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We Climb all over the World!

Everest, Kilimanjaro, Aconcagua, we offer climbs of the most famous peaks in the world!. Check them out below

Mt. Everest, Nepal 29,035 feet (8850 M)

Mt. Everest is the highest mountain on our planet and a peak that captures the imagination of climbers worldwide. Many famous mountaineers throughout history have climbed on the flanks of Mt. Everest since it was first attempted by the British in 1921 led by George Mallory. SMI founder Kurt Wedberg reached the summit of Mt. Everest in 1995 & May 2008.

Mt. Ararat, Turkey 16,947 feet (5165m)

Mt. Ararat is remotely located at the eastern end of Turkey. Noah’s Ark coming to rest on the flanks of this mountain during biblical times has made this one of the most famous mountains in the world. It is with this historical backdrop that we will arrive in Istanbul in preparation for our climb. After touring some of the famous Basilicas, Mosques, and Palaces in this charming city, we fly across to the eastern end of the country to Dogu Beyazit, which is the staging area for our climb. Mule support will help us get our supplies to Green Camp at 10,500 feet, where we spend our first night. After proper acclimatization we move to our high camp at 13,450 feet. We will climb the remote northern route on Mt. Ararat. The upper reaches of this mountain are covered in glaciers and we will be prepared to use ice axes and crampons while climbing roped up.

Mt. Vinson 16,067 feet (4900 M)

Is the highest mountain on the continent of Antarctica. It is located 600 miles from the South Pole and 1200 miles from the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula. It is part of the Ellsworth Mountain range, which rises dramatically above the Ronne Ice Shelf. The combination of incomparable pristine beauty, its remote location, and the extreme environment make this expedition a unique and unparalleled trip of a lifetime!