Try it Out!
Check out the below ideas for things you can do at home:
Use the App "AllTrails" to find the nearest hiking trail to practice hiking!
This app lets you discover the nearest hiking trail to you. When you click on a trail it shows you a map of the hike, the level of difficulty, how long it would take to hike, and details such as if dogs are allowed to hike with you, photos, reviews, etc. You can use this App to learn more about Mount Everest too!
This app lets you discover the nearest hiking trail to you. When you click on a trail it shows you a map of the hike, the level of difficulty, how long it would take to hike, and details such as if dogs are allowed to hike with you, photos, reviews, etc. You can use this App to learn more about Mount Everest too!
Learn a Few Words from the Sherpa Culture!
Thanks: thuche (too-chay) Mountain: ka (ka) Snow: khâ (kah) Path: lam (lam) |
Take some time to read interactive books and watch a few movies about Mount Everest!
A great interactive book to explore is Can You Survive Extreme Mount Climbing? This book gives you hypothetical hiking situations and allows you to make your own choices and creativity to reach the top of whatever mountain you choose. There is a section on Mount Everest which is shown to be the most difficult of all. This book will help guide you in making educated decisions when trying to reach the top of a mountain (which is very important when climbing Mount Everest).
A great interactive book to explore is Can You Survive Extreme Mount Climbing? This book gives you hypothetical hiking situations and allows you to make your own choices and creativity to reach the top of whatever mountain you choose. There is a section on Mount Everest which is shown to be the most difficult of all. This book will help guide you in making educated decisions when trying to reach the top of a mountain (which is very important when climbing Mount Everest).
Check out what it would take if you were to plan a trip to climb Mount Everest by visiting REI's website. Their website details a guided expedition to Mount Everest, including an itinerary to let you know what to expect on the trip. Qualifications that are discussed include being an experienced hiker, being prepared for extreme conditions such as strong winds and extreme cold, and being in top physical condition. See the Gear & Equipment page for more information on what else you will need. These trips are offered different times of the year from March through December. The price for an REI member is $3,750 ($3,399 for non-members) plus airfare.
Be sure to explore the additional resources about Mount Everest found on the More Fun Stuff! page: