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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa091.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/the-road-to-everest\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/the-road-to-everest\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/the-road-to-everest","crawl_time":1775420810,"first_indexed_time":1583833840,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,alpenglowexpeditions!\/the-road-to-everest s443","src_root_hash":"10513512213608261291","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"The Road to Everest - Skills & guide for climbing Mount Everest","meta_descriptions":["The Road to Everest guide represents key building blocks that any climber should strongly consider if the ultimate goal is attempting to summit Everest."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"EVEREST – The name itself conjures up feats of strength and stories of both human triumph and tribulation.\nIt is the glimmering goal of mountaineers around the world, standing as a beacon for both challenge and self-discovery. Many climbers begin the seemingly simple task of climbing mountains when, somewhere along the line, we read a book or watched a movie about epic adventures from the highest peak on this rocky planet.\nThe 5 stages outlined in The Road to Everest represent\nkey building blocks that any climber should strongly consider\nif the ultimate goal is attempting to climb the tallest peak in the world. Everest may not be every climber’s dream summit, and for that person, these stages are a thorough outline for any high altitude summit etching the skyline in the mountain ranges of the world. It is important to keep in mind that these are only suggestions along a climbers path, and many other options for gaining experience and training exist out there.\nTimeline Along The Road To Everest\nFor the extremely focused individual with unlimited funds, time and energy, this road can be done in a year. More commonly, however, a project like this is done in 3-4 years on the fast end, and typically more than 5 years. It’s not unusual for a climber to spend a decade or more moving methodically through skills practice while gaining invaluable experience at high altitude. It’s a fact of life that the more time spent perfecting a craft like climbing high altitude glaciated peaks, the better craftsman you become along the way. Apply some diligence, discipline, and passion and you’ll be rewarded with a shot at standing on top of Everest alongside the world’s best team.\nWant to chat with our team about your own Road to Everest? Email Griffin Mims, International Client Manager, at\ngriffin@alpenglowexpeditions.com \nor\nCLICK HERE\nto grab a meeting spot on his calendar!\nStage 1: The Basics\nEnroll in a basic mountaineering course to learn the basics of snow travel,\nglacier travel\n, and start to scratch the surface of moving in the vertical realm. Learning the\nbasics of mountain travel\nwill build a strong foundation from which your mountaineering career will grow.\nEmail our local team at\ninfo@alpenglowexpeditions.com\nor give us a call at\n877-873-5376\nto chat about getting started with a course here in Lake Tahoe! This stage is recommended, but not required to join one of our introductory expeditions.\nIntroductory\nIntro to Mountaineering Course\nNext Available\n4\/4\/26\n1 full day (8 hours)\nIntroductory\nGlacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue Course\nNext Available\n4\/5\/26\n1 full day (8 hours)\nStage 2: Introductory and Intermediate High-Altitude Peaks\nTake your fundamental skills learned in stage 1 and begin to apply them to high-altitude peaks across the world. We recommend climbing 3 peaks in the introductory to intermediate realm before moving on in The Road to Everest.\nTo complete stage 2, we recommend the following our \nEcuador Climbing School\n,\nPeru Climbing School\nVolcanoes of Mexico\n,  or\nMountains of Bolivia\nExpeditions.\nRemember, you can start at Stage 2! If you’re interested to jump straight into the mountains,\nCLICK HERE\nto send us an inquiry! You can expect a response within 24 hours.\nIntroductory\nEcuador\nClimbing School\nNext Available\nSept 5, 2026 – Sept 13, 2026\n9 Days w\/ Optional 7 Day Extension\nLearn More\nStage 3: Expedition Style 7,000m Peak Expedition\nBuild your experience above 6,000m while diving into the aspects that truly make one a climber. Learn how to live on the mountain, build camps, take care of yourself, and ensure that you are properly resting and recovering as you move higher up the mountain towards the summit.\nIntermediate\nAconcagua\nExpedition\nNext Available\nDec 26, 2026 – Jan 8, 2027\n14 Days\n32.653179° S, 70.010868° W\nLearn More\nIntermediate\nPeak Lenin\nExpedition\nNext Available\nJuly 19, 2026 – August 5, 2026\n18 Days\n39.34° N, 72.88° E\nLearn More\nIntermediate\nLhakpa Ri\nExpedition\nNext Available\nApril 25, 2027 – May 11, 2027\n17 Days\n30.5723° N, 104.0665° E\nLearn More\n33.4489° S, 70.6693° W\nLearn More\nStage 4 – Climb an 8,000m Peak\nAlpenglow Expeditions strongly recommends at least one prior attempt on an 8000m peak OR extensive experience on many high altitude expedition style peaks at 6,000 and 7,000m to qualify for our group expeditions to Everest. This is your opportunity learn how to climb above 8,000m before trying to climb the tallest mountain on the planet. If you want to maximize your chances of success on Everest, this is a key step.\nEvery team member’s climbing resumes are reviewed and hand-picked by expedition leaders Adrian Ballinger and Esteban “Topo” Mena to ensure both our team as a whole and each individual member is set up for success.\nAdvanced\nCho Oyu\nExpedition\nNext Available\nSeptember 6 – October 4, 2026\n29 Days\n28.099722°N , 86.66°E\nLearn More\n63.0692° N, 151.0070° W\nLearn More\nAdvanced\nMakalu\nExpedition\nNext Available\nApril 18, 2027 – May 22, 2027\n35 Days\n27.7172° N, 85.3240° E\nLearn More\nStage 5 – Everest\nRising above all other mountain peaks and standing at 29,029’\/8848m, Mt Everest, or Chomolongma in Tibetan, is the culmination of a dream. You’ve spent years acquiring the experience needed to be a critical player on an Everest climbing team by honing your craft on peaks across the world. You’re confident you have what it takes to take on the Big E. Time to head out and put all that hard-earned experience to use.\nThink you’re ready to climb the tallest peak on the planet! Email Griffin Mims, International Client Manager, at\ngriffin@alpenglowexpeditions.com\n or\nCLICK HERE\nto grab a meeting spot on his calendar!\nAdvanced\nMount Everest Expedition\nNext Available\nApril 25, 2027 – May 30, 2027\n36 Days","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to Content](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/the-road-to-everest#content)\n\nGlobal   \nExpeditions\n\nU.S.   \nAdventures\n\n- [20th Anniversary Timeline](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/20th-anniversary-timeline)\n- [Watch: Inside the Mt. 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Many climbers begin the seemingly simple task of climbing mountains when, somewhere along the line, we read a book or watched a movie about epic adventures from the highest peak on this rocky planet.\n\nThe 5 stages outlined in The Road to Everest represent **key building blocks that any climber should strongly consider** if the ultimate goal is attempting to climb the tallest peak in the world. Everest may not be every climber’s dream summit, and for that person, these stages are a thorough outline for any high altitude summit etching the skyline in the mountain ranges of the world. It is important to keep in mind that these are only suggestions along a climbers path, and many other options for gaining experience and training exist out there.\n\n### Timeline Along The Road To Everest\nFor the extremely focused individual with unlimited funds, time and energy, this road can be done in a year. More commonly, however, a project like this is done in 3-4 years on the fast end, and typically more than 5 years. It’s not unusual for a climber to spend a decade or more moving methodically through skills practice while gaining invaluable experience at high altitude. It’s a fact of life that the more time spent perfecting a craft like climbing high altitude glaciated peaks, the better craftsman you become along the way. Apply some diligence, discipline, and passion and you’ll be rewarded with a shot at standing on top of Everest alongside the world’s best team.\n\nWant to chat with our team about your own Road to Everest? Email Griffin Mims, International Client Manager, at **griffin@alpenglowexpeditions.com** or [CLICK HERE](https:\/\/calendly.com\/griffin-alpenglow) to grab a meeting spot on his calendar\\!\n\nStage 1: The Basics\n\nEnroll in a basic mountaineering course to learn the basics of snow travel, [glacier travel](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/adventure\/glacier-travel-crevasse-rescue), and start to scratch the surface of moving in the vertical realm. Learning the [basics of mountain travel](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/adventure\/intro-to-mountaineering-lake-tahoe) will build a strong foundation from which your mountaineering career will grow.\n\nEmail our local team at **info@alpenglowexpeditions.com** or give us a call at **877-873-5376** to chat about getting started with a course here in Lake Tahoe! This stage is recommended, but not required to join one of our introductory expeditions.\n\nJust like building a house, you’ll be best served on The Road to Everest by building a solid foundation of mountaineering skills. By enrolling in a basic **mountaineering course** here at Alpenglow Expeditions you’ll begin to learn about crampon technique, self-arrest skills, the finer points of climbing in a rope team, and crevasse rescue skills for when things go south.\n\nYou’ll spend 2 days learning the basics of traveling on snow and ice-covered terrain in a vertical environment before moving on to higher altitudes. As with anything in life, more time spent early on working and learning in this foundational realm will pay off handsomely down the road.\n\nWe offer this basic mountaineering course in Tahoe and cover rock, ice, and snow climbing techniques. We’re lucky to have diverse terrain that makes for great training opportunities. You can find equivalent courses offered throughout the United States and Europe.\n\n#### Intro To Mountaineering\nBeginning with the Intro to Mountaineering course, you will get familiar with your gear and learn how to recognize hazards and plan your route using maps, forecasts, and terrain clues, use equipment such as crampons and ice axes to move over steep snow and ice, and how to properly self-arrest in the event of a fall. You’ll also grasp quickly that proper teamwork is essential to success in the mountains. Team dynamics play a huge role in effective ropework. To introduce these concepts, you’ll start by learning and practicing basic knots and hitches, as well as building rock and snow anchors for use in belaying and rappelling.\n\nBecoming familiar with the gear and its basic application will ease your transition into the next step: practicing these skills and getting comfortable with your systems before applying them in real time.\n\n#### Glacier Travel\nIf a crevasse fall occurs, rescue timing and efficiency are paramount. As such, it is extremely important that you understand and have practiced what to do in this scenario in order to protect yourself, rescue your teammate(s), and prevent further injury.\n\nIn your Glacier Travel course, you will learn how to build snow anchors to support your rope system, basic principles of weight distribution, load transfers, and raising\/lowering, and how to ascend and descend ropes to safely get in and out of a crevasse.\n\nTaking a course with a group of fellow climbers under the instruction of a certified guide is without question the best way to build your knowledge, skills, and confidence in the mountains. Traveling on glaciated terrain involves objective hazard, and learning how to read the conditions to avoid an accident, as well as knowing what to do should an accident happen, will boost your chances of success in the mountains. And more importantly, it will drastically increase the probability of a safe return home.\n\nAre you a headfirst kind of person? We can run these courses privately in [the stunning Eastern Sierra mountain range](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/adventure\/high-sierra-alpine-climbing), and even get to climb something as part of your experience\\!\n\nRead More\n\n### Stage 1 Recommended Adventures\nThese two U.S. adventures are the perfect place to start the Road to Everest\n\nIntroductory\n\n[![Guide shows rope skills during an Intro to Mountaineering course near Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada mountains with Alpenglow Expeditions' Tahoe mountain guides.](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC3211-1600x1067.jpg)](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/adventure\/intro-to-mountaineering-lake-tahoe)\n\nNorth Lake Tahoe, CA\n\n### Intro to Mountaineering Course\nNext Available  \n4\/4\/26\n\n1 full day (8 hours)\n\nIntroductory\n\n[![Guide teaches a group of students Mountaineering skills, like glacier travel and crevasse rescue, near Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada mountains with Alpenglow Expeditions' Tahoe mountain guides.](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC2900-1600x1067.jpg)](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/adventure\/glacier-travel-crevasse-rescue)\n\nNorth Lake Tahoe, California\n\n### Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue Course\nNext Available  \n4\/5\/26\n\n1 full day (8 hours)\n\nStage 2\n\n### Stage 2: Introductory and Intermediate High-Altitude Peaks\nTake your fundamental skills learned in stage 1 and begin to apply them to high-altitude peaks across the world. We recommend climbing 3 peaks in the introductory to intermediate realm before moving on in The Road to Everest.\n\nTo complete stage 2, we recommend the following our  [Ecuador Climbing School](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/expedition\/ecuador-climbing-school), [Peru Climbing School](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/expedition\/peru-climbing-school) [Volcanoes of Mexico](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/expedition\/volcanoes-of-mexico), or [Mountains of Bolivia](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/expedition\/mountains-of-bolivia) Expeditions.\n\nRemember, you can start at Stage 2! If you’re interested to jump straight into the mountains, [CLICK HERE](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/about\/contact) to send us an inquiry! You can expect a response within 24 hours.\n\nStage 2 serves two main functions, with many other skills-based benefits earned along the way. First, testing your physiology at high altitude is absolutely critical to your success as you move to higher peaks. Altitudes above 18,000′ \/ 5,000m will inform you as to how your body and mind react in a low-oxygen environment. Secondly, this altitude experience is a necessary step before joining an [Alpenglow Rapid Ascent™ expedition](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/our-approach\/rapid-ascent). Gaining firsthand experience at altitude is essential prior to taking the next step of pre-acclimatizing in a simulated altitude environment created in a Hypoxico tent.\n\nDuring introductory high altitude expeditions, you’ll also be building and improving on skills work to include glacier travel, weather analysis, and camp craft. Intermediate expeditions build more technical skills like route finding and steep snow climbing that will be necessary to continue your progress towards becoming a competent member of a climbing team anywhere in the world.\n\nTo complete stage 2, we recommend the following our  [Ecuador Climbing School](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/expedition\/ecuador-climbing-school), [Peru Climbing School](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/expedition\/peru-climbing-school) [Volcanoes of Mexico](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/expedition\/volcanoes-of-mexico), or [Mountains of Bolivia](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/expedition\/mountains-of-bolivia) Expeditions. All of these expeditions climb peaks that are between 18,000′ and 21,000′ and each summit attained is bound to be an incredible adventure. In our opinion, the mountain ranges of Central and South America create the best opportunity to finish stage 2 with easy access and plenty of beautiful routes.\n\nCheck out our blog, “[How to Become a Mountaineer in Two Weeks](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/blog\/how-to-become-a-mountaineer-in-two-weeks),” for info on our climbing schools in Ecuador and Peru. Easy flights, beautiful cultures and cities, year round access, and perfect, moderate high-altitude terrain make for incredible locations that are perfectly suited to the climber who wants to break out of their backyard adventures and dive into the world of high-altitude climbing.\n\nThe only requirements to join the Ecuador and Peru climbing schools is excellent physical fitness, the ability to spend long days moving in the mountains through challenging terrain, and a strong desire to learn and grow as a climber and member of the community.\n\nRead More\n\nMore Expeditions\n\n### Stage 2 Recommended Expeditions\nTake a look at the expeditions we recommend for Stage 2 of the Road to Everest\n\n- Introductory\n  \n  ## [Ecuador **Climbing School**](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/expedition\/ecuador-climbing-school)\n  Next Available  \n  Sept 5, 2026 – Sept 13, 2026\n  \n  9 Days w\/ Optional 7 Day Extension\n  \n  Learn More\n  \n  ![Beginner mountaineering students on an intro to high-altitude mountaineering course in Ecuador](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DJI_0110-1-1707x1280.jpg)\n- Introductory\n  \n  ## [Peru **Climbing School**](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/expedition\/peru-climbing-school)\n  Next Available  \n  June 13, 2026 – June 27, 2026\n  \n  15 Days\n  \n  Learn More\n  \n  ![Two mountaineering raising their arms in triumph while standing on a glacier at sunrise in Peru.](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AlpenglowExpeditions_EP_Peru-7-2400x1800.jpg)\n- Introductory\n  \n  ## [**Volcanoes** Of Mexico](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/expedition\/volcanoes-of-mexico)\n  Next Available  \n  Dec 19, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026\n  \n  9 Days\n  \n  Learn More\n  \n  ![Two mountaineerings climbing Volcanoes of Mexico](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AlpenglowExpeditions_EP_VolcanoesOfMexico-6-2400x1800.jpg)\n- Intermediate\n  \n  ## [Mountains Of **Bolivia** Expedition](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/expedition\/mountains-of-bolivia)\n  Next Available  \n  July 18, 2026 – July 30, 2026\n  \n  13 Days\n  \n  Learn More\n  \n  ![Mountains of Bolivia Expedition](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AlpenglowExpeditions_EP_Bolivia-4.jpg)\n\nMore Expeditions\n\nStage 3\n\n### Stage 3: Expedition Style 7,000m Peak Expedition\nBuild your experience above 6,000m while diving into the aspects that truly make one a climber. Learn how to live on the mountain, build camps, take care of yourself, and ensure that you are properly resting and recovering as you move higher up the mountain towards the summit.\n\nThis step is all about altitude experience above 19,600′\/6,000m while improving efficiency in building camps, and generally finding comfort existing at altitude. Climbing a 7,000m peak is a challenge all on its own and is necessary to move further on The Road to Everest. You’ll want to make sure your body is able to handle acclimatizing on a big peak while taking on back to back days of movement, culminating in a long push for the summit. A successful stage 3 will give you confidence to move higher.\n\nThese peaks don’t have to be technically difficult, but they do have to be reaching into thin air. While a technical peak like Ama Dablam is a dream for some climbers, finding out how you handle days of movement at high altitude is the ultimate goal of this stage. While some may find the technical challenge provides an aesthetic goal, it can also help with skills like fixed-line training and the finer points of crampon work that are crucial for an attempt on an 8000m peak in the Himalaya.\n\nWe recommend climbing at least 1 of the following in stage 3: [Aconcagua](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/expedition\/aconcagua-rapid-ascent), [Peak Lenin,](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/expedition\/peak-lenin-rapid-ascent) [Ama Dablam,](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/expedition\/ama-dablam-rapid-ascent) [Lhakpa Ri](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/expedition\/lhakpa-ri-rapid-ascent), [Ojos del Salado.](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/expedition\/ojos-del-salados-rapid-ascent)\n\nEmail Griffin Mims, International Client Manager, at **griffin@alpenglowexpeditions.com** or [CLICK HERE](https:\/\/calendly.com\/griffin-alpenglow) to grab a meeting spot on his calendar\\!\n\nRead More\n\nMore Expeditions\n\n### Stage 3 Recommended Expeditions\nBelow are the expeditions we recommend for Stage 3 of the Road the Everest\n\n- Intermediate\n  \n  ## [**Aconcagua** Expedition](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/expedition\/aconcagua-rapid-ascent)\n  Next Available  \n  Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 8, 2027\n  \n  14 Days\n  \n  32\\.653179° S, 70.010868° W Learn More\n  \n  ![A guided climbing team ascending the snow-covered slopes of Aconcagua in Argentina during an Alpenglow Expeditions Rapid Ascent™ expedition](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/untitled-4-e1684865425363-1287x1280.jpg)\n- Intermediate\n  \n  ## [**Peak Lenin** Expedition](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/expedition\/peak-lenin-rapid-ascent)\n  Next Available  \n  July 19, 2026 – August 5, 2026\n  \n  18 Days\n  \n  39\\.34° N, 72.88° E Learn More\n  \n  ![Clients climbing up a glaciated slope on a guided Peak Lenin Expedition with Alpenglow Expeditions.](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AlpenglowExpeditions_EP_PeakLenin-12-2400x1090.jpg)\n- Advanced\n  \n  ## [**Ama Dablam** Expedition](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/expedition\/ama-dablam-rapid-ascent)\n  Next Available  \n  October 19, 2026 – November 3, 2026\n  \n  16 Days\n  \n  Learn More\n  \n  ![Adrian Ballinger coiling a rope at a high camp on Ama Dablam](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AlpenglowExpeditions_EP_AmaDablam-3.jpg)\n- Intermediate\n  \n  ## [**Lhakpa Ri** Expedition](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/expedition\/lhakpa-ri-rapid-ascent)\n  Next Available  \n  April 25, 2027 – May 11, 2027\n  \n  17 Days\n  \n  30\\.5723° N, 104.0665° E Learn More\n  \n  ![Climbers ascending a glaciated ridge on Lhakpa Ri at 7,045m in Tibet during an Alpenglow Expeditions Rapid Ascent™ guided expedition](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC06000-2400x1600.jpg)\n- Intermediate\n  \n  ## [Climb **Ojos Del Salado**](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/expedition\/ojos-del-salados-rapid-ascent)\n  9 Days\n  \n  33\\.4489° S, 70.6693° W Learn More\n  \n  ![Climb the world's highest volcano, Ojos Del Salado, in just 9 days! Enjoy intimate knowledge of the Andes Mountains, while being led by an Alpenglow Expeditions mountain guide who will give climbers an interactive and authentic experience with Andean culture.](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20200122_075523-2400x1138.jpg)\n\nMore Expeditions\n\nStage 4\n\n### Stage 4 – Climb an 8,000m Peak\nAlpenglow Expeditions strongly recommends at least one prior attempt on an 8000m peak OR extensive experience on many high altitude expedition style peaks at 6,000 and 7,000m to qualify for our group expeditions to Everest. This is your opportunity learn how to climb above 8,000m before trying to climb the tallest mountain on the planet. If you want to maximize your chances of success on Everest, this is a key step.\n\nEvery team member’s climbing resumes are reviewed and hand-picked by expedition leaders Adrian Ballinger and Esteban “Topo” Mena to ensure both our team as a whole and each individual member is set up for success.\n\nThe accumulation of all the skills learned and experience gained to try to climb one of the 14 tallest peaks on the planet. 8,000m peak climbing is a whole new ball game. Oxygen, fixed lines, climbing in Sherpa Teams, weeks spent living at 18,000’+, acclimatization rotations, and last but certainly not least, climbing above the 8,000m mark. Summiting an 8,000m peak like Cho Oyu, Gasherbrum II, or Makalu is a proud achievement and gives you all the tools in the toolbox necessary to reach the summit of the tallest mountain on the planet.\n\nIf you don’t have an 8000m peak on your climbing resume, you’ll need to show a long list of success on big peaks along with a strong reference from a qualified mountain guide who you’ve been out with. We strongly believe that all 5 stages are the building blocks that lead to becoming a competent and high-functioning member of an Everest climbing team, and we don’t recommend skipping any of the steps. In fact, we recommend going above and beyond during each stage if you have the time.\n\nQuestions about mountain progression or prerequisites for Mt. Everest and other 8,000-meter peaks? Email Griffin Mims, International Client Manager, at **griffin@alpenglowexpeditions.com** or [CLICK HERE](https:\/\/calendly.com\/griffin-alpenglow) to grab a meeting spot on his calendar\\!\n\nRead More\n\nMore Expeditions\n\n### Stage 4 Recommended Expeditions\nSee all of the 8,000m peak expeditions that will set you up for success on Everest.\n\n- Advanced\n  \n  ## [**Cho Oyu** Expedition](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/expedition\/cho-oyu-rapid-ascent-expedition)\n  Next Available  \n  September 6 – October 4, 2026\n  \n  29 Days\n  \n  28\\.099722°N , 86.66°E Learn More\n  \n  ![Yaks walking on a road with Cho Oyu in the background during a guided expedition with Alpenglow Expeditions.](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20160914-Cho-Oyu-Zeb-Blais-6-2400x1600.jpg)\n- Advanced\n  \n  ## [**Gasherbrum II** Expedition](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/expedition\/gasherbrum-ii-rapid-ascent)\n  35 Days\n  \n  63\\.0692° N, 151.0070° W Learn More\n  \n  ![Two mountaineers navigating a glacier on a Gasherbrum II Expedition](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hero-default-3-02-1920x877.jpg)\n- Advanced\n  \n  ## [**Makalu** Expedition](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/expedition\/makalu-rapid-ascent)\n  Next Available  \n  April 18, 2027 – May 22, 2027\n  \n  35 Days\n  \n  27\\.7172° N, 85.3240° E Learn More\n  \n  ![Climbers at high altitude on Makalu, the fifth highest mountain in the world, during an Alpenglow Expeditions Rapid Ascent™ expedition in Nepal](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20220504-untitled-0182-2-1.jpg)\n\nMore Expeditions\n\nStage 5\n\n### Stage 5 – Everest\nRising above all other mountain peaks and standing at 29,029’\/8848m, Mt Everest, or Chomolongma in Tibetan, is the culmination of a dream. You’ve spent years acquiring the experience needed to be a critical player on an Everest climbing team by honing your craft on peaks across the world. You’re confident you have what it takes to take on the Big E. Time to head out and put all that hard-earned experience to use.\n\nThink you’re ready to climb the tallest peak on the planet! Email Griffin Mims, International Client Manager, at **griffin@alpenglowexpeditions.com** or [CLICK HERE](https:\/\/calendly.com\/griffin-alpenglow) to grab a meeting spot on his calendar\\!\n\n[WATCH THE EVEREST MINI SERIES Watch on Youtube](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLs0xyRE9hsnBBGxKxNcHyHHqeHS_0R75E)\n\n### Stage 5: Mount Everest\nAdvanced\n\n[![The approach to Everest Base Camp in Tibet with the Himalayas rising in the background during an Alpenglow Expeditions guided Everest trek](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AlpenglowExpeditions_EP_EBCTrek.jpg)](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/expedition\/mount-everest-north-side-rapid-ascent-expedition)\n\nTibet\n\n### Mount Everest Expedition\nNext Available  \nApril 25, 2027 – May 30, 2027\n\n36 Days\n\n[Ready to start your Road to Everest? Reach out to our team to get started. 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Many climbers begin the seemingly simple task of climbing mountains when, somewhere along the line, we read a book or watched a movie about epic adventures from the highest peak on this rocky planet.\n\nThe 5 stages outlined in The Road to Everest represent **key building blocks that any climber should strongly consider** if the ultimate goal is attempting to climb the tallest peak in the world. Everest may not be every climber’s dream summit, and for that person, these stages are a thorough outline for any high altitude summit etching the skyline in the mountain ranges of the world. It is important to keep in mind that these are only suggestions along a climbers path, and many other options for gaining experience and training exist out there.\n\n### Timeline Along The Road To Everest\nFor the extremely focused individual with unlimited funds, time and energy, this road can be done in a year. More commonly, however, a project like this is done in 3-4 years on the fast end, and typically more than 5 years. It’s not unusual for a climber to spend a decade or more moving methodically through skills practice while gaining invaluable experience at high altitude. It’s a fact of life that the more time spent perfecting a craft like climbing high altitude glaciated peaks, the better craftsman you become along the way. Apply some diligence, discipline, and passion and you’ll be rewarded with a shot at standing on top of Everest alongside the world’s best team.\n\nWant to chat with our team about your own Road to Everest? Email Griffin Mims, International Client Manager, at **griffin@alpenglowexpeditions.com** or [CLICK HERE](https:\/\/calendly.com\/griffin-alpenglow) to grab a meeting spot on his calendar\\!\n\nStage 1: The Basics\n\nEnroll in a basic mountaineering course to learn the basics of snow travel, [glacier travel](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/adventure\/glacier-travel-crevasse-rescue), and start to scratch the surface of moving in the vertical realm. Learning the [basics of mountain travel](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/adventure\/intro-to-mountaineering-lake-tahoe) will build a strong foundation from which your mountaineering career will grow.\n\nEmail our local team at **info@alpenglowexpeditions.com** or give us a call at **877-873-5376** to chat about getting started with a course here in Lake Tahoe! This stage is recommended, but not required to join one of our introductory expeditions.\n\nIntroductory\n\n[![Guide shows rope skills during an Intro to Mountaineering course near Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada mountains with Alpenglow Expeditions' Tahoe mountain guides.](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC3211-1600x1067.jpg)](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/adventure\/intro-to-mountaineering-lake-tahoe)\n\n### Intro to Mountaineering Course\nNext Available  \n4\/4\/26 1 full day (8 hours)\n\nIntroductory\n\n[![Guide teaches a group of students Mountaineering skills, like glacier travel and crevasse rescue, near Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada mountains with Alpenglow Expeditions' Tahoe mountain guides.](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC2900-1600x1067.jpg)](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/adventure\/glacier-travel-crevasse-rescue)\n\n### Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue Course\nNext Available  \n4\/5\/26 1 full day (8 hours)\n\n### Stage 2: Introductory and Intermediate High-Altitude Peaks\nTake your fundamental skills learned in stage 1 and begin to apply them to high-altitude peaks across the world. We recommend climbing 3 peaks in the introductory to intermediate realm before moving on in The Road to Everest.\n\nTo complete stage 2, we recommend the following our  [Ecuador Climbing School](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/expedition\/ecuador-climbing-school), [Peru Climbing School](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/expedition\/peru-climbing-school) [Volcanoes of Mexico](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/expedition\/volcanoes-of-mexico), or [Mountains of Bolivia](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/expedition\/mountains-of-bolivia) Expeditions.\n\nRemember, you can start at Stage 2! If you’re interested to jump straight into the mountains, [CLICK HERE](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/about\/contact) to send us an inquiry! You can expect a response within 24 hours.\n\n- Introductory\n  \n  ## [Ecuador **Climbing School**](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/expedition\/ecuador-climbing-school)\n  Next Available  \n  Sept 5, 2026 – Sept 13, 2026 9 Days w\/ Optional 7 Day Extension\n  \n  Learn More\n  \n  ![Beginner mountaineering students on an intro to high-altitude mountaineering course in Ecuador](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/DJI_0110-1-1707x1280.jpg)\n\n### Stage 3: Expedition Style 7,000m Peak Expedition\nBuild your experience above 6,000m while diving into the aspects that truly make one a climber. Learn how to live on the mountain, build camps, take care of yourself, and ensure that you are properly resting and recovering as you move higher up the mountain towards the summit.\n\n- Intermediate\n  \n  ## [**Aconcagua** Expedition](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/expedition\/aconcagua-rapid-ascent)\n  Next Available  \n  Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 8, 2027 14 Days\n  \n  32\\.653179° S, 70.010868° W Learn More\n  \n  ![A guided climbing team ascending the snow-covered slopes of Aconcagua in Argentina during an Alpenglow Expeditions Rapid Ascent™ expedition](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/untitled-4-e1684865425363-1287x1280.jpg)\n- Intermediate\n  \n  ## [**Peak Lenin** Expedition](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/expedition\/peak-lenin-rapid-ascent)\n  Next Available  \n  July 19, 2026 – August 5, 2026 18 Days\n  \n  39\\.34° N, 72.88° E Learn More\n  \n  ![Clients climbing up a glaciated slope on a guided Peak Lenin Expedition with Alpenglow Expeditions.](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/AlpenglowExpeditions_EP_PeakLenin-12-2400x1090.jpg)\n- Intermediate\n  \n  ## [**Lhakpa Ri** Expedition](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/expedition\/lhakpa-ri-rapid-ascent)\n  Next Available  \n  April 25, 2027 – May 11, 2027 17 Days\n  \n  30\\.5723° N, 104.0665° E Learn More\n  \n  ![Climbers ascending a glaciated ridge on Lhakpa Ri at 7,045m in Tibet during an Alpenglow Expeditions Rapid Ascent™ guided expedition](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/DSC06000-2400x1600.jpg)\n- 33\\.4489° S, 70.6693° W Learn More\n  \n  ![Climb the world's highest volcano, Ojos Del Salado, in just 9 days! Enjoy intimate knowledge of the Andes Mountains, while being led by an Alpenglow Expeditions mountain guide who will give climbers an interactive and authentic experience with Andean culture.](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20200122_075523-2400x1138.jpg)\n\n### Stage 4 – Climb an 8,000m Peak\nAlpenglow Expeditions strongly recommends at least one prior attempt on an 8000m peak OR extensive experience on many high altitude expedition style peaks at 6,000 and 7,000m to qualify for our group expeditions to Everest. This is your opportunity learn how to climb above 8,000m before trying to climb the tallest mountain on the planet. If you want to maximize your chances of success on Everest, this is a key step.\n\nEvery team member’s climbing resumes are reviewed and hand-picked by expedition leaders Adrian Ballinger and Esteban “Topo” Mena to ensure both our team as a whole and each individual member is set up for success.\n\n- Advanced\n  \n  ## [**Cho Oyu** Expedition](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/expedition\/cho-oyu-rapid-ascent-expedition)\n  Next Available  \n  September 6 – October 4, 2026 29 Days\n  \n  28\\.099722°N , 86.66°E Learn More\n  \n  ![Yaks walking on a road with Cho Oyu in the background during a guided expedition with Alpenglow Expeditions.](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20160914-Cho-Oyu-Zeb-Blais-6-2400x1600.jpg)\n- 63\\.0692° N, 151.0070° W Learn More\n  \n  ![Two mountaineers navigating a glacier on a Gasherbrum II Expedition](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/hero-default-3-02-1920x877.jpg)\n- Advanced\n  \n  ## [**Makalu** Expedition](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/expedition\/makalu-rapid-ascent)\n  Next Available  \n  April 18, 2027 – May 22, 2027 35 Days\n  \n  27\\.7172° N, 85.3240° E Learn More\n  \n  ![Climbers at high altitude on Makalu, the fifth highest mountain in the world, during an Alpenglow Expeditions Rapid Ascent™ expedition in Nepal](https:\/\/alpenglowexpeditions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20220504-untitled-0182-2-1.jpg)\n\n### Stage 5 – Everest\nRising above all other mountain peaks and standing at 29,029’\/8848m, Mt Everest, or Chomolongma in Tibetan, is the culmination of a dream. 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Boilerpipe Text	EVEREST – The name itself conjures up feats of strength and stories of both human triumph and tribulation. It is the glimmering goal of mountaineers around the world, standing as a beacon for both challenge and self-discovery. Many climbers begin the seemingly simple task of climbing mountains when, somewhere along the line, we read a book or watched a movie about epic adventures from the highest peak on this rocky planet. The 5 stages outlined in The Road to Everest represent key building blocks that any climber should strongly consider if the ultimate goal is attempting to climb the tallest peak in the world. Everest may not be every climber’s dream summit, and for that person, these stages are a thorough outline for any high altitude summit etching the skyline in the mountain ranges of the world. It is important to keep in mind that these are only suggestions along a climbers path, and many other options for gaining experience and training exist out there. Timeline Along The Road To Everest For the extremely focused individual with unlimited funds, time and energy, this road can be done in a year. More commonly, however, a project like this is done in 3-4 years on the fast end, and typically more than 5 years. It’s not unusual for a climber to spend a decade or more moving methodically through skills practice while gaining invaluable experience at high altitude. It’s a fact of life that the more time spent perfecting a craft like climbing high altitude glaciated peaks, the better craftsman you become along the way. Apply some diligence, discipline, and passion and you’ll be rewarded with a shot at standing on top of Everest alongside the world’s best team. Want to chat with our team about your own Road to Everest? Email Griffin Mims, International Client Manager, at griffin@alpenglowexpeditions.com or CLICK HERE to grab a meeting spot on his calendar! Stage 1: The Basics Enroll in a basic mountaineering course to learn the basics of snow travel, glacier travel , and start to scratch the surface of moving in the vertical realm. Learning the basics of mountain travel will build a strong foundation from which your mountaineering career will grow. Email our local team at info@alpenglowexpeditions.com or give us a call at 877-873-5376 to chat about getting started with a course here in Lake Tahoe! This stage is recommended, but not required to join one of our introductory expeditions. Introductory Intro to Mountaineering Course Next Available 4/4/26 1 full day (8 hours) Introductory Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue Course Next Available 4/5/26 1 full day (8 hours) Stage 2: Introductory and Intermediate High-Altitude Peaks Take your fundamental skills learned in stage 1 and begin to apply them to high-altitude peaks across the world. We recommend climbing 3 peaks in the introductory to intermediate realm before moving on in The Road to Everest. To complete stage 2, we recommend the following our Ecuador Climbing School , Peru Climbing School Volcanoes of Mexico , or Mountains of Bolivia Expeditions. Remember, you can start at Stage 2! If you’re interested to jump straight into the mountains, CLICK HERE to send us an inquiry! You can expect a response within 24 hours. Introductory Ecuador Climbing School Next Available Sept 5, 2026 – Sept 13, 2026 9 Days w/ Optional 7 Day Extension Learn More Stage 3: Expedition Style 7,000m Peak Expedition Build your experience above 6,000m while diving into the aspects that truly make one a climber. Learn how to live on the mountain, build camps, take care of yourself, and ensure that you are properly resting and recovering as you move higher up the mountain towards the summit. Intermediate Aconcagua Expedition Next Available Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 8, 2027 14 Days 32.653179° S, 70.010868° W Learn More Intermediate Peak Lenin Expedition Next Available July 19, 2026 – August 5, 2026 18 Days 39.34° N, 72.88° E Learn More Intermediate Lhakpa Ri Expedition Next Available April 25, 2027 – May 11, 2027 17 Days 30.5723° N, 104.0665° E Learn More 33.4489° S, 70.6693° W Learn More Stage 4 – Climb an 8,000m Peak Alpenglow Expeditions strongly recommends at least one prior attempt on an 8000m peak OR extensive experience on many high altitude expedition style peaks at 6,000 and 7,000m to qualify for our group expeditions to Everest. This is your opportunity learn how to climb above 8,000m before trying to climb the tallest mountain on the planet. If you want to maximize your chances of success on Everest, this is a key step. Every team member’s climbing resumes are reviewed and hand-picked by expedition leaders Adrian Ballinger and Esteban “Topo” Mena to ensure both our team as a whole and each individual member is set up for success. Advanced Cho Oyu Expedition Next Available September 6 – October 4, 2026 29 Days 28.099722°N , 86.66°E Learn More 63.0692° N, 151.0070° W Learn More Advanced Makalu Expedition Next Available April 18, 2027 – May 22, 2027 35 Days 27.7172° N, 85.3240° E Learn More Stage 5 – Everest Rising above all other mountain peaks and standing at 29,029’/8848m, Mt Everest, or Chomolongma in Tibetan, is the culmination of a dream. You’ve spent years acquiring the experience needed to be a critical player on an Everest climbing team by honing your craft on peaks across the world. You’re confident you have what it takes to take on the Big E. Time to head out and put all that hard-earned experience to use. Think you’re ready to climb the tallest peak on the planet! Email Griffin Mims, International Client Manager, at griffin@alpenglowexpeditions.com or CLICK HERE to grab a meeting spot on his calendar! Advanced Mount Everest Expedition Next Available April 25, 2027 – May 30, 2027 36 Days
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[Grand Canyon of Toulumne Yosemite Backpacking](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/adventure/grand-canyon-of-the-toulumne) - Frog Lakes Backcountry Huts - Back - [Private Frog Lake Hut Ski Trip in Lake Tahoe](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/adventure/private-frog-lake-hut-tour) - [All Lake Tahoe Adventures](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/lake-tahoe-group-adventures/adventures) - [South Lake Tahoe Adventures](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/south-lake-tahoe) [Inquire](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/about/contact) # The Road To Everest ![everest guides, everest routes, everest guided trip, mount everest map, mount everest peak, where is mt everest?](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Everest2019-62-1-600x800.jpg) [WATCH THE EVEREST MINI SERIES Watch on Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLs0xyRE9hsnBBGxKxNcHyHHqeHS_0R75E) ![](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Alpenglow-Approach-Still-Image-1600x900.jpg) The Road to Everest Introduction The Road To Everest EVEREST – The name itself conjures up feats of strength and stories of both human triumph and tribulation. It is the glimmering goal of mountaineers around the world, standing as a beacon for both challenge and self-discovery. Many climbers begin the seemingly simple task of climbing mountains when, somewhere along the line, we read a book or watched a movie about epic adventures from the highest peak on this rocky planet. The 5 stages outlined in The Road to Everest represent key building blocks that any climber should strongly consider if the ultimate goal is attempting to climb the tallest peak in the world. Everest may not be every climber’s dream summit, and for that person, these stages are a thorough outline for any high altitude summit etching the skyline in the mountain ranges of the world. It is important to keep in mind that these are only suggestions along a climbers path, and many other options for gaining experience and training exist out there. ### Timeline Along The Road To Everest For the extremely focused individual with unlimited funds, time and energy, this road can be done in a year. More commonly, however, a project like this is done in 3-4 years on the fast end, and typically more than 5 years. It’s not unusual for a climber to spend a decade or more moving methodically through skills practice while gaining invaluable experience at high altitude. It’s a fact of life that the more time spent perfecting a craft like climbing high altitude glaciated peaks, the better craftsman you become along the way. Apply some diligence, discipline, and passion and you’ll be rewarded with a shot at standing on top of Everest alongside the world’s best team. Want to chat with our team about your own Road to Everest? Email Griffin Mims, International Client Manager, at griffin@alpenglowexpeditions.com or [CLICK HERE](https://calendly.com/griffin-alpenglow) to grab a meeting spot on his calendar\! Stage 1: The Basics Enroll in a basic mountaineering course to learn the basics of snow travel, [glacier travel](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/adventure/glacier-travel-crevasse-rescue), and start to scratch the surface of moving in the vertical realm. Learning the [basics of mountain travel](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/adventure/intro-to-mountaineering-lake-tahoe) will build a strong foundation from which your mountaineering career will grow. Email our local team at info@alpenglowexpeditions.com or give us a call at 877-873-5376 to chat about getting started with a course here in Lake Tahoe! This stage is recommended, but not required to join one of our introductory expeditions. Just like building a house, you’ll be best served on The Road to Everest by building a solid foundation of mountaineering skills. By enrolling in a basic mountaineering course here at Alpenglow Expeditions you’ll begin to learn about crampon technique, self-arrest skills, the finer points of climbing in a rope team, and crevasse rescue skills for when things go south. You’ll spend 2 days learning the basics of traveling on snow and ice-covered terrain in a vertical environment before moving on to higher altitudes. As with anything in life, more time spent early on working and learning in this foundational realm will pay off handsomely down the road. We offer this basic mountaineering course in Tahoe and cover rock, ice, and snow climbing techniques. We’re lucky to have diverse terrain that makes for great training opportunities. You can find equivalent courses offered throughout the United States and Europe. #### Intro To Mountaineering Beginning with the Intro to Mountaineering course, you will get familiar with your gear and learn how to recognize hazards and plan your route using maps, forecasts, and terrain clues, use equipment such as crampons and ice axes to move over steep snow and ice, and how to properly self-arrest in the event of a fall. You’ll also grasp quickly that proper teamwork is essential to success in the mountains. Team dynamics play a huge role in effective ropework. To introduce these concepts, you’ll start by learning and practicing basic knots and hitches, as well as building rock and snow anchors for use in belaying and rappelling. Becoming familiar with the gear and its basic application will ease your transition into the next step: practicing these skills and getting comfortable with your systems before applying them in real time. #### Glacier Travel If a crevasse fall occurs, rescue timing and efficiency are paramount. As such, it is extremely important that you understand and have practiced what to do in this scenario in order to protect yourself, rescue your teammate(s), and prevent further injury. In your Glacier Travel course, you will learn how to build snow anchors to support your rope system, basic principles of weight distribution, load transfers, and raising/lowering, and how to ascend and descend ropes to safely get in and out of a crevasse. Taking a course with a group of fellow climbers under the instruction of a certified guide is without question the best way to build your knowledge, skills, and confidence in the mountains. Traveling on glaciated terrain involves objective hazard, and learning how to read the conditions to avoid an accident, as well as knowing what to do should an accident happen, will boost your chances of success in the mountains. And more importantly, it will drastically increase the probability of a safe return home. Are you a headfirst kind of person? We can run these courses privately in [the stunning Eastern Sierra mountain range](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/adventure/high-sierra-alpine-climbing), and even get to climb something as part of your experience\! Read More ### Stage 1 Recommended Adventures These two U.S. adventures are the perfect place to start the Road to Everest Introductory [![Guide shows rope skills during an Intro to Mountaineering course near Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada mountains with Alpenglow Expeditions' Tahoe mountain guides.](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/DSC3211-1600x1067.jpg)](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/adventure/intro-to-mountaineering-lake-tahoe) North Lake Tahoe, CA ### Intro to Mountaineering Course Next Available 4/4/26 1 full day (8 hours) Introductory [![Guide teaches a group of students Mountaineering skills, like glacier travel and crevasse rescue, near Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada mountains with Alpenglow Expeditions' Tahoe mountain guides.](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/DSC2900-1600x1067.jpg)](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/adventure/glacier-travel-crevasse-rescue) North Lake Tahoe, California ### Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue Course Next Available 4/5/26 1 full day (8 hours) Stage 2 ### Stage 2: Introductory and Intermediate High-Altitude Peaks Take your fundamental skills learned in stage 1 and begin to apply them to high-altitude peaks across the world. We recommend climbing 3 peaks in the introductory to intermediate realm before moving on in The Road to Everest. To complete stage 2, we recommend the following our [Ecuador Climbing School](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/expedition/ecuador-climbing-school), [Peru Climbing School](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/expedition/peru-climbing-school) [Volcanoes of Mexico](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/expedition/volcanoes-of-mexico), or [Mountains of Bolivia](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/expedition/mountains-of-bolivia) Expeditions. Remember, you can start at Stage 2! If you’re interested to jump straight into the mountains, [CLICK HERE](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/about/contact) to send us an inquiry! You can expect a response within 24 hours. Stage 2 serves two main functions, with many other skills-based benefits earned along the way. First, testing your physiology at high altitude is absolutely critical to your success as you move to higher peaks. Altitudes above 18,000′ / 5,000m will inform you as to how your body and mind react in a low-oxygen environment. Secondly, this altitude experience is a necessary step before joining an [Alpenglow Rapid Ascent™ expedition](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/our-approach/rapid-ascent). Gaining firsthand experience at altitude is essential prior to taking the next step of pre-acclimatizing in a simulated altitude environment created in a Hypoxico tent. During introductory high altitude expeditions, you’ll also be building and improving on skills work to include glacier travel, weather analysis, and camp craft. Intermediate expeditions build more technical skills like route finding and steep snow climbing that will be necessary to continue your progress towards becoming a competent member of a climbing team anywhere in the world. To complete stage 2, we recommend the following our [Ecuador Climbing School](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/expedition/ecuador-climbing-school), [Peru Climbing School](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/expedition/peru-climbing-school) [Volcanoes of Mexico](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/expedition/volcanoes-of-mexico), or [Mountains of Bolivia](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/expedition/mountains-of-bolivia) Expeditions. All of these expeditions climb peaks that are between 18,000′ and 21,000′ and each summit attained is bound to be an incredible adventure. In our opinion, the mountain ranges of Central and South America create the best opportunity to finish stage 2 with easy access and plenty of beautiful routes. Check out our blog, “[How to Become a Mountaineer in Two Weeks](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/blog/how-to-become-a-mountaineer-in-two-weeks),” for info on our climbing schools in Ecuador and Peru. Easy flights, beautiful cultures and cities, year round access, and perfect, moderate high-altitude terrain make for incredible locations that are perfectly suited to the climber who wants to break out of their backyard adventures and dive into the world of high-altitude climbing. The only requirements to join the Ecuador and Peru climbing schools is excellent physical fitness, the ability to spend long days moving in the mountains through challenging terrain, and a strong desire to learn and grow as a climber and member of the community. Read More More Expeditions ### Stage 2 Recommended Expeditions Take a look at the expeditions we recommend for Stage 2 of the Road to Everest - Introductory ## [Ecuador Climbing School](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/expedition/ecuador-climbing-school) Next Available Sept 5, 2026 – Sept 13, 2026 9 Days w/ Optional 7 Day Extension Learn More ![Beginner mountaineering students on an intro to high-altitude mountaineering course in Ecuador](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/DJI_0110-1-1707x1280.jpg) - Introductory ## [Peru Climbing School](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/expedition/peru-climbing-school) Next Available June 13, 2026 – June 27, 2026 15 Days Learn More ![Two mountaineering raising their arms in triumph while standing on a glacier at sunrise in Peru.](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/AlpenglowExpeditions_EP_Peru-7-2400x1800.jpg) - Introductory ## [Volcanoes Of Mexico](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/expedition/volcanoes-of-mexico) Next Available Dec 19, 2026 – Dec 27, 2026 9 Days Learn More ![Two mountaineerings climbing Volcanoes of Mexico](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/AlpenglowExpeditions_EP_VolcanoesOfMexico-6-2400x1800.jpg) - Intermediate ## [Mountains Of Bolivia Expedition](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/expedition/mountains-of-bolivia) Next Available July 18, 2026 – July 30, 2026 13 Days Learn More ![Mountains of Bolivia Expedition](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/AlpenglowExpeditions_EP_Bolivia-4.jpg) More Expeditions Stage 3 ### Stage 3: Expedition Style 7,000m Peak Expedition Build your experience above 6,000m while diving into the aspects that truly make one a climber. Learn how to live on the mountain, build camps, take care of yourself, and ensure that you are properly resting and recovering as you move higher up the mountain towards the summit. This step is all about altitude experience above 19,600′/6,000m while improving efficiency in building camps, and generally finding comfort existing at altitude. Climbing a 7,000m peak is a challenge all on its own and is necessary to move further on The Road to Everest. You’ll want to make sure your body is able to handle acclimatizing on a big peak while taking on back to back days of movement, culminating in a long push for the summit. A successful stage 3 will give you confidence to move higher. These peaks don’t have to be technically difficult, but they do have to be reaching into thin air. While a technical peak like Ama Dablam is a dream for some climbers, finding out how you handle days of movement at high altitude is the ultimate goal of this stage. While some may find the technical challenge provides an aesthetic goal, it can also help with skills like fixed-line training and the finer points of crampon work that are crucial for an attempt on an 8000m peak in the Himalaya. We recommend climbing at least 1 of the following in stage 3: [Aconcagua](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/expedition/aconcagua-rapid-ascent), [Peak Lenin,](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/expedition/peak-lenin-rapid-ascent) [Ama Dablam,](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/expedition/ama-dablam-rapid-ascent) [Lhakpa Ri](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/expedition/lhakpa-ri-rapid-ascent), [Ojos del Salado.](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/expedition/ojos-del-salados-rapid-ascent) Email Griffin Mims, International Client Manager, at griffin@alpenglowexpeditions.com or [CLICK HERE](https://calendly.com/griffin-alpenglow) to grab a meeting spot on his calendar\! Read More More Expeditions ### Stage 3 Recommended Expeditions Below are the expeditions we recommend for Stage 3 of the Road the Everest - Intermediate ## [Aconcagua Expedition](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/expedition/aconcagua-rapid-ascent) Next Available Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 8, 2027 14 Days 32\.653179° S, 70.010868° W Learn More ![A guided climbing team ascending the snow-covered slopes of Aconcagua in Argentina during an Alpenglow Expeditions Rapid Ascent™ expedition](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/untitled-4-e1684865425363-1287x1280.jpg) - Intermediate ## [Peak Lenin Expedition](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/expedition/peak-lenin-rapid-ascent) Next Available July 19, 2026 – August 5, 2026 18 Days 39\.34° N, 72.88° E Learn More ![Clients climbing up a glaciated slope on a guided Peak Lenin Expedition with Alpenglow Expeditions.](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/AlpenglowExpeditions_EP_PeakLenin-12-2400x1090.jpg) - Advanced ## [Ama Dablam Expedition](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/expedition/ama-dablam-rapid-ascent) Next Available October 19, 2026 – November 3, 2026 16 Days Learn More ![Adrian Ballinger coiling a rope at a high camp on Ama Dablam](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/AlpenglowExpeditions_EP_AmaDablam-3.jpg) - Intermediate ## [Lhakpa Ri Expedition](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/expedition/lhakpa-ri-rapid-ascent) Next Available April 25, 2027 – May 11, 2027 17 Days 30\.5723° N, 104.0665° E Learn More ![Climbers ascending a glaciated ridge on Lhakpa Ri at 7,045m in Tibet during an Alpenglow Expeditions Rapid Ascent™ guided expedition](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/DSC06000-2400x1600.jpg) - Intermediate ## [Climb Ojos Del Salado](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/expedition/ojos-del-salados-rapid-ascent) 9 Days 33\.4489° S, 70.6693° W Learn More ![Climb the world's highest volcano, Ojos Del Salado, in just 9 days! Enjoy intimate knowledge of the Andes Mountains, while being led by an Alpenglow Expeditions mountain guide who will give climbers an interactive and authentic experience with Andean culture.](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/20200122_075523-2400x1138.jpg) More Expeditions Stage 4 ### Stage 4 – Climb an 8,000m Peak Alpenglow Expeditions strongly recommends at least one prior attempt on an 8000m peak OR extensive experience on many high altitude expedition style peaks at 6,000 and 7,000m to qualify for our group expeditions to Everest. This is your opportunity learn how to climb above 8,000m before trying to climb the tallest mountain on the planet. If you want to maximize your chances of success on Everest, this is a key step. Every team member’s climbing resumes are reviewed and hand-picked by expedition leaders Adrian Ballinger and Esteban “Topo” Mena to ensure both our team as a whole and each individual member is set up for success. The accumulation of all the skills learned and experience gained to try to climb one of the 14 tallest peaks on the planet. 8,000m peak climbing is a whole new ball game. Oxygen, fixed lines, climbing in Sherpa Teams, weeks spent living at 18,000’+, acclimatization rotations, and last but certainly not least, climbing above the 8,000m mark. Summiting an 8,000m peak like Cho Oyu, Gasherbrum II, or Makalu is a proud achievement and gives you all the tools in the toolbox necessary to reach the summit of the tallest mountain on the planet. If you don’t have an 8000m peak on your climbing resume, you’ll need to show a long list of success on big peaks along with a strong reference from a qualified mountain guide who you’ve been out with. We strongly believe that all 5 stages are the building blocks that lead to becoming a competent and high-functioning member of an Everest climbing team, and we don’t recommend skipping any of the steps. In fact, we recommend going above and beyond during each stage if you have the time. Questions about mountain progression or prerequisites for Mt. Everest and other 8,000-meter peaks? Email Griffin Mims, International Client Manager, at griffin@alpenglowexpeditions.com or [CLICK HERE](https://calendly.com/griffin-alpenglow) to grab a meeting spot on his calendar\! Read More More Expeditions ### Stage 4 Recommended Expeditions See all of the 8,000m peak expeditions that will set you up for success on Everest. - Advanced ## [Cho Oyu Expedition](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/expedition/cho-oyu-rapid-ascent-expedition) Next Available September 6 – October 4, 2026 29 Days 28\.099722°N , 86.66°E Learn More ![Yaks walking on a road with Cho Oyu in the background during a guided expedition with Alpenglow Expeditions.](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/20160914-Cho-Oyu-Zeb-Blais-6-2400x1600.jpg) - Advanced ## [Gasherbrum II Expedition](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/expedition/gasherbrum-ii-rapid-ascent) 35 Days 63\.0692° N, 151.0070° W Learn More ![Two mountaineers navigating a glacier on a Gasherbrum II Expedition](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/hero-default-3-02-1920x877.jpg) - Advanced ## [Makalu Expedition](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/expedition/makalu-rapid-ascent) Next Available April 18, 2027 – May 22, 2027 35 Days 27\.7172° N, 85.3240° E Learn More ![Climbers at high altitude on Makalu, the fifth highest mountain in the world, during an Alpenglow Expeditions Rapid Ascent™ expedition in Nepal](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/20220504-untitled-0182-2-1.jpg) More Expeditions Stage 5 ### Stage 5 – Everest Rising above all other mountain peaks and standing at 29,029’/8848m, Mt Everest, or Chomolongma in Tibetan, is the culmination of a dream. You’ve spent years acquiring the experience needed to be a critical player on an Everest climbing team by honing your craft on peaks across the world. You’re confident you have what it takes to take on the Big E. Time to head out and put all that hard-earned experience to use. Think you’re ready to climb the tallest peak on the planet! Email Griffin Mims, International Client Manager, at griffin@alpenglowexpeditions.com or [CLICK HERE](https://calendly.com/griffin-alpenglow) to grab a meeting spot on his calendar\! [WATCH THE EVEREST MINI SERIES Watch on Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLs0xyRE9hsnBBGxKxNcHyHHqeHS_0R75E) ### Stage 5: Mount Everest Advanced [![The approach to Everest Base Camp in Tibet with the Himalayas rising in the background during an Alpenglow Expeditions guided Everest trek](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/AlpenglowExpeditions_EP_EBCTrek.jpg)](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/expedition/mount-everest-north-side-rapid-ascent-expedition) Tibet ### Mount Everest Expedition Next Available April 25, 2027 – May 30, 2027 36 Days [Ready to start your Road to Everest? Reach out to our team to get started. Contact](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/about/contact) ![Alpenglow](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/wp-content/themes/alpenglow/assets/images/aex-Logo-mark.svg) ### Founded in 2004, Alpenglow creates and fosters a community of climbers prepared to achieve their dreams in the world’s great mountain ranges. 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Readable Markdown	![everest guides, everest routes, everest guided trip, mount everest map, mount everest peak, where is mt everest?](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Everest2019-62-1-600x800.jpg) ![](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Alpenglow-Approach-Still-Image-1600x900.jpg) EVEREST – The name itself conjures up feats of strength and stories of both human triumph and tribulation. It is the glimmering goal of mountaineers around the world, standing as a beacon for both challenge and self-discovery. Many climbers begin the seemingly simple task of climbing mountains when, somewhere along the line, we read a book or watched a movie about epic adventures from the highest peak on this rocky planet. The 5 stages outlined in The Road to Everest represent key building blocks that any climber should strongly consider if the ultimate goal is attempting to climb the tallest peak in the world. Everest may not be every climber’s dream summit, and for that person, these stages are a thorough outline for any high altitude summit etching the skyline in the mountain ranges of the world. It is important to keep in mind that these are only suggestions along a climbers path, and many other options for gaining experience and training exist out there. ### Timeline Along The Road To Everest For the extremely focused individual with unlimited funds, time and energy, this road can be done in a year. More commonly, however, a project like this is done in 3-4 years on the fast end, and typically more than 5 years. It’s not unusual for a climber to spend a decade or more moving methodically through skills practice while gaining invaluable experience at high altitude. It’s a fact of life that the more time spent perfecting a craft like climbing high altitude glaciated peaks, the better craftsman you become along the way. Apply some diligence, discipline, and passion and you’ll be rewarded with a shot at standing on top of Everest alongside the world’s best team. Want to chat with our team about your own Road to Everest? Email Griffin Mims, International Client Manager, at griffin@alpenglowexpeditions.com or [CLICK HERE](https://calendly.com/griffin-alpenglow) to grab a meeting spot on his calendar\! Stage 1: The Basics Enroll in a basic mountaineering course to learn the basics of snow travel, [glacier travel](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/adventure/glacier-travel-crevasse-rescue), and start to scratch the surface of moving in the vertical realm. Learning the [basics of mountain travel](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/adventure/intro-to-mountaineering-lake-tahoe) will build a strong foundation from which your mountaineering career will grow. Email our local team at info@alpenglowexpeditions.com or give us a call at 877-873-5376 to chat about getting started with a course here in Lake Tahoe! This stage is recommended, but not required to join one of our introductory expeditions. Introductory [![Guide shows rope skills during an Intro to Mountaineering course near Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada mountains with Alpenglow Expeditions' Tahoe mountain guides.](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/DSC3211-1600x1067.jpg)](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/adventure/intro-to-mountaineering-lake-tahoe) ### Intro to Mountaineering Course Next Available 4/4/26 1 full day (8 hours) Introductory [![Guide teaches a group of students Mountaineering skills, like glacier travel and crevasse rescue, near Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada mountains with Alpenglow Expeditions' Tahoe mountain guides.](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/DSC2900-1600x1067.jpg)](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/adventure/glacier-travel-crevasse-rescue) ### Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue Course Next Available 4/5/26 1 full day (8 hours) ### Stage 2: Introductory and Intermediate High-Altitude Peaks Take your fundamental skills learned in stage 1 and begin to apply them to high-altitude peaks across the world. We recommend climbing 3 peaks in the introductory to intermediate realm before moving on in The Road to Everest. To complete stage 2, we recommend the following our [Ecuador Climbing School](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/expedition/ecuador-climbing-school), [Peru Climbing School](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/expedition/peru-climbing-school) [Volcanoes of Mexico](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/expedition/volcanoes-of-mexico), or [Mountains of Bolivia](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/expedition/mountains-of-bolivia) Expeditions. Remember, you can start at Stage 2! If you’re interested to jump straight into the mountains, [CLICK HERE](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/about/contact) to send us an inquiry! You can expect a response within 24 hours. - Introductory ## [Ecuador Climbing School](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/expedition/ecuador-climbing-school) Next Available Sept 5, 2026 – Sept 13, 2026 9 Days w/ Optional 7 Day Extension Learn More ![Beginner mountaineering students on an intro to high-altitude mountaineering course in Ecuador](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/DJI_0110-1-1707x1280.jpg) ### Stage 3: Expedition Style 7,000m Peak Expedition Build your experience above 6,000m while diving into the aspects that truly make one a climber. Learn how to live on the mountain, build camps, take care of yourself, and ensure that you are properly resting and recovering as you move higher up the mountain towards the summit. - Intermediate ## [Aconcagua Expedition](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/expedition/aconcagua-rapid-ascent) Next Available Dec 26, 2026 – Jan 8, 2027 14 Days 32\.653179° S, 70.010868° W Learn More ![A guided climbing team ascending the snow-covered slopes of Aconcagua in Argentina during an Alpenglow Expeditions Rapid Ascent™ expedition](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/untitled-4-e1684865425363-1287x1280.jpg) - Intermediate ## [Peak Lenin Expedition](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/expedition/peak-lenin-rapid-ascent) Next Available July 19, 2026 – August 5, 2026 18 Days 39\.34° N, 72.88° E Learn More ![Clients climbing up a glaciated slope on a guided Peak Lenin Expedition with Alpenglow Expeditions.](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/AlpenglowExpeditions_EP_PeakLenin-12-2400x1090.jpg) - Intermediate ## [Lhakpa Ri Expedition](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/expedition/lhakpa-ri-rapid-ascent) Next Available April 25, 2027 – May 11, 2027 17 Days 30\.5723° N, 104.0665° E Learn More ![Climbers ascending a glaciated ridge on Lhakpa Ri at 7,045m in Tibet during an Alpenglow Expeditions Rapid Ascent™ guided expedition](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/DSC06000-2400x1600.jpg) - 33\.4489° S, 70.6693° W Learn More ![Climb the world's highest volcano, Ojos Del Salado, in just 9 days! Enjoy intimate knowledge of the Andes Mountains, while being led by an Alpenglow Expeditions mountain guide who will give climbers an interactive and authentic experience with Andean culture.](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/20200122_075523-2400x1138.jpg) ### Stage 4 – Climb an 8,000m Peak Alpenglow Expeditions strongly recommends at least one prior attempt on an 8000m peak OR extensive experience on many high altitude expedition style peaks at 6,000 and 7,000m to qualify for our group expeditions to Everest. This is your opportunity learn how to climb above 8,000m before trying to climb the tallest mountain on the planet. If you want to maximize your chances of success on Everest, this is a key step. Every team member’s climbing resumes are reviewed and hand-picked by expedition leaders Adrian Ballinger and Esteban “Topo” Mena to ensure both our team as a whole and each individual member is set up for success. - Advanced ## [Cho Oyu Expedition](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/expedition/cho-oyu-rapid-ascent-expedition) Next Available September 6 – October 4, 2026 29 Days 28\.099722°N , 86.66°E Learn More ![Yaks walking on a road with Cho Oyu in the background during a guided expedition with Alpenglow Expeditions.](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/20160914-Cho-Oyu-Zeb-Blais-6-2400x1600.jpg) - 63\.0692° N, 151.0070° W Learn More ![Two mountaineers navigating a glacier on a Gasherbrum II Expedition](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/hero-default-3-02-1920x877.jpg) - Advanced ## [Makalu Expedition](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/expedition/makalu-rapid-ascent) Next Available April 18, 2027 – May 22, 2027 35 Days 27\.7172° N, 85.3240° E Learn More ![Climbers at high altitude on Makalu, the fifth highest mountain in the world, during an Alpenglow Expeditions Rapid Ascent™ expedition in Nepal](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/20220504-untitled-0182-2-1.jpg) ### Stage 5 – Everest Rising above all other mountain peaks and standing at 29,029’/8848m, Mt Everest, or Chomolongma in Tibetan, is the culmination of a dream. You’ve spent years acquiring the experience needed to be a critical player on an Everest climbing team by honing your craft on peaks across the world. You’re confident you have what it takes to take on the Big E. Time to head out and put all that hard-earned experience to use. Think you’re ready to climb the tallest peak on the planet! Email Griffin Mims, International Client Manager, at griffin@alpenglowexpeditions.com or [CLICK HERE](https://calendly.com/griffin-alpenglow) to grab a meeting spot on his calendar\! Advanced [![The approach to Everest Base Camp in Tibet with the Himalayas rising in the background during an Alpenglow Expeditions guided Everest trek](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/AlpenglowExpeditions_EP_EBCTrek.jpg)](https://alpenglowexpeditions.com/expedition/mount-everest-north-side-rapid-ascent-expedition) ### Mount Everest Expedition Next Available April 25, 2027 – May 30, 2027 36 Days
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