Get extensive high-altitude climbing experience
Train for endurance, strength, and aerobic fitness
Learn glacier travel, rope work, and crevasse rescue
Practice using crampons, ice axe, and fixed lines
Join a reputable guided expedition
Obtain permits and meet Nepal or Tibet entry requirements
Schedule a medical checkup and high-altitude fitness assessment
Acclimatize properly with staged climbs and rest days
Carry proper cold-weather and technical mountaineering gear
Use supplemental oxygen if planned or required
Follow expedition leader instructions at all times
Monitor for altitude sickness, frostbite, and exhaustion
Move slowly and conserve energy
Choose a suitable weather window
Establish and use high camps strategically
Turn back if conditions become unsafe
Descend promptly after reaching the summit