Mount Everest Base Camp Trekking in Nepal

By: David Stevens

Mount Everest is the highest mountain on Earth as measured by the height of its summit above sea level. The mountain, which is part of the Himalaya range in Asia is located on the border between Nepal and Tibet, China. There had been 3,050 ascents to the summit by 2,062 individuals.

Climbers range from experienced mountaineers to relative novices who count on their paid guides to get them to the top. This means climbers are a significant source of tourist revenue for Nepal.

There are great trekking tours available which is available to anyone who can walk for a few hours per day. These tours start in Nepal in Kathmandu and are very popular.

Mt Everest has an undeniable ability to seduce Explorers, Travellers and Climbers alike. With its breathtaking views and fascinating Sherpa people there is something for everyone to guarantee the experience of a lifetime.

Mt. Everest, so called after the first person to record its height, Sir George Everest, translates in Nepalese and Tibetan as Goddess in the Sky and Mother Goddess of the Universe, demonstrating the immense respect and reverence that the locals have for this awesome mountain. It is 29,029 feet high but it rises a few centimetres each year due to the huge geological forces acting on it.

The weather you will experience on Everest is extreme and rather unpredictable so it is best to be prepared for all eventualities. Spring is the high season for trekking, but warmer weather can mean there is a larger cloud cover, which obscures many of the fantastic views that are part of this once in a lifetime trek. For those willing to brave the colder temperatures of autumn and winter this is not such a problem.

A large problem on Everest is that as you reach higher altitudes the oxygen content of the air dramatically decreases. At 20,000 feet there is only half as much oxygen in the air as you are used to and by the summit oxygen is reduced to only a one third.

There are two times of year when conditions are most favourable for a trek to Everest Base Camp, either in the pre-monsoon springtime or the post monsoon autumn. Although, it is possible to join Treks that run almost all year round.

The main problem experienced on Everest is altitude Sickness, this is definitely something to take seriously and to take precautions against. There is no way of telling how it will affect you until you are at high altitude.

The easiest and most effective way to limit the effects of altitude sickness is by ascending the mountain slowly and giving your body time to acclimatise to the height. Above 10,000 feet (Base camp is at 17,500) you should aim not climb more than 1000 feet per day.

You also need to stay warm and conserve as much energy as possible, drink water and above all listen to what your body is telling you, if you don not feel right don not push yourself to hard because you may push yourself out of the trek altogether.

Make sure you pick the right trip for you, make sure you give yourself time to acclimatise to the altitude even if that means flying out a few days before your trek starts.

The Sherpa people are invaluable in making any expedition to Everest whether it be to Base camp or even Summit. They will carry your gear, food, tents and it is important that they are respected. They take great pride in their Mountain Climbing Heritage and without them you will not finish the trek

Wether you join a trekking tour or climb all the way to the top, it will be an experience to treasure for a long time!

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Top Ten Views on a Trek to Everest

By: Jude Limburn Turner

Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, is also one of the most amazing areas of natural power and beauty on earth. As you travel up the mountain towards the Everest base camp, the sights become more poignant and awe inspiring. We count down the top ten.

10. Kathmandu

While not strictly on the route, Kathmandu is the city from which you base your Everest Trek Kathmandu urbar square is a work of ancient architectural genius, the people of the Kathmandu valley are warm and welcoming, and a brief immersion into the Nepalese way of life is as irresistible as the views from the city's highest buildings.

9. Lukla

The start of your Everest Trek proper, this small town and airport are the jump-off point for everyone trekking toward Everest and Everest Base Camp. Stepping off the plane, you look up, then up, then up, realising for the first time the scale and majesty of the mountain range you are about to take on.

8. Local wildlife and animals

Turning a corner and finding a Sherpa with his herd of yaks coming the other way is an 'interesting' experience - be sure to stand uphill as these large be-ribboned animals are somewhat unpredictable and have been know to knock Everest trekkers off the path! These lumbering beasts of burden are milk, meat, transport, heat and a myriad of other uses to the people of the Everest region. You may also come across the brilliant blue Impeyen Pheasant,
Himalayan Thar or if you are very lucky a Himalayan Red Panda.

7. The Hillary Bridge

This sturdy but rustic-looking suspension bridge was erected by Edmund Hillary's (the first man to trek and climb Everest) charity. It provides a link for everyone walking up from Lukla towards Everest Base Camp.

6. Namche Bazaar

One of the villages on the journey into the high Himalayas, Namche Bazaar is stepped across the slopes in Solukhumbu District. It seems incredible to see this expanded market clinging on the sides of the mountain, and the village has a practical use too. Used to help acclimatise walkers to the altitude, it is also important in gathering supplies for your trek to Everest base camp.

5. The peak of Amadablam.

Climb just above Namche Bazaar and you see The first real unspoiled view of the Himalayan mountain peaks on your trek to Everest. It's also at this point that the scenery becomes almost otherworldly - serene, powerful and unlike anything you have ever experienced before.

4. - Dingboche and the valley towards Chukhing.

Everest treks will usually lay over for two nights in Dingboche for acclimati sation. The view down the valley to Chukhing is not to be missed, and highlights your achievement so far. Almost two thirds of your way through the trek, and with Everest almost in sight, experiencing this sight is an accomplishment in and of itself.

3. Looking up the valley towards Pumori and Nuptse.

Similarly, the twin peaks of Pumori and Nuptse are a sight you won't forget as long as you live. "Everest's Daughter" and "West Peak" (as they are respectively known) are the gateway to Everest itself, a prelude to the final destination on your trip.

2. Views of Everest and the Khumbu glacier from Kala Pattar

If you have the time and the energy it is well worth ascending Kala Pattar, an eight-hour trek from Lobuche. Whilst Everest Base Camp may be the ultimate objective of your trek, the views are undoubtedly better from the rocky summit of Kala Pattar (5,545m) where you look across to Everest, and a host of other peaks, and down onto the vast, impressive Kuhumbu glacier where Base Camp is located in season.

1. Everest and Everest base camp

The finale to your Everest Base Camp trek. The terrifying Khumbu ice-fall obstructs views of the summit of Everest from Base Camp but the mighty mountain still makes its presence felt. In climbing season Everest Base Camp will be alive with adrenalin of mountaineering expeditions, but out of season there is little to be seen bar ice, rock and snow.
About the Author
Jude Limburn Turner is the Marketing Manager for Mountain Kingdoms, an adventure tour company who have run Everest treks for over 20 years. They now offer treks and tours worldwide, including destinations in North and South America, Europe, Africa, and Central and South East Asia.
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