What makes an Everest expedition safe? In this second webinar of a 10-part series, Lisa Thompson, owner of Mountain Madness and Alpine Athletics, breaks down the key elements of a safe and successful Everest expedition.

Lisa covers expedition leadership, climbing Sherpa support, high-altitude medical care, acclimatization, altitude illnesses, physical and mental preparation, team dynamics, nutrition, self-care, emergency protocols, and the challenges of climbing above 26,000 feet in the death zone.

https://everest.mountainmadness.com/trips/mount-everest-2027

Register for our next Everest webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kNm8S-ynRfOWnzDZT8iuNg

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What does it really take to climb Mount Everest?

In this episode, Lisa Thompson shares an honest look at Everest, from the current guiding landscape and changing regulations to the mountain's biggest risks and what climbers can do to prepare.

Lisa discusses the physical, mental, and technical demands of an 8,000-meter peak, including altitude, the Khumbu Icefall, decision-making, mental resilience, and what it truly means to be ready for Everest.

Whether you're seriously considering an Everest expedition or simply curious about the world's highest mountain, this episode offers a practical and unfiltered perspective on what it takes to climb it.

https://everest.mountainmadness.com/trips/mount-everest-2027

Register for our next Everest webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kNm8S-ynRfOWnzDZT8iuNg

Download our Everest overview: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aXUgUja3pfEZbInRAsegLjWOjvBMkRRJ/view?usp=sharing

In this episode of the Finding Elevation Podcast, Lisa discusses the importance of flexibility in both mountaineering and life. She emphasizes that flexibility is not merely a personality trait but a skill that can be developed through training and planning. The conversation explores how climbers prepare for unexpected changes, make critical decisions under pressure, and manage group dynamics during climbs. Lisa also draws parallels between mountain experiences and everyday life, encouraging listeners to set their own criteria for when to pivot or turn back in various situations.