As of 2021, the average cost for a place on a commercial Everest team, from either Tibet or Nepal, is US$44,500. A minimalist attempt to climb Everest could be organised for about US$20,000. At the very upper level, the private climb option on Futenbach’s “signature expedition” comes with the hefty price tag of US$200,000.
The minimalist option would suit high-altitude mountaineers who possess extensive experience above 8,000m, and are used to solo-climbing, expedition planning, and operating in the area known as the death-zone.
At the more expensive price point, the Furtenbach team which climbs from Tibet charges US$60,900. A place on the US Alpenglow team costs US$85,000. IMG’s “private climb option,” which includes a personal western guide for each climber, has an all-in-cost of US$118,000. The private climb option with the RMI team tops out at US$135,000. Furtenbach’s “signature expedition” with private guide, extremely experienced Sherpas, pre-acclimatisation, unlimited oxygen tanks, nutrition and training plans, and other services takes the most expensive slot at $200,000.
As a general rule, the higher the cost the more services that are provided; however, such a fact should not be relied upon blindly. These additional services would include such items as:
- higher ratio of experienced, western guides
- additional Sherpa support
- extra oxygen bottles which can be used at a greater flow rate
- specific dietary requests
- larger Base Camp tents
- more communication equipment
- provision of pre-acclimatisation tents to be used in the 6 weeks before travel.
So that you can better understand where the headline dollar figure comes from, the table below gives a breakdown of typical costs for an Everest expedition.
Cost to Climb Mount Everest in 2021 – Full Breakdown:
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