Mount Everest, or Chomolungma, as it is called in Tibet, on the territory of which it is located, is the highest point of our planet. Its height is 8.85 km. For a long time, almost until the middle of the last century, this peak was considered unconquered, and for the first time a man managed to visit it only in 1953, just 9 years before the first flight into space took place.
Instructions
Step 1
Climbing Mount Everest is significantly hampered by the harsh weather conditions common at these altitudes. The wind speed there can reach 200 km per hour, and night temperatures drop to -60 degrees C. In addition, even after climbing to an altitude of 5000 meters, even trained climbers begin to feel a lack of oxygen. All this made Everest impregnable, and in the first few decades, those who visited its summit could literally be counted on one hand.
Step 2
Today, the technical capabilities, reliability and quality of climbing equipment have improved significantly. Thanks to this, climbing Mount Everest can become a mass sport in the near future. Any athlete who has undergone appropriate training already has the opportunity to climb, paying for his ascent to the top, accompanied by professional climbers who will insure him.
Step 3
If you have the necessary amount, which is several tens of thousands of euros, you can conquer Everest today. International travel companies Alpine Ascents, Asian Trekking and ltitude Junkies are officially registered as providing the opportunity for tourists to accomplish the feat and climb Chomolungma. For their services, they charge from 20 to 50 thousand euros. For this money, you will be provided with everything you need from oxygen tanks to Nepalese or Tibetan visas and plane tickets.
Step 4
For beginners who set foot on Everest for the first time, the easiest route is offered, laid along the southern slope of the mountain. Professional climbers consider this route unsuitable for themselves - it has become a place for mass hikes to the top. But if for the first time you will conquer a mountain of the highest degree of difficulty on Earth, it, of course, will seem incredibly difficult. But the realization of a cherished dream and an unforgettable extreme adventure is worth it, isn't it?