The high costs of climbing Everest pose a significant barrier for many individuals.

The top of the mountain has always been a place of aspiration and challenge, and the most famous representative is Mount Everest in the Himalayas, which is about 8,800 meters above sea level (and growing).

Since the first successful summit in 1953 by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, climbing Mount Everest has become a symbol of true challenger sport.

It is estimated that thousands of climbers have reached the summit of Qomolangma so far, many of them have reached the summit multiple times.

However, the mountain's undulating, high altitude and highly technical climb has prevented many aspiring climbers from advancing.

So, people began to think about a question, that is, how much does it cost to climb Mount Everest?

How much does the average person need to climb to the top?

In 2019, The Handbook interviewed mountaineer Alan Arnett and Madison Team member Garrett Madison about the cost of reaching the top of the world's highest mountain.

According to them, in the first two years, the average summit cost about $50,000.

The fee covers basic life safety services and ranges from $35,000 to $80,000.

Many people may think, why is the price gap so big? In fact, this depends on individual circumstances and needs, so the final cost can vary greatly.

Each climber needs to obtain a permit from the local government, which is a necessary expense.

After all, you can't start this adventure without a permit, and it makes sense to charge these fees, since most of them go toward maintaining local infrastructure, keeping the mountain environment clean, and maintaining dangerous climbing routes.

Nepal collects millions of dollars in licensing fees from climbers each season, equivalent to more than $10,000 per person.

During the entire climb, the cost of maintaining life safety is the highest.

On such a high mountain, every step is extremely challenging.

Therefore, most climbers spend a lot of money to ensure their safety.

So, what is the cost of life security? It depends on how serious the challengers are about their own security.

If you want to include all the security services, the final cost could reach $160,000.

This includes high-cost items such as helicopter drops.

In the past few years, the number of successful climbers has increased, and many of them are not professional mountaineers.

These successes are inseparable from increasingly sophisticated "life support" services.

One of the key groups is the Sherpas, who are indispensable guides on the southern slopes.

Hiring Sherpa guides is a must, as climbers must comply with local government regulations.

Sherpa guides charge between $3,500 and $5,000.

There is a reason for this rule, as mountaineering accidents have been frequent in recent years, and it is estimated that hundreds of climbers have lost their lives since 1905.

Everest's climate is extremely harsh due to its altitude and extreme temperatures, making the climb fraught with danger.