how much does it cost to climb everest

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).

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!