Which company, guided or independent, and what you actually get for the price. Questions and first-hand experience of expedition operators on any of the 7 summits.
Good topics here
- Comparing what two operators include on Aconcagua
- Independent or guided on Elbrus?
- What the ratio of guides to climbers meant on your trip
- Your honest experience with a company you climbed with
Company staff are welcome, but say who you work for in every post — undisclosed commercial advice is not allowed. Keep experiences factual: say what happened, not what you suspect.
Better in another room
- A question about one mountain’s route or conditions: The 7 summits
- Permit costs, visas and flights: Costs, permits & logistics
- Your full trip report: Trip reports & photos
The guidelines in brief
Treat everyone here the way you would treat a stranger you were roped to. Be respectful: disagree with the idea, never attack the person. Be helpful, be honest (including when the honest answer is “not yet”), and be welcoming to beginners. No personal attacks, no private information about other people, no spam, and if you stand to gain from the advice you give — as a guide, an operator or a brand — say so in the post.