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What travellers say?
I've helped 1000s of people plan a safe and successful EBC hiking adventure.
The response I got from Mark was truly amazing. Fast and with as much information as you can imagine.
Mario, Spain
Very informative website with useful tips - just looking forward to when we are able to book something now!
Michelle, UK
Mark’s service went well beyond what I had expected, and we are already looking to plan our next trip through Mark and Mountain IQ.
George, USA
Very courteous and helpful. I appreciated the email communications and valuable advice provided in them.
Teodora, USA
While I was searching for our trek experience I must admit that no guides where as analytical and informative as Mountain IQ. All info was to the point and extremely professional.
Yiannis, Greece
Really helpful, knowledgeable and professional. Definitely recommend Mark and the team.
Nathalie, UK
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Who am I?
Hey, I’m Mark.
I started this website in 2014 after hiking to EBC for the first time (I've since hiked both the classic and Gokyo lakes routes). Over 2 million people have visited and benefitted from this site.
For 3 years I ran a major EBC trek operator.
Today I run Skyhook - an adventure travel booking platform that connects travellers with guides I've personally vetted.
My aim is to provide expert advice to help you prepare for a safe and successful EBC trekking experience.