What do you need to do to prepare for a climb?

A. Sleep B. Train C. Get a haircut Submit

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Most guide companies say you should start training for the climb at least eight to 12 months in advance. That includes endurance and strength training. You’ll have to climb for hours, and you need to be able to do that without collapsing. Plus, you must climb other mountains before trying Everest. 

Most guide companies say you should start training for the climb at least eight to 12 months in advance. That includes endurance and strength training. You’ll have to climb for hours, and you need to be able to do that without collapsing. Plus, you must climb other mountains before trying Everest. 

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A. Heavy          down parka B. Fleece          pullover C. Fashionable          puffy jacket Submit

Which kind of coat do you need to take?

To which continent are you flying? A. South America B. Asia C. Africa Submit

How long will you spend on your climb?

A. One week  B. One month C. Two months Submit

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Whom should you take with you? A. A guide B. Your teacher C. A fitness instructor Submit

Which document allows you to climb Everest? A. A note from your          parents B. A driver’s license C. A permit from          the Nepalese          Government Submit

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How To Climb Mount Everest

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Mount Everest is the highest mountain on Earth! Climbing it is uncomfortable, expensive, and dangerous. So why do some people want to summit it? “Because it’s there.” That’s what mountaineer George Mallory reportedly said. (Sadly, he lost his life on Everest during a 1924 expedition.) Take our quiz to learn about preparing for a successful climb.

You’ll need different types of layers, but one of the most important is a heavy down parka. Down is made of fluffy, soft feathers that grow under the tougher, outer feathers of a duck or goose. It is lightweight and very good for trapping and holding warmth. Temperatures at the summit are always below freezing. It’s also extremely windy. One of the best months to climb Everest is May. Even though that’s one of the warmest months, the temperature at the summit tends to stay close to 0 degrees Fahrenheit.

There are some tall mountains on each of these continents. But most of the world’s tallest are in Asia’s Himalayas. That mountain range stretches for 1,500 miles! It touches six countries: Afghanistan, Bhutan, China, India, Nepal, and Pakistan. Mount Everest is on the border between Nepal and Tibet (a region controlled by China). Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla, Nepal, is the closest airport. It is named for Sherpa Tenzing Norgay and New Zealand mountaineer Edmund Hillary. They were the first to reach Everest’s summit in 1953.

Typically, an Everest journey takes about two months. That’s because it takes time to adapt to the high altitude. It’s harder to get your normal amount of oxygen. Most people live somewhere between 300 and 8,000 feet above sea level. The two Everest base camps are about 16,900 and 17,500 feet above sea level. So most climbers spend several weeks there to get used to the altitude. The summit is 29,032 feet above sea level. No one is ready for that without serious preparation! Most trekkers use bottled oxygen to recover too.

Since the trek is so dangerous, most people should go with a guide. Many Everest guides are Sherpas. The Sherpa are a people group who live in the Himalayas. Many are highly skilled mountaineers who make their living by guiding climbers. Other workers help carry food and other supplies. 

For most hikes, all you need to do is start walking. But Everest is different. You need legal permission to climb the mountain. It doesn’t come cheap! The permit costs about $11,000. That’s just for the climb. You also need a visa (permission to enter the country) and permits to visit the national park and base camp around Everest. Those cost much less— about $200 altogether.