Mount Everest Deaths Rise Due to Overcrowding
This year’s climbing season has seen a rise in the number of deaths on Mount Everest as hundreds of people take on the challenge. The average deaths per year has remained steady at about 6 for the
Continue readingEverest Base Camp Trek Packing List – Exactly What You Need To Bring
One of the more daunting tasks you will encounter on the Everest Base Camp Trek is packing for the trek itself! To help you get a head start we have compiled an easy to navigate and complete list of what
Continue readingDJ Paul Oakenfold Plays Gig At Everest Base Camp
When the now-legendary British DJ Paul Oakenfold made a name for himself during the 90s rave scene, his dream was to play at stages in Ibiza and the biggest and best clubs around Europe and America. Now,
Continue readingFood on the Everest Base Camp Trek
For many, the Everest Base Camp Trek is the experience of a lifetime. As with any trek in a foreign country, food plays a big role in learning the culture of the region as well as nourishing you for the
Continue readingTeahouses on the Everest Base Camp Trek
Teahouses have become synonymous with the Everest Base Camp Trek and with trekking in the Himalayas in general. To those not familiar with the term, tea houses are not so much houses that serve tea, but
Continue readingSagarmatha National Park – Home To Mount Everest
The Sagarmatha National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that encompasses 1,148km2 of land in the Himalayas of eastern Nepal. The word, Sagarmatha, is the Nepali word used for Mount Everest (Mount
Continue readingIsland Peak and Everest Base Camp Trek
This guide covers the Island Peak variation of the Everest Base Camp Trek by providing a detailed itinerary of the climb and how it fits into the base camp trek schedule.We also answer various questions
Continue readingKala Patthar Trek – EBC’s Famous Viewpoint!
The Kala Patthar Trek is not so much a trek itself, but rather an optional short hike on the Everest Base Camp trek. It is a short, typically few hours add-on that ascends Kala Patthar, a hill that
Continue readingThree Passes Trek to Everest Base Camp
This guide covers the clockwise variation of the Three Passes Trek circuit by providing a detailed itinerary, route maps as well as answering questions on cost, packing, best times to trek and more.The
Continue readingJiri to Everest Base Camp Trek (Expert Guide)
This article covers the Jiri variation to the Everest Base Camp by providing detailed maps, itinerary and by answering various question on the logistics of the trek, the best times to trek, what to pack
Continue readingGokyo Lakes Trek To Everest Base Camp (Expert Guide)
The Gokyo Lakes Trek to Everest Base Camp is a variation of the traditional trek to Base Camp that offers additional sights and the wonderful opportunity to experience the beauty of the highest
Continue readingBest Training Program For The Everest Base Camp Trek
As one of the most popular mountain treks in the world, the Everest Base Camp Trek is accessible to most people with a good fitness level and a decent drive to last two weeks hiking at altitude! As a
Continue readingLukla Airport – The Gateway To Mount Everest
‘Beautiful yet terrifying’ seems to be the standard response from anyone who has flown into Tenzing-Hillary Airport – more commonly known as Lukla Airport. Situated on the face of a mountain
Continue readingInternet Access On Everest Base Camp Trek
For some, the appeal of trekking in a remote region such as the Khumbu region of Nepal is that it offers an escape from the constantly connected life back home. No annoying emails from your boss, random
Continue readingAcclimatisation And Altitude Sickness Guide For Everest Base Camp Trek
Located in a region synonymous with high altitude, the Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the highest trekking routes in the world.Typically starting at 2,600m at Lukla Airport and reaching a high point
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