Everest Base Camp Adventure, In the End it Falls Apart
It always amazes me how strong the mind can be. We stayed focused and made it to Base Camp with big smiles and lots of energy. It was a little while after coming back down to Kala Pathar to rest that things fell apart.I made a big mistake trekking before my respiratory infection cleared up. Suddenly my head started pounding as I sat by the Yak Dung Stove. After I sat up and blew my nose, large clots of blood kept coming out.Dave couldn’t help me too much because he was dealing with constant trips to the toilet and waves of nausea.
Tips for Trekking to Everest Base Camp
Trekking to Everest Base Camp has been on our top adventure list for many years. We learned quite a bit hike up to 5364 meters and have some valuable tips that we want to share with any future trekkers to make your life easier. It is not the scary daunting experience that people imagine it to be, it is actually a lot of fun and hopefully these points will help you with your future climbs and make it just a little bit more comfortable on the way up.
Our Favourite Treks of the World; A Photo Story
Through our many travels around the globe we have had the privilege of participating in some amazing treks. From the Highest Peak in South East Asia, Mt. Kinabalu, to the grueling high altitude trek up to Mt. Everest Base camp. These are some of our favorites.
Everest Base Camp Adventure – Part 7
This is the big day. Today we are going to Base Camp after lunch, but we have one final push to Gorepshep. How Are We Feeling at 5000 meters? I have been suffering from a cold since India and it seems to be intensifying with the increase in altitude. Every morning my cough is worse and my nose is stuffed up to the point of being unbearable. Dave has suffered his first symptoms of altitude sickness.
Everest Base Camp Adventure – Part 6
People were starting to feel a bit ill this morning and if we would have brought our Lonely Planet trekking book (which we forgot in Kathmandu and kicked ourselves about it everyday) we would have realized that we should have taken an extra day to acclimate inDingboche . Lucky for us, we felt strong. But other groups were complaining of headaches and dizziness that morning. Everyone pushed through though and we didn’t think anything of it. We didn’t question our guide, we followed him blindly and were happy to see that we were on the same schedule as our new friends.
Everest Base Camp Adventure – Part 5
It is Freezing! Morning came too quickly today at Tengboche. We had our first fitful nights sleep on our Mount Everest Base Camp Adventure. The temperature easily dipped down to -10 and our plywood walls didn’t offer a lot of comfort. For some reason neither of us can make it through the night without a trip or two to the toilet when we are at altitude. We realized that we should have paid the 250 Rupees for a hot shower at Namche Bazaar on day 3 because now the weather is so cold there is no way we can face a bucket bath in a freezing shed. Looks like it is going to be a new record for Dave and I. 9 Days without a shower.
Everest Base Camp Adventure – Part 4
Today was another difficult day making our way to Everest, but we felt stronger as our bodies have adjusted well to the altitude. While the climb was steep, we didn’t feel nearly as tired as the climb into Namche Bazar two days ago. It has started to snow and the temperature has dropped dramatically. We warm our feet with our new down booties that we bought at Namche and change into some dryer clothes before heading off to see the monks chant at Tengboche Monastery. The snow makes it that much more beautiful here.
The Himalayan Yaks; A Photo Story
No day on our Mount Everest Base Camp Adventure would have been complete without having to spend at least 2 or 3 times dodging the infamous Yak trains that ply the trails through the Himalayas. My last photo story, The Sherpas of Mt Everest, looked at the human heroes this week we pay tribute to our woolly friends who carry supplies to all of the small towns that dot the landscape of this great mountain range.
Everest Base Camp Adventure – Part 3
Ah the acclimatization day. Most high altitude treks have at least one and the Everest Base Camp trek is no exception. I don’t know of many acclimatization days that offer such a spectacular view as this day on the Everest Trek. Our hike starts at 8:30 am and we are going up to the Everest View point from Namche Bazar. We are about to see Mount Everest for the first time. It is not as easy of a day as we thought it would be. Just walking through town takes your breath away.
Everest Base Camp Adventure – Part 2
Day 2 is not an easy day on the Everest Base Camp trek. We covered a lot of terrain. Almost 10 km with an elevation gain of 800 metres. Hiking over hills and valleys, we experienced some thrilling moments crossing several suspension bridges dangling over deep gorges. If you have a fear of heights, this may not be your favorite moment, but the bridges are well made and in excellent condition. I was nervous about this day.
Everest Base Camp Adventure – Day 1
The Everest Base Camp Trek is a tea house trek. Nowhere else on earth will you find trekking like this. Every hundred metres or so there is a hotel, restaurant or cluster of buildings making up a small village. You can stop for lunch, buy supplies and have some tea or spend the night. That is not to say that things are easy though. All supplies, food and equipment need to be carried in by foot. They live in harsh conditions. Porters carry heavy loads on their backs, children and women carry loads also. People heard Yak trains with propane and kerosene and it is a difficult walk just to make it through a villages steep stairs.
Snapshot Sunday, The Planet D vs. Everest Base Camp
It is part way through our Everest Base Camp Trek and we are feeling good! The Himalaya’s are incredibly beautiful as we are surrounded by astounding panoramic views of the highest peaks in the world. Today, snapshot Sunday is all about us! We’re loving every minute of our time in Everest Region.
The Sherpa’s of Mt. Everest; A Photo Story
Everyone who has ever heard of Mt. Everest has heard of Tenzing Norgay. The famous Sherpa who was the first, along side Sir Edmund Hillary, to summit the worlds tallest peak. Since then there have countless Sherpa’s who have given their lives carrying food, supplies and even clients on this mountain.
Everest, Top of the World
We decided that Everest Base Camp was just too easy, so prepare yourself…This might shock you! I know that we just started telling you about our trek to Mount Everest, but we couldn’t contain ourselves, we are just too excited to share the news with you. Our Sherpa decided that we were so strong, we could continue past the Kumbhu Ice Fall and go to camp II. What all of you don’t know is that Dave and I have been in Nepal for quite awhile and have had ample time to acclimatize to the extreme altitude.
Everest Base Camp Adventure – The Arrival
Everest, the mother of all mountains. In our own small way we are following in the footsteps of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. As we fly on our tiny plane through the Himalaya’s from Kathmandu to Lukla in Nepal, we can’t help but feel a little giddie. Legends have had to take this exact flight enroute to summiting Mount Everest during their expeditions. While we are not going to reach the summit ourselves, we are trekking to Everest Base Camp.
Packing List for Everest Base Camp Trek
This is it boys and girls. We are fulfilling a goal that we have had for many years. We are going to Everest Base Camp. It is a little daunting to know that we will be trekking over suspension bridges, climbing along high ridges and spending several days at 5000 meters. But the most daunting task that lays ahead is what to pack for a 15 day excursion up to Base Camp. Here is what we are bringing with us.
Our Top Adventures in Asia
In Six Days we will be in India. While it is drawing closer with every minute, it doesn’t even feel like in less than we week we will be on the other side of the world. We may be starting in India, but we have a lot of countries on our itinerary and we can’t wait to visit all of these destinations. So we want to share with all of you the adventures that we are most looking forward to in our upcoming travels. Will Dave be wrestling in Mongolia or will we find ourselves taking part in a Pilgrimage…Most Likely. We just can’t wait to get this adventure started!
Giving Back, Teaching Monks in Nepal
There’s one question that crops up with seemingly every new person I meet along my travels: What’s my favorite country? The simple answer, Nepal. Though there are several countries that have touched me, really it’s the people along the way who have impacted me the most; they have shared with me moments, view points and perspective and altered my perceptions of the world.
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