/p>\n<p>If you want every perk and luxury you can imagine\u00a0on a Himalayan peak in 2017, Alpenglow unapologetically offers a climb from the Tibet side for an astonishing $85,000 per climber, twice to three times the average price on the north side. They have a high western guide ratio, and\u00a0include pre-acclimatizing in an altitude tent at home.<\/p>\n<p>The median\u00a0price of the companies I surveyed for 2017 (not exhaustive) looks to be about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sherpa Guided climb from Nepal: \u00a0 \u00a0 $46,750 up \u00a0 6% from 2016<\/li>\n<li>Western\u00a0Guided climb from Nepal: \u00a0$65,000 up 4.7% from 2016<\/li>\n<li>Sherpa Guided climb from Tibet: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0$39,980 up 22% from 2016<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For your own personal Western Guide, International Mountain Guides will set you up for $114,000. To climb\u00a0with RMI and Dave Hahn (15 times summiter) in a 1-1 ratio will cost well over $115,000<\/p>\n<p>With all this as background, I used public websites and my own research to compile the 2017 Everest fees from the major Everest guide companies. I looked back at their 2016 summit rates and historical numbers where available. This is not a complete list of all guides and I did not look at small one person operations or those who do not run climbs each year for more than one or two members. No endorsement is implied by\u00a0inclusion on this list and is to be used for reference only. Check\u00a0with the operator for details and questions.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 755.5px; border-color: #000000;\" border=\"1\" align=\"center\">\n<caption><a name=\"8\"><\/a><span style=\"visibility: hidden;\">8<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Everest 2017 List Prices and 2016 Summit Rates<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/caption>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 96px; background-color: #ded9d9;\">\n<td style=\"height: 96px; width: 205px;\"><strong>COMPANY<\/strong><br \/>\nTypical Team Size<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 96px; width: 102px;\"><strong>SOUTH w Sherpa Guide<sup>*<\/sup><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 96px; width: 97px;\"><strong>SOUTH w Western Guide<sup>*<\/sup><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 96px; width: 85px;\"><strong>NORTH<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 96px; width: 317.5px;\"><strong>2016 Summit Success<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px; background-color: #f5f0f0;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 205px;\"><strong>Median Price<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 102px;\">$46,750<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 97px;\">$65,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 85px;\">$39,980<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 317.5px;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px; background-color: #f5f0f0;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 205px;\"><strong>Average Price<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 102px;\">$44,885<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 97px;\">$64,750<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 85px;\">$47,485<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 317.5px;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px; background-color: #f5f0f0;\">\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 205px;\"><strong>Median\u00a0Nepal Company Price<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 102px;\">$37,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 97px;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 85px;\">$29,070<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 317.5px;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 8px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 8px; width: 205px;\">Adventure Consultants<br \/>\n(8-12)<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 8px; width: 102px;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 8px; width: 97px;\">$65,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 8px; width: 85px;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 8px; width: 317.5px;\">2016 (s): 5 of 8 members, 2 guides, 16 Sherpas. 283 total summits (members, Sherpas, guides) since 1990<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 205px;\">Adventure Peaks<br \/>\n(10-12)<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 102px;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 97px;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 85px;\">$36,473<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 317.5px;\">2016 (n): 6 of 6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 205px;\">Adventure Global<br \/>\n(6-10)<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 102px;\">$49,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 97px;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 85px;\">\u00a0N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 317.5px;\">2016 (s): 3 members, 4 Sherpas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 205px;\">Altitude Junkies<br \/>\n(8-12)<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 102px;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 97px;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 85px;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 317.5px;\">2016 (s): 5 of 7 members, 1 leader, 11 Sherpas. Not on Everest in 2017<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 205px;\">AlpenGlow<br \/>\n(4-8)<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 102px;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 97px;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 85px;\">$85,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 317.5px;\">2016 (n): 2 of 2 members, 2 guides, 3 Sherpas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 205px;\">Alpine Ascents International (AAI)<br \/>\n(8-16)<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 102px;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 97px;\">$65,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 85px;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 317.5px;\">2016 (s): 2 of 2 members, 1 guide, 3 Sherpas. 270 total summits (members, Sherpas, guides) since 1992. 78% success from 2004<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 205px;\">Arnold Coster<br \/>\n(4-8)<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 102px;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 97px;\">\u00a0N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 85px;\">$32,500<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 317.5px;\">no information available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 205px;\">Furtenbach Adventures<br \/>\n(6-10)<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 102px;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 97px;\">$49,589<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 85px;\">$43,846<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 317.5px;\">2016 (s) 5 members, 6 Sherpas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 35px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 35px; width: 205px;\">Himalayan Experience (Himex)<br \/>\n(6-10)<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 35px; width: 102px;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 35px; width: 97px;\">$70,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 35px; width: 85px;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 35px; width: 317.5px;\">2016 (s): 5 of 6 members summited, 1 of 1 guides, 6 Sherpas, 376 total summits (members, Sherpas, guides) since 1994, 0 \u2013 96% success<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 71px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 71px; width: 205px;\">International Mountain Guides (IMG)<br \/>\n(20-40)<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 71px; width: 102px;\">$44,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 71px; width: 97px;\">$59,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 71px; width: 85px;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 71px; width: 317.5px;\">2016: 18 of ? members, 2 guides, 26 Sherpas (2 pushes) est., 427 total summits (members, Sherpas, guides) since 1991. 70% from 2006<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 205px;\">Jagged Globe (8-12)<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 102px;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 97px;\">$60,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 85px;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 317.5px;\">2016 (s): 4 of 5 members, 1 guides, 5 Sherpas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 205px;\">Kobler &amp; Partner<br \/>\n(8-12)<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 102px;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 97px;\">$57,500<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 85px;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 317.5px;\">no information available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 4px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 4px; width: 205px;\">Madison Mountaineering<br \/>\n(8-12)<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 4px; width: 102px;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 4px; width: 97px;\">$65,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 4px; width: 85px;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 4px; width: 317.5px;\">\n<p class=\"p1\">2016 (s): 7 of 9 members, 5 guides, 15 Sherpas<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 205px;\">Mountain Trip<br \/>\n(4-8)<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 102px;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 97px;\">$65,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 85px;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 317.5px;\">\n<p class=\"p1\">2016 (s): 2 of 2 members, 1 guide, 4 Sherpas<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 33px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 33px; width: 205px;\">Benegas Brothers<br \/>\n(4-8)<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 33px; width: 102px;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 33px; width: 97px;\">$67,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 33px; width: 85px;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 33px; width: 317.5px;\">no information available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 205px;\">RMI<br \/>\n(4-10)<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 102px;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 97px;\">$74,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 85px;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 317.5px;\">2013 (s): 0 of 3 members, 2 guides, 3 Sherpas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 205px;\">Peak Freaks<br \/>\n(8-15)<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 102px;\">$49,500<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 97px;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 85px;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 317.5px;\">2013 (s): 4 of 8 members, 2 guides, 8 Sherpas.\u00a0Not on Everest in 2017<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 205px;\">7 Summits Club<br \/>\n(20-30)<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 102px;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 97px;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 85px;\">$59,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 317.5px;\">\n<p class=\"p1\">2016 (n): 15 of 22 members, 4 guide, 12 Sherpas<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 205px;\">Summit Climb<br \/>\n(5-20)<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 102px;\">$36,450<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 97px;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 85px;\">$28,450<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 317.5px;\">2016: 4 of 8 South and 10 of 11 members north, 227 total summits both n and s (members, Sherpas, guides)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px; width: 806.5px;\" colspan=\"5\"><strong>Nepal Guide Companies<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 205px;\">Asian Trekking<br \/>\n(10-30)<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 102px;\">$39,000 est<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 97px;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 85px;\">$31,000 est<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 317.5px;\">2013 (s):14 of 26 members, 21 Sherpas, 2013 (n): 5 of 5 members, 4 Sherpas, 310 total summits (members, Sherpas) since 2003.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 205px;\">Dreamers Destination<br \/>\n(8-12)<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 102px;\">$50,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 97px;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 85px;\">$40,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 317.5px;\">no information available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 205px;\">Seven Summits Treks<br \/>\n(30-50)<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 102px;\">$30,500<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 97px;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 85px;\">$28,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 317.5px;\">no information available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 205px;\">TAGnepal<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 102px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 97px;\">\u00a0$55,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 85px;\">$52,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 317.5px;\">2:1 member to UIAGM certified guide ratio and 1:1 member to Sherpa ratio.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 205px;\">Expedition Himalaya<br \/>\n(5-10)<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 102px;\">$35,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 97px;\">\u00a0N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 85px;\">\u00a0N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 317.5px;\">no information available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 205px;\">Himalayan Ascent<br \/>\n(5-10)<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 102px;\">$45,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 97px;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 85px;\">N\/A<\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px; width: 317.5px;\">2016 (s) 4 members, 6 Sherpas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>N\/A = not offered, <sup>*<\/sup> full logistics support, gear, food, Personal Sherpa, oxygen, mask and regulator<\/p>\n<p>You can see my thoughts on Everest guides on my main site at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/climbing\/guides.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Selecting a Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"9\"><\/a><span style=\"visibility: hidden;\">9<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Surveys<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[poll id=&#8221;7&#8243;]\u00a0[poll id=&#8221;19&#8243;]\u00a0[poll id=&#8221;1&#8243;]<br \/>\n<a name=\"10\"><\/a><span style=\"visibility: hidden;\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Who Guides on Everest?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Anyone can call themselves a guide in Nepal, however there are three options for supported climbs: Sherpa supported, Sherpa guided and a western (foreign) guided commercial expedition. All leverage group costs such as deposits, cooks and tents across multiple climbers. Let&#8217;s look at them in detail:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sherpa Supported Expedition<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please note this is <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Sherpa supported<\/span><\/strong>, not guided.<\/p>\n<p>For about $35,000, you can climb on a Sherpa supported expedition on the south side. This is one where a company organizes all the logistics: food, group gear, transportation plus Sherpa support but does not provide traditional western guides or, in some case, even a lead Sherpa guide. The Sherpas may or may not speak English very well and will most likely follow your lead as to pushing forward or turning back.<\/p>\n<p>A Sherpa will climb with you on summit night but you might be on your own with random teammates throughout the rest of the acclimatization climbing process, including preparing meals at the high camps. It is quite common to find yourself climbing only with a Sherpa or even alone. The Sherpas may have attended climbing school but will usually lack basic medical training and may not be of significant help in a health crisis other than\u00a0getting you lower which is substantial.<\/p>\n<p>Asian Trekking specializes in this style of climb and is very good. Seven Summits Treks is another option at a lower costs and many small one-man companies offer even lower prices. Look to pay in the mid $35,000 for this option. This is a good option for the climber with significant high altitude\u00a0experience including previously on Everest. It is not for the novice or first timer on an 8000 meter peak.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sherpa Guided Expedition<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please note this is <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Sherpa guided<\/span><\/strong>, not supported.<\/p>\n<p>International Mountain Guide&#8217;s (IMG) Classic Everest climb is a Sherpa guided expedition that has an experienced Sherpa lead climbers through the route. IMG ask $44,000 for this model. Usually they depend on a Sirdar (a highly experienced senior Sherpa) to make the big decisions such as when to go for the summit or when to turn-around.<\/p>\n<p>As previously mentioned,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/tagnepal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TAGnepal<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0has IFMGA\/UIAGM Certified Mountain Guides and runs a south climb for $55,000 and a north for $52,000. \u00a0The line between Sherpa guide, Western guided is quickly becoming blurred.<\/p>\n<p>A variation on this approach is to hire a Personal Sherpa. These Sherpas have gained significant experience and training in dealing one to one with western members. Their English skills are usually very good but similar to a Sherpa supported, they may lack medical training but you will never climb alone.<\/p>\n<p>While they will not carry your gear, they may offload some items from time to time. They will be with you exclusively on your summit night even if you turn around before the summit. This style is appropriate for climbers with previous 8000 meter experience, unusually strong, but again not for the novice. Expect to pay an additional $5K to $7K for a Personal Sherpa plus another 5% to 20% in tips and bonuses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do I get when I hire a Western Guide?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The western guided expeditions are &#8216;full service&#8217; trips and are most appropriate for first time Everest climbers or anyone looking for a bit more support. The cost vary widely ranging from $55K to $85K. This includes all the services of a Sherpa guided climb plus sharing one or more western guides. If you want your own personal western guide, expect to pay $110K or more, plus tips and bonuses.<\/p>\n<p>The major point of this approach is you are climbing in close proximity to a western guide who most likely has several summits of Everest under his\/her harness. There is no language barrier and the guide will make all the decisions as to turn around times, weather and manage emergencies.<\/p>\n<p>On these higher-end expeditions, you should have a high quality of food ranging from better prepared to exotic. One service likes to promote their sushi, another their 5 Star chef. Then there are espresso machines, open bars &#8211; in other words the sky\u2019s the limit, all at a cost.<\/p>\n<p>The most expensive guide companies (Adventure Consultants, AAI, Alpenglow, Himex, etc) almost always come with several western guides and you never climb alone.<br \/>\n<a name=\"11\"><\/a><span style=\"visibility: hidden;\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Q&amp;A<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Let&#8217;s look deeper at a few questions.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/2011\/11\/10\/dramatic-increase-for-everest-north-permits\/everest_route_north\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7537\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-7537\" src=\"http:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/everest_route_north-225x169.jpg\" alt=\"everest_route_north\" width=\"225\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/everest_route_north-225x169.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/everest_route_north-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/everest_route_north-169x126.jpg 169w, https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/everest_route_north.jpg 385w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>Do I have to take the standard routes?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No. You can get a permit to climb any of the 30 named routes on Everest or make up your own. If you want to traverse from Nepal to Tibet or the other way, you will need to get permits from both countries and China has refused to issue permission from their side for many years now.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I Climb Everest Alone?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No. The Nepal Ministry of Tourism requires every climber to hire a Sherpa guide. The CTMA has a similar requirement. But like everything around Everest, there are exceptions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the minimum I can spend to climb Everest?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As previously addressed, it is almost impossible to climb Everest completely alone on the standard route. However, you can climb independent with no oxygen, Sherpa or cook support but using ladders and ropes on the south side. For one person this would cost at least $20,000 from Nepal, a bit less from China. Even splitting group expenses the base costs add up to $26,000 each for a 7 person team.<\/p>\n<p>When you add in oxygen and base camp support, a one-person climb with Sherpa support approaches $45,000 but a 7 person team leveraging the group costs comes in at $37,000. By climbing from Tibet, you can save a few thousand dollars.<\/p>\n<p>Old timers will brag about climbing Everest in the early 2000s or before for $5,000. Even then this price assumed no support, no oxygen, not contributing to the fixed ropes or ladders, no weather forecasting, etc. This post assumes most people want to climb in a relatively comfortable\u00a0style and not eat rice every meal for six weeks.<\/p>\n<p>Previously, you might of found\u00a0a way to climb Everest from the north\u00a0side for about\u00a0$10,000 thru shortcuts, eliminating all support, oxygen and having almost no room for mistakes or unexpected events, but all that changed\u00a0in 2017 with an individual permit now costing almost $10,000 alone. Still you might be able to climb from that side for under $15,000. Obviously I don&#8217;t recommend this approach for anyone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the difference between a $30K and $65K Everest Climb?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There is a real difference in offerings by some companies and very little with others, so it\u2019s up to the climber to shop wisely.<\/p>\n<p>The general rule is that the lower the price, the larger the team. At\u00a0the high end, it is often profit, overhead, and number of western guides. Also how many services are bundled into one single price versus offered as options. The lowest price outfits promote a low price and then offer \u201coptions\u201d such as oxygen, Sherpa support or even food above base camp. One UK based outfitter offers a low price for the north side, but does not include oxygen, summit bonuses or other options almost everyone includes in their base price.<\/p>\n<p>Another common practice to keep expedition costs low is to pay support staff the absolute minimum whereas the guide companies pay a livable wage for their entire team. But often it is the availability of resources: extra Sherpas, back up supplies (ropes, tents, oxygen bottles, etc), medical facilities, communications and profit and overhead for the operator. One well known low-cost operator had their tents destroyed one year, had no back up and had to beg other operators for spares &#8230; they also ran out of food.<\/p>\n<p>An example of price confusion are Sherpas bonuses. A low price service may not include a bonus whereas another may. For example, one Nepali company asks the climber to pay $1,500 to their Sherpa if they reach the South Col and another $500 if they leave for the summit. This is not shown as part of the base price. But a different company includes these bonuses in their overall package. In both cases it is customary to tip your Sherpa, and western guide, an additional amount.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/2015\/01\/01\/project-8000-alzheimers\/img_0058-1\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-20423\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-20423 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/IMG_0058-1-225x169.jpg\" alt=\"Cure Alzheimer's Fund on Everest\" width=\"225\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/IMG_0058-1-225x169.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/IMG_0058-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/IMG_0058-1-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/IMG_0058-1-900x675.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/IMG_0058-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>How many people have summited Everest?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Grand Dame of all Everest statistics, Ms. Elizabeth Hawley reports on the Himalayan Database that there have been 7,646 summits of Everest through June 2016 on all routes by 4,469 different people.<\/p>\n<p>1,015 people, mostly Sherpa, have summited multiple times. The Nepal side is more popular with 4,863 summits compared to 2,783 summits from the Tibet side. 14 climbers have traversed from one side to the other.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How Safe is Everest?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>282 people (168 westerners and 114 Sherpas) have died on Everest from 1924 to June 2016. 70 climbers have died on the descent from the summit.<\/p>\n<p>Everest is actually getting safer even though more people are now climbing. From 1923 to 1999: 170 people died on Everest with 1,169 summits or 14.5%. But the deaths drastically declined from 2000 to 2016 with 6,421\u00a0summits and 112 deaths or 1.7%. However, two years skewed the deaths rates with 17 in 2014 and 19 in 2015. The reduction in deaths is primarily due to better gear, weather forecasting and more people climbing with commercial operations.<\/p>\n<p>Annapurna remains the most deadly 8000 meter mountain with one death for almost every three summits (71:255) or 28% thru 2016. Cho Oyu is the safest of the 8000 meter mountains with about 50 deaths for over 3,508\u00a0summits or 1.4%. Each year more people die in the European Alps than on Everest.<\/p>\n<p>Team size is a safety consideration. If you are climbing with a small or a thinly staffed team, there is the possibility of not having adequate resources to help you. It is a serious and sometime fatal mistake to believe that Everest is so crowded that someone will always be around to give aid if needed. Remember that each person is struggling to survive on their own, including the Sherpas, and may not have the strength to help regardless of their desire.<\/p>\n<p>The bottom line is that teams who charge more or field a large team will generally have more resources available to support their members.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Which side should I climb, north or south?<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/2011\/02\/17\/comparing-the-routes-of-everest\/everest_route_south\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5516\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-5516 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/everest_route_south-225x169.jpg\" alt=\"South Col Route\" width=\"225\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/everest_route_south-225x169.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/everest_route_south-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/everest_route_south.jpg 385w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Both sides have a lot to offer: Tibet with the mystery of Mallory and Irvine in 1924 and Nepal with the first summit by Hillary and Norgay in 1953.<\/p>\n<p>The comparison between sides is pretty simple. The north is colder, windier and some feel technically harder since you climb on exposed rock. The south has the Khumbu Icefall which some now fear.<\/p>\n<p>The Nepalese side has seen 176 deaths through June 2016 or 3.7% and 106 deaths or 3.8% on the Tibet side. Most bodies are still on the mountain but China has made a large effort to remove many bodies from sight. The top causes of death were\u00a0from a fall, avalanche, exposure and altitude sickness.<\/p>\n<p>640 people summited in spring 2016 from both sides: 199 from Tibet and 441\u00a0from Nepal. There were 5 deaths &#8211; all on the south.<\/p>\n<p>The Tibet side is less crowded as the Nepal side has seen 4,863\u00a0summits compared to 2,783\u00a0summits from Tibet. However most long time guides still prefer the Nepal side as it is well known, more politically stable than China and with exceptions, safer as measured by summit to death ratio. Many climbers feel the trek through the Khumbu is a key part of any Everest climb.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to 2014, the death rate was a bit less on the North side at 106 compared to 140 on the South. But with 16 Sherpas killed in the Khumbu Icefall in 2014 and 19 people at base camp in 2015, the South now has almost two thirds of the 282 total deaths on Everest. In 1922, 7 Sherpas were killed on the North side from an avalanche.<\/p>\n<p>Taking a long term perspective, the numbers show that both sides are equally dangerous. The Nepalese side has seen 4,863 summits with 176 deaths through June 2016 or 3.7%. The Tibet side has seen 2,783 summits with 106 deaths through June 2016. or 3.8%<\/p>\n<p>When choosing sides, keep in mind that as of 2017, China does not allow helicopter rescues on their side. That\u00a0might change by 2020 as they are planning to build a massive <a href=\"http:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/2016\/11\/22\/china-to-make-everest-base-camp-into-tourist-destination\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mountaineering Center<\/a>\u00a0at base camp to cater to tourist and have said they will start helicopter\u00a0rescues as part of the center.<\/p>\n<p>One can cherry pick the numbers to prove almost any point on which side is safe, but the bottom line is death happens on both sides of Everest and it often comes down to being in the wrong place at the wrong time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Should I Use Supplemental Oxygen?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/everest_2003_245\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3421\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3421\" src=\"http:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/everest_2003_2452.jpg\" alt=\"everest_2003_245\" width=\"225\" height=\"169\" \/><\/a>If you choose not to, you will be in a tiny group. Of the 7,646\u00a0summits, only 197 climbers summited without supplemental oxygen through June\u00a02016, or about 2.5%. But more critically, of the 282 deaths, 109 died attempting to summit without using supplemental oxygen or 38%.<\/p>\n<p>Supplemental oxygen gives the body a 3,000 foot advantage. In other words, when the climber is at 28,000 feet, the body feels like it is at 25,000 feet. The main benefit of supplemental oxygen is that you feel warmer thus allowing the heart to pump blood, and oxygen to fingers and toes thus reducing the risk of frostbite.<\/p>\n<p>Many people feel superior not using supplemental oxygen but climbing Everest should not be about ego &#8211; poor judgment and unnecessary risks can cost you your life. As mentioned, 2.5% climb without supplemental oxygen but 38% of the deaths are those who climbed without supplemental oxygen.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How Do I Pay for an Everest Climb?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Getting the money is almost always harder than climbing Everest. Climbers become very creative when finding money. Some take out loans, refinance their home mortgage, others have the infamous &#8220;rich uncle&#8221;. Then there are those who set up a website to sell t-shirts or ask for &#8220;donations&#8221; from strangers. Believe it or not, this actually works to raise some money but rarely enough to cover all the expenses.<\/p>\n<p>But the most common way to fund an Everest climb is to make it a priority in your budget by setting money aside each month for as long as it takes. This is how I funded 26 of my big climbs since starting at age 38.<\/p>\n<p>The question of obtaining a sponsor often comes up. It is extremely difficult to get on a sponsored team for example by one of the large outdoor gear companies. There are ways to obtain a sponsor but it takes years of work, a solid plan, proven experience and often comes down to who you know and a lot of luck.<\/p>\n<p>Climbing for a charity or a cause is popular but be careful not to use your cause as a way to fund a climb. This is a poor practice to ask for donations to pay for a climb in my opinion.<\/p>\n<p>You can read more about my own experiences with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/alzheimer\/memories7summits.php\">The 7 Summits Climb for Alzheimer&#8217;s: Memories are Everything<\/a> and thoughts for sponsorship at this <a href=\"http:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/climbing\/sponsorship.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">link<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are my Chances?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Historically about 60% of all expeditions have put at least one member on the summit. The Himalayan Database shows that 48% of climbers\u00a0who go higher than base camp summit.<\/p>\n<p>In recent years, long time western operators like Jagged Globe, Adventure Consultants, Madison Mountaineering and others regularly put almost every member on the summit. Today\u00a0operators use\u00a0the standard routes so there are less unknowns. That along with improved weather forecasting, and extra supplemental oxygen and generous Sherpa support have made Everest one of the safest 8000 meter mountains and the most summited 8000er by a huge margin.<br \/>\n<a name=\"12\"><\/a><span style=\"visibility: hidden;\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why Everest?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Let&#8217;s wrap up with why even climb Everest at all? It is very popular to criticize anyone who has or is planning a climb. Jon Krakauer&#8217;s book <em>Into Thin Air<\/em>, set a negative tone and profiled climbers as rich, inexperienced and selfish after his one climb in 1996. In my experience with six\u00a0climbs on Everest or Lhotse, the opposite is today&#8217;s reality.<\/p>\n<p>To be fair, in recent years, the marketing of low cost expeditions is attracting inexperienced climbers. This is all about supply and demand. All the puffery from the Nepal government about making Everest safer will have zero impact on this because all involved benefit from the profit.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to attempt the world&#8217;s highest peak, do the work: get the proper <a href=\"http:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/climbing\/climbing8000faq.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">experience<\/a>, train your body to be in &#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/everest\/everesttraining.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Everest Shape<\/a>&#8221; and prepare your mind to push yourself harder than you ever thought possible. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/climbing\/guides.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Select a team<\/a> that matches your experience, be smart, be humble and savor every moment.<\/p>\n<p>I summarized my thoughts on a recent\u00a0post of &#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/16\/i-want-to-climb-mt-everest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I want to climb Everest<\/a>&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Climbing Everest is not easy. It is not for beginners. It is not to be rushed. Climbing Everest is a privilege. It is a right that should be earned.<\/p>\n<p>When you fly into Kathmandu, you may see Everest out your window. It is at the same level as your airplane\u00a0is flying. Let that sink in.<\/p>\n<p>Climbing Everest\u00a0is hard. It tests you in ways you never knew possible. You will understand that several months after you get home &#8211; regardless of your\u00a0result<\/p>\n<p>So, yes climbing Mount Everest,\u00a0Chomolungma,\u00a0Sagarmatha or\u00a0Peak XV is life changing. Climb with confidence that you are prepared, knowledgable and with a clear sense\u00a0of purpose.<\/p>\n<p>If you summit, it will change your life. If you attempt it, it will change your life. But no matter the results, the experience is what\u00a0you take away &#8211; not the summit.<\/p>\n<p>Research, train, prepare and climb with confidence. The reward is worth the pain. The summit is worth the cost.<\/p>\n<p>Climbing Everest can change your life.<\/p>\n<p>Climb On!<br \/>\nAlan<br \/>\nMemories are Everything<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summitcoach.org\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24764 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/cropped-silverheels_2008_020.jpg\" alt=\"summit coach\" width=\"200\" height=\"79\" \/><\/a>If you dream of climbing mountains but are not sure how to start or reach your next level from a Colorado 14er to Rainier, Everest or even K2, I can help.\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summitcoach.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Summit Coach<\/a><\/strong> is a consulting service that helps aspiring climbers throughout the world achieve their goals through a personalized set of consulting services based on Alan Arnette\u2019s 20 years of high altitude mountain experience and 30 years as a business executive.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"13\"><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Everest Pictures and Video<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\u00a9 all images owned and copyrighted by Alan Arnette unless noted<\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-24733 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/18\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-climb-mount-everest\/everest-and-lhotse-from-pumori\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Everest-and-Lhotse-from-Pumori-225x169.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Climbing in the Khumbu Icefall\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-24978\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-24978'>\n\t\t\t\tEverest (left) and Lhotse (back center) plus Nuptse (right) with Khumbu Ice Fall (lower center) and Western Cwm (middle)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/18\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-climb-mount-everest\/everest-base-camp-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Everest-Base-Camp-225x169.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Everest Base Camp\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-24979\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-24979'>\n\t\t\t\tEverest Base Camp\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/18\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-climb-mount-everest\/khumbu-icefall-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Khumbu-Icefall-1-225x169.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Khumbu Icefall\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-24990\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-24990'>\n\t\t\t\tKhumbu Icefall\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/18\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-climb-mount-everest\/climbers-in-the-khumbu-icefall-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Climbers-in-the-Khumbu-Icefall-1-225x169.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Climbers in the Khumbu Icefall\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-24989\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-24989'>\n\t\t\t\tClimbers in the Khumbu Icefall\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/18\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-climb-mount-everest\/climbing-in-the-khumbu-icefall\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Climbing-in-the-Khumbu-Icefall-225x169.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Climbing in the Khumbu Icefall\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-24977\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-24977'>\n\t\t\t\tClimbing in the Khumbu Icefall\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/18\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-climb-mount-everest\/khumbu-icefall-top\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Khumbu-Icefall-top-225x169.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Khumbu Icefall top\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-24983\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-24983'>\n\t\t\t\tKhumbu Icefall top\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/18\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-climb-mount-everest\/img_1359\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_1359-225x169.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Camp 1\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-24981\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-24981'>\n\t\t\t\tCamp 1\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/18\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-climb-mount-everest\/camp-1-in-western-cwm\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Camp-1-in-Western-Cwm-225x169.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Camp 1 in Western Cwm\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-24972\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-24972'>\n\t\t\t\tCamp 1 in Western Cwm\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/18\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-climb-mount-everest\/camp2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Camp2-225x169.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Camp 2\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-24974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Camp2-225x169.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Camp2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Camp2-640x480.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-24974'>\n\t\t\t\tCamp 2\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/18\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-climb-mount-everest\/img_1391-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_1391-225x169.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Camp 2\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-24982\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-24982'>\n\t\t\t\tCamp 2\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/18\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-climb-mount-everest\/camp3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Camp3-225x169.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Camp 3\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-24975\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Camp3-225x169.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Camp3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Camp3-640x480.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-24975'>\n\t\t\t\tCamp 3\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/18\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-climb-mount-everest\/lhotse-face-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Lhotse-Face-225x169.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Lhotse Face\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-24985\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Lhotse-Face-225x169.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Lhotse-Face-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Lhotse-Face-640x480.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-24985'>\n\t\t\t\tLhotse Face\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/18\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-climb-mount-everest\/camp-3-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Camp-3-1-225x169.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" 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