Hi Garbriel, I hope your trek is going well! Thanks for the gear advice. I hope I can speak on behalf of your subscribers and say that we appreciate all the videos and helpful information you have shared leading up to your trek. So be sure to enjoy yourself along the way..you deserve it!!
I discovered that a simple "dual voltage immersion heater" works great when you have your own tea bags or instant coffee or even oatmeal. You can simply make all the tea or coffee you want in the privacy of your room. I used one on my last adventure and I have to say it was one of the best things I brought along with me. Now I have two. Love your videos.
You mean like one of those little metal things you plug in, then dip into a metal cup and it heats up the water? I had one of those in India, they're great. Just don't touch the metal cup while it's in there, did that once without thinking and got a shock!
Good luck with the trek. I did ABC last September only months after the earthquake and had good wifi at all lodges. Look forward to more videos of your trek!
Cool, thanks Zach. I'm on my way, three days of hiking so far and probably two more to get to Annapurna base camp. I have wi-fi in my lodge tonight, but too slow to upload videos unfortunately, hoping I'll find something faster at some point.
Oooooohhhh can't wait to see all those videos already. How much would it cost in rupees for the whole trip? Will there be snow up there in this season of the year?
Gabriel, how do you prepare for High Altitude Illness ? You should bring Trekking Poles, definitely save your knees on the steep stairs. Skip the common starting point in Phedi and start your trek in Kande ! It will shave off at least 2 hours and conserve some much-needed energy for later in the trek. Taxi from Pokhara to Kande : 1500 rupees. Have a safe trek !
Hey mate, lovin' the videos as usual. You're in my own little paradise (Pokhara) right now which is great. God I miss that place. I was wondering when you get back to town...if you could either stay a night, or do a day trip to either Begnas Tal or Rupa Tal (they're the nearby lakes that are so-far undeveloped). I have resolved to stay at either one (probably Rupa) instead in Phewa on my next visit to get the 'Pokhara 30 years ago' experience :) There's quite a few $10 per night places at both lakes (on budget). I'd love to see a video from one of these places if you can swing it. Cheers mate :)
What are your thoughts on full grain leather boots? I'm a rather stocky bloke so i want something that will give some good support for myself and my pack.
Hi Gabriel, would you mind giving me your opinion on those 2 questions please? - Were your trail running shoes enough when walking in the snow, especially when going to Tilicho Lake? No need for high shoes/ boots for the Annapurnas Circuit + Tilicho ? - Did you have any sleeping bag? Do you remember the temperature maybe? like 0° is it good? Thank you very much :)
Yes, the trail shoes worked great. And yes I did bring a sleeping bag. I bought one in Pokhara for $30. I don't remember the temperature rating, it wasn't that great of a sleeping bag but you don't have to count on it by itself. The lodges provide blankets that you can use in addition to the sleeping bag.
Thanks a lot! So far so good. I'm three days in and getting my butt kicked but enjoying nonetheless. I even have wi-fi here, however the speed is way too slow to upload videos unfortunately.
+Hoz Holla levels of haze and dust increase as the Spring approaches specially in the low land like pokhara and kathmandu but the high country is usually clear. i think it is because we dont get much rain during this time of the year but once it rain you get a pretty decent view of the Himalayas from the valley.
Hi Gabriel, I am planning to hit the ABC trail alone, starting from birgunj nepal, so can you please tell me (i) how to reach pokhara and (ii) from where did you start the ABC trek and how to get there? Thanks in advance :)
You can take a bus from anywhere in Nepal to Pokhara. It's the second-largest city in Nepal so lots of buses go there. When you get to Pokhara ask at your hotel about getting a taxi to start the ABC trek. That's easier than taking a bus, to make sure you start at the right place. Then you can take a bus back to Pokhara when you're done. However there are a few different points where you can start the trek. You can ask about the options at a trekking office in Pokhara. I recommend starting it at the high point of the road. Wish I could remember what it was called. But from there you start off higher and skip some of the uphill relative to the other point. Anyway have an epic trip. By the way see this video as well for more info: ua-cam.com/video/z7LE0w1eUi8/v-deo.html
@@GabrielTravelerVideos 1) is it Kande which you are talking about, the high point of the road ? As in the documentary(ABC trek) you mentioned starting at Kande. 2) do you remember where did you stay at pokhara and how much it cost? It'll be very helpful then. Thanks in advance. :)
@@subhamsaha1317 Yes, that's right, Kande. I recognize the name. It's a good place to start from. I did the ABC trek another time and started from a different location, which involved a lot more elevation gain, so Kande is better.
Hi Gabe. I'm making my way to Pokhara in a few days and hope to find a budget hotel with a decent view or the mountains..or at least a roof terrace. Can I ask the name of your hotel please? Many thanks ✌🏻️
Gabriel Traveler Thanks. I found a nice one not so far with good views. Maybe I can check out this one after the trek. Just going through your replies, so thanks in advance! ✌🏻️
What about a pair of tall waterproof boots with grips which protect my calves and legs warm in severe winters and I don’t need to tie shoe laces. I would carry my cellphone as my camera.
It would depend on how comfortable they were for hiking. I don't really thinking of rain boots as being good for hiking in the mountains with a backpack. But maybe there are some kinds that are made for hiking.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos I love Harley Davidson tall waterproof boots with grips. In fact, I am thinking to join 1 day Inca trail wearing these boots. The leather stand up pretty well to keep my legs warm and the wide width allows me to wear tall wool sock and insert my pants into the shafts. I need to test myself with one day Inca trail.
Hey Gabe, do you have any plans for the Everest base camp trek? Would love to see it.What difference does high cut, mid cut or low cut hiking shoes make? Which shoes would you recommend for an average trekker going without a porter? Thanks
Next time I go to Nepal I'll plan to do the EBC. Any kind of hiking shoes are fine as long as they're comfortable for you to walk in. You don't have to carry a big pack since you don't need a tent and food, etc., so that's why hiking boots aren't necessary. Also I didn't want to buy hiking boots in Nepal which then would have been too big to travel around with.
I will Cover My self and wear summer dress inside the Jacket i cant tie my laces i will put them inside my shoes and i will hang my phone and record it I am a kid but i will be a traveller in future my Dream is to Travel Whole world and start with Argentina
Hi Garbriel, I hope your trek is going well! Thanks for the gear advice. I hope I can speak on behalf of your subscribers and say that we appreciate all the videos and helpful information you have shared leading up to your trek. So be sure to enjoy yourself along the way..you deserve it!!
I discovered that a simple "dual voltage immersion heater" works great when you have your own tea bags or instant coffee or even oatmeal. You can simply make all the tea or coffee you want in the privacy of your room. I used one on my last adventure and I have to say it was one of the best things I brought along with me. Now I have two.
Love your videos.
You mean like one of those little metal things you plug in, then dip into a metal cup and it heats up the water? I had one of those in India, they're great. Just don't touch the metal cup while it's in there, did that once without thinking and got a shock!
+Gabriel Traveler Yep, that's the heater I'm talking about. I never used it in a metal cup yet, even though I have several. Thanks for the warning!
Can't wait to see your videos from the trek, All the best on your adventure.
Good luck with the trek. I did ABC last September only months after the earthquake and had good wifi at all lodges. Look forward to more videos of your trek!
Good to know!
awesome video gabriel... lots of information to digest
thank you for being so comprehensive, i've been waiting for you to get there
Cool, thanks Zach. I'm on my way, three days of hiking so far and probably two more to get to Annapurna base camp. I have wi-fi in my lodge tonight, but too slow to upload videos unfortunately, hoping I'll find something faster at some point.
livin the dream...hope all goes well cant wait to check out the vids
all the best, be safe and take care of yourself.
Oooooohhhh can't wait to see all those videos already. How much would it cost in rupees for the whole trip? Will there be snow up there in this season of the year?
This video is so helpful Gabriel. Thank you.
I can only carry a daypack. I have no experience in trekking but I love to walk a lot in a city easily for 5 or 6 hours.
Very Cool! Safe trekking.
Gabriel, how do you prepare for High Altitude Illness ? You should bring Trekking Poles, definitely save your knees on the steep stairs. Skip the common starting point in Phedi and start your trek in Kande ! It will shave off at least 2 hours and conserve some much-needed energy for later in the trek. Taxi from Pokhara to Kande : 1500 rupees. Have a safe trek !
Good advice on the the poles, helps with sharing the weight of a heavy pack.
+Andrew Bolton Great, yes Kande is where we're planning to start from, good to get confirmation on that.
Hi amazing Post. Keep Up the great Work
Hey mate, lovin' the videos as usual. You're in my own little paradise (Pokhara) right now which is great. God I miss that place.
I was wondering when you get back to town...if you could either stay a night, or do a day trip to either Begnas Tal or Rupa Tal (they're the nearby lakes that are so-far undeveloped). I have resolved to stay at either one (probably Rupa) instead in Phewa on my next visit to get the 'Pokhara 30 years ago' experience :)
There's quite a few $10 per night places at both lakes (on budget). I'd love to see a video from one of these places if you can swing it. Cheers mate :)
What are your thoughts on full grain leather boots? I'm a rather stocky bloke so i want something that will give some good support for myself and my pack.
As long as they're comfortable and fit your feet right then yeah, those should work.
Hi Gabriel, would you mind giving me your opinion on those 2 questions please?
- Were your trail running shoes enough when walking in the snow, especially when going to Tilicho Lake? No need for high shoes/ boots for the Annapurnas Circuit + Tilicho ?
- Did you have any sleeping bag? Do you remember the temperature maybe? like 0° is it good?
Thank you very much :)
Yes, the trail shoes worked great. And yes I did bring a sleeping bag. I bought one in Pokhara for $30. I don't remember the temperature rating, it wasn't that great of a sleeping bag but you don't have to count on it by itself. The lodges provide blankets that you can use in addition to the sleeping bag.
Would using a steripen be an adequate substitute for water purification tablets?
Or a lifestraw.
At 2.5kg that Everest 65+10 backpack is pretty heavy before you even put anything in it.
Good hiking Gabriel.
Thanks a lot! So far so good. I'm three days in and getting my butt kicked but enjoying nonetheless. I even have wi-fi here, however the speed is way too slow to upload videos unfortunately.
Upload when you can and like all of us I shall be eagerly waiting to view your adventure. Be safe.
What causes that haze? Is it pollution? Wood fires? or a natural condition?
+Hoz Holla levels of haze and dust increase as the Spring approaches specially in the low land like pokhara and kathmandu but the high country is usually clear. i think it is because we dont get much rain during this time of the year but once it rain you get a pretty decent view of the Himalayas from the valley.
Hi Gabriel, I am planning to hit the ABC trail alone, starting from birgunj nepal, so can you please tell me (i) how to reach pokhara and (ii) from where did you start the ABC trek and how to get there?
Thanks in advance :)
You can take a bus from anywhere in Nepal to Pokhara. It's the second-largest city in Nepal so lots of buses go there. When you get to Pokhara ask at your hotel about getting a taxi to start the ABC trek. That's easier than taking a bus, to make sure you start at the right place. Then you can take a bus back to Pokhara when you're done. However there are a few different points where you can start the trek. You can ask about the options at a trekking office in Pokhara. I recommend starting it at the high point of the road. Wish I could remember what it was called. But from there you start off higher and skip some of the uphill relative to the other point. Anyway have an epic trip. By the way see this video as well for more info: ua-cam.com/video/z7LE0w1eUi8/v-deo.html
@@GabrielTravelerVideos 1) is it Kande which you are talking about, the high point of the road ? As in the documentary(ABC trek) you mentioned starting at Kande.
2) do you remember where did you stay at pokhara and how much it cost?
It'll be very helpful then.
Thanks in advance. :)
@@subhamsaha1317 Yes, that's right, Kande. I recognize the name. It's a good place to start from. I did the ABC trek another time and started from a different location, which involved a lot more elevation gain, so Kande is better.
is the altitude higher that in Peru I had a difficult time breathing in Peru
what laptop and what software do you use to edit your videos?
Hi, I use an Acer Aspire 1 (super old laptop) and Videopad to edit.
thank you for the information ^^
What hotel did you stay in in Kathmandu? Did you reserve ahead of time?
Hi Sue, see this video: ua-cam.com/video/6M14wedwvMQ/v-deo.html
Which sunscreen did you get?
Not sure, something papaya.
Hi Gabe. I'm making my way to Pokhara in a few days and hope to find a budget hotel with a decent view or the mountains..or at least a roof terrace. Can I ask the name of your hotel please? Many thanks ✌🏻️
Yeah, it was Hotel Pokhara Palace, I highly recommend it. Say hello to the owner for me!
Gabriel Traveler Thanks. I found a nice one not so far with good views. Maybe I can check out this one after the trek. Just going through your replies, so thanks in advance! ✌🏻️
What about a pair of tall waterproof boots with grips which protect my calves and legs warm in severe winters and I don’t need to tie shoe laces. I would carry my cellphone as my camera.
It would depend on how comfortable they were for hiking. I don't really thinking of rain boots as being good for hiking in the mountains with a backpack. But maybe there are some kinds that are made for hiking.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos I love Harley Davidson tall waterproof boots with grips. In fact, I am thinking to join 1 day Inca trail wearing these boots. The leather stand up pretty well to keep my legs warm and the wide width allows me to wear tall wool sock and insert my pants into the shafts. I need to test myself with one day Inca trail.
Right on, sounds like they might work pretty well.
Even if no wi-fi, there might still be internet cafes in the larger villages.
Sweet, that's good to know.
Hey where can I get topographic maps for the trek? Do they sell them in pokhara?
Yes, you can get them in Kathmandu or Pokhara, just look around for a gear shop or book shop, pretty easy to find.
Gabriel Traveler thanks!! Have fun in Alaska!
Hey Gabriel are you sponsored for your tours or you're on your own ?
I'm just doing everything on my own, traveling independently.
wow
thats amazing
all the best
which camera u used in Nepal ?
An Olympus SP-810UZ and a GoPro Hero Plus LCD
be safe..
Hey Gabe, do you have any plans for the Everest base camp trek? Would love to see it.What difference does high cut, mid cut or low cut hiking shoes make? Which shoes would you recommend for an average trekker going without a porter? Thanks
Next time I go to Nepal I'll plan to do the EBC. Any kind of hiking shoes are fine as long as they're comfortable for you to walk in. You don't have to carry a big pack since you don't need a tent and food, etc., so that's why hiking boots aren't necessary. Also I didn't want to buy hiking boots in Nepal which then would have been too big to travel around with.
Gabriel Traveler Thanks ✌
I will Cover My self and wear summer dress inside the Jacket i cant tie my laces i will put them inside my shoes and i will hang my phone and record it
I am a kid but i will be a traveller in future my Dream is to Travel Whole world and start with Argentina
Good luck!
You found some reasonable cashews eh