Nepal climbing permit and their fees.
The cost of climbing permits in Nepal varies based on the chosen peak. Nepal is renowned for high altitude mountain climbing, boasting around 1,300 snow capped summits, including 8 of the world’s 14 highest peaks over 8,000 meters, attracting mountaineers globally.
In addition to the prominent 8,000 meter peaks, Nepal offers numerous 7,000 meters peaks suitable for shorter expeditions, catering to climbers with varying levels of experience. A revised royalty system has been in effect since January 1, 2015.
Our guides, who climb 8,000 meters peaks such as Mt. Everest, also conduct training courses for Western climbers. These climbers often lack natural acclimatization to high altitudes and require guidance to perform effectively.
Likewise, Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) climbing permits require for trekking peaks in Nepal. These permits are categorized on difficulty level and thier height, and the 6,000 meter fees vary accordingly.
Participating in a Himalayan expedition requires both physical and mental resilience, coupled with prior climbing experience, particularly for technically demanding ascents. To support climbers, comprehensive programs focus on acclimatization, skill development, and teamwork.
Climbers must master essential equipment like ice axes, ropes, and crampons while developing skills to navigate snow, ice, and rocky terrain. They should also be capable of setting fixed ropes, assessing hazards such as crevasses or avalanches, and adapting to unpredictable weather for a safe and successful journey.
Key Highlights of the Latest Changes to Climbing Permit (Royalty) Fees:
- A list of mountains in Nepal and their climbing permit costs is available, with discounts of 50% for autumn expeditions compared to spring, and 25% for winter and summer expeditions.
- Individual or small group expeditions benefit more from the revised structure.
- Maximum number of expedition members allowed per team has increasing from 12 to 15.
- Climbing royalty fees are waived for five years for mountain summits located in the mid and far western regions. See the list of royalty free mountains below.
- An incremental royalty fee structure now calculates fees based on the number of expedition members, replacing the earlier fixed rate system applied per expedition.
Mountaineering Royalty Fees for Foreign Climbers Above 8000 Meters in Nepal (in USD).
| SN. | Name of The Mountains | Spring | Autumn | Winter/Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Expedition Everest Mountain (8,848m) Normal route. | US$ 11,000 | US$ 5,500 | US$ 2,750 |
| 2 | Mount Everest Expedition (8,848m) Other route | US$ 11,000 | US$ 5,000 | US$ 2,500 |
| 3 | Kanchenjunga (8,586m) | US$ 1,800 | US$ 900 | US$ 450 |
| 4 | Lhotse Expedition (8,516m) | US$ 1,800 | US$ 900 | US$ 450 |
| 5 | Expedition Makalu (8,463m) | US$ 1,800 | US$ 900 | US$ 450 |
| 6 | Cho Oyu (8,201m) Expedition | US$ 1,800 | US$ 900 | US$ 450 |
| 7 | Dhaulagiri (8,167m) | US$ 1,800 | US$ 900 | US$ 450 |
| 8 | Manaslu Expedition (8,163m) | US$ 1,800 | US$ 900 | US$ 450 |
| 9 | Annapurna I (8,091m) | US$ 1,800 | US$ 900 | US$ 450 |
| 10 | Shishapangma (8,013m) | US$ 1,800 | US$ 900 | US$ 450 |
Expedition / Climbing permit cost for Foreign Climbers (7,501m to 7,999m)
| SN. | Name of The Mountains | Spring | Autumn | Winter/Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kang Gyachung (7,952m) | US$ 600 | US$ 300 | US$ 150 |
| 2 | Annapurna II (7,937m) | US$ 600 | US$ 300 | US$ 150 |
| 3 | Kangbachen (7,903m) | US$ 600 | US$ 300 | US$ 150 |
| 4 | Himachuli E (7,893m) | US$ 600 | US$ 300 | US$ 150 |
| 5 | Ngadi Chuli (7,871m) or Peak 29 Dakura. | US$ 600 | US$ 300 | US$ 150 |
| 6 | Nuptse (7855m) | US$ 600 | US$ 300 | US$ 150 |
| 7 | Dhaulagiri II (7751m) | US$ 600 | US$ 300 | US$ 150 |
| 8 | Dhaulagiri III (7715m) | US$ 600 | US$ 300 | US$ 150 |
| 9 | Kumbhakarna (Jannu) (7710) | US$ 600 | US$ 300 | US$ 150 |
| 10 | Varaha Shikhar (Fang) (7674m) | US$ 600 | US$ 300 | US$ 150 |
| 11 | Dhaulagiri IV (7661m) | US$ 600 | US$ 300 | US$ 150 |
| 12 | Dhaulagiri V (7618m) | US$ 600 | US$ 300 | US$ 150 |
| 13 | Annapurna III (7555m) | US$ 600 | US$ 300 | US$ 150 |
| 14 | Himchuli West (7540m) | US$ 600 | US$ 300 | US$ 150 |
| 15 | Annapurna IV (7525M) | US$ 600 | US$ 300 | US$ 150 |
Climbing permit – Royalty for Foregin Climbers (7,000m – 7,500m)
| SN. | Name of The Mountains | Spring | Autumn | Winter/Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khang Sar Kang (7485m) | US$ 500 | US$ 250 | US$ 125 |
| 2 | Jongsang Peak (7483m) | US$ 500 | US$ 250 | US$ 125 |
| 3 | Shartse (7459m) | US$ 500 | US$ 250 | US$ 125 |
| 4 | Mount Gangapurna (7455m) | US$ 500 | US$ 250 | US$ 125 |
| 5 | Gangapurna(7455M) | US$ 500 | US$ 250 | US$ 125 |
| 6 | Himchuli N (7371m) | US$ 500 | US$ 250 | US$ 125 |
| 7 | Churen (7371m) | US$ 500 | US$ 250 | US$ 125 |
| 8 | Kirat Chuli(Tent Peak) (7365m) | US$ 500 | US$ 250 | US$ 125 |
| 9 | Gimigela Chuli (7350m) | US$ 500 | US$ 250 | US$ 125 |
| 10 | Pasang Lhamuh (Chuli Jasamba)(7315M) | US$ 500 | US$ 250 | US$ 125 |
| 11 | Chamlang (7319m) | US$ 500 | US$ 250 | US$ 125 |
| 12 | Dhaulagiri IV (7268m) | US$ 500 | US$ 250 | US$ 125 |
| 13 | Langtang Lirung (7234m) | US$ 500 | US$ 250 | US$ 125 |
| 14 | Putha Hiunchuli (7246m) | US$ 500 | US$ 250 | US$ 125 |
| 15 | Langtang Ri (7205m) | US$ 500 | US$ 250 | US$ 125 |
| 16 | Gurja Himal (7193m) | US$ 500 | US$ 250 | US$ 125 |
| 17 | Tarke Kang (7193m) | US$ 500 | US$ 250 | US$ 125 |
| 18 | Chamar (7187m) | US$ 500 | US$ 250 | US$ 125 |
| 19 | Manaslu North (7157m) | US$ 500 | US$ 250 | US$ 125 |
| 20 | Pumori (7161m) | US$ 500 | US$ 250 | US$ 125 |
| 21 | Mount Tilicho (7134m) | US$ 500 | US$ 250 | US$ 125 |
| 22 | Gauri Shankar (7134m) | US$ 500 | US$ 250 | US$ 125 |
| 23 | Api Himal (7132m) | US$ 500 | US$ 250 | US$ 125 |
| 24 | Baruntse Expedition (7,129m) | US$ 500 | US$ 250 | US$ 125 |
| 26 | Pathivara Chuli (7125m) | US$ 500 | US$ 250 | US$ 125 |
| 27 | Himlung Himal (7126m) | US$ 500 | US$ 250 | US$ 125 |
| 28 | Ganesh II (7111m) | US$ 500 | US$ 250 | US$ 125 |
| 29 | Ganesh III (Salasungo)(7110m) | US$ 500 | US$ 250 | US$ 125 |
| 30 | Api West (7100m) | US$ 500 | US$ 250 | US$ 125 |
| 31 | Nilgiri North (7061m) | US$ 500 | US$ 250 | US$ 125 |
| 32 | Ganesh IV (Pabil) (7052m) | US$ 500 | US$ 250 | US$ 125 |
| 33 | Gyajikang (7038m) | US$ 500 | US$ 250 | US$ 125 |
| 34 | Saipal Himal (7031m) | US$ 500 | US$ 250 | US$ 125 |
| 35 | Saipal East (7031m) | US$ 500 | US$ 250 | US$ 125 |
Climbing permit – Expedition Royalty for Foreign Climbers (6,501m – 6,999m)
| SN. | Name of The Mountains | Spring | Autumn | Winter/Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ganesh V (6,986m) | US$ 400 | US$ 200 | US$ 100 |
| 2 | Kang Guru (6,981m) | US$ 400 | US$ 200 | US$ 100 |
| 3 | Leonpa Gang (6,979m) | US$ 400 | US$ 200 | US$ 100 |
| 4 | Dorje Lhakpa (6,966m) | US$ 400 | US$ 200 | US$ 100 |
| 5 | Numbur (6,957m) | US$ 400 | US$ 200 | US$ 100 |
| 6 | Lemgpa Peak (6,954m) | US$ 400 | US$ 200 | US$ 100 |
| 7 | Tukuche Peak (6,920m) | US$ 400 | US$ 200 | US$ 100 |
| 8 | Lamjung Himal (6,918m) | US$ 400 | US$ 200 | US$ 100 |
| 9 | Ri Gurkarpa (6,891M) | US$ 400 | US$ 200 | US$ 100 |
| 10 | Jethi Bahurani (6,850m) | US$ 400 | US$ 200 | US$ 100 |
| 11 | Nilgiri South (6,839m) | US$ 400 | US$ 200 | US$ 100 |
| 12 | Ohmi Kanga (6,829m) | US$ 400 | US$ 200 | US$ 100 |
| 13 | Kanijiroba (Main Peak) (6,828m) | US$ 400 | US$ 200 | US$ 100 |
| 14 | Cheo Himal (6,820m) | US$ 400 | US$ 200 | US$ 100 |
| 15 | Bobaye (6,808m) | US$ 400 | US$ 200 | US$ 100 |
| 16 | Drangang Ri (6,801m) | US$ 400 | US$ 200 | US$ 100 |
| 17 | Bhairab Takura (6,799m) or Madiya Peak | US$ 400 | US$ 200 | US$ 100 |
| 18 | Khatang (6,782m) | US$ 400 | US$ 200 | US$ 100 |
| 19 | Kangtega/Kantega (6,779m) | US$ 400 | US$ 200 | US$ 100 |
| 20 | Nampa (6,755m) | US$ 400 | US$ 200 | US$ 100 |
| 21 | Cho polu (6,711m) | US$ 400 | US$ 200 | US$ 100 |
| 22 | Fimkot (6,697m) | US$ 400 | US$ 200 | US$ 100 |
| 23 | Chobuje (6,685m) | US$ 400 | US$ 200 | US$ 100 |
| 24 | Baudha (6,672m) | US$ 400 | US$ 200 | US$ 100 |
| 25 | Fimkot West (6,645m) | US$ 400 | US$ 200 | US$ 100 |
| 26 | Phurbi Chyachu (6,631m) | US$ 400 | US$ 200 | US$ 100 |
| 27 | Kande Hiunchuli (6,627m) | US$ 400 | US$ 200 | US$ 100 |
| 28 | Thamserku (6,623m) | US$ 400 | US$ 200 | US$ 100 |
| 29 | Kanjeralwa (6,612m) | US$ 400 | US$ 200 | US$ 100 |
| 30 | Sita Chuchura (6,611m) | US$ 400 | US$ 200 | US$ 100 |
| 31 | Raksha Urai (6,593m) | US$ 400 | US$ 200 | US$ 100 |
| 32 | Nampa South (6,580m) | US$ 400 | US$ 200 | US$ 100 |
| 33 | Changla (6,563M) | US$ 400 | US$ 200 | US$ 100 |
| 34 | Tripura Hiunchuli (6,563m) | US$ 400 | US$ 200 | US$ 100 |
| 35 | Hongde (6,556m) | US$ 400 | US$ 200 | US$ 100 |
| 36 | Surma-Sarovar North (6,523m) | US$ 400 | US$ 200 | US$ 100 |
| 37 | Tso Karpo (6,518m) | US$ 400 | US$ 200 | US$ 100 |
| 38 | Karyolung (6,511m) | US$ 400 | US$ 200 | US$ 100 |
| 39 | Tawache (6,501m) | US$ 400 | US$ 200 | US$ 100 |
Below 6,500 meters climbing permit – Expedition Royalty cost
| SN. | Name of The Mountains | Spring | Autumn | Winter/Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Below 6,500m mountains for Foreigner | US$ 250 | US$ 125 | US$ 70 |
| 2 | For Nepali climbers | NPR 4000 | NPR 2000 | NPR 1000 |
Amadablam climbing permit – Ama dablam permit cost for Foreign climbers
| SN. | Name of The Mountains | Spring | Autumn | Winter/Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Amadablam (6,812m) | US$ 400 | US$ 400 | US$ 200 |
| 2 | For Nepali climbers | NPR 8,000 | NPR 8,000 | NPR 4,000 |
Have in mind that the providing of climbing permits – expedition royalty for climbers will come into effect from 1 January 2018 (B.S. 17/09/2074)
Nepal everest climbing permit for Nepalese Climbers above 8000 meter (in Nepalese Rupees).
| SN. | Name of The Mountains | Spring | Autumn | Winter/Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Everest (8,848m) Normal route. | NPR 75,000 | NRP 37,500 | NRP 18,250 |
| 2 | Mount Everest (8,848m) Other route | NRP 60,000 | NRP 30,000 | NRP 15,000 |
| 3 | Kanchenjunga (8,586m) | NPR 10,000 | NRP 5,000 | NRP 2500 |
| 4 | Lhotse (8,516m) | NPR 10,000 | NRP 5,000 | NRP 2500 |
| 5 | Makalu (8,463m) | NPR 10,000 | NRP 5,000 | NRP 2500 |
| 6 | Cho Oyu (8,201m) | NPR 10,000 | NRP 5,000 | NRP 2500 |
| 7 | Dhaulagiri (8,167m) | NPR 10,000 | NRP 5,000 | NRP 2500 |
| 8 | Manaslu (8,163m) | NPR 10,000 | NRP 5,000 | NRP 2500 |
| 9 | Annapurna I (8,091m) | NPR 10,000 | NRP 5,000 | NRP 2500 |
| 10 | Shishapangma (8,013m) | NPR 10,000 | NRP 5,000 | NRP 2500 |
Climbing Royalty for Nepalese Climbers (7,501m – 7,999m)
| SN. | Name of The Mountains | Spring | Autumn | Winter/Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kang Gyachung (7,952m) | NPR 800 | NPR 400 | NPR 200 |
| 2 | Annapurna II (7,937m) | NPR 800 | NPR 400 | NPR 200 |
| 3 | Kangbachen (7,903m) | NPR 800 | NPR 400 | NPR 200 |
| 4 | Himachuli E (7,893m) | NPR 800 | NPR 400 | NPR 200 |
| 5 | Ngadi Chuli (7,871m) or Peak 29 Dakura. | NPR 800 | NPR 400 | NPR 200 |
| 6 | Nuptse (7855m) | NPR 800 | NPR 400 | NPR 200 |
| 7 | Dhaulagiri II (7751m) | NPR 800 | NPR 400 | NPR 200 |
| 8 | Dhaulagiri III (7715m) | NPR 800 | NPR 400 | NPR 200 |
| 9 | Kumbhakarna (Jannu) (7710) | NPR 800 | NPR 400 | NPR 200 |
| 10 | Varaha Shikhar (Fang) (7674m) | NPR 800 | NPR 400 | NPR 200 |
| 11 | Dhaulagiri IV (7661m) | NPR 800 | NPR 400 | NPR 200 |
| 12 | Dhaulagiri V (7618m) | NPR 800 | NPR 400 | NPR 200 |
| 13 | Annapurna III (7555m) | NPR 800 | NPR 400 | NPR 200 |
| 14 | Himchuli West (7540m) | NPR 800 | NPR 400 | NPR 200 |
| 15 | Annapurna IV (7525M) | NPR 800 | NPR 400 | NPR 200 |
Climbing Royalty for Nepalese Climbers (7,000m – 7,500m) in Nepali Rupees
| SN. | Name of The Mountains | Spring | Autumn | Winter/Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Gangapurna | NPR 6,000 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,500 |
| 2 | Mount Baruntse Expedition (7129m) | NPR 6,000 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,500 |
| 3 | Mount Tilicho | NPR 6,000 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,500 |
| 4 | Mount Himlung Himal | NPR 6,000 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,500 |
| 5 | Chamar | NPR 6,000 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,500 |
| 6 | Gurja Himal | NPR 6,000 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,500 |
| 7 | Jongsong Peak | NPR 6,000 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,500 |
| 8 | Kirat Chuli(Tent Peak) | NPR 6,000 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,500 |
| 9 | Langtang Ri | NPR 6,000 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,500 |
| 10 | Khangsar Kang | NPR 6,000 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,500 |
| 11 | Api Himal | NPR 6,000 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,500 |
| 12 | Api West | NPR 6,000 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,500 |
| 13 | Expedition Baruntse | NPR 6,000 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,500 |
| 14 | Chamlang | NPR 6,000 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,500 |
| 15 | Churen himal | NPR 6,000 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,500 |
| 16 | Dhaulagiri IV | NPR 6,000 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,500 |
| 17 | Ganesh IV (Pabil) | NPR 6,000 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,500 |
| 18 | Ganesh II | NPR 6,000 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,500 |
| 19 | Ganesh III (Salasungo) | NPR 6,000 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,500 |
| 20 | Gangapurna | NPR 6,000 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,500 |
| 21 | Gauri Shanker | NPR 6,000 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,500 |
| 22 | Gimigela Chuli peak | NPR 6,000 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,500 |
| 23 | Gyajikang peak | NPR 6,000 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,500 |
| 24 | Himchuli N | NPR 6,000 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,500 |
| 25 | Himlung Himal | NPR 6,000 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,500 |
| 26 | Langtang Lirung | NPR 6,000 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,500 |
| 27 | Manaslu North | NPR 6,000 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,500 |
| 28 | Nilgiri North | NPR 6,000 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,500 |
| 29 | Pumori mountain | NPR 6,000 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,500 |
| 30 | Putha Hiunchuli | NPR 6,000 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,500 |
| 31 | Pathivara Chuli | NPR 6,000 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,500 |
| 32 | Pasang Lhamuh (Chuli Jasamba) | NPR 6,000 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,500 |
| 33 | Saipal Himal | NPR 6,000 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,500 |
| 34 | Shartse | NPR 6,000 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,500 |
| 35 | Tarke Kang | NPR 6,000 | NPR 3,000 | NPR 1,500 |
Climbing Royalty for Nepalese Climbers (6,501m – 6,999m) in Nepalese Rupees
| SN. | Name of The Mountains | Spring | Autumn | Winter/Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ganesh V (6986m) | NPR 5000 | NPR 2500 | NPR 1250 |
| 2 | Kang Guru (6981m) | NPR 5000 | NPR 2500 | NPR 1250 |
| 3 | Leonpa Gang (Big White Peak)(6979M) | NPR 5000 | NPR 2500 | NPR 1250 |
| 4 | Dorje Lhakpa (6966m) | NPR 5000 | NPR 2500 | NPR 1250 |
| 5 | Numbur (6957m) | NPR 5000 | NPR 2500 | NPR 1250 |
| 6 | Lemgpa Peak (6954m) | NPR 5000 | NPR 2500 | NPR 1250 |
| 7 | Tukuche Peak (6920m) | NPR 5000 | NPR 2500 | NPR 1250 |
| 8 | Lamjung Himal (6918m) | NPR 5000 | NPR 2500 | NPR 1250 |
| 9 | Ri Gurkarpa (6891M) | NPR 5000 | NPR 2500 | NPR 1250 |
| 10 | Jethi Bahurani (6850m) | NPR 5000 | NPR 2500 | NPR 1250 |
| 11 | Nilgiri South (6839m) | NPR 5000 | NPR 2500 | NPR 1250 |
| 12 | Ohmi Kanga (6829m) | NPR 5000 | NPR 2500 | NPR 1250 |
| 13 | Kanijiroba (Main Peak) (6828m) | NPR 5000 | NPR 2500 | NPR 1250 |
| 14 | Cheo Himal (6820m) | NPR 5000 | NPR 2500 | NPR 1250 |
| 15 | Bobaye(6808m) | NPR 5000 | NPR 2500 | NPR 1250 |
| 16 | Drangang Ri (6801M) | NPR 5000 | NPR 2500 | NPR 1250 |
| 17 | Bhairab Takura (Madiya Peak) (6799m) | NPR 5000 | NPR 2500 | NPR 1250 |
| 18 | Khatang (6782m) | NPR 5000 | NPR 2500 | NPR 1250 |
| 19 | Kangtega(Kantega) (6779m) | NPR 5000 | NPR 2500 | NPR 1250 |
| 20 | Nampa (6755m) | NPR 5000 | NPR 2500 | NPR 1250 |
| 21 | Cho polu (6711m) | NPR 5000 | NPR 2500 | NPR 1250 |
| 22 | Fimkot (6697m) | NPR 5000 | NPR 2500 | NPR 1250 |
| 23 | Chobuje (6685m) | NPR 5000 | NPR 2500 | NPR 1250 |
| 24 | Baudha (6672m) | NPR 5000 | NPR 2500 | NPR 1250 |
| 25 | Fimkot West (6645m) | NPR 5000 | NPR 2500 | NPR 1250 |
| 26 | Phurbi Chyachu (6631m) | NPR 5000 | NPR 2500 | NPR 1250 |
| 27 | Kande Hiunchuli (6627m) | NPR 5000 | NPR 2500 | NPR 1250 |
| 28 | Thamserku (6623m) | NPR 5000 | NPR 2500 | NPR 1250 |
| 29 | Kanjeralwa (6612m) | NPR 5000 | NPR 2500 | NPR 1250 |
| 30 | Sita Chuchura (6611m) | NPR 5000 | NPR 2500 | NPR 1250 |
| 31 | Raksha Urai (6593m) | NPR 5000 | NPR 2500 | NPR 1250 |
| 32 | Nampa South (6580m) | NPR 5000 | NPR 2500 | NPR 1250 |
| 33 | Changla (6563M) | NPR 5000 | NPR 2500 | NPR 1250 |
| 34 | Tripura Hiunchuli (6563m) | NPR 5000 | NPR 2500 | NPR 1250 |
| 35 | Hongde (6556m) | NPR 5000 | NPR 2500 | NPR 1250 |
| 36 | Surma-Sarovar North (6523m) | NPR 5000 | NPR 2500 | NPR 1250 |
| 37 | Tso Karpo (6518m) | NPR 5000 | NPR 2500 | NPR 1250 |
| 38 | Karyolung (6511M) | NPR 5000 | NPR 2500 | NPR 1250 |
| 39 | Tawache (6501m) | NPR 5000 | NPR 2500 | NPR 1250 |
Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation in Nepal has likely that the timely revise in Royalty for mountaineering in Nepal is the milestone to promote the Nepalese Mountaineering Sector around the World.