https://www.sevensummits.com/sevensummitsorder daily 1.0 2024-06-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1570922951036-2T2GQLPCQFS5LM9YQXPG/kilimanjarobox.jpg progression - 1) Kilimanjaro Africa 5895m / 19,341 ft Kilimanjaro’s non technical route makes it a great training peak and introduction to expedition life. Guided expeditions allow a very fit trekker to focus on just making the day to day treks. Testing the body for adapting to altitude without technical skills and preparing for harder climbs on Elbrus and Aconcagua. It is quite often people’s first peak. We would recommend being it really good hiking shape, training for the trek, having experienced camping and the outdoors and bringing a desire to test your self on a challenging but doable summit. The best time to climb: August and January, however it is possible to climb Kilimanjaro year round, there are months with more precipitation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1571258772745-VK9Y0BNYHAZZ62XH4KL8/Vinson.JPG progression - 6) Vinson Massif Antarctica 4892m / 16,050 ft Mt. Vinson is the most remote of the Seven Summits. Having done previous peaks using glacier skills will set up people with the required technical skills such as rope team travel, crampons, ice axe, and cold weather living. The environmental realities of climbing in Antarctica demand that climbers have solid experience and good self care. It is quite often people’s second to last or last summit. We would recommend having climbed Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Aconcagua, Carstensz Pyramid and Denali. The only time to climb: December through January during the summer months in Antarctica. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1582323856848-8A0CGH27XL16D5PDZMM8/OZ9B1353.jpg progression - 3) Aconcagua South America 6962m / 22,828 ft Aconcagua is the highest mountain in the western hemisphere and it’s non technical route makes it a great training peak for climbing just under 7,000 meters. Testing the body for adapting to altitude without technical skills and preparing for harder climbs on Vinson and Denali. It is quite often people’s second or third peak. We would recommend having climbed Kilimanjaro and Elbrus. The best time to climb: December through February during the summer months in the southern hemisphere. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1582325017387-UROTA2L1JKQY69CVA9H3/image-asset.jpeg progression - 4) Carstensz Pyramid Oceania / Australia 4884m / 16,024 ft Carstensz Pyramid is a technical route meaning that climbers should know basic skills including rappelling, fixed rope ascension, basic knots and be comfortable moving on moderate rock terrain. Most climbs are accomplished with helicopter to and from base camp, making it a relatively short climbing portion. The summit day is one long climb and you return to base camp. We would recommend having climbed Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, and have taken a basic rock course for skills. The best time to climb: October and March though the mountain can be climbed year round, there are some months that have much more precipitation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1570311155001-0Z4Z5GMOJGV5GYPJAI74/everestkhumbuicefall.jpg progression - 7 ) Everest Asia 8848m / 29,029 ft Everest is often the final step in the progression of the Seven Summits. It is also quite common for people to leave Mt. Vinson until after climbing Everest, but we would recommend at a having climbed Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Aconcagua, Carstensz Pyramid, Denali, and Vinson before taking on the highest of the Seven Summits. Best time to climb: April and May during the Pre-monsoon months in the Himalayas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1582324859591-W0FW987JFK649CC0LC80/IMG_1281.JPG progression - 5) Denali North America 6914m / 20,322 ft Denali is probably the most strenuous of the Seven Summits. It requires that climbers know advanced glacier skills, rope team travel, and involves heavier load carries. The weather is more unstable than Everest and Vinson, making it a great challenge and incredible training for an Everest climb. We would recommend having climbed Kilimanjaro Elbrus, Aconcagua, even Everest in many cases and have taken a Glacier Skills course. The best time to climb: May through July during the spring to early summer months in the Alaskan Range. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1571256276206-L7KHP2FUMWLG10FEK7G6/elbrus1.jpg progression - 2) Elbrus Europe 5642m / 18,510 ft Elbrus is the highest mountain in Europe and it’s very moderately technical route makes it a great training peak for practicing basic crampon, ice axe, and rope team travel skills. Based out of comfortable huts on the mountain and the low angle slopes that do require climbers use ropes and crampons, prepares people for harder climbs on Aconcagua and Denali. It is quite often people’s second or third peak. We would recommend having climbed Kilimanjaro. Having taken a glacier skills course is a big plus but skills needed to climb Elbrus can also be taught on the trip itself to fit climbers. The best time to climb: June through August during the summer months in the Caucasus Mountains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1569519375671-W4V3HYRMA4T1HXHM37FZ/Rainier2.jpg progression - Learn to climb Be ready for the rigors of the mountain with our climbing training course at Mt. Rainier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1569282410423-A0HUX6P0FITF9UISL635/image-asset.jpeg progression - Get the gear A comprehensive list of the basic gear you’ll need for any of the 7 summits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1559773641479-JB341ILLRU019KHAGRMW/OZ9B0876.jpg progression https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1559774072106-BC7DXAUXOUA207RHHR5J/11.11.13Orizaba-9388+copy+2.jpg progression https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1562169642193-USX86ZSNO9WMI6N8XP24/Screen+Shot+2019-05-09+at+12.37.58+PM.jpeg progression https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1718375510793-FP1YJQ9VO5Q4E6TB1MX0/denali.jpg progression https://www.sevensummits.com/gallery-mojave daily 0.75 2025-05-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56e049e08a65e26059119cd5/1458581832673-UZTVQK3KYBRBZJEV2TA9/EmptyName-13.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56e049e08a65e26059119cd5/1459879490526-G24JE1DJLLKTXZZ7AB3Q/img-01.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56e049e08a65e26059119cd5/1461695306540-8QFJK5P595E5ROR2LJ52/img-05.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56e049e08a65e26059119cd5/1459879492862-RKJ57EW5U6XYS5SBZ16U/img-08.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56e049e08a65e26059119cd5/1461695316996-9T0PB79UV8MG58D1SSJX/img-06.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56e049e08a65e26059119cd5/1459879491425-LMMLEQ04TVDPA4ZBY5SJ/img-03.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56e049e08a65e26059119cd5/1459879491506-9LEW43M9OMQZEMMON1JW/img-04.jpg Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56e049e08a65e26059119cd5/1461695299453-AM36QBLDUB7DWF3AIKOH/img-02.jpg Gallery https://www.sevensummits.com/our-story daily 0.75 2020-02-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1582325334849-UEYO4N5MKNYQIM3GQKAK/Mountaineers_in_Communism_Peak_in_1985.jpg Seven Summits History https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1573342990201-WY5PFD9COSCE6K17KIDR/Hillary-and-Norgay1.jpg Seven Summits History https://www.sevensummits.com/resources daily 0.75 2019-06-10 https://www.sevensummits.com/ryanwaters daily 0.75 2019-08-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1565039756395-ISG2TGT38KIYN9XLQSHU/ryan2.jpg Ryan Waters https://www.sevensummits.com/gearguide daily 0.75 2024-04-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1583453828718-5APDN9EQ3PLKJ1LIV4WR/620072_YELO_Super_8_web.jpg Gear Guide - Figure 8 The classic figure 8 for rappels, is easier to use on tight fixed ropes than an ATC style rappel device. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1583455986576-VBNJ2SMQVHH7XUC4B3AT/13213_thermarest_neoair_xlite_lemoncurry_regular_angle.jpg Gear Guide - Air Mattress Air mattress will be used on virtually all mountains in the mountain tents. Light yet comfortable is the goal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1583452313837-8R5W9RUVT3V804PGEZO6/image-asset.jpeg Gear Guide - Mid Weight Climbing Gloves Suitable For: All mountains, typical mountain climbing gore-tex shelled gloves are used heavily on all the peaks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1582315424109-UCC4SRFPMCXT84QBMPHP/images.jpg Gear Guide - Ascender Will be used on Carstensz Pyramid, Vinson, Denali, and Everest, for fixed rope. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1583453173991-5Z3B6ES7YVO77PWBFHJF/image-asset.png Gear Guide - Down Suit The final piece of upper body gear that is needed will be a one piece down suit. This is used on Mt. Everest. It is possible to use a two piece, large down jacket and pants combination, but it is much more efficient and logical to use a suit for Everest summit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1576873745264-BWKUW6BZABSFSYTR1SZC/27k_900702_eclipsegtx_carbonsulphur_1_1.jpg Gear Guide - General Mountain Boots LA Sportiva Eclipse GTX Suitable for: Kilimanjaro, Carstensz Pyramid https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1583454039731-R5HKWVGZIZIN1C5HBGWG/400069_Contact_Strap_web_F15.jpg Gear Guide - Crampons A classic 10-point crampon for mountaineering and glacier travel, lightweight design. We recommend the strap style for ease of use on various style boots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1583447982765-BM6FFPEEBWRMHQLSZV3Z/light.jpg Gear Guide - Lightweight Liner Gloves Suitable For: All mountains, either as a trekking layer or under layer inside big mittens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1576873634579-8ITAMZNJ09MICADZLAFQ/290_yebk_olympusmonsevo_1_1.jpg Gear Guide - 8000 Meter Boot La Sportiva Olympus Mons Evo Suitable for: Vinson, Denali, Everest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1582312100513-3RWICBFF95VE4XWWK5BM/gray.jpg Gear Guide - Mid layer Going outward from here, you will want a good mid range warm layer. These can be used in multiple applications from adventure travel to trekking into the base camps, to even most of the route if not all on a mountain like Kilimanjaro in cooperation with your other layers. These later can be used to trek to everest base camp or even your first warm layer on all the mountains up to Everest summit day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1582314117872-EWL4YWSUCFEK7JTE8UY1/410151_raven_web.jpg Gear Guide - Ice axe For Size: Hold the head of the axe in one hand by your side. The spike end should end just above your ankle bone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1583454331067-KIC3M7SRLIH01R9KQQBS/620209_BDOR_BDOrange_HalfDomeHelmet.jpg Gear Guide - Helmet Get a standard climbing specific helmet, it will be used on most of the mountains on the list. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1576873393884-L8T7CN8EHX0ZYAFCM2LW/11q_by_g2sm_1_4.jpg Gear Guide - 7000 Meter Boot La Sportiva G2 SM Suitable for: Elbrus, Aconcagua https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1583454473434-KC6Q860542HLQ6LLOM3S/112227_5003_TRAILBACKTREKPOLES_Mulberry.jpg Gear Guide - Trekking Poles We strongly recommend flick lock adjustments vs screw type. 3 Section poles pack down smaller for travel in duffle bags. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1583456395130-KIOS43CN47N1G6QUAESD/681177_GRPH_Speed_40_Pack_Front_web.jpg Gear Guide - Backpack #1 One Mid Sized 40 - 50 Liter pack will serve as a climbing pack on Kilimanjaro, Carstensz Pyramid, and Elbrus. It will also function as a travel pack to the country, or as a trekking pack into Everest base camp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1582313878991-OZHG2YCKAJGDUEG2PR1Y/210157_1004_HOTWIRECARABINER_LightGray.jpg Gear Guide - Non locking carabiners Two Non-Locking Carabiners. These will be used in various applications throughout the Seven Summits journey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1583456453224-4DFFAHTQJ0SW7VJWTVFJ/aetheragdpk85_side_adirondackgreen.jpg Gear Guide - Backpack #2 For the larger more expedition mountains, you will need an 80 liter or larger pack to move with personal items. This sized pack is commonly used on Aconcagua, Vinson, Denali and Everest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1583455835262-5DAO4SR2VRS0YDF6M33I/06670_tr_zlite_sol_limonsilver_regular_silver_angle_fold.jpg Gear Guide - Sleeping Pad A foam pad that is under your air pad. Z style pads are more compact and easier to carry on a back pack. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1583456285333-PF1T4VF1ZBGE59R5OEP8/Screen+Shot+2020-03-05+at+5.56.56+PM.png Gear Guide - Sleeping Bag #2 For Denali, Vinson and Everest you will require a -40 C down filled sleeping bag of high quality. 800 Fill Down recommended. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1577072309533-8OIB97GVP8MPB2YB9JAT/746080_3003_MACCESSDOWNHOODY_DeepForest.jpg Gear Guide - Main insulation Next we recommend investing in a good Main Insulation Jacket with a hood. Mountain Guides and fellow climbers virtually live in this layer on expeditions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1577067414781-MZW7I3VXVBZR8RZ0FFEL/BK.jpg Gear Guide - When it gets cold Insulated Pants are a great investment for use in a few applications. For those that get cold easily on their lower body, these may be useful on summit day of Aconcagua for added warmth, though most climbers do not require wearing them there. But for Denali, Vinson and Everest, these will be used as either summit pants or camp living in cold situations. For Everest these insulated pants would only be used lower on the mountain since a down suit will be required for Summit Day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1577066150004-9KG1QMRF9DGXYYBMS8E4/mountain-hardwear-exposure-2-goretex-paclite-pants-regular.jpg Gear Guide - For the wet and wind Next we recommend investing in a very good pair of lightweight shell pants, often referred to as Gore-Tex pants because that fabric has become so widely used. Many people make the mistake of buying heavy shell pants, and this can be a bit confusing, since there are literally rain pants, that are not very breathable but very light, all the way up to overkill multi layer ski pants that are just too heavy to carry on mountain climbs. Right in the middle are alpine climbing shells, made for shedding precip and snow. Try to purchase ones with full side zips, so that you can put them on or take them off on route, without having to take off climbing boots and crampons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1582312120343-33Z1JLMNZU89OKBQE7Z6/752020_1005_Nickel_MLSALPENGLOWHOODY.jpg Gear Guide - Base layer You will want to purchase a light or medium weight long underwear shirt layers, wool or synthetic material. These base layers will be used as the first warm layer on any and all mountains. The next purchase would be for expedition weight thicker wool or synthetic long underwear that will be used on higher peaks in cooperation over your light pair. Doubled up in some scenarios or warn individually in others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1583455110645-WYTBPIX6F023DVQYXTAH/6314Principale.jpg Gear Guide - Sunglasses Glacier glasses provide the best coverage for sun reflection. Very good, polarized wrap around normal sunglasses are also common on big mountains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1583456224977-6PLTYW9TJ6OAUDC9P0Z0/Screen+Shot+2020-03-05+at+5.56.48+PM.png Gear Guide - Sleeping bag #1 A versatile bag for many scenarios is a 650 down filled -20 C sleeping bag. This can be used on Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Aconcagua, and as a trekking / second base camp bag at Everest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1583456504760-WF5Y45TO97Y0QWONIGEI/download+%281%29.png Gear Guide - Duffle bag A staple of expedition travel. You will need one or eventually two of these kinds of bags to get to your mountain with all your gear. The North Face Base Camp Duffle in size XXL is the standard. A size of 150 liters or so, is realistic for stuffing in all gear, or as a porter bag. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1577072617209-EF9DV2UIGF76OYVF0PCX/746120_0001_MVISIONDOWNPARKA_Anthracite.jpg Gear Guide - Down jacket Next we recommend a big down Jacket. This is an essential layer for several situations. It is used as a break time warm jacket on lower peaks, a base camp jacket on higher peaks, and as a summit jacket on mountains such as Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, and Aconcagua. Should be a significant warm layer but not too big. It should be easy to pack and carry, but warm 800 fill down jacket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1576888536549-48K4IHVH0TKNDW18FCUO/36555_CNY.jpg Gear Guide - Base Layers Ryan's action suit is made up of long underwear, either one pair or two depending on the setting, and then soft shell pants. This can be used to climb almost all the settings of the Seven Summits at least on the lower camps of the highest peaks, before needing to add insulation or goretex. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1577072760341-ILIPJP2I4ISU61R3A5SW/747000_4002_AstralBlue_MCIRQUESHELL.jpg Gear Guide - Shell Next we recommend investing in a very good lightweight shell Jacket, often referred to as Gore-Tex because that fabric has become so widely used. Many people make the mistake of buying a heavy shell Jacket, and this can be a bit confusing, since there are literally rain jackets, that are not very breathable but very light, all the way up to overkill multi layer insulated ski Jackets that are just too heavy to carry on mountain climbs. Right in the middle are alpine climbing shells, made for shedding precip and snow. Try to purchase one with under armpit zips for ventilation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1583455335788-MTLSHBSN4UCQ4HAC6NR7/Screen+Shot+2020-03-05+at+5.36.24+PM.png Gear Guide - Goggles Carried on all mountains for windy summit mornings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1576889633962-9SAH7P0QZVL2WQKRZ4K4/G61M_25_Granite_M_AlpinePants_Front.jpg Gear Guide - More Layers Next we recommend investing in a good pair of soft shell climbing pants. As soft shell material has evolved and become very useful in the alpine terrain, many guides live in these on the mountains and only put on Gore-tex waterproof layers if absolutely necessary. Soft Shells are comfortable, they breath better than Goretex, and shed light precipitation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1583452502714-9ZVTU3HFZW5YZ5C1C3QW/801681_BLAK_Absolute_Mitt_web.jpg Gear Guide - Big Mittens Suitable For: All mountains except will not be used on Carstensz Pyramid. These are your summit warmest layer mittens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1576889008490-V4I2GEDXQFR65T31TJKX/XPU2_020_Slate_M_AlpineLightPants_Front.jpg Gear Guide - Moving out Going outward from here, you will want a good pair of nylon trekking pants. These can be used in multiple applications from adventure travel to trekking into the base camps, to even most of the route if not all on a mountain like Kilimanjaro in cooperation with your other layers. These later can be used to trek to Everest base camp or even as base camp living pants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1582314037627-IQ05GD2AZMOZQG35GM8Q/210283_Positron_Screwgate_Carabiner_web.jpg Gear Guide - locking carabiners Three Locking Carabiners will be used in various applications. One as a general clip in point on your harness and others as points of protection on fixed ropes on several of the mountains. For Denali you will likely require 3 additional Locking Carabiners. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1576868525213-IWUF6CNHJKU0U13V0OLH/gea.jpg Gear Guide https://www.sevensummits.com/contact-us daily 0.75 2019-08-05 https://www.sevensummits.com/the-seven-summits daily 0.75 2019-08-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1565039250190-D7UJ6A7CNSOENQTQOMDG/CarstenszPyramidbox.jpg The Seven Summits - CARSTENSZ PYRAMID Oceania / Australia 4884m / 16,024 ft Carstensz Pyramid is a technical route meaning that climbers should know basic skills including rappelling, fixed rope ascension, basic knots and be comfortable moving on moderate rock terrain. Most climbs are accomplished with helicopter to and from base camp, making it a relatively short climbing portion. The summit day is one long climb and you return to base camp. We would recommend having climbed Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, and have taken a basic rock course for skills. The best time to climb: October and March though the mountain can be climbed year round, there are some months that have much more precipitation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1562171919265-E1LTTFVLT8U4AK29FPMD/OZ9B1383.jpg The Seven Summits - ACONCAGUA SOUTH AMERICA 6962m / 22,828 ft Aconcagua is the highest mountain in the western hemisphere and it’s non technical route makes it a great training peak for climbing just under 7,000 meters. Testing the body for adapting to altitude without technical skills and preparing for harder climbs on Vinson and Denali. It is quite often people’s second or third peak. We would recommend having climbed Kilimanjaro and Elbrus. The best time to climb: December through February during the summer months in the southern hemisphere. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1562171853378-T43CPGYE8GN8XXB472HQ/ev.jpg The Seven Summits - EVEREST ASIA 8848m / 29,029 ft Everest is often the final step in the progression of the Seven Summits. It is also quite common for people to leave Mt. Vinson until after climbing Everest, but we would recommend at a having climbed Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Aconcagua, Carstensz Pyramid, Denali, and Vinson before taking on the highest of the Seven Summits. Best time to climb: April and May during the Pre-monsoon months in the Himalayas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1565039163015-31TYCC8PU79XT3E9LA3C/Vinsonbox.jpg The Seven Summits - Vinson Massif Antarctica 4892m / 16,050 ft Mt. Vinson is the most remote of the Seven Summits. Having done previous peaks using glacier skills will set up people with the required technical skills such as rope team travel, crampons, ice axe, and cold weather living. The environmental realities of climbing in Antarctica demand that climbers have solid experience and good self care. It is quite often people’s second to last or last summit. We would recommend having climbed Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Aconcagua, Carstensz Pyramid and Denali. The only time to climb: December through January during the summer months in Antarctica. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1565039072479-W2VIEFTDG4U7KD78XC3G/Elbrusbox.jpg The Seven Summits - ELBRUS Europe 5642m / 18,510 ft Elbrus is the highest mountain in Europe and it’s very moderately technical route makes it a great training peak for practicing basic crampon, ice axe, and rope team travel skills. Based out of comfortable huts on the mountain and the low angle slopes that do require climbers use ropes and crampons, prepares people for harder climbs on Aconcagua and Denali. It is quite often people’s second or third peak. We would recommend having climbed Kilimanjaro. Having taken a glacier skills course is a big plus but skills needed to climb Elbrus can also be taught on the trip itself to fit climbers. The best time to climb: June through August during the summer months in the Caucasus Mountains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1565038518841-MOJXKFQGRETZ9ROKEK6H/OZ9B1236.jpg The Seven Summits - KILIMANJARO Africa 5895m / 19,341 ft Kilimanjaro’s non technical route makes it a great training peak and introduction to expedition life. Guided expeditions allow a very fit trekker to focus on just making the day to day treks. Testing the body for adapting to altitude without technical skills and preparing for harder climbs on Elbrus and Aconcagua. It is quite often people’s first peak. We would recommend being it really good hiking shape, training for the trek, having experienced camping and the outdoors and bringing a desire to test your self on a challenging but doable summit. The best time to climb: August and January, however it is possible to climb Kilimanjaro year round, there are months with more precipitation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1562172513692-AFCXY45AH6EI8YPSV23L/IMG_1281.JPG The Seven Summits - DENALI North America 6914m / 20,322 ft Denali is probably the most strenuous of the Seven Summits. It requires that climbers know advanced glacier skills, rope team travel, and involves heavier load carries. The weather is more unstable than Everest and Vinson, making it a great challenge and incredible training for an Everest climb. We would recommend having climbed Kilimanjaro Elbrus, Aconcagua, and have taken a Glacier Skills course. The best time to climb: May through July during the spring to early summer months in the Alaskan Range. https://www.sevensummits.com/physical-training daily 0.75 2020-04-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf83d041fb74800015881f8/1586888825028-AUPZH7UK1OVTJP1Y4HBX/training.jpg Physical Training https://www.sevensummits.com/resources-1 daily 0.75 2020-04-20 https://www.sevensummits.com/impact-quote-mojave daily 0.75 2025-05-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56e049e08a65e26059119cd5/1459879174445-MIOY5PULB1XAW864NVA8/img-06.jpg Quote https://www.sevensummits.com/faq-mojave daily 0.75 2025-05-12