The journey from the base to the summit is often compared to travelling from the equator to the Arctic in just a few days.

Parts of the world that have similar climates are called climate zones. Some different climate zones include rainforest, desert and the Arctic. Do you know the difference between weather and climate?

There are several different climate zones around the world. These are large areas that have similar climates. In the United Kingdom we have a temperate climate and four distinct seasons.