Climb Mt Everest using the Oculus Rift

Sólfar Studios and RVX have released an exciting new virtual reality experience for the Oculus Rift sure to strike a chord with hill walkers and hiking enthusiasts everywhere; Everest VR.

Described on the Oculus website as a ‘first-person, photo-realistic experience like no other’, Everest VR allows Oculus Rift owners to join an expedition to reach the summit of Mount Everest from the safety of their own home.

Everest VR allows players to explore five iconic areas from the world’s tallest mountain including Basecamp, the Khumbu Icefalls and of course, the summit of Mount Everest.