How Much Does it Cost to Climb Everest in 2026? We Crunched the Numbers.
A longtime Everest chronicler crunches the numbers
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Alan Arnette
Alan Arnette is a veteran high-altitude climber and journalist who has reported on Everest and Himalayan expeditions for more than 25 years, contributing to Climbing, Outside, and other leading outdoor publications. Arnette climbed Mount Everest in 2011, and in 2014 he reached the summit of K2 at age 58, making him one of the oldest Americans to climb the peak.
My Stories
The Complex Reality Behind the Surge in Rescues on Everest
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How Much Does it Cost to Climb Everest in 2025?
A longtime Everest chronicler looks at how much it actually costs to climb Mount Everest, where the money goes, and how costs vary by expedition type (and swankiness).
Why Did So Many Climbers Die on Mount Everest This Year?
Some blame the weather, while others point the finger at the economic trends that are shaping Himalayan mountaineering.
Climbers Are Dying on Mount Everest at an Alarming Rate
The 2023 death toll on Everest has already reached double digits—with multiple people still missing. And the climbing season isn’t over yet. (From Outside Online)
American Climber Has Died On Mount Everest
Retired doctor Jonathan Sugarman of Seattle died at Camp 2 on Monday, May 1
A Daring Rescue on Annapurna
Indian mountaineer Anaug Maloo was stranded nearly 200 feet down a crevasse for three days, until a team of rescuers overcame improbable odds to save him. (From Outside Online)
There’s Been Death and Daring Rescues on Annapurna This Week
A veteran climber is dead, another is missing, and multiple others are lucky to be alive after a tragic few days in the Himalayas
How Much Does it Cost to Climb Everest in 2022?
A longtime Everest chronicler looks at how much it actually costs to climb Mount Everest, where the money goes, and how costs vary by expedition type (and swankiness).
How Much Does It Cost to Climb Everest? 2021 Edition
Longtime Everest chronicler Alan Arnette looks at how much it actually costs to climb Mount Everest, whether you do it on a "shoestring" budget or book the swankiest expedition out there. From the costs of travel to food to supplies to guides, it's all broken down here!