Let’s tally it up. A reasonable try runs you about $50,000 to $65,000. A comfortable one? $85,000 to $110,000.
And that’s if everything goes smoothly. It never does.
But here’s the kicker: most people don’t even reach the top. The money is a gamble. You might get high altitude sickness. Your oxygen tank could fail.
The mountain doesn’t care about your bank account. She takes what she wants.
Is It Worth It? Let’s Be Real.
I can’t answer that for you. But I can tell you this: people who do it say it changes them. The view is literally out of this world.
But you’re also risking frostbite, exhaustion, and your life. That’s a heavy price tag, no matter how you spin it.
Also, there’s a line of climbers these days. You might wait hours in traffic at 28,000 feet. Imagine being stuck in a crowd, but everyone is gasping for air. Not exactly a relaxing vacation.
So, if you’re dreaming of Everest, ask yourself: “Do I want the story, or do I want the summit?” Because the story alone costs about half the money and comes with less frostbite.
But hey, if you’ve got $60,000 burning a hole in your pocket and a serious case of wanderlust, go for it. Just bring extra oxygen.
And maybe a bigger wallet.
