Conquer the world’s highest peak — safely, virtually.
The SummitQuest Everest Experience combines immersive simulations, expert guidance, and structured reflection so you can “climb” Everest, build resilience, and return with a story you’ll never forget — without leaving your desk.
About the expedition
An Everest-inspired journey for modern adventurers.
Led by SummitQuest founder Jordan Steele, the Everest Experience blends the psychology of high-altitude climbing with immersive, risk-free simulations you can join from anywhere in the world.
Jordan Steele · CEO & Head Guide
After a decade guiding treks in the Himalayas, Jordan created SummitQuest in 2022 to bring the
clarity, courage, and community of the mountains to people who may never step on a glacier — but
still want to know what they’re capable of.
Trek through Himalayan “villages”
GuidedBegin your adventure in simulated Himalayan villages — meeting your team, connecting with local characters, and facing your first altitude-inspired decisions.
Virtual Base Camp & summit push
SignatureExperience the grind of Base Camp rotations, altitude challenges, and interactive scenarios — all leading toward your fully guided Summit Simulation.
Guided acclimatization labs
Navigate “thin air” challenges designed to sharpen your pacing, teamwork, mindset, and split-second judgment — without the frostbite.
Summit Simulation
SignatureA high-stakes, fully guided simulation where your choices determine how your team reaches the top — and how you lead through pressure on the descent.
Kathmandu celebration
Close your expedition with a simulated cultural dinner — lantern-lit tables, warm community, and a guided reflection on the “Everest” you want to climb next in real life.
Your Everest Route
Your journey, mapped from Base Camp to Summit.
A cinematic overview of the path you’ll follow during the SummitQuest Everest Experience. From Base Camp to the Summit Ridge, this route mirrors the journey taken by real-world expeditions — adapted into an immersive, risk-free virtual adventure.
Base Camp — 17,600 ft / 5,364 m
Where your adventure begins. Orientation, acclimatization basics, and your first view of Everest.
ABC — 21,300 ft / 6,492 m
A transition zone focused on pacing, gear prep, and altitude awareness.
Camp 2 — 24,750 ft / 7,544 m
Glacier-inspired challenges build resilience and teamwork.
Camp 3 — 26,700 ft / 8,138 m
The final acclimatization zone. Learn to stay calm, strategic, and focused under pressure.
Summit Ridge — 28,000+ ft
Weather calls, timing decisions, and mental readiness define this stage.
Summit — 29,032 ft / 8,848 m
Your defining moment. Celebrate, reflect, and prepare for your return to Base Camp.
8-day sample itinerary
From arrival to summit simulation — mapped out.
Every day of the Everest Experience layers in new context, challenges, and reflection so you’re not just “playing a game” — you’re rehearsing for the hardest things you want to tackle in life.
- ✓ Day 1: Arrival & orientation — meet your team, set intentions, and explore the virtual Kathmandu hub.
- ✓ Days 2–3: Trek to Base Camp — simulated trails, cultural encounters, and early altitude decisions.
- ✓ Days 4–6: Acclimatization & training — rotation days, gear choices, and resilience labs.
- ✓ Day 7: Summit Simulation — your guided push to the top.
- ✓ Day 8: Return & Reflection Workshop — celebrate and translate lessons back into your everyday life.
Summit Simulation · Day 7
Experience the summit through an immersive VR-guided climb.
Step into a guided Summit Simulation where your decisions shape the route, pace, and outcome of your team’s final push. It’s part adventure, part leadership lab — all from the safety of your screen.
- ✓ Real Everest-inspired terrain brought to life through cinematic visuals.
- ✓ Decision points around weather, timing, and teamwork — with guided debriefs.
- ✓ Optional VR headset integration for an even deeper immersion.
Pricing & packages
Choose how far you want to climb.
Whether you’re here for the story, the leadership training, or the full Everest-style challenge, there’s a SummitQuest package to match your appetite for adventure.
All packages include access to the SummitQuest platform, expedition community, and reflection materials.
From $499 USD · per participant
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Base Camp Explorer — $499
Intro trek, cultural immersion scenes, and guided reflection sessions focused on values, pacing, and decision-making. -
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Summit Challenger — $999
Full 8-day Everest Experience including Summit Simulation, altitude challenge modules, and small-group coaching. -
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Ultimate Everest — $1,499
Everything in Summit Challenger plus extended leadership labs, a bonus integration session, and custom “Climb Your Everest” action plan.
What past climbers are saying
They didn’t leave their desk — but everything else felt real.
“I felt like I conquered Everest without leaving my desk. The way the story, decisions, and reflection came together helped me see exactly where I play small in my real life.”
“The clarity and structure made me believe I could tackle anything. By Day 8, ‘Everest’ felt less like a mountain and more like a metaphor I could actually use.”
“It’s part adventure, part leadership lab. Our remote team still references moments from the expedition when we’re making tough calls together.”
FAQ
Your questions, answered before you “clip in.”
This is a fictional expedition on a real platform — built to feel like a true adventure while staying safe, accessible, and flexible for your schedule.
Is this a real climb on Everest?
Do I need VR gear to participate?
How much time should I set aside each day?
What is your refund or reschedule policy?
Your Everest is waiting
Ready to climb your Everest with SummitQuest?
Whether your “summit” is a new project, a life decision, or simply proving something to yourself, the Everest Experience gives you a safe place to practice courage — one step, one camp, one decision at a time.