Everest 2021:Teams Stake out Base Camp Sites
Virus be damned, climbers and operators are in full swing to attempt Everest this spring. Several have already sent emissaries to claim their traditional spot at Everest Base Camp on the Nepal side. China has closed Tibet to all foreigners for an uncertain time period.
Everest 2021: Video Interview with Lukas Furtenbach of Furtenbach Adventures
In this Everest 2021 interview with Lukas Furtenbach, operating on the Nepal side, we cover his advanced use of technology, how he will manage his team given COVID and more.
Everest 2021: Video Interview with Mark Pattison & Jim Mora
Mark Pattison aims to be the first ex-NFL player to summit both Everest and Lhotse in 24-hours. I interview Mark and longtime NFL coach, and Mark’s training partner for Everest 2021. We cover how training for Everest compared to the NFL, team dynamics, mental toughness, and more.
Everest 2021: Silly Rules Season Returns from Nepal Government
I had hoped that Nepal would let this spring season occur without the annual histrionics and propaganda of new rules, after all, isn’t dealing with COVID enough? If you are going to #everest2021 be careful. Nepal is suggesting that taking a picture of people and posting it on social media is breaking their law. Silly rules season has begun.
Everest 2021: Welcome to Everest 2021 Coverage
Welcome to the kick-off for my Everest 2021 coverage! I have already posted a few articles on 2021 and actively covered the 2020/21 Winter K2 season so let me officially welcome you. This season will be my 18th season of all-things Everest: 12 times providing coverage, another four seasons of climbing on Everest, and two years attempting Lhotse.
Everest 2021: Team Locations and Headlines
Welcome to the 2021 edition of Alan Arnette’s annual coverage of the Everest climbing season. I try to provide insight and interpretation of the activities ranging from routes to weather to the challenge and reward of climbing Everest. It’s based on my own three Everest attempts and my 2011 summit plus my climbing experiences of a K2 summit in 2014, Manaslu in 2013 and 30+ more peaks around the world. My reporting uses my own research, sources, and public information.
Everest 2021: Special Edition – Video Interview with Dawa Steven Sherpa, Asian Trekking
As I covered in a recent post, Everest 2021 is coming on soon. There are questions as to whether operators should run their programs at all. A few have canceled their Everest ’21 but many, including Asian Trekking, are moving forward with confidence. Early reports suggest Nepal could issue well over 300 foreigner permits, high but under the record 382 in 2019. Also, it appears that COVD is slowing in Nepal with over one third of the population already vaccinated.
Everest 2021: Special Edition – Video Interview with Mark Gunlogson, Mountain Madness
As I covered in a recent post, Everest 2021 is coming on soon. There are questions as to whether operators should run their programs at all. Many are moving forward but a few are not. I discuss the situation with Mark Gunlogson, Mountain Madness who has canceled his expedition from the Nepal side this spring. They are running a fundraiser with partners who will provide matching funds to support vaccinations in Nepal. We also explore MM’s other trips around the world.
How Much Does it Cost to Climb Mount Everest? – 2021 Edition
Many people ask, “How much does it cost to climb Mount Everest?” For the past nine years, I’ve tried to answer this with a rather lengthy post outlining all the costs and options. This is the 2021 edition. With the COVID Pandemic devastating tourism across the globe, I expect ’21 to be somewhat quiet. In fact China has closed Tibet to all foreigners. There may be some Chinese nationals climbing, but I don’t expect a lot.
Everest 2021: Special Edition – Video Interview with Adrian Ballinger, Alpenglow
As I covered in a recent post, Everest 2021 is coming on soon. There are questions as to whether operators should run their programs at all. Many are moving forward but a few are not. I discuss the situation with Adrian Ballinger, founder of Alpenglow Expeditions who has canceled his expedition from the Tibet side this spring. We also talk about the historic K2 Winter summit.