Hiking Everest Base Camp – An Inside Look

593 591 Mariah Bridges

Join Endurance Nation’s Marketing Director, Mariah Bridges, for podcast #661 as she virtually sits down with teammates Josh and Amber Church who recently climbed Everest Base Camp. We enjoyed a casual conversation between teammates as we discussed their endurance around the world travels as they discussed their trek.

 

Key Talking Points:

  • Packing List Tips
  • Everest Culture
  • Overcoming Altitude Sickness
  • Local Food
  • And Much More!

 

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Itinerary & Strava File

Nov 11- From Kathmandu, fly to Tenzing and Hillary Airport in Lukla, then trek to magnificent Phakding (2610 meters).

Nov 12- Enjoy a spectacular 5-hour trek to Namche Bazaar (3441 meters).

Nov 13- Namche Bazaar Acclimatization day.

Nov 14- Today includes a 5-hour trek to Diboche (3800 meters) via Tengboche Monastery (3860 meters) 5 hours.

Nov 15- Trek to Dingboche (4350 meters), 5 hours.

Nov 16- Today’s adventure includes a day trip to Chhukung valley (4710 meters), followed by a trek back to Dingboche, 4 hours.

Nov 17- Enjoy an invigorating 5-hour trek to Lobuche (4910 meters).

Nov 18- Today we will head to Everest Base Camp (5365 meters) then back to Gorak Shep. 8 hours.

Nov 19- Hike up to Kalapattar (5555 meters) early in the morning then enjoy a lovely trek down to Periche (4200 meters). 8 hours.

Nov 20- Today’s adventure involves another 6-hour trek to Namche Bazaar (3441 meters).

Nov 21- Take a 6-hour trek to Lukla (2804 meters) before enjoying a relaxing overnight stay at the guesthouse.

 

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