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re: Beginners Guide to Climbing Everest (The Mountain)
Posted on 3/26/18 at 9:25 am to crazyLSUstudent
Posted on 3/26/18 at 9:25 am to crazyLSUstudent
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You got 100k to blow on climbing a mountain? The best way to climb mountains is via a road bike.
It can be done for closer to 50k. That said, right now there are other things I'd rather do with 50k. I think my goal is to do Everest, but I'll do a few smaller climbs first to see if it's something I can be passionate about.
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Posted on 3/26/18 at 9:25 am to Pecker
Read Into Thin Air (or watch the IMAX version, Everest, filmed during that very climb) first and take note of what the ole Doc in the book gets handed to him bc he had no experience.
Then, read or watch Touching the Void and see what can happen even if you are experienced.
Then, read or watch Touching the Void and see what can happen even if you are experienced.
This post was edited on 3/26/18 at 9:27 am
Posted on 3/26/18 at 9:26 am to Pecker
What does it cost to clime Everest?
Posted on 3/26/18 at 9:27 am to Pecker
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I'm smart
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I'm a fast learner
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I'm also in great physical condition
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I'm probably too handsome
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I decided on Everest
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I'm smart
Posted on 3/26/18 at 9:28 am to I B Freeman
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You may be surprised after you make the sacrifices to do this how many people do not care.
I honestly don't think anyone IRL will care. I have some strange interests that 99% of people couldn't give a shite about.
Posted on 3/26/18 at 9:29 am to Tyga Woods
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Everest is for pussies. K2 is for the baws.
Annapurna and Kangchenjunga laugh at both of them.
Posted on 3/26/18 at 9:30 am to seeinspots
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Then, read or watch Touching the Void and see what can happen even if you are experienced.
Will do
Posted on 3/26/18 at 9:32 am to Pecker
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but I'll do a few smaller climbs first to see if it's something I can be passionate about.
Start with a mountaineering course. There are good ones on Mt Baker and Mt Rainier.
Go climb Denali. Parts of that climb are more difficult than Everest.
Posted on 3/26/18 at 9:39 am to Tyga Woods
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Start with a mountaineering course. There are good ones on Mt Baker and Mt Rainier.
Go climb Denali. Parts of that climb are more difficult than Everest.
That's what I'll look into. My concern is that I'll go crazy due to downtime. I read from a guy who considered a some of the climbs he'd been on to be rather boring (Aconcagua for instance), with a few challenges here and there. I'm not saying there aren't hard parts. I'm more worried that it won't be what I have in mind.
Posted on 3/26/18 at 9:45 am to Pecker
It is so sad what Everest has become.
Posted on 3/26/18 at 9:47 am to UnluckyTiger
quote:I came here to post this, Adrian Ballinger is the guy you need to talk to to come up with a realistic plan.
Check out Alpenglow expeditions
Posted on 3/26/18 at 9:48 am to Pecker
Step 1: Climb a flight of stairs without getting out of breath!
This post was edited on 3/26/18 at 9:49 am
Posted on 3/26/18 at 9:49 am to Pecker
Make sure you designate someone to take over Animal Talk threads after you die on Everest.
#RIPPecker #RIPLucasP
#RIPPecker #RIPLucasP
Posted on 3/26/18 at 9:51 am to Pecker
You get to poop in a bag, pack it with you, and have to carry it down along with other people's garbage (required in your permit).
Posted on 3/26/18 at 9:58 am to Pecker
quote:I have a sneaking suspicion that patience and the ability to use downtime effectively and efficiently are MAJOR attributes needed to climb Everest.
My concern is that I'll go crazy due to downtime. I read from a guy who considered a some of the climbs he'd been on to be rather boring (Aconcagua for instance), with a few challenges here and there. I'm not saying there aren't hard parts. I'm more worried that it won't be what I have in mind.
Sounds to me like a "boring" climb could do you some good.
Posted on 3/26/18 at 10:01 am to Pecker
Yeah I don’t need to cough up 300k to feel good about myself.
Posted on 3/26/18 at 10:02 am to Pecker
As long as you’re prepared for your corpse being used for a trail marker, I say go for it.
Posted on 3/26/18 at 10:04 am to Pecker
Bring oweo with you.
He's probably a better athlete.
He's probably a better athlete.
Posted on 3/26/18 at 10:17 am to Pecker
I've done Kili and Rainier and started thinking about it but decided not to. Someone who is serious about it should start with one of the outfits around Rainier, they typically do trips to bigger mountains too.
The typical progression for someone who doesn't guide climbs for a living is Rainier a few times to learn the ropes (pun intended) and then Denali. One of the perks of doing Rainier first with the same outfit is that they'll get to know you too and know if you're ready - climbing with an unready client can kill a guide.
Once you've done Denali you might try one of the "easier" peaks in the Himalayas. Cho Oyu is a popular choice. At some point you can try out Everest.
That's the way to do it the right way IMHO. Some people skip steps but there's more of a chance you get hurt/killed.
Along the way you'll need to win the lottery b/c serious climbing is insanely expensive and takes enormous amounts of time away from work. That's why most people who aren't doctors or hedge fund managers do it as professional guides.
The typical progression for someone who doesn't guide climbs for a living is Rainier a few times to learn the ropes (pun intended) and then Denali. One of the perks of doing Rainier first with the same outfit is that they'll get to know you too and know if you're ready - climbing with an unready client can kill a guide.
Once you've done Denali you might try one of the "easier" peaks in the Himalayas. Cho Oyu is a popular choice. At some point you can try out Everest.
That's the way to do it the right way IMHO. Some people skip steps but there's more of a chance you get hurt/killed.
Along the way you'll need to win the lottery b/c serious climbing is insanely expensive and takes enormous amounts of time away from work. That's why most people who aren't doctors or hedge fund managers do it as professional guides.
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