EVEREST BASE CAMP..... GO FOR IT !! My 2nd trekking excursion to Nepal, the first was Annapurna Base Camp,(ABC) 10 days round trip, up to 4130 meters (13,550 ft) That was enough to energize my batteries to go higher, for I've been near or at 14,000 ft on 3 occasions without any AMS symptoms.
I was anticipating Everest Base Camp (EBC) to be the trek that let me experience some AMS symptoms, however my pre-trip training (indoors at sea level) had my legs in shape and genetics most likely had a lot to the NO AMS, along with the gradual acclimatization in the trek was very well planned and organized. The research I have read says no one can predict who will get AMS, and genetics has a lot to do with it per some mountain guide I knew in Alaska.
AS for the conditions in Nepal, well..... I am used to "ROUGHING" it in the bush of Alaska for over 25 years, so the TEA HOUSES are luxurious compared to the bush of ALASKA. SO if you are a pampered city slicker and not used to roughing it, YES, it will be a shock as Michelle M stated in the review before me.
REMEMBER your training, and expect the worst, and hope (and Pray) for the Best. SUKMAN and the assistant guides were beyond fabulous, we all owe a debt of gratitude to them for getting us up that 5545 meters the last day for a SPECTACULAR view of the "TOP of the WORLD"
CHEERS and BEERS from JW in ALASKA. THANKS SUKMAN.
Another great trek from World Expeditions. The trip took us up through diverse and fascinating changes in scenery and cultural backgrounds. Highlights were: the “small change in itinerary” to do a side trip up to Pung Gyen Gompa (with a glacial valley surrounded by giant peaks all to ourselves for the night); a hard day over Larke La but spectacularly views to ease the pain; and the many friendly interactions with the locals giving insight into lives that are very different to mine. Samde ably led the trek and shared his great passion for people and environment of Nepal. Many thanks to guides Ram, Min and Sabin for looking after us, Sirdar Nima for keeping everything running smoothly, Bhaktar and the cook boys for performing miracles daily and the porters for doing difficult job with smiles on their faces. I can’t wait to come back.
Everest Trekking to Tengboche with my boyfriend was good trekking. Very beautiful mountains. Very good guide and porter. The hotels in the mountain was very good too. Raju was amazing guide and very careful. All thanks to the local operator.
