Mount Everest is the most famous and tallest mountain in the world. You’ve seen it in movies and documentaries, and you may have even wondered if you could climb it one day. But climbing up this peak is no easy feat, and there are a number of obstacles to be aware of before embarking on an expedition.
Climbing Routes of Mount Everest
Climbing Everest is an adventure that many people dream of taking. There are three main routes of climbing Everest: the southeast ridge from Nepal (Everest Nepal) and two routes from Tibet (Everest Tibet). The two routes from Tibet are the north col ridge and the north face, which is technically more difficult. If you’re hoping to reach the summit, it’s important to familiarize yourself with these routes so that you can pick the right one for your skillset.
A more advanced route that is still frequently used by climbers is the South Col Route, which requires trained mountaineers who are comfortable with steep ice and rock climbing. This route was first used by Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary in their historic first ascent in 1953.This route begins at the Khumbu Icefall, which leads climbers to Camp I, then Camp II, and finally Camp III at 24,500 feet. From there, climbers ascend a steep rock-and-ice face known as “the Lhotse Face” before reaching a ridge known as Geneva Spur, which leads them to Camp IV at 26,000 feet—also known as “Death Zone.”
North Col from Tibet is the easiest route compared to north face. It’s located on Tibet’s northern slope and was first climbed by George Mallory in 1921. The difficulty of this route varies depending on where you start your ascent from; however, most people choose not to start at its lowest point because it requires crossing over glaciers that can be dangerous due to their shifting nature. You can trek to Everest base camp in just 14 days.
Memorial Everest Expedition with SummitClimb
Do you have what it takes to summit the world’s highest peak? Join SummitClimb on an expedition of a lifetime as we climb Mount Everest from both Nepal and Tibet routes every year. With its staggering altitude of 29,029 feet (8,848.86 meters), summiting Everest demand experience and physical fitness at the highest level. SummitClimb team provide training to climb Mount Everest too. During the climb you don’t have to carry your heavy rucksack, our friendly sherpas will carry them for you. SummitClimb team will provide you delicious food with lots of hot drinks three times a day.
We will be taking rest day many times throughout the Everest expedition. It will take approximately 60 days for climbing Mount Everest. Whether you’ve never climbed 8000 meters peaks before or an experienced mountaineer, we’re confident that you’ll find everything you need right here to get started on your journey to the highest point in the world.
Although some climbers have tried Everest without supplemental oxygen, most members will prefer to use it on the ascent and we only allow members to climb with the use of supplemental oxygen. Supplemental oxygen has been shown to not only reduce exhaustion during the climb, but is also a crucial safety measure against altitude sickness and frostbite. We supply climbers with 5 bottles as part of the full-service cost for this expedition. Except Everest expedition SummitClimb offers Ama Dablam, Manaslu, Lobuche, Island Peak, Baruntse expedition too.
