Climb a major peak in each continent.

Climb a major peak in each continent.

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Conquer the Seven Summits – the highest peak on each continent, from Denali's brutal cold to Everest's death zone. Each mountain demands different skills: technical ice climbing, high-altitude endurance, and mental fortitude that few humans possess. This is mountaineering's ultimate test, requiring years of preparation and accepting genuine life-or-death risks.

Difficulty
95/100Extreme
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Cost
$50,000 – $200,000
Time
longer
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People
1+
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Setting
outdoor
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Season
any
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Equipment
mountaineering gear, specialized clothing, climbing equipment

People who tried this

Climbing is my passion so I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of each climb, from sleeping in a wet bag on Carstensz (well almost!) to climbing in dense clouds and snow on Aconcagua, to standing on each summit. The summit night on Everest took me to my limits. It was -20F with strong winds. I only stayed on the summit long enough to post an audio dispatch to the blog, about 10 minutes. The easiest was definitely Mt. Kosciuszko in Australia. It is a walk-up and my last of the climbs. I thoroughly enjoyed it being that New South Wales is a great part of Australia and I met some fun people on the climb. It is challenging to pick a favorite since each one had a unique highlight from culture to weather to teammates to climbing. That said, Vinson in Antarctica was amazing and of course Everest was, well, Everest.
positiveAlan Arnette · AlanArnette.comsource ↗
When I first read Richard Bass’s account—the pioneer of the Seven Summits—I was immediately drawn to the magical idea of traveling across seven continents to climb their highest points. Balancing a full-time career with a limited budget, my goal was never to chase records or competition. For me, the project was simply an “excuse” to discover legendary peaks. This adventure took five years, requiring immense energy and involving its share of stress and hardship, but above all, it brought profound joy and emotion. My only regret is not having had more time to immerse myself even deeper into these exceptional places. My hope for these pages is to share this experience and provide useful insights for those who feel the call of these horizons.
positivePhilippe Gatta · Philippe Gattasource ↗

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