Whats Different about Climbing Mt Everest?
Our experience in 2006 confirmed that there are two things that make Everest different to most other mountain climbs – the height of the mountain and the length of time that it takes to climb it. The effect of the height of the mountain is obvious. Most people need oxygen to climb it (I think less than 100 people have reached the top of Everest without supplemental oxygen) and having the right system is paramount. Unless you are a Sherpa and have lived for generations at over 10,000 feet, then in my opinion training hard is your only option. The length of time it takes to climb is also a really significant factor because it affects you both mentally and physically. Living and working at over 16,000 feet for 2 months takes it’s toll, so you need to make sure that you are well fed. We heard through the Everest Basecamp medical team, that if you loose more than 6 kilos of weight on the trip, you won’t make the summit (based on their experience over the years). However, I think that it’s b
