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Posted on 3/26/18 at 10:45 am to rebeloke
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It is so sad what Everest has become.
It was still a very tall mountain the last time I checked.
Posted on 3/26/18 at 10:50 am to foshizzle
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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.
Good info
Posted on 3/26/18 at 10:54 am to jfturner212
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Come do Rainier with Alpine Acents. Not tall but heavily glaciated. Good practice for a bigger mountain.
Yeah, you only walk up 10k' in elevation in 3 days.
Rainier IS the mountain in the lower 48 that's used for big mountain training.
Obviously this isn't a serious thread. If it was OP should try summiting a local mountain, which are all small, 3 times in a day to get a decent idea of the energy used to climb.
That's without a heavy arse pack and not wearing crampons which take time to be really careful and not stab yourself or being in a mental state of pure survival
Posted on 3/26/18 at 10:57 am to Tyga Woods
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Start with a mountaineering course. There are good ones on Mt Baker and Mt Rainier.
And Hood
You have to sign up with a Mountaineering club first, which are full now.
My club took 14 min to get full for 25 students.
Better luck next year.
Posted on 3/26/18 at 11:08 am to Pecker
I’ll never climb Everest again.
Posted on 3/26/18 at 11:19 am to Pecker
You need to be super rich and also be in super good shape
Also you'll die
Also you'll die
Posted on 3/26/18 at 11:24 am to Pecker
How about you start with some actual mountains rather than going straight to Everest?
Whitney, Hood, Rainier, Denali, are all good places to start (in that order), and learn how to rock climb and mountaineer.
I have the least amount of respect for people that have never put on a pair of crampons before that then try to pay oodles of money to have some sherpa babysit them up the side of a big arse mountain.
Also, learning to technical climb and not just trek will serve you well.
Eta:edited order for difficulty
Whitney, Hood, Rainier, Denali, are all good places to start (in that order), and learn how to rock climb and mountaineer.
I have the least amount of respect for people that have never put on a pair of crampons before that then try to pay oodles of money to have some sherpa babysit them up the side of a big arse mountain.
Also, learning to technical climb and not just trek will serve you well.
Eta:edited order for difficulty
This post was edited on 3/26/18 at 11:33 am
Posted on 3/26/18 at 11:28 am to NYNolaguy1
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Mt Rainier, Hood, Denali, Whitney, are all good places to start
Lol....sorry but you have 4 levels of mountains as a place to start.
Denali
Rainier
Hood
Whitney
Posted on 3/26/18 at 11:30 am to LSUintheNW
Those were not in a specific order- and yes I have spent significant amounts of time above 10k feet and treeline 
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Posted on 3/26/18 at 11:31 am to Pecker
Stop and have a fap
Posted on 3/26/18 at 11:34 am to Tyga Woods
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Everest is for pussies. K2 is for the baws.
dying isn't frat, nor is Everest, which is such a new money mountain
Annapurna is FAF
Posted on 3/26/18 at 12:30 pm to NYNolaguy1
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Those were not in a specific order
It's TD baw, be specific or get roasted.
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and yes I have spent significant amounts of time above 10k feet and treeline
And?
This post was edited on 3/26/18 at 12:30 pm
Posted on 3/26/18 at 12:34 pm to Yellerhammer5
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As long as you’re prepared for your corpse being used for a trail marker, I say go for it.
Yeah, but sounds like he'd be a dreamboat of a trail marker
Posted on 3/26/18 at 12:51 pm to Pecker
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Beginner
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Climb Mt Everest
Bold strategy cotton
Posted on 3/26/18 at 1:51 pm to Pecker
The good thing is, if you die up there and they find your body 50 years later, you will still look fresh. 
Posted on 3/26/18 at 1:52 pm to Pecker
I'll help fund if you bring an LSU flag to the top and take a pic with it.
Ill send some snacks baw
Ill send some snacks baw
This post was edited on 3/26/18 at 1:53 pm
Posted on 3/26/18 at 1:54 pm to Pecker
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or generally something that could potentially kill me. I thought it would be exciting.
Go hang out in N. Baton Rouge about noon time tomorrow. I'm sure you wont be disappointed.
Posted on 3/26/18 at 1:56 pm to Pecker
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Beginners Guide to Climbing Everest (The Mountain)
Why did you feel the need to clarify that you referring to Everest the mountain. Is there some other Everest people climb that could be confusing?
Posted on 3/26/18 at 2:35 pm to Pecker
Enjoy spending your retirement savings on an obstacle that you only have a week's window for and a 25% fatality chance!
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