A Detail Guide for Everest Expedition

Climbing mount Everest is stepping at the highest point of the earth; no land is seen above it.

It is the tallest peak on the earth which attracts thousands of climbers since it was concurred almost seventy years ago in 1953 for the first time by two legends Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa.

The journey to Everest is full of challenges with thousands of benefits at the same time. Travelers having sound physical strength and previous trekking experience can conquer this peak with not many difficulties. This article will help you with what and how we should prepare for Everest Expedition this spring.

Everest Expedition; An Overview

Everest Expedition, of course, is the most daunting, challenging, and thrilling adventure in the Himalayas; with no doubt, thousands of Expedition leaders and climbers climb the world's highest mountain - Mount Everest (8848.86 m). Without a doubt, Mt. Everest(8848 m) is one of the most challenging mountains to climb in the world; many experienced mountaineers have seen life giving up on them at this very peak.

Mountaineers have extreme willpower, discipline, and courage to climb Everest.  Along with this And another thing that you have to have is years of experience in mountaineering, especially above 6000 meters. Going unprepared is never an option when it comes to life-threatening adventures. Alpinist who dreams to summit Mt. Everest must be well-equipped for the Everest expedition.

Travelers are requested to climb other lower elevated mountain peaks such as Mt. Ama Dablam, Himlung, or at least any other trekking peaks such as Lobuche, Island, Mera Peak, and others peaks. The right gears will ensure comfort and success eventually. The Mt. Everest expedition is one colossal adventure that only brave hearts can go through.

Thus if you are physically, mentally, and financially capable of such a challenge, then go for it. We take to you to Lobuche Peak before taking you to the actual Everest Expedition for the preparation climbing.

Quick Facts about Mt. Everest

• Mount Everest stands at 8848.86 m (29,032 ft) making it the highest elevated peak in the world
• Mt Everest can be climbed from two sides: South Route – from Nepal and North Side – from China
• Mt. Everest’s height has been increased by 86 centimeters. Now the height of Mt. Everest is 8848.86m (29032ft)
• Mt Everest was first climbed at 11:30 in the morning of May 29, 1953, by  New Zealand's Edmund Hillary and Nepal’s Tenzing Norgay Sherpa.
• Kami Rita Sherpa, a true Nepali Sherpa has set the Guinness World record by climbing Mt. Everest 25 times.
• Mt Everest lies in Province no 1, Solukhumbu district and Pasang Lhamu rural municipality of northeastern Nepal
• Everest own several Names; Sagarmatha in Nepal, Mt. Everest in English, Chomolungma in Tibet, and local call it Deudhunga
• During the expedition, climbers might have to face severe colds on Everest. It decreases up to -40 degrees Celsius
• Of a total of 4000 successful climbers to have summited Everest, 688 are American citizens.
• The youngest person to climb Everest is a Californian climber and alpinist, Jordan Romero. He conquered Everest at the age of 13.
• Babu Chhiri Sherpa has the Guinness World record for staying 21 hours at the summit of Everest (8,848 m; 29,029 ft) without the use of bottled oxygen in May 1999.
• The oldest man to reach the top of Everest is Yuichiro Miura. He was 80 when he conquered Everest for the third time.

Why did you want to climb Mount Everest?

Once the legendary Mallory was asked ‘Why do you want to climb Everest?’

He simply replied, “Because it’s there.”

This phrase is the most powerful reason why people try to reach the top of Everest. However, in the 21st century, this answer might not satisfy everyone. One thing is certain Everest’s existence is a challenge.

Nonetheless, the yearning to reach the summit is the crucial wish of most climbers globally. Travelers want to have an experience beyond one’s limits, be part of a heroic ascent, inspire people to do what inspires them, or be just on top of the world.

But the fact is climbing Everest requires lots of preparation, time, and financial investment. For most climbers, it’s one shot in a lifetime. Thus, it is essential to be physically and mentally super-prepared. Also, you choose an expert partner company like us to make the Everest summit dream into reality. We provide you the guides (Sherpa) who are already been to the top of Everest 21 times.

Why Climbers Choose Outward Adventure to climb Everest?

Outward Adventure offers an Mt. Everest expedition in exclusive style with veteran Sherpa leaders (who are already been up to 21 times to the top, with a maximum supply of oxygen to obtain the Everest summit. Moreover, we always focus on small groups of 4-5 climbers for safety, good ambiance, convenience, and flexibility. Each climber will have an experienced Sherpa till reaching the top of the peak and returning. Not only that, we concentrate on the latest technology professional weather reports, and backup plans.

Such as all in all, the following are the services we are committed to focusing on Mt. Everest Expedition.

• High-quality services for all small groups of climbers. Our Sherpas have sound knowledge of the mountain, and weather conditions and they take extra care of you in each condition.
•  A qualified and experienced veteran personal climbing Sherpa Guide for every climber (in 1:1) ratio.
• One additional Sherpa will be provided for two persons for the transportation of collective materials. He will be there 24/7 for emergencies and unforeseen statuses.
• The assistance of an experienced, competent, and qualified Outward Adventure Team. Our all Sherpas have climbed Mt. Everest and almost all 8000m mountains. You will be led by a veteran climbing leader who has already reached Mt. Everest top 21 times.
• Your climbing partners (Our Sherpas) are experienced and qualified in oxygen handling (tank, mask, and regulator). They have also followed advanced training in mountaineering and rescue. They are also robust, helpful, and friendly.
• For climbers, we provide 7 bottles of oxygen per person. The masks and regulator will be branded and Sherpas will carry spare ones which will be helpful if one doesn’t work in the highlands.
• For summit day, there will be extra bottles of oxygens, masks, and also regulators for the summit day. We reserve these essentials for emergencies or in case of damage.
• We take you to either Lobuche Peak or Island Peak for acclimatization (as a complementary climb) which will be beneficial to minimize the risks and you will be well-practised using the gears and equipment for real adventures.
• There will be a full-time Base Camp manager for every service such as logistics and other emergencies.
• You will be provided with a personal radio for communications for the higher camps. There will be satellite phones and similar internet at Base Camp.
• Professional paid weather forecasts for Everest Expedition. It will be the same for the Lobuche Peak Climbing.
• 24-hour high-altitude medical consultant for emergencies or sicknesses. Also, medical first aid boxes for Base Camps and higher camps.
• Plenty of expedition preparation practices in the Base Camp. There will be physical training tips and guidance times and again.
•   3 days are dedicated to a small “workshop” at the Everest Base Camp and a Puja ceremony for better climbing processes. The training is focused on ladder climbing, the use of radio, and mental preparation.
•  Another 2 days are scheduled before the final assault of the summit to advise you in particular on the proper handling of your personal belongings, oxygen, especially the mask and regulator during your ascent, as well as cooperation with your Sherpa during this period.

Some Frequently Questions for Everest Expedition

How long does an Everest expedition last?

Around 6o days (Two Months). Most expeditions to Everest take around two months. Climbers start arriving at the mountain's base camps in late March and complete late May/ Early June.  It is the most popular season for climbing Everest and every other high mountain massif.

Why is it called Everest?

Mt. Everest has several names. In Nepal, people call it Sagarmatha, which means head of the Sky. Sagar means sky and Matha mean head. In English, it is popular for Everest which was named after George Everest, a former Surveyor General of India in the nineteenth century. But in the Tibetan language, it is called Chomolungma, which means “Mother Goddess of the World.”

Why can't planes fly over Everest?

While some planes do fly in this region, most planes don't fly over the Himalayas because the mountains are simply too high. Flying over the tallest mountains in the Himalayas, including Mount Everest, requires reaching altitudes that are unsafe for planes and the humans inside them.

Who climbed Everest the fastest?

It was on 21st May 2004. Pemba Dorje Sherpa (Nepal) climbed from Base Camp to the summit of Mt Everest in a time of 8 hr 10 min, the fastest-ever ascent of the world's highest mountain.

Who climbed Everest the fastest without supplementary oxygen?

In just eight days, 23 hours, and 10 minutes, Nirmal Purja from Nepal summited Everest, Lhotse, and Kanchenjunga - all without supplementary oxygen. Simultaneously, Purja has set the fastest ever traverse of Everest to Lhotse without oxygen, completing the route in 26 hours.

Can you climb Everest in a day?

Typically, climbers attempt to make it to the summit and back to Camp Four in a single day, spending as little time as possible in the death zone.

How cold is it at the top of Everest?

The weather and climate of Mount Everest are one of the extremes. Temperatures at the summit are never above freezing and during January temperatures can drop as low as -60° C (-76° F). Despite the low temperatures the biggest issue faced by climbers is hurricane-force winds and wind chill.

Why did they add 3 feet to Mt Everest?

This new measurement means the world's tallest mountain technically reaches a bit higher into the sky than we previously thought. The previous height was 8,848m/29,029ft. But the new measurement shows that the height is 8848.86m/29032ft. The measurement also stands as a de facto agreement between the two nations regarding Everest's true elevation above sea level.

What was the deadliest day on Everest?

April 25, 2015, was one of Mount Everest's deadliest days. A 7.8-magnitude earthquake left 19 people dead at Everest's base and nearly 9,000 people dead across Nepal. It was the worst earthquake in the country's history in 80 years. Fort Collins author and climber Jim Davidson was on Everest that day.

Can I climb Everest without oxygen?

Yes!

While it is just possible for a man to reach the summit of Everest without supplementary oxygen, this can only be done at the expense of extreme hyperventilation and respiratory alkalosis, and even then the arterial PO2 is less than 30 Torr.

To the date, more than 4,000 people have climbed Mount Everest, but fewer than 200 have done so without oxygen

Do you shower when climbing Everest?

Yes, they are.

There are plenty of places where you can shower on the trek. The only issue with this is that sometimes the water isn't hot. All of the showers available on the Everest Base Camp trek are heated by solar power so if it's been a cloudy day or for a couple of days you're not going to get any hot water. Till reaching Namche Bazaar, you will have an attached bathroom with hot showers. After that, you will have hot water but may not be showers instead bucket water.

What is the main cause of death on Mount Everest?

The top 3 causes of death on Everest are avalanches falls and collapses, which most often occur during descents when the body is exhausted and concentration is reduced; and mountain sickness with brain or lung edema.

Who is the youngest person to summit Mt. Everest?

It was 10th June 2010, American mountain climber Jordan Romero who was only 13 reached Romeo was accompanied by his father paul Ramero and his step-mother Karen Lundgren, and three sherpas, Ang Pasang Sherpa, Lama Dawa Sherpa, and Lama Karma Sherpa

Do Sherpas go to the top of Everest?

Sherpas are the pillars of Everest. Without their help, it is almost impossible to reach Everest. Nepalese Kami Rita Sherpa has climbed Mount Everest for the 26th time, breaking his own record. A Nepalese Sherpa broke his own record for climbing up the world's highest peak, reaching the summit of Mount Everest for an unprecedented 26th time, officials said on Saturday.

Why is it so hard to climb Everest?

Steep upward climb, altitude sickness (AMS, HACE, HAPE), and thin air are some of the challenging aspects. You will need to push hard with the help of fixed lines as they will assist you at all times. The ascent from the summit ridge to the top is short and accessible.

Which is the hardest face of Everest to climb?

Climbing the Lhotse Face to C3 is often considered the most difficult since almost all climbers are feeling the effects of high altitude and are not yet using supplemental oxygen. The Lhotse Face is steep and the ice is hard.

Why does it take 40-60 days to climb Everest?

The higher the peak, the more efficient our bodies must be at using oxygen, so the more we must acclimatize. The highest mountains in the world are over 8,000 meters (26,400′) and the air is so thin (low in pressure), it takes weeks for our bodies to even be able to survive at the altitudes where we camp. So for the acclimatization purpose and more, it takes 40-60 days to climb Mt. Everest.

What is the scariest part of Everest?

Even with the extensive systems of ropes and ladders installed each climbing season by the ice doctors, the Khumbu Icefall is the most dangerous part of an Everest expedition.

Is it possible to live on top of Everest?

With its peak at 29,029 feet, the mountain presents an intense challenge of icy temperatures and altitude where oxygen is limited. It's not a hospitable place for any living thing, and people's bodies begin to shut down.

Can you climb Everest without training?

Most people will need to train specifically for their climb of Everest for at least a year, building up from a solid baseline of fitness for the last six to nine months.

What is an Everest expedition costly?

The main factors that contribute to the pricing of a Mount Everest mountaineering expedition: the type of guide, travel, permits and insurance, and supplies and gear. There are two types of guiding services usually offered for Mount Everest expeditions: all-inclusive or logistics only.

Logistics-only guides offer the bare minimum and are best suited for experienced mountaineers who are willing to take on Everest on the mountain's own terms. Very few people are cut out for this type of expedition. Most climbers who choose the logistics-only option to climb will spend between $32,000 and $60,000 depending on the types of expenses they incur along the way. 

By law, every foreign climber in Nepal is required to hire a local Sherpa guide. A logistics-only option means that climbers must arrive at Everest Base Camp (EBC) on their own and would later hire a local company to provide all the necessary camping and cooking gear as well as support staff for the summit ascent.

However, most climbers will opt to avoid all the headaches and paperwork involved in a logistics-only climb and instead opt to pay for an all-inclusive expedition. These expeditions cost anywhere from $40,000 to $100,000, depending on the service.

What animals live on Everest?

Above 6500m, it is almost impossible to live with any animals due to extreme conditions. But below that, some Himalayan animals such as jumping spiders, a high-growing flower called Arenaria, bar-headed geese, yaks (a special variety of cow), the Himalayan tahr (which is like a goat), the Himalayan black bear (which may be sometimes mistaken for a yeti), and pika (which are part of the rabbit family) reside.

What illnesses are possible during an expedition to Everest?

There are three types of altitude sickness. From least to most severe, they are acute mountain sickness, high-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE), and high-altitude cerebral edema (HACE).

So what are the challenges of climbing Everest?

At 29,032 feet, Everest’s summit has roughly one-third the air pressure that exists at sea level, which expressively reduces a climber's ability to breathe in enough oxygen. Because of this, scientists have determined that the human body is not capable of remaining indefinitely above 19,000 feet. 

As climbers move higher up the mountain and their oxygen consumption is reduced, their bodies are progressively at risk for a number of illnesses, including pulmonary edema, cerebral edema, and blood embolisms. The chances of frostbite are also melodramatically increased at such altitude as the heart works harder to pump blood around the body delivering oxygen. The life-giving organs are first precedence; digits are last.