For all of you who have been asking, here is EVERYTHING I packed for my recent trek up to Everest Base Camp. I also answer some of your most asked questions about doing the EBC Trek . Still have questions about my trip to Nepal? Join me on Thursday, November 10th at 6PM, PST for a UA-cam live where all answer your questions and share with you some of my most favorite stores about our trip that didn't make it into our videos. Click here for more info: ua-cam.com/video/msY3OKS63ns/v-deo.html
Your advice on carrying a battery pack is great, but cold does not drain batteries, cold simply slows or stops the chemical reaction inside the battery so no electricity reaches the equipment or the battery pack. The solution is to warm up all your batteries and the charge will return to where it was before it got too cold (just like keeping them warm in your sleeping bag all night). I don't mean to be "that guy," but it's really important that people do not jump inside s warm hut and immediately plug their cold "drained" phone battery or battery pack because they could quickly overcharge and be ruined.
Thank you for the detailed breakdown! Everest has always been on my bucket list and this video definitely makes it far more accessible than I ever imagined!
Yay! Glad this one was helpful!! Make sure you join me for my UA-cam Live tomorrow at 6PM, PST where I answer any questions you might still have about the trek and also share some of my favorite stories from this trek, live: ua-cam.com/video/msY3OKS63ns/v-deo.html
I seriously appreciate the cost breakdown of everything. It makes it a lot easier to determine whether or not something like this would be in my budget. I totally understand that many people aren’t comfortable sharing that kind of info, but it is SO helpful! Thank you so so much for sharing that. As always, you made this video super informative, and I always love a lighter pack list! Thanks again. So glad you had this amazing experience!
Thanks Candace! Glad you enjoyed this video. I kept getting the same questions over and over again so I figured a lot of people might find a video like this helpful. Cost can be a huge consideration and even sometimes a deterrent when planning a trip like this. I was happy to provide the cost breakdown for this trip because I know I had these same questions when I was originally planning this trip myself.
I've been following your adventure since the start. Really, for me, this was the best video. Really fact filled and answered so many of my questions about doing this.
What a fantastic video! Great cost breakdown, well documented itinerary as well! Amazing job. You got a new subscriber who has a lot of video’s to catch up on! I plan on doing this hike next year.
Congratulaciones for your excelllent ENC at Nepal video travel descritos. You are amazing telling the story of the wonderful trip you made, so I really want to go there soon. Victoria from Mexico City.
Hello, I finished EBC last week! I wanted to thank you for all of the advice and packing ideas! Also, the Gregory Maya 25 back pack was perfect. Just letting you know your content is appreciated. Thank you.
Great info in this video, I just got back November 17 2022 from Nepal I did the Manaslu Circuit what a great time I had ..I used Well Plan Trekking ...Im going back soon
Not sure how I got here..but I’m here and browsing your videos. OMG the hike to EBC looked absolutely marvelous, scenery, food the entire trip. This breakdown was very informative especially using the treking company. Seems like the best way! Planes can’t fly but a helicopter can? Yikes, I’ve heard flying into Lukla is a nail biter! And good for you scoring a business class upgrade for 300. Very informative….GREAT video..thanks!
This is a dream of mine! You helped make that dream more achievable with the breakdown of everything! As someone who comes from the great mountaineering state of Alabama, I’m gonna need some better gear and more training.
@@Weezieweeks Those are the Salomon Outpulse Mid GTX Women’s Hiking Boot alnk.to/4Xs2GIS I've been wearing them all winter and spring on all of my day hikes and overnight backpacking trips and LOVE THEM!
@@TheHungryHiker do you think the ankle support makes a difference. That site is the same place I looked! And then I saw the new color, pearl or something.
@@Weezieweeks Yes, the ankle support makes a big difference to me, which is why I wear this shoe in the winter/spring and shoulder seasons. I always want more ankle support when there's likely to be rain, snow or mud out on trail.
I loved the video! Clear information without loud music! Subscribed, because I want to watch more of your content. I'm also a sweater, unfortunately! I'll def bring my short and leggings.
I guess I don't understand. You didn't realize traveling to Nepal was an option? Or that you could hike up to Everest Base Camp? Glad you enjoyed the video.Hopefully this inspires you to want to plan a trip of your own one day soon.
No, I knew I could travel to Nepal any time, but why waste the trip and head to the Everest Base Camp. That I didn’t know was an option. I thought only those that would be climbing Everest could be going to the base camp. Very cool. And yes, tonight as I close my eyes I will be dreaming of heading there.
@@liberatedlady4689 That makes sense. You'd be happy to know that there are a lot of people who hike to EBC without any intentions of ever summiting Everest. The hike to Base Camp is a HUGE accomplishment in itself. I hope one day you get to experience it for yourself. This whole trip was amazing and life changing. Nepal is such a beautiful place.
Nice video. I have never been to the himalayans, but I always hike in shorts, as you said it's more comfortable. A few tips Carry a small tub of tiger balm keeps the legs warm, and I always carry Vicks Vapour Drops, and Fisherman's friends, they clear your head and nasal areas. Feels great
Thank you for coming along with me to Everest Base Camp!! Kencko Smoothies are an awesome way to sneak in extra fruits and vegetables during the day wherever you are, whether you're backpacking up in the mountains or trekking in a beautiful, foreign country.
This great! I pretty much watched all your EBC videos. If all goes well I will be going in 2023. I even checked out the trekking company you used. Thank you
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed all of my Nepal videos. Fingers crossed you'll get to go on your own trek to Nepal in 2023!! I highly recommend Life Himalaya Trekking. They were so easy and so much fun to work with!
Thanks for sharing this entire trip with us and for doing an absolutely amazing job with the cost breakdown and stunning video coverage! Much appreciated. Please continue with your great work and keep us in the know regarding other similar adventures. I love your channel! 🙏
Thank you so much! I kept getting the same questions over and over again so I figured I'd answer them all in one video. More fun, backpacking and trekking content coming soon :)
This is such an amazing video! Saved it to a playlist. I just put this trek on my bucket list for the next 5 years with my Dad. He’s got some health issues but he’s trying to work through it right now. I told him he’s got to get better because our 5 year goal is to do this trek. ❤ thank you! Just subscribed
Great question! I'm not a coffee drinker so I honestly have no idea if the teahouses serve coffee or not. I know everyone in my group was drinking the ginger lemon honey tea every time we stopped at a teahouse though.
Love the content and explanation of everything. The views looked amazing. I’d also highly recommend a tracking device to put in your luggage while travelling, this way you know where it will be if for some reason it gets lost. Happy trekking :)
You can do this trip way cheaper with just a guide. No porter but self-carry your own backpack keeping it under 9kg. Go as lightweight as possible to save cost.
There are LOTS of different ways you can do this trek. My way isn't the only way. I'm just sharing how I did my trek since I get so many questions about this trip.
We didn't on or over snow on this trek so regular sunglasses were fine. I wore my regular sunglasses that I always wear for my hikes and backpacking trips and they were just fine.
That's because once we left Kathmandu, we all went dark for our entire trip. I knew we'd only be doing our trek for 6-7 days and didn't want to waste any of my time on my phone, looking at stuff online while we were trekking. There are options to purchase WiFi in the teahouses as you make your way up the trek. The higher you get up the trail, the more expensive these options get. So make sure you keep that in mind. There are also options to purchase "power" in the teahouses as well if you have to charge any electronics. For this trip, I brought a power bank and extra batteries and didn't need to charge anything beyond using my power bank until we were back in Kathmandu.
@@TheHungryHiker LOL, I wasn't thinking of checking my twitter account. But I did think my wife might like a text every now and then to let her know I was alive.
@@paultruzzi911 That's EXACTLY why I brought my Garmin inReach. Instead of texting friends and family from my phone and worrying if I'd have service or not, I could send them a message from my Garmin AND they could follow us along our trek on the MapShare I have set up with my Garmin.
Yes, there are easier, more direct routes from Seattle, but I was meeting up with my friends in Chicago, which is why I flew to Chicago. Then we all flew together on the same flight(s).
I only used my bigger pack to keep all my gear in when flying to and from Nepal. Once we started our trek, our trekking company provided duffle bags for us to keep the gear we wanted to use along the trek in.
I feel like any hiker can do the EBC trek if they're prepared, have a local guide and have done some sort of training for it. My biggest suggestion for beginner trekkers would be to choose a less aggressive itinerary when visiting the area. I would've loved to have more than 5 days to explore the area and have a couple acclimation days built in along the way.
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Excellent Video! Ankle wrap is now in my first aid kit as I sprained my ankle walking back from Pheriche, leukotape got me to Tengboche. Did you have any concerns about altitude? It appears you didn't have acclimatization days but you indicated that you took a full dose of diamox twice per day vs the half dose that most use.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video. Having an ankle brace in my first aid kit has saved me so many times, enough for me to keep the brace in my kit at all times. I didn't have any issues with the altitude. Our trek up there was aggressive without having any additional days to acclimate. This is why I started taking the Diamox the day before we started trekking - 1 in the morning and 1 at night, which I explained during the video. Some in my group even opted to take two pills in the morning and 2 at night, but I wanted to start slow and could always up the dose if I needed to. Turns out I didn't need to for this trip.
HI there! I mentioned this both in the video as well in the video description below. The trekking company our group used for our EBC trek was Life Himalaya Trekking: lifehimalayatrekking.com Here's the link to the trek we did on their website: 7-Day Everest Base Camp Short Trek with Heli Return (includes a helicopter return from Gorakshep to Lukla) lifehimalayatrekking.com/7-days-everest-base-camp-trek.html
I haven't done the three passes trek in Nepal, but if there were snow forecasted and out on trail, I'd probably use GoreTex hiking boots as opposed to trail runners. I tend to only use trail runners when the trail is dry (and warmer).
How much you spend each day during the trek will really depend on you and the type of trip you want to have. I had a certain budget I set for myself that I could spend on extra food, drinks, souvenirs and sightseeing while in Kathmandu and along the trek. Do keep in mind, the higher you get up the trek, the more expensive things will be so make sure you plan for that. Overall, I think this trip was really inexpensive, even with all of the extra luxuries I added to my trip.
Not sure about the rules and regulations of tent camping along this trek. My guess is that people don't because I didn't see anyone tent camping along our way while we were there. There are a number of teahouses along the trek and there are a few trekkers who do this trek and handle their own accommodations. That can certainly add an element of stress to a trip like this if you're having to figure out accommodations on your own. This is a HUGE benefit to using a trekking service and doing this trek with a guide. Not only are you supporting the local economy (tourism is one of Nepal's biggest industries), but your guide and trekking company will figure out all of your accommodations for you and give you valuable information about the area that you're trekking through.
Nope, we didn't have any acclimation days during our EBC trek. We knew coming into this that this trip would be quick. We all managed to stay fine, but I'd like to go back and spend more time in the area because its so beautiful.
I would have no idea what the % is in general, but I can say that 100% of our crew was able to handle the altitude on our way up to EBC. This is even without having acclimation days built into our itinerary.
Excellent series. How did you select Life Himalaya Trekking, Ltd as a guiding company? They look like a good trekking company. I would be trekking by myself, hoping to meet other similar adventurers.
The trek lasts several days. If I take only 3-4 shirts, they will eventually get sweaty and might start to smell. I don't think there's an opportunity to do laundry there. Does that mean I'll have to wear smelly clothes the whole time?
For any of my trips, whether I'm trekking in Nepal for a week or backpacking along the Pacific Crest Trail for multiple weeks, I only pack two outfits for each trip: one outfit to hike in and one outfit to sleep in. Some teahouses might offer laundry services, but the higher in elevation you go, the less accommodations that will be available. You're going to get sweaty and dirty no matter what. Might as well save the weight and pack less clothes. I would pack extra socks and underwear though. After the trek, we had a chance to do our laundry in Kathmandu through the hotel we were staying at.
I didn't have any issues with ay of the food I ate locally while in Nepal thankfully. Before going on my trip, I did start taking a daily, shelf-stable probiotic at home and while I was I Nepal, I made sure to always drink bottled water. My body handled all of the delicious local cuisine perfectly. The food was oe of my favorite parts about Nepal. :)
@@TheHungryHiker I see. Sounds like you had limited time. I am surprised that you said your insurance was less than $100, everything I have checked is between 200 a $500. Was it basic for travel or did it included high altitude rescue ? Planning to go in 2025.
A quick Google search told me that there's actually a difference between a baseball hat and a trucker hat. Check it out: A trucker hat will have a foam upper, with plastic mesh. A baseball cap, however, will usually be wool, or cotton. Additionally, a baseball cap will not have a breathable plastic mesh back (usually), and they will also not have a huge, billboard-like design on the front - like trucker hats do
You were lucky because in the USA, you are known to lose bags...learn from experience, been traveling for the last 25 years all over the world 5 to 6 times a year. You should have a little pack for important gear on you like international electric adapter to charge your equipment, extra underwear, toothpaste pills (not tube), utensils (your own), you could also bring dry shampoo for you hair, and medications it fits in a small bag you can carry on you. You should also wear compression socks you legs and feet would not be swollen at night after a day of hiking. You look like you enjoyed your trip, good for you.
@@RichaChaurasia295 Here is the link to World Nomads, where I got my travel insurance from: www.worldnomads.com Keep in mind, what is covered in your policy will depend on where you're traveling to. Not all policies will be the same. Your best bet is to contact them directly with specific questions on what they cover. Good luck!
Also for those looking at Diamox, PLEASE talk to your physician about it. It has tons of interactions with even common over the counter drugs like tylenol/acetaminophen
For all of you who have been asking, here is EVERYTHING I packed for my recent trek up to Everest Base Camp. I also answer some of your most asked questions about doing the EBC Trek .
Still have questions about my trip to Nepal? Join me on Thursday, November 10th at 6PM, PST for a UA-cam live where all answer your questions and share with you some of my most favorite stores about our trip that didn't make it into our videos. Click here for more info: ua-cam.com/video/msY3OKS63ns/v-deo.html
Your advice on carrying a battery pack is great, but cold does not drain batteries, cold simply slows or stops the chemical reaction inside the battery so no electricity reaches the equipment or the battery pack. The solution is to warm up all your batteries and the charge will return to where it was before it got too cold (just like keeping them warm in your sleeping bag all night).
I don't mean to be "that guy," but it's really important that people do not jump inside s warm hut and immediately plug their cold "drained" phone battery or battery pack because they could quickly overcharge and be ruined.
Thank you for the detailed breakdown! Everest has always been on my bucket list and this video definitely makes it far more accessible than I ever imagined!
Yay! Glad this one was helpful!! Make sure you join me for my UA-cam Live tomorrow at 6PM, PST where I answer any questions you might still have about the trek and also share some of my favorite stories from this trek, live: ua-cam.com/video/msY3OKS63ns/v-deo.html
I seriously appreciate the cost breakdown of everything. It makes it a lot easier to determine whether or not something like this would be in my budget. I totally understand that many people aren’t comfortable sharing that kind of info, but it is SO helpful! Thank you so so much for sharing that. As always, you made this video super informative, and I always love a lighter pack list! Thanks again. So glad you had this amazing experience!
Thanks Candace! Glad you enjoyed this video. I kept getting the same questions over and over again so I figured a lot of people might find a video like this helpful. Cost can be a huge consideration and even sometimes a deterrent when planning a trip like this. I was happy to provide the cost breakdown for this trip because I know I had these same questions when I was originally planning this trip myself.
I absolutely loved your EBC trekk videos. Totally captivated. Thank you .
Awesome! Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed the video series. This was such an incredible trip. I can't wait to go back!!
Amazeballs educational video, thank you 👍🏼
Glad this one was helpful!
This is so detailed and just what I needed for my prep, thank you so much!
Awesome! Glad you found this helpful!
Thank you so much for including the pricing and your budget, it’s super helpful.
Yay! Glad you found this one helpful.
Excellent video. I'm planning on visiting EBC in a couple of years. I need to start hiking first.
Good luck!
I've been following your adventure since the start. Really, for me, this was the best video. Really fact filled and answered so many of my questions about doing this.
Awesome! Thanks for following along and glad you found a lot of value in this video.
Brilliant video. I'm going in Sept this year. Can't wait 😀 x
Awesome! Have a great trip!
Color me inspired!!! EBC trek added to my bucket list! Thank you for sharing this wonderful adventure!
Amazing!! Glad my Nepal videos inspired you to want to add this one to your bucket list!!
What a fantastic video! Great cost breakdown, well documented itinerary as well! Amazing job. You got a new subscriber who has a lot of video’s to catch up on! I plan on doing this hike next year.
Awesome, thank you!
Congratulaciones for your excelllent ENC at Nepal video travel descritos. You are amazing telling the story of the wonderful trip you made, so I really want to go there soon. Victoria from Mexico City.
Thanks a lot 😊
Thanks so much for the information! I would love to hike the EBC one day.
You're very welcome. Thanks for checking out my video. Hopefully you found it useful and inspiring to maybe plan your own trek one day. :)
Hello,
I finished EBC last week! I wanted to thank you for all of the advice and packing ideas! Also, the Gregory Maya 25 back pack was perfect. Just letting you know your content is appreciated. Thank you.
Awesome! Thank you so much for sharing. Glad to hear my videos were helpful with you planning your trek.
Great info in this video, I just got back November 17 2022 from Nepal I did the Manaslu Circuit what a great time I had ..I used Well Plan Trekking ...Im going back soon
Amazing!
Not sure how I got here..but I’m here and browsing your videos. OMG the hike to EBC looked absolutely marvelous, scenery, food the entire trip. This breakdown was very informative especially using the treking company. Seems like the best way! Planes can’t fly but a helicopter can? Yikes, I’ve heard flying into Lukla is a nail biter! And good for you scoring a business class upgrade for 300. Very informative….GREAT video..thanks!
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed the video 😀
This is a dream of mine! You helped make that dream more achievable with the breakdown of everything! As someone who comes from the great mountaineering state of Alabama, I’m gonna need some better gear and more training.
Glad I could help!
love it, im saving up to go later this year in November
Awesome! It's a trip worth saving for. That's for sure!
This is incredible!! So detailed and organized. Thank you!!!
Glad you liked it!!
Great video! Loved the details - the cost was much less than I anticipated and I also would have loved the massage and other extras!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video!
@@TheHungryHiker I want your hiking boots now!
@@Weezieweeks Those are the Salomon Outpulse Mid GTX Women’s Hiking Boot alnk.to/4Xs2GIS
I've been wearing them all winter and spring on all of my day hikes and overnight backpacking trips and LOVE THEM!
@@TheHungryHiker do you think the ankle support makes a difference. That site is the same place I looked! And then I saw the new color, pearl or something.
@@Weezieweeks Yes, the ankle support makes a big difference to me, which is why I wear this shoe in the winter/spring and shoulder seasons. I always want more ankle support when there's likely to be rain, snow or mud out on trail.
I loved the video! Clear information without loud music! Subscribed, because I want to watch more of your content. I'm also a sweater, unfortunately! I'll def bring my short and leggings.
Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching.
Amazing! Thank you for all of this information. What an adventure!
Glad you enjoyed it! Hope you found this one helpful!
The expense was much less than I expected. Good job!
Thanks! I felt pretty good about my travel budget for this trip. Worth every penny!
Thanks for information. I am going to EBC treck on october
Glad you found this helpful. Have fun on your trek!
So helpful you covered it all thank you so much!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Enjoyable series, great scenery, excellent packing list explanation. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the series!
Thanks for making this video! It's very helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
Great inspiring video and love the lists. Hopefully 24 or 25 for me. 😍
Ok OR has the sun hoodie. Check. 👍
I love my OR Echo Sun Hoodie. Great piece of gear!
Wow! Totally cool. I didn’t realize this was even an option. This does give me hope in that I can at least get that far. Thanks for sharing.
I guess I don't understand. You didn't realize traveling to Nepal was an option? Or that you could hike up to Everest Base Camp? Glad you enjoyed the video.Hopefully this inspires you to want to plan a trip of your own one day soon.
No, I knew I could travel to Nepal any time, but why waste the trip and head to the Everest Base Camp. That I didn’t know was an option. I thought only those that would be climbing Everest could be going to the base camp.
Very cool. And yes, tonight as I close my eyes I will be dreaming of heading there.
@@liberatedlady4689 That makes sense. You'd be happy to know that there are a lot of people who hike to EBC without any intentions of ever summiting Everest. The hike to Base Camp is a HUGE accomplishment in itself. I hope one day you get to experience it for yourself. This whole trip was amazing and life changing. Nepal is such a beautiful place.
Appropriate movie on the plane 😂. Planning on the EBC Gokyo trek in 2024 so thx for the info!
Awesome!!!
Great video! Thanks for sharing all that information.
Thanks for watching. Hope this one was helpful.
Its amazing video!
Thank you for sharing your great trek EBC experience. God bless you! Big fan!
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@TheHungryHiker Yeah!
Best video I have seen!
Thanks!
Awesome video! Now on my bucket list!
Glad you liked this video. You should absolutely visit Nepal. This trip was amazing!!
Nice video. I have never been to the himalayans, but I always hike in shorts, as you said it's more comfortable. A few tips Carry a small tub of tiger balm keeps the legs warm, and I always carry Vicks Vapour Drops, and Fisherman's friends, they clear your head and nasal areas. Feels great
Awesome. Thanks for the tips!
We're so glad to make it to your packing list 😊 Your adventures are always inspiring. ✨
Thank you for coming along with me to Everest Base Camp!! Kencko Smoothies are an awesome way to sneak in extra fruits and vegetables during the day wherever you are, whether you're backpacking up in the mountains or trekking in a beautiful, foreign country.
@@TheHungryHiker 😎👌
This great! I pretty much watched all your EBC videos. If all goes well I will be going in 2023. I even checked out the trekking company you used. Thank you
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed all of my Nepal videos. Fingers crossed you'll get to go on your own trek to Nepal in 2023!! I highly recommend Life Himalaya Trekking. They were so easy and so much fun to work with!
Thanks for sharing this entire trip with us and for doing an absolutely amazing job with the cost breakdown and stunning video coverage! Much appreciated. Please continue with your great work and keep us in the know regarding other similar adventures. I love your channel! 🙏
Thank you so much! I kept getting the same questions over and over again so I figured I'd answer them all in one video. More fun, backpacking and trekking content coming soon :)
This is such an amazing video! Saved it to a playlist. I just put this trek on my bucket list for the next 5 years with my Dad. He’s got some health issues but he’s trying to work through it right now. I told him he’s got to get better because our 5 year goal is to do this trek. ❤ thank you! Just subscribed
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed this video and found it helpful. Have fun planning your trip!!
Hello I have a question for you… On EBC did the tea houses serve coffee? Thanks!
Great question! I'm not a coffee drinker so I honestly have no idea if the teahouses serve coffee or not. I know everyone in my group was drinking the ginger lemon honey tea every time we stopped at a teahouse though.
Love the content and explanation of everything. The views looked amazing. I’d also highly recommend a tracking device to put in your luggage while travelling, this way you know where it will be if for some reason it gets lost. Happy trekking :)
Glad you enjoyed this one. As soon as I got home, I got an Apple Air Tag to use on my next adventure. Thanks for the suggestion!!
You can do this trip way cheaper with just a guide. No porter but self-carry your own backpack keeping it under 9kg. Go as lightweight as possible to save cost.
There are LOTS of different ways you can do this trek. My way isn't the only way. I'm just sharing how I did my trek since I get so many questions about this trip.
Do i need one of these special sunglasses or regular one that i wear daily are enough?
We didn't on or over snow on this trek so regular sunglasses were fine. I wore my regular sunglasses that I always wear for my hikes and backpacking trips and they were just fine.
Almost Somewhere is a great book!
Thanks for the recommendation!
you did lukla to namche in a day? wow!
Yup! It was a big day!
I also like shorts WAY more than pants but sunburn like crazy. It's a pain to carry too much sunscreen
What a great trip. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the videos. Thanks for following along.
That is so cool.
This was quite the cool trip. :)
One item I didn't hear covered; connectivity. Any cellular coverage outside of the capital? Do coffee houses have WiFi?
That's because once we left Kathmandu, we all went dark for our entire trip. I knew we'd only be doing our trek for 6-7 days and didn't want to waste any of my time on my phone, looking at stuff online while we were trekking. There are options to purchase WiFi in the teahouses as you make your way up the trek. The higher you get up the trail, the more expensive these options get. So make sure you keep that in mind. There are also options to purchase "power" in the teahouses as well if you have to charge any electronics. For this trip, I brought a power bank and extra batteries and didn't need to charge anything beyond using my power bank until we were back in Kathmandu.
@@TheHungryHiker LOL, I wasn't thinking of checking my twitter account. But I did think my wife might like a text every now and then to let her know I was alive.
@@paultruzzi911 That's EXACTLY why I brought my Garmin inReach. Instead of texting friends and family from my phone and worrying if I'd have service or not, I could send them a message from my Garmin AND they could follow us along our trek on the MapShare I have set up with my Garmin.
Enjoy your trip in my beautiful country Nepal. god bless you.
Thank you!
It was a great video!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it and hope it answered any questions you had about my trip to Nepal.
Beautiful video
Thank you
Wait… you flew from Seattle to Chicago and then to Doha? I think it’d have been easier from Seattle to Seoul or Singapore.
Yes, there are easier, more direct routes from Seattle, but I was meeting up with my friends in Chicago, which is why I flew to Chicago. Then we all flew together on the same flight(s).
Dang!!! I would have expected this trip to cost so much more. I think for the amazing experience you had that cost was well worth it.
I was expecting the trip to cost a lot more too. I do this one all over again too, if I had the chance. Money well spent for priceless memories.
How did you use your bigger pack? I didn’t hear you mention it outside traveling on the plane with it.
I only used my bigger pack to keep all my gear in when flying to and from Nepal. Once we started our trek, our trekking company provided duffle bags for us to keep the gear we wanted to use along the trek in.
I don’t understand what fleece layer you wore?
Nice video
Thank you!
Would this work for a beginner trekker - well it’s been 10yrs since I did Machu Pichu
I feel like any hiker can do the EBC trek if they're prepared, have a local guide and have done some sort of training for it. My biggest suggestion for beginner trekkers would be to choose a less aggressive itinerary when visiting the area. I would've loved to have more than 5 days to explore the area and have a couple acclimation days built in along the way.
Nice information thanks 🙂👍
Glad you enjoyed this one!
Thanks for this 😊
Hope this video was helpful :)
THANKYOU SO MUCH!!
You're welcome! :)
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Here are all of the specs for my quilt:
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* Down Type - 950
* Temperature - 10 Degree F (-12 degree C)
* Length - Regular
* Width - Wide
* Draft Collar Added
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* Inside Fabric: Purple 10D
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@@TheHungryHiker Thanks a lot! 😊
Excellent Video!
Ankle wrap is now in my first aid kit as I sprained my ankle walking back from Pheriche, leukotape got me to Tengboche.
Did you have any concerns about altitude? It appears you didn't have acclimatization days but you indicated that you took a full dose of diamox twice per day vs the half dose that most use.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video. Having an ankle brace in my first aid kit has saved me so many times, enough for me to keep the brace in my kit at all times. I didn't have any issues with the altitude. Our trek up there was aggressive without having any additional days to acclimate. This is why I started taking the Diamox the day before we started trekking - 1 in the morning and 1 at night, which I explained during the video. Some in my group even opted to take two pills in the morning and 2 at night, but I wanted to start slow and could always up the dose if I needed to. Turns out I didn't need to for this trip.
Very good video, you have a new sub ❤️🇲🇹
Thank you!
Super like your video
Awesome!
What co.runs the base camp treking group
HI there! I mentioned this both in the video as well in the video description below. The trekking company our group used for our EBC trek was Life Himalaya Trekking: lifehimalayatrekking.com
Here's the link to the trek we did on their website: 7-Day Everest Base Camp Short Trek with Heli Return (includes a helicopter return from Gorakshep to Lukla) lifehimalayatrekking.com/7-days-everest-base-camp-trek.html
How do you feel about altras as a shoe for three passes trek?
I haven't done the three passes trek in Nepal, but if there were snow forecasted and out on trail, I'd probably use GoreTex hiking boots as opposed to trail runners. I tend to only use trail runners when the trail is dry (and warmer).
Wait so you went from Lukla to Namche bazar in a day?!?!
We sure did. It was a BIG day!
Thanks for all the info, planning to go EBC next year April’23. How much are we expected to spend or set aside each day during the EBC trek itself?
How much you spend each day during the trek will really depend on you and the type of trip you want to have. I had a certain budget I set for myself that I could spend on extra food, drinks, souvenirs and sightseeing while in Kathmandu and along the trek. Do keep in mind, the higher you get up the trek, the more expensive things will be so make sure you plan for that. Overall, I think this trip was really inexpensive, even with all of the extra luxuries I added to my trip.
Is it possible to camp on the trail or the village passed by??
Cause I have no book the accommodation in advance, afraid there will be full.
Not sure about the rules and regulations of tent camping along this trek. My guess is that people don't because I didn't see anyone tent camping along our way while we were there.
There are a number of teahouses along the trek and there are a few trekkers who do this trek and handle their own accommodations. That can certainly add an element of stress to a trip like this if you're having to figure out accommodations on your own. This is a HUGE benefit to using a trekking service and doing this trek with a guide. Not only are you supporting the local economy (tourism is one of Nepal's biggest industries), but your guide and trekking company will figure out all of your accommodations for you and give you valuable information about the area that you're trekking through.
I will follow step by step 🚶♂️ 💯
Are you planning a trek to Everest Base Camp anytime soon?
Yes next year
What insurance company did you use for the trek?
I used World Nomads, which I'm pretty sure I mentioned somewhere in this video.
Thank you!
Question, did you have any acclimatization days? It seems like a quick trip from Lukla to EBC!
Nope, we didn't have any acclimation days during our EBC trek. We knew coming into this that this trip would be quick. We all managed to stay fine, but I'd like to go back and spend more time in the area because its so beautiful.
What % of hikers end up not being able to handle the altitude on the way up to EBC?
I would have no idea what the % is in general, but I can say that 100% of our crew was able to handle the altitude on our way up to EBC. This is even without having acclimation days built into our itinerary.
Excellent series. How did you select Life Himalaya Trekking, Ltd as a guiding company? They look like a good trekking company. I would be trekking by myself, hoping to meet other similar adventurers.
The trek lasts several days. If I take only 3-4 shirts, they will eventually get sweaty and might start to smell. I don't think there's an opportunity to do laundry there. Does that mean I'll have to wear smelly clothes the whole time?
For any of my trips, whether I'm trekking in Nepal for a week or backpacking along the Pacific Crest Trail for multiple weeks, I only pack two outfits for each trip: one outfit to hike in and one outfit to sleep in. Some teahouses might offer laundry services, but the higher in elevation you go, the less accommodations that will be available. You're going to get sweaty and dirty no matter what. Might as well save the weight and pack less clothes. I would pack extra socks and underwear though. After the trek, we had a chance to do our laundry in Kathmandu through the hotel we were staying at.
Where there any risks from eating local food that your body was not accustomed to? What is often referred to as “Spanish Tummy”?
I didn't have any issues with ay of the food I ate locally while in Nepal thankfully. Before going on my trip, I did start taking a daily, shelf-stable probiotic at home and while I was I Nepal, I made sure to always drink bottled water. My body handled all of the delicious local cuisine perfectly. The food was oe of my favorite parts about Nepal. :)
What month did you go ?
September
No acclimatization day?
No, we didn't have an acclimatization day built into our trek. This was a pretty fast and aggressive itinerary.
@@TheHungryHiker I see. Sounds like you had limited time. I am surprised that you said your insurance was less than $100, everything I have checked is between 200 a $500. Was it basic for travel or did it included high altitude rescue ? Planning to go in 2025.
Can anybody tell me exactly when a baseball. Cap became a truckers hat
A quick Google search told me that there's actually a difference between a baseball hat and a trucker hat. Check it out: A trucker hat will have a foam upper, with plastic mesh. A baseball cap, however, will usually be wool, or cotton. Additionally, a baseball cap will not have a breathable plastic mesh back (usually), and they will also not have a huge, billboard-like design on the front - like trucker hats do
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Glad you enjoyed the video!
You were lucky because in the USA, you are known to lose bags...learn from experience, been traveling for the last 25 years all over the world 5 to 6 times a year. You should have a little pack for important gear on you like international electric adapter to charge your equipment, extra underwear, toothpaste pills (not tube), utensils (your own), you could also bring dry shampoo for you hair, and medications it fits in a small bag you can carry on you. You should also wear compression socks you legs and feet would not be swollen at night after a day of hiking. You look like you enjoyed your trip, good for you.
Good suggestions!
did you took any insurance?
Yup! I had travel insurance for this trip and mentioned it in my total expenses when I talked about how much my trip cost.
@@TheHungryHiker yes mam thank you for information, could you also help with insurance company? and did they cover helicopter rescue?
@@RichaChaurasia295 I used Travel Nomads for travel insurance and even the basic plan I got covered helicopter evacuation, if needed. Hope that helps!
@@TheHungryHiker is it world nomad? I will also look for that bz plan i am
Selecting it is not showing heli rescue
@@RichaChaurasia295 Here is the link to World Nomads, where I got my travel insurance from: www.worldnomads.com Keep in mind, what is covered in your policy will depend on where you're traveling to. Not all policies will be the same. Your best bet is to contact them directly with specific questions on what they cover. Good luck!
Damn, $5500 for all that? That's a heck of a good deal!
That's what I thought. I was pretty happy with the overall costs for this trip. Totally worth every penny.
i would overpack on underwears hahaha. I want to change undies every single day. i love this video! very detailed. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
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Thanks for watching!
Gosh, the Americans are spoiling the the rest of the world by tipping even to the pilot.
I don't think tipping a helicopter is a bad thing at all.
Also for those looking at Diamox, PLEASE talk to your physician about it. It has tons of interactions with even common over the counter drugs like tylenol/acetaminophen