The main climbing season for Mount Everest is the end of April to the end of May.
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To most people Mount Everest means the highest mountain in the world. A mountain that he or she would probably neither climb but maybe dream about it.
There are two seasons when you can climb on Mount Everest. The most popular time is during the months of April and May when it is spring time before the monson starts. You can also climb during the winter season which is September and October. Hardly anyone climbs during the winter due to extreme cold.
Not everybody who climb on Mount Everest are rich. The rich people probably see climbing Mount Everest as a one off adventure. Most other people struggle for many years to say up enough money, some even remortgage there home to get the funds.
There are two seasons when you can climb on Mount Everest. The most popular time is during the months of April and May when it is spring time before the monson starts. You can also climb during the winter season which is September and October. Hardly anyone climbs during the winter due to extreme cold.
Anyone can climb Mount Everest if you are over 16 and have high altitude climbing experience. Today most companys will not take anyone on unless you have experience and the money to pay for your part of the expedition.
Mount Everest is the most difficult to climb. This is because of the high altitude and weather conditions. Kilimanjaro is a trekking peak.
The most common reasons for climbers to feel ill or weak on Mount Everest are high altitude and tiredness.
April, May and early June is the best time to climb Mount Everest before the monson arrives.
The Sherpas from Nepal have had the most summits of Mount Everest.
During 2014 an avalanche killed 16 Sherpas on Mount Everest making it the worse season so far.