Climbing Resources

Practical climbing resources from our expeditions and programs.

From gear and training tips to climber and guide stories, this section brings together the knowledge and experience from our team.

Dive into the resources below to find what’s most relevant to your next objective.

Climbing Resources: From our Blog

Everest Readiness Test

March 30, 2026

What Makes CTSS Different on Mount Everest: Our Seven Secret Sauces

March 20, 2026

North Side Closed, New Rules in Effect: Everest 2026 Season Update

March 16, 2026

The Seventh Summit Debate: Carstensz Pyramid vs. Mount Kosciuszko

February 15, 2026

Speed Ascents: What It Really Means to Spend Less Time on the Mountain

January 15, 2026

4 Breathing Mistakes That Can Cost You Your Summit (and How to Fix Them Before Your Expedition)

December 5, 2025

Denali: How Hard Is It to Climb North America’s Highest Peak?

November 15, 2025

Denali Readiness Test

October 1, 2025

El Padrino’s Pride: Kevin Sánchez on Climbing for More Than the Summit

September 24, 2025

2026 CTSS Everest Program Cost & Guide

August 20, 2025

Progression Peaks: Climbing Ecuador’s Volcanoes

August 15, 2025

How to Build Your Mountain Kit Without Breaking the Bank

July 16, 2025

Summit Standby

May 6, 2025

Mike Bennett’s Road to Everest

April 10, 2025

Mike Hamill on Everest: The Season, the Strategy, the People

April 3, 2025

Managing Nature’s Call on Everest: Down Suits for Women

March 20, 2025

Kilimanjaro: Why Your Operator Choice Matters Just as Much as the Route

February 15, 2025

Kilimanjaro & Ethical Trekking: Why Porter Welfare Matters

February 15, 2025

The Himalayas: Expeditions for Every Kind of Adventurer

November 20, 2024

Mount Baker: The Mountaineer’s Classroom

November 15, 2024

Mike’s Big Four: Skills ALL Mountaineers Need

October 16, 2024

Understanding Acclimatization and High-Altitude Environments

September 28, 2024

Understanding Acclimatization

September 25, 2024

Kilimanjaro: Why Climb with an Expedition Company?

September 18, 2024

Aconcagua: The Highest Mountain Outside the Himalayas

September 15, 2024

Vinson Massif: Your Top Five Questions Answered

June 25, 2024

Vinson Massif: Choosing Who You Trust in Antarctica

June 15, 2024

Women in the Big Mountains

June 4, 2024

Carstensz Pyramid: Your Top Five Questions Answered

May 30, 2024

On Top of the World: Julie’s Seven Summits Journey

April 25, 2024

Trekking to Everest Base Camp in Ruggedly Luxurious Style

April 13, 2024

Australia’s Mount Kosciuszko: An Unexpected Mountaineering Destination

March 30, 2024

Nutrition Tips for Mountaineers

March 22, 2024

How to Get Sponsorship for Mountaineering

December 28, 2021

Mountaineering Gear Guide: Upper Body Layering System

December 16, 2021

A Mountain Guide’s Gear Tips

August 4, 2021

How to Choose the Right Mountaineering Boots

August 4, 2021

How to Size an Ice Axe

August 4, 2021

The Everest Experience Lecture Series

May 15, 2020

Mike’s Top 5 Gear Must Haves

September 23, 2019

Fit to Climb: How to Get Ready & Get the Most out of Your Next Summit

February 19, 2018

Climbing Resources

Climbing Resources: From our Blog

Everest Readiness Test

What Makes CTSS Different on Mount Everest: Our Seven Secret Sauces

North Side Closed, New Rules in Effect: Everest 2026 Season Update

The Seventh Summit Debate: Carstensz Pyramid vs. Mount Kosciuszko

Speed Ascents: What It Really Means to Spend Less Time on the Mountain

4 Breathing Mistakes That Can Cost You Your Summit (and How to Fix Them Before Your Expedition)

Denali: How Hard Is It to Climb North America’s Highest Peak?

Denali Readiness Test

El Padrino’s Pride: Kevin Sánchez on Climbing for More Than the Summit

2026 CTSS Everest Program Cost & Guide

Progression Peaks: Climbing Ecuador’s Volcanoes

How to Build Your Mountain Kit Without Breaking the Bank

Summit Standby

Mike Bennett’s Road to Everest

Mike Hamill on Everest: The Season, the Strategy, the People

Managing Nature’s Call on Everest: Down Suits for Women

Kilimanjaro: Why Your Operator Choice Matters Just as Much as the Route

Kilimanjaro & Ethical Trekking: Why Porter Welfare Matters

The Himalayas: Expeditions for Every Kind of Adventurer

Mount Baker: The Mountaineer’s Classroom

Mike’s Big Four: Skills ALL Mountaineers Need

Understanding Acclimatization and High-Altitude Environments

Understanding Acclimatization

Kilimanjaro: Why Climb with an Expedition Company?

Aconcagua: The Highest Mountain Outside the Himalayas

Vinson Massif: Your Top Five Questions Answered

Vinson Massif: Choosing Who You Trust in Antarctica

Women in the Big Mountains

Carstensz Pyramid: Your Top Five Questions Answered

On Top of the World: Julie’s Seven Summits Journey

Trekking to Everest Base Camp in Ruggedly Luxurious Style

Australia’s Mount Kosciuszko: An Unexpected Mountaineering Destination

Nutrition Tips for Mountaineers

How to Get Sponsorship for Mountaineering

Mountaineering Gear Guide: Upper Body Layering System

A Mountain Guide’s Gear Tips

How to Choose the Right Mountaineering Boots

How to Size an Ice Axe

The Everest Experience Lecture Series

Mike’s Top 5 Gear Must Haves

Fit to Climb: How to Get Ready & Get the Most out of Your Next Summit

Climbing Resources: Guide Tips

Climbing Resources: Training Tips

Climbing Resources: Gear Guide

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