Mount Everest-Need Advice
Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 7:54 pm
Little help here.
I have been an avid mountaineer and climbing enthusiast ever since the Discovery Channel aired their groundbreaking mini-series "Everest: Beyond the Limit" last fall. I have been waiting over 8 months for the chance to live my dream- taking my wife and teenaged son on a expedition to Nepal and the summit of the great behemoth- Mount Everest. And I'll tell you mano-a-mano, I plan on making it to the top-period.
Lack of experience does not concern me at all. I am a very quick learner. In business one has to hit the ground running, and this is what I intend to do when we arrive. We have been doing extensive scenario training at Trabuco Canyon and Ramona Trail, here in California.
OK. I am a man of considerable means. The 15,000 USD permit is no obstacle. After watching Russell and his team summit Everest last fall, I realized I had been waiting for this challenge all my life. It is like they say, Mount Everest must be summited because it IS THERE. What I need from you guys are some pointers from some of the more experienced climbers out there to help complete my intinerary.
What gear will I need? (Money is no obstacle)
How many shirpas should I rent from base camp?
When is the best time to go during summer?
How many oxygen bottles will I need to buy per person?
Thanks for all your help.
Keep reaching for the stars,
Mel
I have been an avid mountaineer and climbing enthusiast ever since the Discovery Channel aired their groundbreaking mini-series "Everest: Beyond the Limit" last fall. I have been waiting over 8 months for the chance to live my dream- taking my wife and teenaged son on a expedition to Nepal and the summit of the great behemoth- Mount Everest. And I'll tell you mano-a-mano, I plan on making it to the top-period.
Lack of experience does not concern me at all. I am a very quick learner. In business one has to hit the ground running, and this is what I intend to do when we arrive. We have been doing extensive scenario training at Trabuco Canyon and Ramona Trail, here in California.
OK. I am a man of considerable means. The 15,000 USD permit is no obstacle. After watching Russell and his team summit Everest last fall, I realized I had been waiting for this challenge all my life. It is like they say, Mount Everest must be summited because it IS THERE. What I need from you guys are some pointers from some of the more experienced climbers out there to help complete my intinerary.
What gear will I need? (Money is no obstacle)
How many shirpas should I rent from base camp?
When is the best time to go during summer?
How many oxygen bottles will I need to buy per person?
Thanks for all your help.
Keep reaching for the stars,
Mel