As Tsering Sangye said, commercial mountaineering is a big business.
It is becoming more and more difficult for those who love mountaineering and outdoor sports to lobby large companies and institutions for sponsorship to carry out their favorite sports.
Therefore, some of them thought of a way to form a mountaineering team with professional mountaineers and lead some amateurs, including some famous entrepreneurs and celebrities, to climb the difficult mountain.
In this way, the mountaineering team can earn enough money in the form of service fees, and those entrepreneurs and celebrities can also enter the public eye and gain greater fame, so the two sides hit it off, and commercial mountaineering was born. It was crowned as "only the rich can afford it".
With the rise of "climbing craze" in recent years, more and more people are spending a lot of money to devote themselves to mountaineering in order to flaunt their abilities.
In such a situation, commercial mountaineering is on the rise, and many companies specialize in this business, providing one-stop services and attracting a large number of customers.
As long as customers are willing to pay, they don’t even need to master mountaineering skills, such as the most basic things such as mountaineering, how to tie the rope during the descent, and how to ascend and descend.
"I have received a customer before who has never climbed a mountain. After going up the mountain, he will inhale oxygen all the way. We need to find a few people to help him carry the oxygen cylinder... During the process of going up the mountain, he is tied to the rope most of the time. , let's pull up..."
Tsering Sangji smiled and talked about some anecdotes about commercial mountaineering, and finally concluded: "As long as you are willing to pay, there is no mountain that cannot be climbed."
Now Chen Mu understands it. I dare to say that the current mountaineering guides are just like the bearers in those tourist attractions. As long as you are willing to pay, they can carry you up the mountain and then carry you back down.
This is completely different from what he imagined before. He thought that he had to go through systematic practice and master certain mountaineering skills before he could climb K2. Now it seems that it is no longer necessary.
"Of course, there will be accidents in commercial mountaineering. If you want to go up, you'd better take the time to receive some necessary training. This will only benefit you and not harm you."
Tsering Sangji shared a lot of experience with Chen Mu, and said: "I will help you contact that company, and then they will send someone to connect with you, teach you mountain climbing skills, and conduct training... Hey, you put the money Just be ready."
A problem that can be solved by spending money is not a problem.
Chen Mu felt relieved all of a sudden, thanked Tsering Sangji, and asked Tsering Sangji a lot about mountain climbing.
"Although commercial mountaineering can buy services with money, it can't buy everything. To climb high mountains, you must first strengthen your physical fitness. After all, anything can happen on the mountain. In extreme environments, money can't solve it for you. The real problem."
"In addition to strengthening physical fitness, technical training is also essential. For example, rope knotting skills, how to use seat belts, how to save yourself in special situations, etc."
"In foreign countries, as a commercial service, commercial mountaineering depends on how much it costs. In some countries where commercial mountaineering is relatively mature, customers can choose different services according to their needs, with prices ranging from a few thousand yuan to several There are 100,000 silent mourning yuan."
"Our domestic services in Xiaguo are mainly all-inclusive, mainly because mountaineering is not popular, and customers themselves don't know much about mountaineering, and their literacy is relatively low, so all-inclusive would be more suitable."
"When it comes to formal mountaineering, domestic guides and clients are generally carried out in a one-to-three manner, and the fees are high. However, if you want one-to-one service, or even many-to-one service, the price will be higher."
"If you are willing to pay one million, this matter will not be a problem. At least it is a one-on-one service. They will also send someone to come over for the pre-training, so you can rest assured..."
Tsering Sangji introduced a lot to Chen Mu, and Chen Mu stayed at his house until after dinner, and then left contentedly.
Things went very quickly, probably because he was willing to spend money, so within two days, someone called him, asked for his address, and sent someone over.
The person who came was a so-called trainer, a Tibetan named Phuntso Tashi, a man in his thirties.
Probably because of climbing mountains all the year round and being exposed to ultraviolet rays for a long time, his complexion is dark, and his lips are purple-black, with very obvious features.
"Hello, Mr. Chen, you look younger than on TV."
Phuntso Tashi spoke Xia language fluently, and seemed to be a person who was good at chatting. He took the initiative to shake hands with Chen Mu affectionately when he came, which made people have a very good first impression of him.
"Have you seen me on TV?"
The only time Chen Mu was on TV was Focus Interview, and he didn't expect the other party to watch it too.
Phuntso Tashi nodded and said with a smile: "Actually, although our company accepts most of the customers, we also need to do a little background check on the customers beforehand, so I know some things about you, and I also read the focus interview report not long ago. That episode of your company."
"Oh, it turns out that they will also do background checks. They are really professional."
Chen Mu nodded, thinking that these commercial mountaineering companies seem to also select customers, probably to avoid accidents from receiving some customers who are too weak.
Pengcuo Zhaxi seemed to see what Chen Mu was thinking, and explained: "Basically, our company's services are suitable for all customers, and we don't pick customers. There is only one kind of people who don't hesitate to spend money to go up the mountain, just to be able to die. On the mountain, our company refuses to accept such clients."
The world's great wonders.
Chen Mu never thought that there would be people who wanted to go to the mountains to die.
But now, after listening to what Phuntso Tashi said, I think this kind of thing is really possible.
It is not surprising that some people wish to die on some so-called "holy mountains" because of their beliefs.
Without further ado, Pengcuo Tashi explained a sentence, took out a thick contract, handed it to Chen Mu, and then began to explain.
The contract stipulates some things that Chen Mu must abide by, and also clarifies the services and corresponding responsibilities provided by Phuncuo Tashi and his company, which are very detailed.
It can be seen from this contract that Phuntso Tashi's company is very professional. At least many of the regulations in the contract have never been heard by Chen Mu, but after Phuntso Tashi's explanation, he let him I feel it is necessary.
In the end, Phuntso Tashi said with a smile: "Mr. Chen, our company has always had a climbing route for K2, and we will organize a team to climb to the summit next month. If your training can keep up, I'll consider letting you go."
next month…
Chen Mu has seen the resoluteness of these commercial mountaineering teams, and sending him to K2 after a month of training is simply too awesome.
"Of course, if your body can't bear it, we will suggest resignation."
Phuntso Tashi continued to explain with a look of reason: "It's just that every July to September is the best time to climb to the top of K2. If you miss it, you have to wait until the next year. ... Well, you are still young, you should be in good physical condition, I think you should be fine for a month."
OK, you are awesome!
Oh no, money is the best!