Everest Base Camp

The trek to Everest Base Camp was full of ups and downs physically and mentally. There were times where Gareth (Tourist2Townie) and I would sit back and watch the clouds float over…

Before making the trek to Everest Base Camp or even training for it I had a lot of questions about the trip. I read through a lot of trip reports from various…

Packing for the Everest Base Camp trek can be challenging. How much should you carry? What type of backpack can you bring? And what should you buy in Kathmandu? I had all…

Deep inside Sagarmatha National Park you will come across Gorak Shep, a small Himalayan village found on the journey to Everest Base Camp. This is the last resting spot for most trekkers…

Training for Everest Base Camp shouldn’t be taken lightly. A combination of cardiovascular endurance, strength training, and hiking is needed to prepare for the trek. Nothing can truly prepare you for the…

Making the trek to Mt. Everest Base Camp had been a dream of mine since I was a kid. The idea of walking in the footsteps of legendary adventurers and mountaineers sounded…

I’ve been fascinated by Mt. Everest since I was a kid. I remember reading Into Thin Air and thinking I wanted to do the same. While the desire to climb to the…