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When I was 15 I saw a poster of the Matterhorn in my dentist office. Something clicked inside me and I decided right then and there that I was going to climb it.
I've never climb anything in my life other then a few trees. So how do I go about doing this. Do I need to start with small mountains, and "work my way up" (no pun intended). I know there are organized treks, but how much of a beginner can you be? I need to know because my 15-year old inner self is getting antsy.
Thanks!

check out 'mt everest base camp' further down in this section. also..

http://www.ivo.se/mike/matter.html

http://www.mounteverest.net/expguide/dream.htm
on the left.. though it's on everest, the basic levels cover what beginners should do. start taking rock/mountain climbing classes and climb a couple other mountains first before you try this one. have fun!

Xoom,

Thanks so much for the great links. They helped a lot. I'm signing up for a rock climbing class here in the wilds of NYC.

Rachel