Get ready to embark on a wild adventure that makes a trip to the grocery store look like a leisurely stroll in the park! You’ll kick things off at Everest Base Camp, where the only thing higher than the altitude is your anxiety levels. Navigate the Khumbu Icefall like it's an obstacle course on a game show—try not to slip on ice while you balance on ladders over crevasses that are deeper than your existential dread. Then, it's time to channel your inner Spider-Man as you clip into fixed ropes and tackle the Lhotse Face, which is basically a giant rock wall that says, "Welcome to my nightmare!"
Don't forget to take breaks at camps, where you can restock your supplies and contemplate your life choices while managing your warmth, water, and oxygen like it's a game of Tetris. Keep an eye on the weather because nothing says “fun” like a surprise snowstorm when you’re struggling for breath at 8,849 metres! When you finally reach the summit, plant your flag and relish the view—just don’t forget to take a selfie to prove you actually climbed this monster. And hey, those checkpoints are there to save your progress, so you can always come back for a sequel!
Desktop: WASD or arrow keys to move; drag the mouse to look; Space to jump; Shift to run; E to interact; C to brace; O to toggle oxygen; M for the map; Esc to pause; 1–5 to use items. Keys can be changed in Settings. Mobile: move with the left joystick and drag the view to look. Tap JUMP, USE and RUN; hold BRACE. Tap backpack items, oxygen, map and menu buttons. Follow the red route flags. Rest and restock at camps before climbing higher.