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Have you ever dreamt of one day climbing Mount Everest,
if only you could muster the guts to attempt it? Well, a thirst for
adventure isn't all you'll need. The journey to Earth's highest summit
also requires a considerable wad of cash -- more than most people
might think.
Experienced climber Alan Arnette of Outside magazine outlined the
different options for ascending the highest Himalayan peak. Those options are as follows: go it alone and put together your own expedition, join a logistics-only expedition, or, the priciest route, join a fully-guided expedition. (More: High Speed Internet Debuts Atop Mt. Everest)
different options for ascending the highest Himalayan peak. Those options are as follows: go it alone and put together your own expedition, join a logistics-only expedition, or, the priciest route, join a fully-guided expedition. (More: High Speed Internet Debuts Atop Mt. Everest)
According to Arnette's estimates, the absolute lowest possible cost,
without sacrificing safety, would be around $35,000. And that's if you
go as part of a seven-person team. To fly solo, expenses would total
around $60,000. Gear, food, oxygen and tents aren't the only
necessities, Arnette explains. Each expedition must also pay for a
permit, liaison officer, visa, park fee, waste deposit, insurance --
not to mention a ticket to Nepal. Climbing solo could cost you up to
$83,000. In other words, two years at NYU or five Toyota Corollas.
On the other hand, guided expeditions allow climbers to split some
costs. Still, the "full service" trips can top $100,000 when you factor
in tipping your guides and splurging on luxuries like sushi, open bars
or oxygen. Fully-guided trips also offer more support to less
experienced explorers. Logistics-only, partially-guided expeditions can
cost just south of $30,000, but are only recommended to seasoned
climbers.
If you opt to fly solo, according to Arnette's estimates, at the high
end of the spectrum that will total $82,900. Still feeling intrepid? For
that cost, you could get a new Audi A8, a three-bedroom house in
Schenectady, N.Y., or 150 iPads.
News story courtesy of:
Samantha Grossman
Time.com
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Article history courtesy of
Suzanne Goldenberg
guardian.co.uk
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