
The ultimate dream of many hikers and alpinists is to conquer this highest summit in the world. The thrilling (and extremely dangerous) experience comes at a high price, though. Some seasoned mountain-lovers claim that the Everest ascension today is merely a question of money, and any Average Joe can make it by throwing in enough cash. I am dedicating this article to debunking the common myths about such an expedition so that you can eventually decide whether it’s something you really want.