{"id":111228,"date":"2025-02-26T13:07:22","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T13:07:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/adventure\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-climb-the-seven-summits-updated-for-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-02-26T13:07:22","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T13:07:22","slug":"how-much-does-it-cost-to-climb-the-seven-summits-updated-for-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=111228","title":{"rendered":"How much does it cost to climb the seven summits? (Updated for 2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p class=\"standfirst\">Our resident mountaineer and would-be seven summiteer crunches the numbers on how much it will cost to climb the seven summits<\/p>\n<p>How much does it cost to climb the seven summits? About <strong>$210,000<\/strong> give or take $10k.<\/p>\n<p>Climbers <em>could<\/em> significantly reduce costs by foregoing luxuries, cutting corners and taking (even more) risks to get that figure below $100,000, but I do not recommend this and certainly won\u2019t be taking such unnecessary risks.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"more-67654\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much does it cost to climb the seven summits?<\/h2>\n<p>I arrived at the above figure by looking at seven established international mountain guiding companies based in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/destinations\/asia\/nepal\/\">Nepal<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/destinations\/north-america\/usa\/\">USA<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/category\/europe\/uk\">UK<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/category\/oceania\/new-zealand\">New Zealand<\/a>. I compiled their prices for climbing all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/travel-blog\/climbing-the-seven-summits\/\">seven summits<\/a> (using the same routes where possible) and calculated the average: <strong>$178,365<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This is just over $4,000 more expensive than in 2024 when I last completed the calculation.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Climbing Denali: the highest mountain in North America\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/k_7BIfDwKWw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>There are then the costs of airfares, insurance and equipment to factor in. Flights, of course, depend on where individuals are based but it\u2019s fair to assume that seven return international flights \u2013 often during peak season \u2013 will cost between <strong>$10,000-$20,000<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of equipment, much of it is specialist and therefore expensive. I\u2019ve drawn on the trusted expertise of Alan Arnette who regularly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alanarnette.com\/blog\/2023\/02\/02\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-climb-mount-everest-2023-edition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">crunches the numbers<\/a> on the cost of climbing Everest, combed the equipment lists of guiding companies and settled on somewhere between $5,000 and $30,000. If we take the median value, we get <strong>$17,500<\/strong> for gear. <\/p>\n<p>The cost of insurance changes from mountain to mountain. On a lower, more trafficked peak such as Kilimanjaro, it may just be a matter of adding a high-altitude or adventure bolt-on to your existing travel insurance policy. For Everest, you\u2019ll need to budget in the region of <strong>$3,000<\/strong> to cover medical support, rescue assistance and helicopter evacuation.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Seven-summits-Kilimanjaro-2010.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Peter the summit of Kilimanjaro in bright sunshine\" class=\"wp-image-94829\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Seven-summits-Kilimanjaro-2010.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Seven-summits-Kilimanjaro-2010-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Seven-summits-Kilimanjaro-2010-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Seven-summits-Kilimanjaro-2010-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Seven-summits-Kilimanjaro-2010.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Seven-summits-Kilimanjaro-2010.jpg\" alt=\"Peter the summit of Kilimanjaro in bright sunshine\" class=\"wp-image-94829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Seven-summits-Kilimanjaro-2010.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Seven-summits-Kilimanjaro-2010-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Seven-summits-Kilimanjaro-2010-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Seven-summits-Kilimanjaro-2010-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span class=\"media-credit\">Atlas &amp; Boots<\/span> Peter on the summit of Kilimanjaro in 2010<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Additionally, the ballpark figure of $200,000 doesn\u2019t include any supplementary courses or training a climber may require. It also doesn\u2019t include intermediary mountains such as a preliminary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/eight-thousanders-the-highest-peaks-in-the-world\/\">eight-thousander<\/a> \u2013 like Cho Oyu or Manaslu \u2013 that most climbers should really attempt before venturing onto Everest. <\/p>\n<p>Only individuals can decide what training they will require. Years ago, I completed rock climbing and winter mountaineering courses but before I climbed Denali last year, I took an advanced winter mountaineering course, a crevasse rescue course and a rock climbing refresher. I\u2019ll worry about further training for eight-thousanders once I win the lottery.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Climbing Aconcagua: the highest mountain in the Americas\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TQp6XzyEjzk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>So far I\u2019ve climbed the relatively affordable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/tag\/seven-summits\/\">seven summits<\/a> so to speak: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/climbing-kilimanjaro\/\">Kilimanjaro<\/a> in 2010, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/climbing-mount-elbrus-russia\/\">Elbrus<\/a> in 2017, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/climbing-aconcagua-argentina\/\">Aconcagua<\/a> in 2020 and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/travel-blog\/climbing-denali-dream-almost-slips-through-my-fingers\/\">Denali<\/a> in 2024. The first three were reasonably straightforward to access and did not require advanced mountaineering skills or specialist training, which also helped keep costs comparatively low.<\/p>\n<p>Denali was by far the most challenging and the most expensive mountain I\u2019ve ever climbed. However, the next cheapest of the three remaining seven, Puncak Jaya, is roughly double the cost of Denali.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Mountain<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Continent<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Altitude<\/th>\n<th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Difficulty<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Kilimanjaro<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Africa<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">5,895m (19,341ft)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Easy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Elbrus<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Europe<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">5,642m (18,510ft)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Easy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Aconcagua<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">South America<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">6,961m (22,838ft)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Intermediate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Puncak Jaya<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Oceania<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">4,884m (16,024ft)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Intermediate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Denali<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">North America<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">6,194m (20,322ft)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Advanced<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Vinson<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Antarctica<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">4,892m (16,050ft)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Intermediate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Everest<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Asia<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">8,848m (29,029ft)<\/td>\n<td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Intermediate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key findings<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The average cost to climb all seven summits is <strong>$178,365<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Nepali outfit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eliteexped.com\/aconcagua\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elite Exped<\/a> appears to be the cheapest option. However, they don\u2019t offer a climbing-only option on Vinson (only a combo climb with a Last Degree Ski Expedition) or Denali expeditions.<\/li>\n<li>The most expensive operator I assessed was <strong>$192,450 <\/strong>with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpineinstitute.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Alpine Institute<\/a>, who I climbed Denali with last year.<\/li>\n<li>By mixing and matching guiding companies I got the figure down to <strong>$139,870<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The absolute cheapest way I found was <strong>$96,500<\/strong>. This is using local guides and companies, basic support packages and foregoing many of the luxuries and safety systems put in place by more established companies and support packages.<\/li>\n<li>In addition to the above, climbers must budget for airfares ($10,000-20), equipment (~$17,500) and any additional training required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Seven-summits-Elbrus-2017.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Peter on Elbrus \u2013 training for mountaineerin\" class=\"wp-image-94827\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Seven-summits-Elbrus-2017.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Seven-summits-Elbrus-2017-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Seven-summits-Elbrus-2017-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Seven-summits-Elbrus-2017-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Seven-summits-Elbrus-2017.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Seven-summits-Elbrus-2017.jpg\" alt=\"Peter on Elbrus \u2013 training for mountaineerin\" class=\"wp-image-94827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Seven-summits-Elbrus-2017.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Seven-summits-Elbrus-2017-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Seven-summits-Elbrus-2017-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Seven-summits-Elbrus-2017-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span class=\"media-credit\">Atlas &amp; Boots<\/span> Peter on the summit of Elbrus in 2017<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seven summits cost using Guides<\/h2>\n<p>Aside from professional mountaineers, it\u2019s safe to assume that the majority of climbers will hire guides to help them get to the top of most \u2013 if not all \u2013 of the seven summits.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s reasonably plausible for many climbers to summit the easier peaks of Kilimanjaro, Elbrus and Aconcagua without the full logistical support of a guiding company (although all climbers on Kili must climb with a licensed guide). <\/p>\n<p>However, the harder summits of Denali, Puncak Jaya, Vinson and Everest will almost certainly require the support of a mountain guiding company. <\/p>\n<p>There are, of course, scores of professional guiding companies around the world that I have omitted and it may well be possible to arrive at a lower price. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Seven-summits-Aconcagua-2020.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Peter on Aconcagua \u2013 one of the seven summits\" class=\"wp-image-94828\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Seven-summits-Aconcagua-2020.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Seven-summits-Aconcagua-2020-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Seven-summits-Aconcagua-2020-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Seven-summits-Aconcagua-2020-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Seven-summits-Aconcagua-2020.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Seven-summits-Aconcagua-2020.jpg\" alt=\"Peter on Aconcagua \u2013 one of the seven summits\" class=\"wp-image-94828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Seven-summits-Aconcagua-2020.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Seven-summits-Aconcagua-2020-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Seven-summits-Aconcagua-2020-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Seven-summits-Aconcagua-2020-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span class=\"media-credit\">Atlas &amp; Boots<\/span> Peter on the summit of Aconcagua in 2020<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Notes<\/h4>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Mountain<\/strong><\/th>\n<th>Ave.<\/th>\n<th><strong>AA<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>AAI<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>AC<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>CSS<\/strong><\/th>\n<th>EE<\/th>\n<th>MM<\/th>\n<th>RMI<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Kili.<\/td>\n<td>5,690<\/td>\n<td>5,420<\/td>\n<td>4,950<\/td>\n<td>5,500<\/td>\n<td>5,395<\/td>\n<td>4,550<\/td>\n<td>8,325<\/td>\n<td>N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Elbrus<\/td>\n<td>5,574<\/td>\n<td>6,100<\/td>\n<td>6,000<\/td>\n<td>N\/A<\/td>\n<td>N\/A<\/td>\n<td>4,770<\/td>\n<td>5,700<\/td>\n<td>5,300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Acon.<\/td>\n<td>6,992<\/td>\n<td>7,900<\/td>\n<td>7,150<\/td>\n<td>7,150<\/td>\n<td>5,995<\/td>\n<td>6,500<\/td>\n<td>5,850<\/td>\n<td>8,400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Denali<\/td>\n<td>12,758<\/td>\n<td>11,700<\/td>\n<td>12,450<\/td>\n<td>12,450<\/td>\n<td>14,495<\/td>\n<td>N\/A<\/td>\n<td>12,900<\/td>\n<td>12,550<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>P. Jaya<\/td>\n<td>24,684<\/td>\n<td>26,000<\/td>\n<td>26,900<\/td>\n<td>26,900<\/td>\n<td>24,995<\/td>\n<td>17,000<\/td>\n<td>23,995<\/td>\n<td>27,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Vinson<\/td>\n<td>52,239<\/td>\n<td>51,000<\/td>\n<td>52,000<\/td>\n<td>52,000<\/td>\n<td>51,995<\/td>\n<td>N\/A<\/td>\n<td>N\/A<\/td>\n<td>54,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Everest<\/td>\n<td>70,428<\/td>\n<td>76,000<\/td>\n<td>83,000<\/td>\n<td>83,000<\/td>\n<td>54,995<\/td>\n<td>45,000<\/td>\n<td>77,000<\/td>\n<td>74,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<tfoot>\n<tr>\n<td>Total<\/td>\n<td>178,365<\/td>\n<td>184,120<\/td>\n<td>192,450<\/td>\n<td>187,000<\/td>\n<td>157,870<\/td>\n<td>77,820<\/td>\n<td>133,770<\/td>\n<td>181,450<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tfoot>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-choose-a-down-jacket-Peter-on-Denali.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Peter on Denali in a down jacket and climbing ropes\" class=\"wp-image-103593\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-choose-a-down-jacket-Peter-on-Denali.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-choose-a-down-jacket-Peter-on-Denali-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-choose-a-down-jacket-Peter-on-Denali-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-choose-a-down-jacket-Peter-on-Denali-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-choose-a-down-jacket-Peter-on-Denali.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-choose-a-down-jacket-Peter-on-Denali.jpg\" alt=\"Peter on Denali in a down jacket and climbing ropes\" class=\"wp-image-103593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-choose-a-down-jacket-Peter-on-Denali.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-choose-a-down-jacket-Peter-on-Denali-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-choose-a-down-jacket-Peter-on-Denali-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/how-to-choose-a-down-jacket-Peter-on-Denali-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span class=\"media-credit\">Atlas &amp; Boots<\/span> Peter on Denali, 2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The cheapest way to climb the Seven Summits<\/h2>\n<p>The prices below are calculated by assuming climbers will use local suppliers and guides where possible, pay for only basic support packages and are willing to climb unassisted on many sections of all routes. <\/p>\n<p>The figures are based on the cheapest \u2013 usually the quickest \u2013 routes up the mountain. As above, the figures exclude airfares, equipment and any additional training programs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>We do NOT recommend this option and include it only for the sake of completeness.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Kilimanjaro<\/td>\n<td>$2,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Elbrus<\/td>\n<td>$2,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Aconcagua<\/td>\n<td>$2,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Denali<\/td>\n<td>$6,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Puncak Jaya<\/td>\n<td>$8,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Vinson<\/td>\n<td>$40,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Everest<\/td>\n<td>$35,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<tfoot>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$96,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tfoot>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Enjoyed this post? pin it for later\u2026<\/h4>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/seven-summit-cost-pin-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"cost to climb the seven summits pinterest pin\" class=\"wp-image-67770\" style=\"width:342px;height:512px\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/seven-summit-cost-pin-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/seven-summit-cost-pin-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/seven-summit-cost-pin-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/seven-summit-cost-pin-2.jpg 1000w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/seven-summit-cost-pin-2-683x1024.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/seven-summit-cost-pin-2-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"cost to climb the seven summits pinterest pin\" class=\"wp-image-67770\" style=\"width:342px;height:512px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/seven-summit-cost-pin-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/seven-summit-cost-pin-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/seven-summit-cost-pin-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.atlasandboots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/seven-summit-cost-pin-2.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lead image: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/photos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Saulius Damulevicius\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/h6>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our resident mountaineer and would-be seven summiteer crunches the numbers on how much it will cost to climb the seven summits How much does it cost to climb the seven summits? 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