Why Trust Mountain Professionals?
This site is maintained by Professional Mountain Guides at Mountain Professionals, the world’s premier guide service for climbing the Seven Summits and Skiing to the Poles. Taking into account twenty years of guiding clients on Seven Summits mountains, and drawing on the expert staff of Mountain Professionals, the advice on the site can be trusted as a definitive recommendation resource from first steps of researching the various mountains, to buying clothing and equipment, to a proper progression for taking on the various mountains.
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Getting Started
There are many ways to begin climbing mountains and many more opinions as to the best ways to get started with the Seven Summits. On this site we discuss a suggested plan for the most efficient progression. It is possible to climb the Seven Summits only by gaining necessary skills on the actual peaks that are on the Seven Summits list with guided instruction. However, we also take into account trainings and pre-climbs that would prepare a climber for the best chances at a safe and successful overall project. The more you prepare, by taking introductory climbing and glacier skills courses, can only add to your experience level and better prepare you for the technical skills.
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Seven Summits Progression
At Mountain Professionals we’ve been leading expeditions to the seven summits for fifteen years.
We work with climbers of all abilities, from beginners to experienced mountaineers looking to jump straight into the more demanding of the peaks. The best way to prepare yourself is to begin with the less technical mountains, building skills and knowledge of how your body works at altitude. With each successful ascent, you will gain valuable experience for the next mountain.
Below is the best suggested progression of climbing the Seven Summits. Variations are also an option depending on one’s own desires, schedule, and experience level.