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Podcast: How Much Does it Cost to Climb Mount Everest? - 2022 Edition

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2022 will be my 19th season of all-things Everest: 14 times providing coverage, another four seasons of actually climbing on Everest, and two years attempting Lhotse. I did similar coverage for the 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2021 seasons. In 2020, I did a fictitious Virtual Everest series available as an e-Book. I summited Everest on May 21, 2011, and have attempted Everest three other times - 2002, 2003, 2008, and Lhotse in 2015 and 2016.

2022 is my eighth year to blog, "How much does it cost to climb Mount Everest?" The COVID-19 pandemic took a massive toll on the world and tourism in particular. With the lockdowns and travel restrictions, mountaineering almost completely halted. Both Nepal and China closed Everest in 2020; however, China allowed a small team of around 30 nationals to climb from their side. In 2021, China again closed it to foreigners while Nepal pretended nothing was happening and issued a record number of permits to foreigners last year. I fully expect both Nepal to be open in 2022, but you never know with China, so if you have plans to climb on that side, have a backup plan.

So, how much does it cost to climb Mount Everest? As I've said for years, the short answer is a car, but the prices have skyrocketed, so now it's a lovely car. Most people pay between $40,000 and $50,000, and some will pay as much as $160,000! But, the prices are going up, and I don't know where it will stop. So if you are on a tight climbing budget, go as soon as your skills, experience, and checkbook can support a safe attempt.

Here we go with a long and detailed look at Everest 2022. As always, if you see a mistake or want to add something, please let me know. Click here to subscribe for notifications of new blog posts.
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