Thank you for sharing your incredible Everest Base Camp trek experience with us! We're thrilled to have been a part of your unforgettable journey through the breathtaking landscapes of the Himalayas. We hope your trek inspires many more to embark on this remarkable odyssey. Here's to many more thrilling adventures ahead! 🏔
Seeing just how difficult the hike is to Everest Base Camp @ 5,364m and how difficult even breathing is, really gives you an appreciation for just how incredible everyone who summits Everest is. It's another 3,485m to the peak.
Being able to do well at altitude is somewhat genetic my Grandpa does well at altitude my dad does not. My Dad is in better shape than me yet the first few days we are at altitude he struggles more than me. After a week at altitude acclimatization kicks in and he leaves me in the dust. Acclimatization is process where you're body makes more red blood cells, being able to store more oxygen in you're blood partially makes up for not getting as much oxygen in each breath and some of you're strength comes back. You have to climb the really big mountains slowly because if you are not acclimatized you don't stand a chance. Eating, drinking and sleeping enough is also important and it sounds like the food up there wasn't the greatest and it does get harder to sleep higher up. I think you also need to be in super good shape to have a chance at that mountain I tried to snowshoe up Mt Whitney in one day and despite being on the high school cross country team I was totally exausted after I had gained 5,000 feet 1,500 meters you'd have to climb it in alot of little sections.
@@jamesy6741 AMS can hit anyone regardless of fitness and acclimation, of course the fitter you are and the better you acclimatize the less likely you are to suffer with it, but sometimes it just gets ya. It's something like 40% of people will suffer some AMS symptoms past 3000m, and most HACE and HAPE deaths happen way below the 'death zone' the risk of oedemas at EBC altitudes (4000+) is actually somewhere around 6%. Diamox is also a sticky one bc the side effects mirror AMS symptoms lmao, you shouldn't really take it unless you start presenting with (mild!!!) AMS else it could disguise the symptoms and be more dangerous in the long run.
I did this trek 6 years ago when I was 60. I had never done any trekking in my life before doing this one. It was a brand new experience for me. It was an experience I will never forget. And yes I did complete it.
@@Kondorgfx. Cost of what? The plane ticket to Kathmandu from? The cost of the trekking permit? Cost of hiring a sherpa? Cost of accommodation along the trail? Cost of flight to or from Lukla? Prices go up all the time. What people paid in the past has no baring on what things cost today.
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@@benouzgane1929I’m originally from Ontario, Canada and moved across the country and my dad still lives in Ontario. Hopefully I can feature him on a video in the future :)
@@MadisonClysdalee That'd be great. I Was thinking of visiting Niagara Falls waterpark near Christmas and was looking for a friend to come with me and my dad, as near all my friends are parents and/or swamped with work. My friend Nathan Lau didn't eat til 2 pm once, just 1 example of how swamped he is.
Wow, that was so well done. Never have seen this part of an Everest trek. Beautiful shots of Everest and the scenery. Thank you for sharing it with everyone!
Some of my EBC trp highlights: -There was no double decker bridge when I was there in 2013. - A Yak (or Dzo) was my alarm clock at Namche -Yak cheese smells terrible and tastes even worse. I ate Dhal Bhat the entire time I was there. - I got a really amazing massage in Namche covered in heavy blankets from a lady that couldn't have been more than 4 feet tall. She was super strong! - Above, 16,000 feet my digestive system basically stopped and it immediately picked back up again around 15,000 feet. Highly recommend. One of my favorite places on earth. The Khumbu will give you a sense of calm like few places on earth.
i've done this exact trek in april last year. it was brutal upon brutal. i couldn't eat anything, i could barely keep anything down. looking at that food gave me flashbacks lol. i was exhausted, cold, tired, and dirty. it literally took everything out of me every single day. i got altitude sickness HARD and i nearly didn't make it! i damn near gave up almost three times, i was just so so sick. once i made it to base camp i had to take a helicopter back down to namche. but im still so glad that i did it the views and the experience is something you truly cannot get from just a video. its just endless awe and wonder. the mountains are so tall they literally cannot be contained in your field of view
@@thebeerhunter817 for the experience? The time with my family? The physical activity? The once in the life time opportunity? And of course so that I can say that I did it!
I did this same hike in 2011 when I was 14. A lot of the smaller places look the same but Namche has changed! It used to be just wooden houses but looks like they've got a lot of brick houses now. Nice familiar sights
My younger brother also visited the Everest base camp in the month of October this year. He also fell sick but managed to come back down by himself. According to him, it was the most memorable experience in terms of natural beauty, welcoming people as well as challenges one faces: lack of oxygen, cold, and staying at night in cabins. Your video was great...
I did this trek in my 50s 20 years ago. I started Diamox before the trek started, and trekked solo with a porter. Being able to go at your own pace and not with a group is a big advantage. No showers past Namche, and it was cold. Had snow at Gorak Shep.
Soft hands brother, I did this in the 50s when I was 17. No phones, technology, no company. Just me and nature, it wasn’t a disadvantage for me, I was able to go at my own pace. I used the snow as my water to shower, temperature means nothing to me. Soft hands brother, soft hands.
@@iceagebabyofficial1557And? Did that make you special to humanity in some way? Able to find a cure for cancer? Create world peace? How about just letting people tell their stories?
You and your Mom are amazing! What an amazing achievement. A colleague at work did that same trip a few years back and said it was the best thing he had ever done - also noting the sense of great community and natural urge to help each other and help protect the delicate environment up there.
Hilariously, 30% of people don't make it past Namche Bazar. They go to the pubs and drink a couple of beers. Sadly one beer at that altitude equals 4 at sea level and they wake up absolutley wrecked. Unable to continue on. It was funny to witness.
Thanks for taking us along on your journey , it was beautiful , your mom seems like a strong woman , I think that's where you get your strength from . Glad you both were able to make it there.❤
Did this trek for my 50th birthday. My wife was affected by altitude sickness but was able to complete the voyage. But we did witness much fitter, younger trekkers get demolished by the altitude. You can prepare vigorously but altitude affects everyone differently
@frisbeedev All he can do is prepare physically. We were already regular hikers but for this we averaged five to six miles a day for the year before going. This included lots of uphill, even going to the local school and running hills like we did back in high school sports practice. The altitude is another thing totally. Unless you live in Colorado where you can train at altitude ( we are from a state that is not much above sea level) there is nothing you can do to prepare. Tell him to go for it before it is too late.
@frisbeedev a month of yoga sessions would help a lot. and do ask him to start a cycle of multivitamin ( zinc and magnessium) should be included in the multivitamin.... eating anti oxidants rich food from a month before the journey would help too..
@frisbeedev Hey I did kilimanjaro 2 years ago. To prepare, I started training about 10 months in advance. I did stairmaster and squats daily and would add on a little bit more each day.
this is true! i did this hike with my family- myself and my stepbrother got DESTROYED from the altitude sickness but my 14 year old stepsister was completely fine. you're literally right, you could be the most prepared person in the world and still get smoked by altitude sickness
Ive never had a desire to summit Everest, but I've always thought that hiking to Base Camp would be an adventure. Unfortunately, i will probably never have the opportunity to do it. Thank you for taking us all along on your adventure!
I did this last year, same sentiment, no interest in climbing Everest but wanted to go take a gander! You can totally do this! The most expensive part is the plane ticket! You can probably do this for 2-3k (again, ticket being the most expensive part), and there's people of all fitness levels who accomplish it. I went without preparing and being in very average shape, it took me a little longer getting up the steepest bits, but met plenty of people going at my same pace. I encourage anyone even thinking about it, to go for it!
@@Bororm I made it to Namche Bazaar at age 54, chubby and smoking like a chimney. (Not there, of course). I've never been so exhausted, except in the army. My legs have never been so sore. But the next day, we went up and I got pics of Everest and Ama Dablum. I will never forget the first time I saw Ama Dablum. Going up the mountain above Namche. She was so beautiful! Even from that distance. I swear to God I'm going back some day.
@@MegaMkmiller Awesome! It was definitely the hardest thing I've ever done physically, and I've drawn upon the experience multiple times even within the last year whenever things have gotten tough. I actually got food poisoning 3 days from base camp and some how still made it 😅 but that's a whole other story in itself. That hike to Namche Bazaar was no joke! Definitely one of the harder parts of the whole trek. I love that you made it that far, the views were gorgeous! You definitely need to go back, if you made it that far it is completely doable and if you remember my video certainly come back and share! :D
@@Bororm Thank You for the encouragement! I feel the same way. I didn't train whatsoever that first time but I do believe I will the next time! It was unforgettable. A great experience. I want revenge on that mountain. I looked so awful a Dr. wanted to look at me but thought I would be ok. Went to bed at 6pm! An exhausted mess. I'll never forget my night in Phakding in my sleeping bag watching my breath. Must've been about 40 (F) in there. I'm from Minnesota so that was kind of fun! 😁
You are full of good energy, and I love how you share with us all the details and basically the truth behind the climbing to the base camp. So thank you for that!
Wow the views from the tea houses are so beautiful they don't even look real! I always think of everest as just snow but it's amazing to see the lush green on your journey there!
the higher slope levels are high summer pasturage, and the next lowest level is where people traditionally live year round and have villages. almost the only reason there are huts at the higher levels is tourism, but some huts also originally served as shelter for foot and yak cargo trails over passes.
That was amazing! So well put together! I was expecting it to feel rushed in a 20 minute video after seeing others with multiple 20 minute episodes but it was great! Thanks for taking us along! Definitely a bucket list item for me once I get my weight under control!
What an achievement and journey! Congrats to you and your mom and completing the route. Those numbers on distance and altitude were astronomical! Thank you for sharing the adventure with us. Keep on being fearless in your adventures, we can't wait to see what you take on next.
OMG MADISON!! WHAT AN ADVENTURE! Girl I never saw that coming. Mount Everest Base Camp. Are you crazy!!! That’s so amazing! I’m so envious. I can’t Imagine the views from up there and Your mom is such a trooper, she’s like “I’m going too!” Please load some of those photos to your Patron. Thanks for sharing your story with us. An just being curious… How “Dank” were those boots? ..lol
Thanks so much! My mom is always does for an adventure, it's true. I will upload photos to my Patreon this week. (And after airing them out the window they actually dried quite nicely :))
Madison, thank you so much for sharing your adventure. What an amazing experience. Hope you're feeling better. whishing you a quick recovery from your cold.
I've been at similar altitudes in the Andes and if you are prone to altitude sickness it is absolutely brutal. I felt like I was gonna die. It was like having a bad hangover and the flu at the same time. Would love to see the Himalayas some day but I don't think I can handle that altitude.
The altitudes found in the Andes aren't even close to those encountered around EBC. Hiking in the Andes means altitudes around 4000m (13,123 ft ). The EBC area is around 5500m (18,000') with Kala Patar and its view of Mt Everest is at 5,644.5 m (18,519 ft). Kala Patar is the highest altitude that people can reach without a climbing permit. I only just made it to Kala Patar. I felt so weak that I almost gave up only a little ways to the top.
I hiked the Inca Trail back in 2003 & I found the altitude to be not that much of a problem in my case. However, the lack of toilet & shower facilities was brutal...not for everyone...George, Canada...
The 100 mile Everest Base Camp trek was much the same back in the winter of '79. Over a month without a shower, only food available was lentils and rice, no toilets, sleeping in freezing stack stone houses in the hamlets along the trail and deep snow on the passes with blizzard conditions. Fun times!@@georgeschaut2178
I did Inca trail as well, but can't really compare it to EBC trek. You only go to just under 14k altitude and it's for only a very short visit ( hour or so ) before going back down. Plus it's only a few days long. For EBC, you spend most of your time above 14k. In my instance I also did Gokyo lakes/Gokyo Ri and chola pass with EBC for 17 days and spent 3 or 4 nights below 14k and most of the time over 16k. Inca trail is what gave me my start and love for multi-day treks though
If you can't get there, videos like this are the next best thing. Great insight into the small details of such a trek. Thanks and kudos to you guys for sticking it out and letting us share your experience.
@@FreyabewegenExploit ? I will never have an opportunity to do what this young woman is kind enough to film for us. Many jobs are provided and little damage is done environmentally in these types of treks. I sense someone is quite jealous. Too bad, so sad.
@@redbarnlane7861 Oh its so easy to say you're just jealous. I've lived in Asia for a year, if I wanna do things, I do them. To say that there's little damage is just straight up wrong and those jobs you talk about kill hundreds of Sherpas that wouldn't be there if privileged and unexperienced people wouldn't pay them to go. Feel free to watch the Last week tonight episode on that topic. Or not, it seems like you don't need research to have an opionion...
Loved watching this so much. Thank you! I grew up in Colorado and would pride myself on high altitude hikes but you've shown me that there's a whole new level of hiking. I dont know that I could do what you've accomplished.
I was at EBC (slept overnight) just over a week ago. Seems like the khumbu icefall has reduced slightly in size by the time I arrived. The weather was comparatively better. So many ppl we meet along the trail, everyone smiling and encouraging each other, the positivity is off the scale!
Although I have the utmost respect for anyone who makes this journey, there is almost nothing about doing it personally that appeals to me other than the views you saw, the kind people you met, and the exercise you got. I would detest the nausea, frigid temperatures, not being able to get truly clean, the uncomfortable sleeping accommodations, seeing the neglected animals, having to take medications, etc. etc. I cherish my creature comforts! My hat goes off to you though, Madison, for accomplishing this very challenging goal!
I have been watching a lot of Mount Everest climbing, and so respect Russell Brice. It all came into view for me, why I enjoy this, is because of what you said about the community surrounding this expedition and experience! I appreciate you and since this is the first time watching your show, I will continue! Thank you for showing a different side of acclimation and information. Peace out HomeGirl!
This video came at the perfect time, because I recently went backpacking for the very first time and I got sick on the way back. It was mortifying and I felt like such a failure since I didn’t complete the hike. I had to be picked up by a park ranger and driven the last few miles. I’m still trying to recover mentally and know that this was just one experience and I haven’t completely failed yet. Seeing you persevere to Everest is so inspiring to me and I can’t wait to do more backpacking someday. ❤
Thank you for sharing. Never feel bad about something out of your control. Sounds like you have the right mindset. Good luck and keep on pushing those comfort zones :)
Hey, people don't fail if they get sick. It's beyond your control. Unfortunately you had bad luck, not your fault. Good luck with your future ventures.
@@abigailrobinson It's natural to be disappointed, I would be too - just as long as you don't blame yourself for it, or look at yourself as less due to something beyond your control. I'm sure you'll have many great expeditions in the future!
Absolutely breathtaking! Your EBC trek vlog perfectly captures the essence of adventure and the majestic beauty of the Himalayas. As someone who works in the travel industry and loves mountains, I’m inspired by the way you’ve documented this journey. Can’t wait to see more incredible content from you!
Oxygen levels are the same as sea level as a percent (21%). It is the PRESSURE that is about 50% of sea level at 18,000 feet (500 mb/ 15 inches of Hg vs 1013.25 mb/ 30 inches of Hg). That means you have to breath twice as much air (VOLUME) to get the same amount of oxygen as at sea level.
Excellent video and congratulations on completing your trp to Base Camp. In April I completed Annapurna Base camp and at 65 years old I am very pleased with myself that i completed it. What was strange is that I had no effects from altitude sickeness however some of the younger people in our group were affected. I did have the DiaMox tablets but did not require them. I had met a couple in Kathmandu and they had both climbed to Everst base camp and had to be taken down by helicopter which scared me a little. Howver we all got through itok. Again well done and on to your next adventure.Its a liflong memory to have completed this great trek.
As you get older, I'm 68, you do not "push on" when feeling sick. Especially when you are ascending in altitude. I would have stopped and rested until I felt better or gone down to lower altitude. Altitude Sickness can get serious quickly and can lead to death.
Stumbled upon your page after deep diving into ALL things Everest( i've been fascinated with her stories for soo..long). You & your mom are A-MAZ-ING. TY for sharing your incredible journey in such an uplifting way. Many Blessings to you & yours🕊 Namaste 🙏
This is such an inspiration!! I like to do small hikes, but even only 45 minutes of walking tires my feet! This is so amazing and I hope to hike a mountain just like you one day!!
Congratulations. I did the climb in 2017 and loved it as it had always been a life ambition. Regarding altitude sickness, stay heavily hydrated and take diamox as this help massively.
With my chronic health conditions and altitude sickness, I could never do this. However, Everest is fuckin stunning and I'm so glad I can see it in this form. That national park was so gorgeous that I would be happy just staying there!
I was so excited to watch this because I’m obsessed with Mt Everest and one part of me wants to do this hike but the realistic side of me says no because I’d probably be miserable roughing it like that and wouldn’t make it. I’ll live vicariously through you on this one!
Yes the Khumbu cough is a real thing! My wife and I just finished EBC this November and we both got altitude sickness and we both still have the Khumbu cough! 1/2 air really does suck, every step was felt like slow motion or you'd be short of breath.
I did the Gokyo lakes, chola pass to everest base camp trek ( 17 days) in 2014. It was the most beautiful experience of my life, but I also got sick, ended with pulmonary edema and coughing up blood, but fortunately, it was the day we started going down so I was able to make it. But I remember any up hill portions at all while going down, i would go into some kind of bronchospasm and couldn't breath. It was actually pretty scary. It was a lot colder when I was there as well, night before base camp was -15C and snow. The teahouses seem a lot nicer now. Brought back some awesome memories, thank you for your video!
Excellent review. Appreciate capturing the challenges, altitude sickness, power, and most importantly the bathroom situation! Most videos only focus on the scenery and cover only the endurance challenges.
Thank you for sharing! I'm really sorry you did not get to enjoy the amazing views base camp has to offer, but the memories you made on this trip will last a lifetime!
You aren’t jealous, you’re envious :) jealousy implies you want what they have without them having it and envious means you want what they want without taking away what they have/want
Really good Madison. According to Mark Twain, travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness. Happy to see you have taken the initiative to see and share this😊
Hi Madison I was at EBC while you and your mates were there!!! Oh my God this so incredible, I am having so much flash backs while watching your video !!!
Well done Madison. Excellent coverage of your journey, good to see the difficulties you may encounter and the encouragement and help from everyone in your group. I'm going to Nepal next year and I'm still in two minds whether to do base camp or a 2/3 day trek.
Did the hike 2 years ago in April. Much more snowing when we made it to base camp. Madan is the best guide. He always kept us informed about what to eat and where the best places for photos would be. Altitude also affected me on the hike. Take your time and go slow was always emphasized. Great video!! Ace the Himalaya is a super trekking company.
Excellent, and congrats. I did the base camp trek back in 1985, when Lukla had a grass airstrip (but didn't fly in - trekked in from further out), and Gorak Shep had only a small stone hut (oh, and the world's highest bakery was probably in Switzerland). Thanks for sharing.
@@blokeupnorth1 Interesting. We started further out at Lamosangu and walked (can't remember how many days) in to Jiri for a bit of acclimatisation, and then on. We wanted to retrace the 1953 walk in.
the extent of my “summit”would be that adorable little town with all the shops and vendors and puppies!! Views of Everrests would be enough for me!!!😉😉
Thank you Madison- that was such a good video of your hike to Base Camp 😊 I did that a few years ago and your video brought back happy memories 😊 Thank you!🙏 The Nepalese people were so warm and friendly, and it’s such an amazing feeling to be up there in the Himalayas in the midst of those beautiful mountain peaks.
Looks like an awesome trip, you were lucky with the weather! I went a few years ago and got altitude sickness in Khumjung village above Namche Bazaar and also in Dingboche. Awful headache, but made it out ok. Saw a couple of people being helicoptered out and even a guy tied to the back of a donkey going down the mountain (guess he didn't have insurance). Such an amazing experience to be up there though, seeing those views, all the yaks, eating dal bhat and drinking tea and talking all evening 😊
I’m a recent subscriber, wow I did not expect basecamp of Everest when I subscribed! This was so interesting. That is a place I’ve never wanted to hike 😅 but am now curious about lol thank you for sharing your journey!
For those considering doing this trek, I have only one piece of advice to give you, don't do it. Don't even think about it. My soulmate and I are not mountaineers, but we have climbed more than our share of mountain trails. Despite being in good physical shape, with 10 kg less around the waist, this hike represented the greatest challenge we have ever faced. The risks associated with altitude sickness are very real, and this trek claims its share of hikers annually. Furthermore, travel agencies and tour guides underestimate the difficulty level of the hikes. Just think of the Chola Pass, the Three Pass, with an extreme level of difficulty, are presented as mere detours. Wandering in the mountains at an altitude of 5200 meters exposes you to a sun that scorches every unfortunate patch of exposed skin. It is imperative to cover your face at all times, even if it hinders breathing. The Sherpas, who are accustomed to these conditions, walk around with a scarf over their face. It should be said that wearing a scarf also protects from clouds of dust raised by caravans of mules and yaks that one regularly encounters. Regarding temperature, it is rarely warmer than 2 degrees Celsius and the wind is omnipresent, there is no protection against it other than our clothes. The thinness of the air makes us breathe like a panting dog with the slightest effort, our heads spin, and our stomachs knot, nausea is never far away. The discomfort of the accommodations is also to be considered. The rooms are not heated, damp, and dark. The dining room is somewhat warmed up for the evening meal, leaving hikers freezing cold for the rest of the day. The only comfort, the meals, are ruined by a total lack of appetite, but one must force themselves to eat or risk running out of energy. We had taken the trouble to start from Jiri to have an extra week of training to make the Lukla - EBC section easier, fortunately for us. I believe we would never have made it without that. I would not want to be in the shoes of those who arrive at Lukla not too fit and unacclimatized and who undertake the journey to the EBC right away. This kind of trip is a recipe for disaster. Other places on the planet offer landscapes just as spectacular without the risks of the EBC trek. Just think of the "W" of Torres del Paine in Patagonia, the Inca Trail in Peru, or Landmannalaugar in Iceland, to name but a few. Even in Nepal, the Annapurna trek is much easier while offering just as magical landscapes. Those who might think our experience would have been better by using the services of an agency may not know that one should be wary of them. Indeed, Nepalese agencies are notorious for scams concerning helicopter evacuations. (www.nytimes.com/2018/09/04/world/asia/nepal-everest-rescue-fraud.html) Their strategy consists of pushing unfortunate hikers beyond their limits, which causes acute mountain sickness, thus forcing them to evacuation.
Your view is very negative and I cannot share it at all. It all depends on your attitude and approach. As with many things common sense is the key: 1. If you train yourself before taking the trek you will be able to make it 2. Plan the days with caution and don't trek more than 300-500 m higher per day. 3. Trink 5-6 liters per day (knowing this is not easy if not used to, I forced myself to already have 1-2 liters in the early morning) 4. Go with a steady pace and rest frequently 5. It's obvious that you can not expect the same comfort at > 3.000 m altitude as you might now it. Just wear the right clothes.
@@pakroiss Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I agree that preparing well and having a good attitude can help with the challenges of the Everest Base Camp trek. However, I think you might be overlooking a key part of what I was saying. My concern isn’t just about being prepared; it’s about the serious risks that many people don’t fully understand or that are sometimes downplayed by trekking agencies. Even if you train and follow good advice, things like altitude sickness, extreme weather, and the tough conditions can be very dangerous. Not everyone is fully aware of these risks, and that can lead to problems. Plus, there are some agencies that take advantage of trekkers, like with the helicopter evacuation scams, which adds another risk to consider. I just want people to be fully informed before deciding to do this trek, especially since there are other beautiful treks out there that don’t carry the same level of danger.
Wow! What an accomplishment!! I don’t know if I can handle it. I had a hard time in lake Titicaca for several days. Couldn’t wait to leave! This looks amazing!
We lived in Colorado at about 9,500 feet so can relate to the altitude problems. All our hikes were always up to between 12,000 and 14,000 feet. Thanks for the great video. My wife has visited Tibet, unfortunately I have not. Enjoy.
What a wonderful explanation of what to expect on a trip like this. I have long thought a trip to just base camp is a far more practical bucket list item than Big E itself. Thank you for the valuable insight!
I have recently, totally randomly, become kind of obsessed with Mount Everest and I was looking for a video EXACTLY like this. As a matter of fact this video exceeded my expectations. This was very cool. Thank you for making it. Hopefully I climb to base camp one day 😁
I did the same trek and faced all the same situations as you did. We are so thankful to our local guide company, Alpine Ramble Treks, and our guide. They were accommodating throughout the trek. We are glad that we chose them; their services at the tea houses were amazing and different from those of other tour providers. Overall, this trek is excellent, and I agree with you; it is a trip of a lifetime.
ahhh.. your video reminds me of three passes solo trek that i did in extreme winter of January.. That view from Renzo La will forever be etched in my memory.
It's been about 25 years since I did that trek, but wonderful memories. I didn't get sick, but the fittest member of our team had to be sent down due to altitude sickness. Fortunately, there is quite a lot of time to acclimatise, and I found the final climb day on Kilimanjaro to an only slightly higher altitude much the tougher of the two trips. However, worth it to know you have reached the highest point on a continent. In the case of the Everest Base Camp trip, I could only marvel at those who could climb more than 3,000 metres higher. We also climbed Kala Patthar for a better view of the mountain, and that's a little higher at 5,643 metres. We did the entire trip camping, albeit all the equipment was bought up by a combination of porters and pack animals (no pack animals for the last couple of days as we had a lot of snow, and it was dangerous for them). We also had kitchen staff who set up breakfast, lunch and dinner. They would pack up after breakfast, pass us carrying the gear and supplies, then set up for the lunch, and then do it all again for dinner. We were also woken with a cup of tea in the morning, and the put the tents up and took them down. Incredibly hard working and resourceful people. Besides the mountains, my other memory is of the Nepalese. Tough people, but very welcoming and industrious.
Point of clarification. O2 levels at base camp are nearly the same as they are at sea level. The difference is there is less air stacked above you, less atmosphere. Less atmosphere means less pressure. When you breath there is less pressure around you forcing air into your lungs, so you have to work harder.
Thank you for sharing your incredible Everest Base Camp trek experience with us! We're thrilled to have been a part of your unforgettable journey through the breathtaking landscapes of the Himalayas. We hope your trek inspires many more to embark on this remarkable odyssey. Here's to many more thrilling adventures ahead! 🏔
Are you the tour operator? I would like to do this in August
@@stephenleeclarke yes! they are! JUst did a gokyo trek with them , amazing services provided!
Seeing just how difficult the hike is to Everest Base Camp @ 5,364m and how difficult even breathing is, really gives you an appreciation for just how incredible everyone who summits Everest is. It's another 3,485m to the peak.
Being able to do well at altitude is somewhat genetic my Grandpa does well at altitude my dad does not. My Dad is in better shape than me yet the first few days we are at altitude he struggles more than me. After a week at altitude acclimatization kicks in and he leaves me in the dust. Acclimatization is process where you're body makes more red blood cells, being able to store more oxygen in you're blood partially makes up for not getting as much oxygen in each breath and some of you're strength comes back. You have to climb the really big mountains slowly because if you are not acclimatized you don't stand a chance. Eating, drinking and sleeping enough is also important and it sounds like the food up there wasn't the greatest and it does get harder to sleep higher up. I think you also need to be in super good shape to have a chance at that mountain I tried to snowshoe up Mt Whitney in one day and despite being on the high school cross country team I was totally exausted after I had gained 5,000 feet 1,500 meters you'd have to climb it in alot of little sections.
@@Weathernerd27 depends on where you were born , thats why sherpas are so good and of course it has to do with the level of fitness every person has.
EBC is really not that hard if you acclimatize properly and take diamox.
@@jamesy6741 AMS can hit anyone regardless of fitness and acclimation, of course the fitter you are and the better you acclimatize the less likely you are to suffer with it, but sometimes it just gets ya. It's something like 40% of people will suffer some AMS symptoms past 3000m, and most HACE and HAPE deaths happen way below the 'death zone' the risk of oedemas at EBC altitudes (4000+) is actually somewhere around 6%. Diamox is also a sticky one bc the side effects mirror AMS symptoms lmao, you shouldn't really take it unless you start presenting with (mild!!!) AMS else it could disguise the symptoms and be more dangerous in the long run.
Goes to Show how dumb UA-camrs should never be allowed up there in the first place.. STAY AWAY
I did this trek 6 years ago when I was 60. I had never done any trekking in my life before doing this one. It was a brand new experience for me. It was an experience I will never forget. And yes I did complete it.
Did you fly to Lukla and hike from there or did you bus to Jiri and trek from there?
How much did it cost?
@@Jdalio5 - from another site, it comes out to about $3,000 per person for a group hike with a guide, including food/lodging/tips and spending money.
hey how much cost you please let us know
@@Kondorgfx. Cost of what? The plane ticket to Kathmandu from? The cost of the trekking permit? Cost of hiring a sherpa? Cost of accommodation along the trail? Cost of flight to or from Lukla? Prices go up all the time. What people paid in the past has no baring on what things cost today.
A different type of hiking video for me this week because I'm not in Canada and also not solo 😅. Let me know what you thought of the trek! Thanks for watching and thanks to Surfshark for sponsoring this video. Get an exclusive @Surfshark deal. Enter promo code MADISONCLYSDALE for an extra 3 months free at surfshark.deals/madisonclysdale
Where's your dad and other relatives?
what about K 2
@@LovelyLion1 What do you mean? For me, I was wondering where most of her family is, cause other than her mom, I've never seen her relatives.
@@benouzgane1929I’m originally from Ontario, Canada and moved across the country and my dad still lives in Ontario. Hopefully I can feature him on a video in the future :)
@@MadisonClysdalee That'd be great. I Was thinking of visiting Niagara Falls waterpark near Christmas and was looking for a friend to come with me and my dad, as near all my friends are parents and/or swamped with work. My friend Nathan Lau didn't eat til 2 pm once, just 1 example of how swamped he is.
Videos like this one is what makes UA-cam worthy. THANKS!!!
Wow, that was so well done. Never have seen this part of an Everest trek. Beautiful shots of Everest and the scenery. Thank you for sharing it with everyone!
Some of my EBC trp highlights:
-There was no double decker bridge when I was there in 2013.
- A Yak (or Dzo) was my alarm clock at Namche
-Yak cheese smells terrible and tastes even worse. I ate Dhal Bhat the entire time I was there.
- I got a really amazing massage in Namche covered in heavy blankets from a lady that couldn't have been more than 4 feet tall. She was super strong!
- Above, 16,000 feet my digestive system basically stopped and it immediately picked back up again around 15,000 feet.
Highly recommend. One of my favorite places on earth. The Khumbu will give you a sense of calm like few places on earth.
Weird. I was there before before 2013 and have photos of the bridge
Huge respect. Great video.
The locals are the heroes - the accommodation staff, porters, sherpas, baggage animals.
i've done this exact trek in april last year. it was brutal upon brutal. i couldn't eat anything, i could barely keep anything down. looking at that food gave me flashbacks lol. i was exhausted, cold, tired, and dirty. it literally took everything out of me every single day. i got altitude sickness HARD and i nearly didn't make it! i damn near gave up almost three times, i was just so so sick. once i made it to base camp i had to take a helicopter back down to namche.
but im still so glad that i did it
the views and the experience is something you truly cannot get from just a video. its just endless awe and wonder. the mountains are so tall they literally cannot be contained in your field of view
You sound like you werent ready for this. You should have climbed a 4 or 5 thousand mountain before. Well, good job anyways
I got sick too and on the 5 day I quit and took a helicopter back to Lukla😂😂😂 it was sooo hard
@@ToxicTurtleIsMad i never had the opportunity to climb a 4-5000 meter mountain lmao
all so you could just say you did it?
@@thebeerhunter817 for the experience? The time with my family? The physical activity? The once in the life time opportunity? And of course so that I can say that I did it!
I did this same hike in 2011 when I was 14. A lot of the smaller places look the same but Namche has changed! It used to be just wooden houses but looks like they've got a lot of brick houses now. Nice familiar sights
My younger brother also visited the Everest base camp in the month of October this year. He also fell sick but managed to come back down by himself. According to him, it was the most memorable experience in terms of natural beauty, welcoming people as well as challenges one faces: lack of oxygen, cold, and staying at night in cabins. Your video was great...
I did this trek in my 50s 20 years ago. I started Diamox before the trek started, and trekked solo with a porter. Being able to go at your own pace and not with a group is a big advantage. No showers past Namche, and it was cold. Had snow at Gorak Shep.
Soft hands brother, I did this in the 50s when I was 17. No phones, technology, no company. Just me and nature, it wasn’t a disadvantage for me, I was able to go at my own pace. I used the snow as my water to shower, temperature means nothing to me. Soft hands brother, soft hands.
🥱@@iceagebabyofficial1557
If you had a porter, you weren’t solo. 😂
@@iceagebabyofficial1557And? Did that make you special to humanity in some way? Able to find a cure for cancer? Create world peace? How about just letting people tell their stories?
@@tananario23 Feeling snarky today? I was pointing out the advantages of not going on an organized tour if possible.
You and your Mom are amazing! What an amazing achievement. A colleague at work did that same trip a few years back and said it was the best thing he had ever done - also noting the sense of great community and natural urge to help each other and help protect the delicate environment up there.
Hilariously, 30% of people don't make it past Namche Bazar. They go to the pubs and drink a couple of beers. Sadly one beer at that altitude equals 4 at sea level and they wake up absolutley wrecked. Unable to continue on. It was funny to witness.
Lol, classic.
Good thing I can handle 4 beers.
Thanks for taking us along on your journey , it was beautiful , your mom seems like a strong woman , I think that's where you get your strength from . Glad you both were able to make it there.❤
Did this trek for my 50th birthday. My wife was affected by altitude sickness but was able to complete the voyage. But we did witness much fitter, younger trekkers get demolished by the altitude. You can prepare vigorously but altitude affects everyone differently
@frisbeedev All he can do is prepare physically. We were already regular hikers but for this we averaged five to six miles a day for the year before going. This included lots of uphill, even going to the local school and running hills like we did back in high school sports practice. The altitude is another thing totally. Unless you live in Colorado where you can train at altitude ( we are from a state that is not much above sea level) there is nothing you can do to prepare. Tell him to go for it before it is too late.
@frisbeedev a month of yoga sessions would help a lot. and do ask him to start a cycle of multivitamin ( zinc and magnessium) should be included in the multivitamin.... eating anti oxidants rich food from a month before the journey would help too..
Just driving in the Virginia mountains made me terribly sick. I can’t imagine having to do the tallest mountain in the world
@frisbeedev Hey I did kilimanjaro 2 years ago. To prepare, I started training about 10 months in advance. I did stairmaster and squats daily and would add on a little bit more each day.
this is true! i did this hike with my family- myself and my stepbrother got DESTROYED from the altitude sickness but my 14 year old stepsister was completely fine. you're literally right, you could be the most prepared person in the world and still get smoked by altitude sickness
Ive never had a desire to summit Everest, but I've always thought that hiking to Base Camp would be an adventure. Unfortunately, i will probably never have the opportunity to do it. Thank you for taking us all along on your adventure!
I did this last year, same sentiment, no interest in climbing Everest but wanted to go take a gander!
You can totally do this! The most expensive part is the plane ticket! You can probably do this for 2-3k (again, ticket being the most expensive part), and there's people of all fitness levels who accomplish it. I went without preparing and being in very average shape, it took me a little longer getting up the steepest bits, but met plenty of people going at my same pace.
I encourage anyone even thinking about it, to go for it!
@@Bororm I made it to Namche Bazaar at age 54, chubby and smoking like a chimney. (Not there, of course). I've never been so exhausted, except in the army. My legs have never been so sore. But the next day, we went up and I got pics of Everest and Ama Dablum. I will never forget the first time I saw Ama Dablum. Going up the mountain above Namche. She was so beautiful! Even from that distance. I swear to God I'm going back some day.
@@MegaMkmiller Awesome! It was definitely the hardest thing I've ever done physically, and I've drawn upon the experience multiple times even within the last year whenever things have gotten tough. I actually got food poisoning 3 days from base camp and some how still made it 😅 but that's a whole other story in itself.
That hike to Namche Bazaar was no joke! Definitely one of the harder parts of the whole trek.
I love that you made it that far, the views were gorgeous! You definitely need to go back, if you made it that far it is completely doable and if you remember my video certainly come back and share! :D
@@Bororm Thank You for the encouragement! I feel the same way. I didn't train whatsoever that first time but I do believe I will the next time! It was unforgettable. A great experience. I want revenge on that mountain. I looked so awful a Dr. wanted to look at me but thought I would be ok. Went to bed at 6pm! An exhausted mess. I'll never forget my night in Phakding in my sleeping bag watching my breath. Must've been about 40 (F) in there. I'm from Minnesota so that was kind of fun! 😁
You are full of good energy, and I love how you share with us all the details and basically the truth behind the climbing to the base camp.
So thank you for that!
Wow the views from the tea houses are so beautiful they don't even look real! I always think of everest as just snow but it's amazing to see the lush green on your journey there!
the higher slope levels are high summer pasturage, and the next lowest level is where people traditionally live year round and have villages. almost the only reason there are huts at the higher levels is tourism, but some huts also originally served as shelter for foot and yak cargo trails over passes.
Your mother is amazing! It seems like the trek was like a walk in the park for her.
That was amazing! So well put together! I was expecting it to feel rushed in a 20 minute video after seeing others with multiple 20 minute episodes but it was great! Thanks for taking us along! Definitely a bucket list item for me once I get my weight under control!
Thanks for your comment! And what a great goal :) you can do it!!
What an achievement and journey! Congrats to you and your mom and completing the route. Those numbers on distance and altitude were astronomical! Thank you for sharing the adventure with us. Keep on being fearless in your adventures, we can't wait to see what you take on next.
OMG MADISON!! WHAT AN ADVENTURE! Girl I never saw that coming. Mount Everest Base Camp. Are you crazy!!! That’s so amazing! I’m so envious. I can’t Imagine the views from up there and Your mom is such a trooper, she’s like “I’m going too!” Please load some of those photos to your Patron. Thanks for sharing your story with us. An just being curious… How “Dank” were those boots? ..lol
Thanks so much! My mom is always does for an adventure, it's true. I will upload photos to my Patreon this week. (And after airing them out the window they actually dried quite nicely :))
Now I understand why Nepal is divine, just by watching the video I can feel the positive energy of the place. It's pristine, it's divine, it's heaven.
Madison, thank you so much for sharing your adventure. What an amazing experience. Hope you're feeling better. whishing you a quick recovery from your cold.
I've been at similar altitudes in the Andes and if you are prone to altitude sickness it is absolutely brutal. I felt like I was gonna die. It was like having a bad hangover and the flu at the same time. Would love to see the Himalayas some day but I don't think I can handle that altitude.
The altitudes found in the Andes aren't even close to those encountered around EBC. Hiking in the Andes means altitudes around 4000m (13,123 ft ). The EBC area is around 5500m (18,000') with Kala Patar and its view of Mt Everest is at 5,644.5 m (18,519 ft). Kala Patar is the highest altitude that people can reach without a climbing permit. I only just made it to Kala Patar. I felt so weak that I almost gave up only a little ways to the top.
I hiked the Inca Trail back in 2003 & I found the altitude to be not that much of a problem in my case. However, the lack of toilet & shower facilities was brutal...not for everyone...George, Canada...
The 100 mile Everest Base Camp trek was much the same back in the winter of '79. Over a month without a shower, only food available was lentils and rice, no toilets, sleeping in freezing stack stone houses in the hamlets along the trail and deep snow on the passes with blizzard conditions. Fun times!@@georgeschaut2178
I did Inca trail as well, but can't really compare it to EBC trek. You only go to just under 14k altitude and it's for only a very short visit ( hour or so ) before going back down. Plus it's only a few days long. For EBC, you spend most of your time above 14k. In my instance I also did Gokyo lakes/Gokyo Ri and chola pass with EBC for 17 days and spent 3 or 4 nights below 14k and most of the time over 16k. Inca trail is what gave me my start and love for multi-day treks though
@@Pepeekeo808 wtf you talking about? I've hiked to Rajuntay (part of the Andes) in Peru, and it was 5,500m. Raura, also in peru, is 5,700m.
If you can't get there, videos like this are the next best thing. Great insight into the small details of such a trek. Thanks and kudos to you guys for sticking it out and letting us share your experience.
Positive attitude, great storytelling, no foul language - the world needs more of this.
Really? People who exploit nature and people to get content? That's what we need?
@@Freyabewegen The world absolutely needs more positivity. You exploited my time with your negative nelly nippering.
@@elibennett6168 ever heard of toxic positivity?
@@FreyabewegenExploit ? I will never have an opportunity to do what this young woman is kind enough to film for us. Many jobs are provided and little damage is done environmentally in these types of treks. I sense someone is quite jealous. Too bad, so sad.
@@redbarnlane7861 Oh its so easy to say you're just jealous. I've lived in Asia for a year, if I wanna do things, I do them.
To say that there's little damage is just straight up wrong and those jobs you talk about kill hundreds of Sherpas that wouldn't be there if privileged and unexperienced people wouldn't pay them to go.
Feel free to watch the Last week tonight episode on that topic.
Or not, it seems like you don't need research to have an opionion...
Loved watching this so much. Thank you! I grew up in Colorado and would pride myself on high altitude hikes but you've shown me that there's a whole new level of hiking. I dont know that I could do what you've accomplished.
Can you buy smokes along the way or do you have to stock up before the hike?
🤣😅😂🤣
😂😂😂😂
Ya I’d need a carton
You can get fags easily enough. Most of our Sherpas smoked like chimneys 😂. And a few drank like fish too🤣🤣
1) Your mom is amazing. 2) You are amazing for going together. What an adventure!
She really is, I'm so lucky :)
I was at EBC (slept overnight) just over a week ago. Seems like the khumbu icefall has reduced slightly in size by the time I arrived. The weather was comparatively better. So many ppl we meet along the trail, everyone smiling and encouraging each other, the positivity is off the scale!
Very good to hear about the encouraging and positivity. I take it this guy wasn't there: ua-cam.com/video/vZd9jMsxvvI/v-deo.html
Although I have the utmost respect for anyone who makes this journey, there is almost nothing about doing it personally that appeals to me other than the views you saw, the kind people you met, and the exercise you got. I would detest the nausea, frigid temperatures, not being able to get truly clean, the uncomfortable sleeping accommodations, seeing the neglected animals, having to take medications, etc. etc. I cherish my creature comforts! My hat goes off to you though, Madison, for accomplishing this very challenging goal!
The views alone make me want to do it! I’ve never seen anything so majestic and beautiful!
I love the naked landscape with no growths or anything. Just clean air, rocks, mountains and snow.
I have been watching a lot of Mount Everest climbing, and so respect Russell Brice. It all came into view for me, why I enjoy this, is because of what you said about the community surrounding this expedition and experience! I appreciate you and since this is the first time watching your show, I will continue! Thank you for showing a different side of acclimation and information. Peace out HomeGirl!
That is so nice to hear! Thanks for being here :)
Thank you for taking us along Madison. What a spectacular hike/trip/time!
Hats off to you young lady and your mother too! What an truly inspiring adventure - thanks so much for sharing!
This is pretty cool. What a time to be alive to be able to watch people document their life experiences.
That wallpaper alone took my breath away.
This Himalayan hiking is cool. No death zone nonsense. I’d love to do this.
The scenery was amazing, and the lower part of your hike was much greener that I expected! Thanks for sharing your adventure!
This video came at the perfect time, because I recently went backpacking for the very first time and I got sick on the way back. It was mortifying and I felt like such a failure since I didn’t complete the hike. I had to be picked up by a park ranger and driven the last few miles. I’m still trying to recover mentally and know that this was just one experience and I haven’t completely failed yet. Seeing you persevere to Everest is so inspiring to me and I can’t wait to do more backpacking someday. ❤
Thank you for sharing. Never feel bad about something out of your control. Sounds like you have the right mindset. Good luck and keep on pushing those comfort zones :)
@@MadisonClysdalee thanks for the encouragement!! Your channel is a big inspiration and I’ve loved seeing you grow on UA-cam
Hey, people don't fail if they get sick. It's beyond your control. Unfortunately you had bad luck, not your fault. Good luck with your future ventures.
@@lilithowl thank you! I’m trying to change my mindset and realize that I can grow from this experience. I appreciate your advice
@@abigailrobinson It's natural to be disappointed, I would be too - just as long as you don't blame yourself for it, or look at yourself as less due to something beyond your control. I'm sure you'll have many great expeditions in the future!
An experience you and your Mom will never forget.
I'm happy for you both.
Absolutely breathtaking! Your EBC trek vlog perfectly captures the essence of adventure and the majestic beauty of the Himalayas. As someone who works in the travel industry and loves mountains, I’m inspired by the way you’ve documented this journey. Can’t wait to see more incredible content from you!
Oxygen levels are the same as sea level as a percent (21%). It is the PRESSURE that is about 50% of sea level at 18,000 feet (500 mb/ 15 inches of Hg vs 1013.25 mb/ 30 inches of Hg). That means you have to breath twice as much air (VOLUME) to get the same amount of oxygen as at sea level.
Excellent video and congratulations on completing your trp to Base Camp. In April I completed Annapurna Base camp and at 65 years old I am very pleased with myself that i completed it. What was strange is that I had no effects from altitude sickeness however some of the younger people in our group were affected. I did have the DiaMox tablets but did not require them. I had met a couple in Kathmandu and they had both climbed to Everst base camp and had to be taken down by helicopter which scared me a little. Howver we all got through itok. Again well done and on to your next adventure.Its a liflong memory to have completed this great trek.
As you get older, I'm 68, you do not "push on" when feeling sick. Especially when you are ascending in altitude. I would have stopped and rested until I felt better or gone down to lower altitude. Altitude Sickness can get serious quickly and can lead to death.
Awesome video Madison. getting close to Everest should be quite more than sufficient. Great tour guide for us.
Stumbled upon your page after deep diving into ALL things Everest( i've been fascinated with her stories for soo..long). You & your mom are A-MAZ-ING. TY for sharing your incredible journey in such an uplifting way. Many Blessings to you & yours🕊 Namaste 🙏
What an inspiration Madison! My son and I just climbed a mountain in the UK. This looks like a great target for a few years from now.
I didn't think this mt everest would be so beautiful! You did a good job showing us the beauty!
This is such an inspiration!! I like to do small hikes, but even only 45 minutes of walking tires my feet! This is so amazing and I hope to hike a mountain just like you one day!!
Just pay the poverty stricken people to drag you up the mountain
Congratulations. I did the climb in 2017 and loved it as it had always been a life ambition.
Regarding altitude sickness, stay heavily hydrated and take diamox as this help massively.
With my chronic health conditions and altitude sickness, I could never do this. However, Everest is fuckin stunning and I'm so glad I can see it in this form. That national park was so gorgeous that I would be happy just staying there!
What a wonderful challenge/goal and adventure! Stunning views. Thanks for taking us all along.❤
What an incredible journey! Thank you for taking us along with you!
I was so excited to watch this because I’m obsessed with Mt Everest and one part of me wants to do this hike but the realistic side of me says no because I’d probably be miserable roughing it like that and wouldn’t make it. I’ll live vicariously through you on this one!
YOLO
Yes the Khumbu cough is a real thing! My wife and I just finished EBC this November and we both got altitude sickness and we both still have the Khumbu cough! 1/2 air really does suck, every step was felt like slow motion or you'd be short of breath.
I did the Gokyo lakes, chola pass to everest base camp trek ( 17 days) in 2014. It was the most beautiful experience of my life, but I also got sick, ended with pulmonary edema and coughing up blood, but fortunately, it was the day we started going down so I was able to make it. But I remember any up hill portions at all while going down, i would go into some kind of bronchospasm and couldn't breath. It was actually pretty scary. It was a lot colder when I was there as well, night before base camp was -15C and snow. The teahouses seem a lot nicer now. Brought back some awesome memories, thank you for your video!
You probably pushed yourself to the limit,but you did a great job,big congratulations,Maddie!
Nice documentary. No stupid music or drone shots. Well done.
Omg, Idk why but I teared up once you all made it!! This is beautiful!
Wow. This video made me realize climbing Everest is way more impressive than I imagined. Thanks for making this. You’re awesome!
Excellent review. Appreciate capturing the challenges, altitude sickness, power, and most importantly the bathroom situation!
Most videos only focus on the scenery and cover only the endurance challenges.
Congratulations Madison. What an incredible achievement. Hope your feeling better.
Really appreciate you doing this. Guess for so many of us, who have zero intention of going through such pain & expense🤣
It is crazy, how just reaching the starting point (base camp) is the challenge of lifetime for pretty much everyone, including experienced hikers.
Thank you for sharing! I'm really sorry you did not get to enjoy the amazing views base camp has to offer, but the memories you made on this trip will last a lifetime!
I'm not the jealous kind, but this comes close. Respect for walking this tough hike and I will definitely follow in your footsteps!
You aren’t jealous, you’re envious :) jealousy implies you want what they have without them having it and envious means you want what they want without taking away what they have/want
Those are exactly my thoughts, I am also jealous of her!
That has to be a great experience thanks for taking me with you.
thanks for being here :)
An Hike you will never forget! Loved this blog! I Hope you are fully healed now :)
All better :) Thanks for asking
Really good Madison. According to Mark Twain, travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness. Happy to see you have taken the initiative to see and share this😊
Your mom is a SUPER HUMAN BEING! She is DOING GREAT but you are ALL BEAT UP!!! AWESOME TO ALL OF YOU!!! PEACE.
Been looking forward to this video.. Glad your feeling better, great video!
thanks for the kind words
Hi Madison I was at EBC while you and your mates were there!!! Oh my God this so incredible, I am having so much flash backs while watching your video !!!
Well done Madison. Excellent coverage of your journey, good to see the difficulties you may encounter and the encouragement and help from everyone in your group.
I'm going to Nepal next year and I'm still in two minds whether to do base camp or a 2/3 day trek.
Did the hike 2 years ago in April. Much more snowing when we made it to base camp. Madan is the best guide. He always kept us informed about what to eat and where the best places for photos would be. Altitude also affected me on the hike. Take your time and go slow was always emphasized. Great video!! Ace the Himalaya is a super trekking company.
Excellent, and congrats. I did the base camp trek back in 1985, when Lukla had a grass airstrip (but didn't fly in - trekked in from further out), and Gorak Shep had only a small stone hut (oh, and the world's highest bakery was probably in Switzerland). Thanks for sharing.
Did the same journey in 1989 , walked from Jiri
@@blokeupnorth1 Interesting. We started further out at Lamosangu and walked (can't remember how many days) in to Jiri for a bit of acclimatisation, and then on. We wanted to retrace the 1953 walk in.
the extent of my “summit”would be that adorable little town with all the shops and vendors and puppies!! Views of Everrests would be enough for me!!!😉😉
Thank you Madison- that was such a good video of your hike to Base Camp 😊 I did that a few years ago and your video brought back happy memories 😊 Thank you!🙏 The Nepalese people were so warm and friendly, and it’s such an amazing feeling to be up there in the Himalayas in the midst of those beautiful mountain peaks.
Looks like an awesome trip, you were lucky with the weather! I went a few years ago and got altitude sickness in Khumjung village above Namche Bazaar and also in Dingboche. Awful headache, but made it out ok. Saw a couple of people being helicoptered out and even a guy tied to the back of a donkey going down the mountain (guess he didn't have insurance). Such an amazing experience to be up there though, seeing those views, all the yaks, eating dal bhat and drinking tea and talking all evening 😊
Thankyou for taking me on an adventure, that i otherwise would never see. Your a trooper!
Absolutely amazing Cant even imagine how incredible that trip was to actually see Mt Everest
I’m a recent subscriber, wow I did not expect basecamp of Everest when I subscribed! This was so interesting. That is a place I’ve never wanted to hike 😅 but am now curious about lol thank you for sharing your journey!
That's one amazing adventure I didn't know it was that rough on you when you got that high up in altitude 😊☮️
For those considering doing this trek, I have only one piece of advice to give you, don't do it. Don't even think about it. My soulmate and I are not mountaineers, but we have climbed more than our share of mountain trails. Despite being in good physical shape, with 10 kg less around the waist, this hike represented the greatest challenge we have ever faced.
The risks associated with altitude sickness are very real, and this trek claims its share of hikers annually. Furthermore, travel agencies and tour guides underestimate the difficulty level of the hikes. Just think of the Chola Pass, the Three Pass, with an extreme level of difficulty, are presented as mere detours. Wandering in the mountains at an altitude of 5200 meters exposes you to a sun that scorches every unfortunate patch of exposed skin. It is imperative to cover your face at all times, even if it hinders breathing. The Sherpas, who are accustomed to these conditions, walk around with a scarf over their face. It should be said that wearing a scarf also protects from clouds of dust raised by caravans of mules and yaks that one regularly encounters. Regarding temperature, it is rarely warmer than 2 degrees Celsius and the wind is omnipresent, there is no protection against it other than our clothes. The thinness of the air makes us breathe like a panting dog with the slightest effort, our heads spin, and our stomachs knot, nausea is never far away. The discomfort of the accommodations is also to be considered. The rooms are not heated, damp, and dark. The dining room is somewhat warmed up for the evening meal, leaving hikers freezing cold for the rest of the day. The only comfort, the meals, are ruined by a total lack of appetite, but one must force themselves to eat or risk running out of energy.
We had taken the trouble to start from Jiri to have an extra week of training to make the Lukla - EBC section easier, fortunately for us. I believe we would never have made it without that. I would not want to be in the shoes of those who arrive at Lukla not too fit and unacclimatized and who undertake the journey to the EBC right away. This kind of trip is a recipe for disaster. Other places on the planet offer landscapes just as spectacular without the risks of the EBC trek. Just think of the "W" of Torres del Paine in Patagonia, the Inca Trail in Peru, or Landmannalaugar in Iceland, to name but a few. Even in Nepal, the Annapurna trek is much easier while offering just as magical landscapes.
Those who might think our experience would have been better by using the services of an agency may not know that one should be wary of them. Indeed, Nepalese agencies are notorious for scams concerning helicopter evacuations. (www.nytimes.com/2018/09/04/world/asia/nepal-everest-rescue-fraud.html)
Their strategy consists of pushing unfortunate hikers beyond their limits, which causes acute mountain sickness, thus forcing them to evacuation.
load of rubbish. i did it with four freinds all over 60 and no issues
@@nai790 just because that was your experience, doesn't mean theirs is invalid.
@@nai790 Youth and fitness at sea level is not a good predictor of susceptibility to altitude sickness.
Your view is very negative and I cannot share it at all. It all depends on your attitude and approach. As with many things common sense is the key:
1. If you train yourself before taking the trek you will be able to make it
2. Plan the days with caution and don't trek more than 300-500 m higher per day.
3. Trink 5-6 liters per day (knowing this is not easy if not used to, I forced myself to already have 1-2 liters in the early morning)
4. Go with a steady pace and rest frequently
5. It's obvious that you can not expect the same comfort at > 3.000 m altitude as you might now it. Just wear the right clothes.
@@pakroiss Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I agree that preparing well and having a good attitude can help with the challenges of the Everest Base Camp trek. However, I think you might be overlooking a key part of what I was saying. My concern isn’t just about being prepared; it’s about the serious risks that many people don’t fully understand or that are sometimes downplayed by trekking agencies.
Even if you train and follow good advice, things like altitude sickness, extreme weather, and the tough conditions can be very dangerous. Not everyone is fully aware of these risks, and that can lead to problems. Plus, there are some agencies that take advantage of trekkers, like with the helicopter evacuation scams, which adds another risk to consider.
I just want people to be fully informed before deciding to do this trek, especially since there are other beautiful treks out there that don’t carry the same level of danger.
Wow! What an accomplishment!! I don’t know if I can handle it. I had a hard time in lake Titicaca for several days. Couldn’t wait to leave! This looks amazing!
Amazing video! As someone who’s been facilitated with Everest for many years it was so cool to see!
Her eyes are gorgeous wow 😍
Don't you have a rocket to build?!
True 😆
@@MadisonClysdalee he was distracted by your eyes I don't blame hehe
she's very pretty
it's all that high altitude oxygen
We lived in Colorado at about 9,500 feet so can relate to the altitude problems. All our hikes were always up to between 12,000 and 14,000 feet. Thanks for the great video. My wife has visited Tibet, unfortunately I have not. Enjoy.
omg you will climb Everest? if so be careful
She is a human honey badger. She doesn’t give a sht
What a wonderful explanation of what to expect on a trip like this. I have long thought a trip to just base camp is a far more practical bucket list item than Big E itself. Thank you for the valuable insight!
I have recently, totally randomly, become kind of obsessed with Mount Everest and I was looking for a video EXACTLY like this. As a matter of fact this video exceeded my expectations. This was very cool. Thank you for making it. Hopefully I climb to base camp one day 😁
I did the same trek and faced all the same situations as you did. We are so thankful to our local guide company, Alpine Ramble Treks, and our guide. They were accommodating throughout the trek. We are glad that we chose them; their services at the tea houses were amazing and different from those of other tour providers. Overall, this trek is excellent, and I agree with you; it is a trip of a lifetime.
Oneof the most beautiful n informative mountain videos out there. Did not skip a second! Fun
well done madison. love it that you did with your mom. im envious
ahhh.. your video reminds me of three passes solo trek that i did in extreme winter of January.. That view from Renzo La will forever be etched in my memory.
Great video! My husband did this three times in his life as well as many other mountains. ❤I am so proud of his achievement.
This is by far THE BEST UA-cam vid I've watched about the trek to Everest Base Camp, and I've watched, well, pretty much all of them. Great job!!
It's been about 25 years since I did that trek, but wonderful memories. I didn't get sick, but the fittest member of our team had to be sent down due to altitude sickness. Fortunately, there is quite a lot of time to acclimatise, and I found the final climb day on Kilimanjaro to an only slightly higher altitude much the tougher of the two trips. However, worth it to know you have reached the highest point on a continent. In the case of the Everest Base Camp trip, I could only marvel at those who could climb more than 3,000 metres higher. We also climbed Kala Patthar for a better view of the mountain, and that's a little higher at 5,643 metres. We did the entire trip camping, albeit all the equipment was bought up by a combination of porters and pack animals (no pack animals for the last couple of days as we had a lot of snow, and it was dangerous for them). We also had kitchen staff who set up breakfast, lunch and dinner. They would pack up after breakfast, pass us carrying the gear and supplies, then set up for the lunch, and then do it all again for dinner. We were also woken with a cup of tea in the morning, and the put the tents up and took them down. Incredibly hard working and resourceful people.
Besides the mountains, my other memory is of the Nepalese. Tough people, but very welcoming and industrious.
Point of clarification. O2 levels at base camp are nearly the same as they are at sea level. The difference is there is less air stacked above you, less atmosphere. Less atmosphere means less pressure. When you breath there is less pressure around you forcing air into your lungs, so you have to work harder.