@7summ.c: @Den How much does it cost to climb Everest or K2? 🏔️ Everest (Nepal side, Spring 2025) 1. Government permit: • $15,000 for April–May 2025  • Previously $11,000, now up 36%, matching autumn/winter hikes to $7,500 / $3,750  2. Operator expedition cost (full‑service via Western/Sherpa guides): • Typical range: $65,000–$125,000 (some up to $160,000)  • Alpine Ascents: $80,000 per climber for South Col route  • Furtenbach: €75,400 ($82,000), flash climbs €103,900 ($113,000), private ~$199,000  3. Cost breakdown: • Guides/Sherpas: • Sherpa salaries ≈ $4,000–$6,000 + bonuses; Western guides up to $10,000+  • “Icefall Doctors” (fix ropes): ≈ $600 per climber  • Oxygen: ~6–10 bottles @ ~$600 each → $3,600–$6,000  • Base‑Camp logistics: staff, food, tents, fuel, waste removal (e.g. $4,000 refundable trash deposit)  • Liaison officer: approx. $3,000–$3,500 per team  4. Full total per person: • Low end: ~$89,500 (basic)  • Typical: $120,000–$160,000 for private or premium service  • Mid‑tier “standard” package: $50,000–$80,000  ⸻ 🏔️ K2 (Pakistan, Karakoram) 1. Permit & royalty fees: • Government royalty: Spring–Summer $5,000, autumn $2,500, winter $1,500  • Shared team permit: ~$12,000 per 7-member team + $3,000 per extra member  2. Expedition price tiers: • Local‑operator/low‑budget: ~$9,000–$10,000 (permits + logistics + oxygen)  • International full‑service: • SummitClimb: $40,450 solo, combo with Broad Peak $48,500  • Elite Exped: full-service $60,000 for 47-day; fast-track $85,000; combo (Broad Peak+K2) $80,000  • Makalu X‑Treme: full-service $40,000, VIP $60,000  3. Cost breakdown: • Guides Porters & Sherpas • High-altitude oxygen • Expedition length (≈45–60 days): camps, food, gear, fixed ropes • Insurance, evacuations • Permit & government royalty (~$5,000+ per person) • VIP vs standard adds guide ratio, oxygen amount, comfort ⸻ 💲 Summary Table Mountain Permit & Fees Expedition Cost Total Range (per person) Everest $15 k + support fees $50 k–$125 k+ $65 k–$160 k (basic→VIP) K2 $5 k + team permit $9 k–$85 k $14 k–$100 k (standard→VIP) ⸻ 📌 Key points for your TikTok post: • Breaking it down makes complex figures approachable for your audience. • Clearly distinguish permit/government fees vs operator service costs. • Emphasize: K2 is far more technical and less commercial; expedition duration longer by weeks. • Use real examples: SummitClimb’s $40 k vs Elite Exped’s $60–85 k. • Mention 7Summ’s goal: scaling for 100 clients in 2026 with 100% summit success—your pricing and support must be meticulously transparent. ⸻ 🏁 Final remarks These prices show why Everest expeditions today typically start around $65,000, going up to $160,000+ for top-tier packages. K2 is slightly cheaper at entry level (~$14,000), but full-service climbs can approach or exceed $100,000, especially with oxygen, logistics, and safety considerations. #7Summ Everest #7Summtion!

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Monday 16 June 2025 17:57:37 GMT