Tibet (Everest North side) · climb
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Reviewed by Blake Penson, Expedition Advisor. Two decades in the mountains, the Seven Summits, two Everest expeditions.
Last reviewed 9 October 2026
Guides listing a price: 1 of 3 (1 updated in the past 12 months). Guide-listed "from" prices: $88,501 USD.
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ERTI 4.76 overall
Based in Austria
★ 4.8 · 12 reviews on Everest North Col
Last review: Jul 2025
Price: From $88,501 USD · guide-listed package price · last updated Jun 2026
ERTI 4.30 overall
Based in Switzerland
★ 5.0 · 2 reviews on Everest North Col
Last review: Apr 2023
Price: No recent price listed
ERTI 4.62 overall
Based in United States
★ 4.6 · 2 reviews on Everest North Col
Last review: Nov 2023
Price: No recent price listed
| # | Operator | Stars here | Reviews | Latest review | From price | Safety | Value | Food | Team spirit | Camps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Furtenbach Adventures | 4.8★ | 12 | July 2025 | From $88,501 USD · updated June 2026 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| 2 | Kobler & Partner | 5.0★ | 2 | April 2023 | – | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 3 | Summitclimb | 4.6★ | 2 | November 2023 | – | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 4.5 |
Counted by matching keywords in the 16 reviews for this route; a review counts once per theme.
Facts and information about climbing Everest, the world’s highest peak, from the northeast ridge in China (Tibet). Compare prices, dates, itineraries and reviews.
Your travel route will vary depending on the expedition you choose. Please refer to the individual expeditions listed on Expedreview for more information. There are multiple ways to reach Everest North Side, but the most comfortable and popular route involves travelling on the asphalt halfway across the Tibetan plateau. This road takes you right up to Everest North Side Base Camp, cutting out the need for any treks. However, this way of travel is likely to bring some altitude sickness risks. To prevent altitude sickness, it is recommended to take your time getting to Base Camp. Trekking some of the way will help your body slowly acclimatise, plus there are many beautiful sights to see along the wa
Weather: Expect an average of -26C with weak winds, Best Time to Visit: April - May, Average Expedition Length
Nepalese Rupee, Chinese Yen (official), US Dollars (preferred), Euros, British Pound (accepted)
Tibetan, Nepalese, English
Starting prices set by each operator. These are starting prices, not quotes.
| Guide | From | Listed up to | Source | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furtenbach Adventures | $88,501 USD | — | Guide-listed (package) | Jun 2026 |
Furtenbach Adventures
Everest via North Col / NE Ridge · Rated 3.4/5 · Reviewed
You see 100 percent success rate plastered all over the website. However this is clever marketing. The 100 percent doesn't mean ALL the clients make it. It means who they ALLOW to leave base camp as the summit of a mountain is defined as BC-SUMMIT-BC. If a client is allowed to…
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Furtenbach Adventures
Everest via North Col / NE Ridge · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
Long before the start of the expedition, Lukas Furtenbach provided us with a coach for the perfect training to prepare our fitness for the adventure. An important bonus to be trained specifically for the requirements by a professional that I hadn't expected. On the mountain…
By Martin S.
Furtenbach Adventures
Everest via North Col / NE Ridge · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
I've had a great experience working with and corresponding with the Furtenbach Adventures team. They were extremely helpful, kind and supportive. I hope to be able to work with them in the future and I highly recommend their services!
By Michaela M.
Summitclimb
Everest via North Col / NE Ridge · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
Passer ces 2 mois en expédition sur le toit du monde avec la logistique de Summit Climb a été très agréable ! Le summit Push reste un moment privilégié.
By Manu B.
Summitclimb
Everest via North Col / NE Ridge · Rated 4.2/5 · Reviewed
Dan and his highly experienced guides and support team provide an outstanding adventure, from airport to summit and safely back. Friendly, knowledgeable leaders will raise your skill level, provide top notch gear and food, and give you the best opportunity to hit your peak. I…
By Edmond S.
Kobler & Partner
Everest via North Col / NE Ridge · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
I have been on Everest for scientific purposes, but we finally made it to the summit too. Kari Kobler and Dendi Sherpa safely led us trough storm and high winds, so everybody of the group reached the summit and we all came back safe and with lot‘s of unforgettable memories.…
By Michael B.
Furtenbach Adventures
Everest via North Col / NE Ridge · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
Who would have thought that it would have taken three years from when we first met to reaching the summit. Throughout this time the support and professionalism from you and your team has been outstanding. Sandra and Patricia have been relentlessly efficient and encouraging.…
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Furtenbach Adventures
Everest via North Col / NE Ridge · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
I climbed on a private guide schedule with Furtenbach. Logistics, food, basecamp services, sherpa and western guides are all TOP NOTCH. Especially outstanding was the oxygen logistics, in a year when queues built on the summit ridge between balcony and south summit and led to a…
By Philip F.
Furtenbach Adventures
Everest via North Col / NE Ridge · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
The FA Team continues to prove year after year they are a top expedition organizer & leader. 2019 was no different. Are you going into the Baltoro, up a Tibetan 8,000m route, or to a similar big mountain objective? If so, Furtenbach Adventures is a sound choice. The principles &…
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Kobler & Partner
Everest via North Col / NE Ridge · Rated 5/5 · Reviewed
The best package you can get for high altitude mountaineering and certainly on Everest. You get what you pay for. Expedition members can focus on the climbing, the rest is taken care of. Excellent food, great logistics, safety first, very strong sherpa team and highly…
By Reinhard G.
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Last updated 30 June 2026 (newest review or price update for this route).
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As of 15 October 2026, 3 operators have 16 verified client reviews for Everest via North Col / NE Ridge on ExpedReview.
Furtenbach Adventures is ranked first, with 4.8★ from 12 reviews (latest July 2025). The ranking is built from verified client reviews for Everest via North Col / NE Ridge, and recent reviews count more.
1 operator shows a "from" price: $88,501 USD (Furtenbach Adventures, updated June 2026). These are starting prices supplied by the operators, not quotes; check the current price with the operator.
Every review is checked by hand by our team before it's published. Critical reviews stay up, and paying ExpedReview never changes the ranking.
The latest verified review for Everest via North Col / NE Ridge is from July 2025. 1 of 16 reviews were published in the last 24 months.