Mount Everest - 55 Day

Climb Mount Everest in 55 Days!

OVERVIEW:

Mount Everest - Earth’s highest mountain - rises to 29,032 ‘. This Seven Summit belongs to Asia, is located in Nepal, and is the border between Nepal and Tibet. Mount Everest calls to all mountaineers, especially those in pursuit of the famed Seven Summits.

This 55-day journey is approximately 90 miles total with trekking to and from base camp being 80 of the 90. Once at Everest Base Camp, Mount Everest is just 5 miles away! Our intricately designed itinerary allows a healthy amount of time for altitude acclimation and skill development. Mount Everest is a high altitude, technical expedition. Journeyers must be in tiptop shape as well as have previous mountaineering experience. BELAY EXPEDITIONS offers a 6-month training plan and additional Seven Summits for skill development.

BELAY EXPEDITIONS is proud to partner once again with top guide Garrett Madison of premier guide service Madison Mountaineering to offer this once-in-a-lifetime journey to the top of the world. Madison Mountaineering is unbeatable in summit success, safety, and overall experience. Our teams work together to not only summit but to also have fun, form lasting bonds, and enjoy the entire experience from start to finish. We achieve this by having small teams, an extremely high level of support, world class guides and Sherpas, and unwavering focus on safety and good decision making.

This 55-day journey to the top of world is scheduled for April of 2027. Deposits, payment plans, rental gear, and training plans are offered through BELAY EXPEDITIONS. BE In Pursuit!

BETA:

• Dates: April 4th to May 28th, 2027

• 55 days

• Kathmandu, Nepal

• Elevation = 29,032’

• Miles = 91

• Airport = Kathmandu Airport (Tribhuvan International Airport) KTM

• Payment plans available; $1,000 deposits welcomed here.

• Rental gear can be included at checkout. The Gear List can be found here.

• BE has a 6-month training plan to get you ready! Click here then print!

• Maximum of 12 journeyers!

COSTS INCLUDE:

• Airport pickup in Kathmandu

• All transportation in Nepal, including a round-trip fixed-wing flight from Kathmandu to Lukla

• 3-night accommodations in Kathmandu at Hotel Yak & Yeti – two nights before and one night after

• Lodging for all nights during the trek to-and-from base camp

• Team welcome dinner in Kathmandu

• All (high quality) food during the trek and climb

• Sherpa, porters, liaison officer, camp staff, and American mountain guides

• All administration fees owed to Nepal, including climbing permits

• All group gear on the climb (expedition tents, cooking gear, dining supplies, dining tents, toilette tents, ropes, radio communications, oxygen delivery system and oxygen cylinders, medical supplies, and all rock, ice, and snow protection)

• 6-month training plan.

COSTS DO NOT INCLUDE:

• Round-trip airfare to/from Kathmandu

• Nepal tourist visa

• Meals in Kathmandu

• Alcoholic or bottled beverages

• Specialty coffee or espresso drinks

• Extra hotel nights after the climb. If we get delayed in Kathmandu, climbers are responsible for additional nights.

• Trip cancellation insurance (highly recommended)

• Required medical evacuation insurance

• Medical or evacuation costs

• Comprehensive medical exam signed by a physician

• Any expenses incurred by early departure from the program

• Personal items and equipment (see gear list and rental options below)

• Wi-Fi Internet access while on the journey

• Satellite phone calls ($3 per minute)

• Personal communication (phone, fax, email, etc.) between Nepal and home country

• Expenses incurred as a result of delays beyond the control of BELAY EXPEDITIONS and Madison Mountaineering.

• Personal purchases such as laundry services, souvenirs, blessings, massages, etc.

• Bank and wire transfer fees (if applicable)

• $1,500 summit bonus for each of your Climbing Sherpa(s)

• American guide(s) gratuities (overall, a climber should budget a minimum of 10% of the total trip cost as gratuities for the expedition staff)

GEAR LIST:

Your Mount Everest Gear List can be found here! The comprehensive list will highlight everything you need to bring and everything that you can rent through BELAY EXPEDITIONS. Rental gear is shipped to your home address one month prior to the expedition in a box with a pre-paid return label. Gear Rentals can be included at checkout or purchases a la carte.

INSURANCE:

Medical evacuation insurance is required and trip cancellation insurance is recommended. Here are 4 options:

• Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance - They offer both medical and travel! 2-in-1

• SPOT/Overwatch & Rescue - Belay uses a SPOT device which comes with medical evacuation insurance. If you have a SPOT device or are planning on using one, this may be a good option!

• Global + Rescue - Medical only.

• AIG - Travel only.

FINANCING:

BE offers personalized payment plans to best meet your needs. To begin a payment plan, place a deposit here. Afterward, BE will email you regarding personalized monthly payment plans. No worries, there’s no interest or added fees. Our goal is to get you outside, living simply, and pursuing dreams. Our payment plans help you and us do that! All balances are due 120 days prior to expedition. Expeditionists whose balances are not received by the 120-day deadline risk forfeiture of their funds and their place on the expedition. Please note that deposits are non-refundable.

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY:

• All balances are due 120 days prior to departure date unless otherwise specified. Participants whose balances are not received by the 120-day deadline as stated above risk forfeiture of their funds and their place on the expedition.

• There are no refunds for the deposit. Furthermore, there are no refunds for balance payments past the 120-day deadline. This includes but is not limited to, expeditions that conclude without reaching or making progress towards the summit due to route conditions, weather, insufficient manpower, or any other factor outside the control of BELAY EXPEDITIONS and Madison Mountaineering.

• Expedition leader has the final say on the expedition conclusion and will make all best efforts towards reaching the summit within our margin of safety.

• Participants that choose to leave an active expedition for any reason are not entitled to any refunds.

• Due to the nature and heavy costs of government and operator permits, BELAY EXPEDITIONS and Madison Mountaineering must adhere to a stringent refund policy.

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER BOOKING:

Post-deposit and/or booking, BELAY EXPEDITIONS will send you a registration packet. You can also expect monthly emails from BE to get you prepped for Mount Everest! Seven Summits require a lot of preparation and we help you accomplish those tasks one-by-one. Our emails talk about clothing, visas, passports, vaccines, gear, training, etc. We got your back on and off the mountain!

WHY BE?

• BE allows for a lesser deposit. Booking through our partner will require a $25,000 deposit.

• BE allows for monthly personalized monthly payments. This option is not found with other guide services.

• BE allows for a refund minus the deposit if cancelled 120 days before the expedition.

• BE guarantees climbing Mount Everest with a premier guiding service. Summit is never guaranteed.

• BE allows for rental gear. An option not found with our partner nor other guide services.

• BE provides monthly emails with information preparing you for your Seven Summit. This is not found with other guide services.

• BE provides a 6-month training plan for Mount Everest. A service not found with other guiding companies.

PRICE:

• Mount Everest via credit/debit card = $77,250.00

• Mount Everest via direct deposit or wire = $75,000.00. Please inquire for direction deposit or wire information.

• Rental Gear = $2,200

SEE YOU IN NEPAL!