Whereabout Route and when to climb Mt. Everest?

Whereabout Route and When to climb Mt. Everest?

To climb Mt Everest there are two main routes, the southeast ridge from Nepal and the northeast ridge from Tibet. Of the two main routes, the southeast ridge is technically easier and is the more frequently-used route. It was the route used by Hillary and Tenzing in 1953. This was, however, a route decision dictated more by politics than by design as the Tibetan border was closed to foreigners in 1949.

Whereas, The Northeast Ridge Route is the second most popular route to the summit of Everest. It is considered to be a more challenging route than the Southeast Ridge Route, and as a result, it is not as popular with climbers. The Northeast Ridge Route is also more expensive to climb, as it requires a permit from the Chinese government.

Most attempts are made during April and May before the summer monsoon season. During these seasons, the weather will be good and best for Everest. A change in the jet stream at this time of year also reduces the average wind speeds high on the mountain. While attempts are made sometimes after the monsoon in September and October but the additional snow deposited by the monsoon makes climbing even more difficult comparatively.