@7summ.c: @Den How much does it cost to climb Everest or K2? Climbing Everest typically costs between $50,000 and $100,000+ per person. Here’s a detailed breakdown of where that money goes: • Permit Fees: Around $11,000 to $15,000. Nepal charges a fixed climbing permit fee, plus additional fees for liaison officers, garbage deposit, and other permits. • Guide & Sherpa Support: Approximately $20,000 to $40,000. Professional Sherpas are critical for safety and summit success; many expeditions provide 2–3 Sherpas per climber. • Logistics & Base Camp Support: About $5,000 to $10,000. This covers porters, yaks, transport of gear, tents, food, communications, and weather forecasting. • Supplemental Oxygen: Typically $4,000 to $8,000. Most climbers use 6–8 oxygen bottles costing roughly $500–$900 each, including delivery to high camps. • Travel & Insurance: Around $2,000 to $5,000. This includes international flights, domestic flights (Kathmandu–Lukla), ground transport, and comprehensive high-altitude insurance. • Gear & Equipment: Usually $3,000 to $6,000. Includes technical gear like down suits, boots, crampons, harnesses, sleeping bags, and tents. • Agency Service Fees & Profit: Between $5,000 and $15,000. Covers expedition organization, staff, emergency plans, training support, and profit margin. Total Everest Cost: Roughly $50,000 to $100,000+ per climber. ⸻ K2 is even more expensive and dangerous: • Permits: About $8,000 to $12,000 per climber (issued by Pakistan). • Guide & Support: Can reach $30,000 to $50,000+ due to extreme technical difficulty. • Logistics: At least $10,000+ due to remote, rugged terrain and longer approach. • Oxygen: Sometimes used, adding to costs. • Travel, Insurance & Gear: Similar or higher than Everest. Total K2 Cost: Usually $60,000 to $120,000+ per climber. ⸻ These high costs reflect the extreme risks, technical demands, extensive logistics, permit fees, professional Sherpa support, oxygen supply, and safety measures required for a successful summit. For those serious about climbing Everest or K2 with a 100% summit success plan, investing in top-tier expedition services is non-negotiable. For detailed expedition info and premium services, visit 7summ.com