18/12/2025
Mount Everest is the kind of destination that bucket lists are made for. The peak is the highest point on Earth above sea level, and although it's not technically the biggest mountain in the world — that distinction goes to Mauna Kea in Hawaii, which sits largely underwater — Everest is an expert mountaineer's dream climb. At 29,904 feet, it's definitely an undertaking. How long it takes people to climb Mount Everest largely depends on the weather, coordinating safe routes with sherpas, and building in enough time to acclimatize to the higher altitude. Thankfully, those among us who don't want to train extensively, or spend two months climbing this famously mercurial mountain, can still experience this natural wonder.