Total Beginners needing some advice
Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2013 5:55 am
Hi everybody,
We are a group of 8 first timers wishing to climb our first peak. No one in the group has any previous experience, but all are relatively fit, all in the late 20s or early 30s. We will be coming from five different continents, so there isn't an obvious peak in mind. Our schedules are simultaneously free from early May to the first week of June. The options being considered are the Alps (Mont Blanc or Eiger), Zugspitze, Kilimanjaro, and someone even suggested Fuji. I've done some Google research on the Alps, and I'm seeing extremely varying prices. We are obviously looking for something reputable, but we don't want to overpay for no reason.
So here are a few points we are hoping someone could help clear out.
1- On average what does it cost to climb each of Mt Blanc, Zugspitze, Kilimanjaro, Eiger, and Fuji? We will also need to rent all equipment.
2- Are any of those peaks not suitable for first timers?
3- Are independent guides a good choice? If so, other than this forum where to find and contact them?
4- Any other peaks you suggest? Any advice?
Thanks in advance.
We are a group of 8 first timers wishing to climb our first peak. No one in the group has any previous experience, but all are relatively fit, all in the late 20s or early 30s. We will be coming from five different continents, so there isn't an obvious peak in mind. Our schedules are simultaneously free from early May to the first week of June. The options being considered are the Alps (Mont Blanc or Eiger), Zugspitze, Kilimanjaro, and someone even suggested Fuji. I've done some Google research on the Alps, and I'm seeing extremely varying prices. We are obviously looking for something reputable, but we don't want to overpay for no reason.
So here are a few points we are hoping someone could help clear out.
1- On average what does it cost to climb each of Mt Blanc, Zugspitze, Kilimanjaro, Eiger, and Fuji? We will also need to rent all equipment.
2- Are any of those peaks not suitable for first timers?
3- Are independent guides a good choice? If so, other than this forum where to find and contact them?
4- Any other peaks you suggest? Any advice?
Thanks in advance.