In the quest to pit man against nature, one ominous fixture has remained the
scale by which to measure mankind’s mettle, Mount Everest. It takes the
unquestioned cooperation of a highly skilled team as much as it does the
individual determination of each member to mount a successful climb. With
harsh, unpredictable weather, and unforgivable jagged slopes, Mount Everest
can easily make anyone a part of history; the difficult lies in surviving to
recount the journey to the top.

Successfully scale the Seven Summits of the world while earning grants from
National Geographic to fund future expeditions. Begin by assembling a balanced
team. Although experienced climbers pursue their passion for the thrill, they
still need to support themselves. All climbers charge for their services, and
the more skilled a climber, the more expensive they will be. Through
successful climbs, even the most unskilled climbers can be trained, so taking
the most expensive isn’t always the wisest choice. Second, buy supplies. Make
sure to take only what’s needed to survive – just because your team can carry
it, doesn’t mean the weight won’t take its toll on the way to the summit. Take
care when selecting specialized supplies. Each has a specific use. Next start
the trek to the top. Carefully select which obstacles to tackle based on your
team’s strengths, and although you’re trying to set a record, don’t go too
fast or risk injury and altitude sickness. A safe climb is preferred far above
a fast climb. When against a particularly difficult obstacle, don’t be afraid
to use some rope. Move the most skilled climber to the top of the obstacle and
select ‘Rope’ from the on-screen menu. Then select the obstacle to secure the
rope to. This will make the climb much easier for less skilled climbers. Camps
are a quick and cheap way to replenish the stamina of your exhausted climbers.
Climbing while exhausted is both slow and dangerous.

Everest, The Ultimate Strategy Game