Wow, great job. I went SOLO with only porter. Just got back trekking Annapurna base camp 4160 mtrs, and Mt. Everest base camp 5364 mtrs, my main goal was be on the Mt. Everest base camp on my 72nd birthday. Yes I made to the Mt. Everest base camp on May 1st, on my birthday. I must say that it was not an easy adventure but it took diligent research and hard training before i even attempted trekking to Mt. Everest base camp. There is no authorities can scan your body's abilities or measure your strength and test your mental health to handle hardships of fighting against altitude sickness even for the base camp not along the summit of any Himalaya mountains as 8 highest in the world located in the region of Nepal. I started my journey by starting to work out every other day for 2 to 3 hrs at the gym for 4 months. I also hiked some California mountain twice per month. I also researched method to prevent an altitude sickness. My training hike to Annapurna base camp to test myself to see even if I have ability to handle to hike at high altitude and cold temperatures. Yes, it was the best thing I ever did to prepare to reach my goal, Mt. Everest base camp. I learned more tips from other hikers by talking to them on the trails. "Drink 4 to 6 litters of water, eat 3 meals and plenty, snacks between meals, take baby steps at the high level even you feel you can go little faster, drink warm water, watch your body language such as headache or nauseated stomach even slightest, watch you are getting irritated more than normal, normal hike is no more than 600mtrs per day up (or down?)-heard one girl was coming down too fast from Annapurna base camp, got sick ended up on the helicopter and to the hospital. make sure acclimatize, take advice of "hike high and sleep low"." I took only 1/4 of Dia-Mox-n(meds) twice per day with foods(I had no side affects from it because of low dosages) only for 3 days at Dingboche, Luboche, Gorak shep. I saw young people suffering on my way up and heard unfortunate stories from people taken down by helicopters to the hospitals and some don't make it even from hiking to base camp. So, can you imagine what they have to do to survive climbing to the summit of Famous and the world's tallest Mt. Everest? "The altitude is something you don't fool with Mom!" Thanks to my son's advice paid off for me and made my best birthday I ever had on the Mt. Everest base camp.
Not a good idea! Did you know what they did with those 40-60 odd bottles you alone produced? What's the exit for waste? Isn't we should be more concerned using our earth's resources as I think you know it apparently we have one!!!
It is certainly best to use natural local water, especially since you don't know the actual origin of the bottled water. It has more minerals and a little bit of clean dirt never heart anybody. Bring a light and also efficient filtering pump with you. Also, never buy your hiking boots on line, even brands you are very familiar with. They are rarely the same as the ones in the store are, plus it is best that you try them on to see exactly how they feel.
Lots of comments down here about not hiring a porter. Personally I think it's extremely silly and selfish not to. We are coming into their country, surely we can say thanks for sorting the trail out for us over the years by a hiring a porter? So what if you don't have too...i am sure if you got into trouble you would be screaming for one, also they would probably prevent you getting into trouble in the first place as they have experience in that region that you do not! I am a qualified and experienced mountain leader..I am hiring porters when i go in November. i am not that naive to believe I know it all and not that selfish to not give something back to the communities that made it possible in the first place.
Some people prefer to hike in the mountains on their own time and schedule without following or being followed by someone they don't know. I've done the Langtang, Annapurna Circuit and ABC treks all without a guide or porter, which were unnecessary. With a map and basic hiking knowledge you can easily do it by yourself. But if anyone has any doubts about their abilities they should definitely have a guide. There are other ways that a visitor can give back to the community and to Nepal. It's good that experienced guides and porters are available for those who prefer to have some help, but it shouldn't be an obligation for those who prefer to trek independently. Also it will depend on the trek, with some having an experienced guide may be necessary for the sake of safety. But the main trekking routes can be done by oneself or just with friends if that's preferred.
Sure, but this can be done in other ways. Simply trekking and staying at the lodges is contributing to the local economy and helping people who depend on tourism, or of course one could volunteer and help build a school or do other things. I just disagree that it's selfish, as you said, to want to trek independently. There's a big difference between trekking alone or with your friends vs. trekking with a stranger tagging along or being with a large group of people and being stuck on a fixed schedule. Personally I much prefer to do it on my own. But it's great of course that there are trekking agencies available for those who prefer to do it with a guide and with someone carrying their stuff for them. I just don't think anyone should feel obligated to pay for a guide or porter to contribute if that isn't actually how they want to explore the Himalayas. :)
I am a solo traveler, going to trekking in April and May to ABC, EBC AND Tibet tour at the end, for 45 days. Your info gave me courage to hire just a porter for both base camp. I always like to take my own time and not much talking when I am in the nature. I learned a lot from you, please keep up your inspiration for other travelers like me even though I am an old grandma only by age. I like to take some gifts from USA to villagers I am going to visit, any reccomendations?
Good points - I would like to add that the tea houses serve mostly white food and carrying prunes or fruit will help your digestion. We went in late September/early October and our North Face Cats Meow +20 F sleeping bags worked well or us.
Gary, I have that same exact sleeping bag as you. I bought it at REI when I lived in Colorado. It's what I'll use when I finally get to do the Everest Basecamp trek. Did you need to use any kind of liner in your sleeping bag for extra warmth ?
@@guymorris6596 no - the tea houses are not insulated, but the do provide blankets that my wife placed over her sleeping bag on the colder nights at the higher elevations
Thank you! Made me 😊. I became friends with my Guide and porter. We had a good time. I also tipped them very well at the end. What others do is on them.
using caffeine pills at altitude is a really bad idea they will dehydrate you even more and probably why you were finding it so hard to keep hydrated, at altitude they will most defiantly work against your hydration balance thanks for your video
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@@incrediblehimalayansherpaa5067 Can you please remove your comments? It's spam. You shouldn't use the youtube comments section to advertise your company.
The place was sooooo dusty. Wear a very light balaclava over your mouth and nose as much as possible. Light so that air can still get in. Even then, u may have difficulty breathing. Otherwise get a filtered mask.
Cool video, great job with the green screen. Did you hear about people trekking to EBC independently, without a guide or porter? I've done other treks in Nepal on my own and prefer to trek that way.
Thanks, Gabriel. Love your channel! I met a guy just past Namche. He was solo, he had walked over 2 hours in the wrong direction. My guide gave him advice. Later after I returned, I read an article about a Japanese guy who was lost for 45 days in the region before rescue. I know it can be done, but I believe the risk can be high. Each person must evaluate for themselves.
Wow, 45 days!! That's intense. I wonder how much experience they had. I did the Langtang trek, Annapurna Circuit and the ABC trek twice, all without guides or porters. Maybe the EBC route is tougher? Or maybe those guys didn't have much hiking experience. Anyway I'll definitely look into it further before making up my mind. By the way, looks like you're in Israel now, or at least that's your latest video. Pretty cool, enjoy the travels. Cheers.
By the way I ended up watching this video because it came up as a suggested video. I wasn't searching for Nepal videos. But the EBC trek is in fact something I want to do, so I clicked on it. Just thought you'd like to know that your videos are in fact getting recommended. Good luck with the channel. Persistence is key.
Looks like this might be the story you're referring to, pretty crazy: www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/missing-hiker-nepal-himalayas-found-alive-47-days-later-liang-sheng-yueh-taiwan-kathmandu-a7705221.html
Thanks for the kind words Gabriel. I’ve been trying to grow the channel- it’s been going well. Can’t complain. I’m currently in Prague, tomorrow France to visit Mont St Michel on Saturday. As for the trek- I’m sure there are people who can do anything but honestly I don’t want to be responsible for saying that’s possible and then someone getting hurt or worse. Also, that is the correct link. That’s the guy I heard about. I also saw a few rescue copters taking people back. Explore the idea of rescue insurance.
Thanks, very interesting. Just one thing : all that bottled water is SO bad for the environment: if you look behind the tea houses you can see the piles of empty plastic left by tourists/trekkers. Not an option surely ? If you’re going on a trek, please filter or use tablets. Nepal, and the Earth in general, will thank you.
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Everyone who is up at Everest regularly that I've ever seen mention it says it really breaks their heart seeing people pay to be flown up to base camp, because even at base camp the air is so thin that it's dangerous.
Wow, great job. I went SOLO with only porter. Just got back trekking Annapurna base camp 4160 mtrs, and Mt. Everest base camp 5364 mtrs, my main goal was be on the Mt. Everest base camp on my 72nd birthday. Yes I made to the Mt. Everest base camp on May 1st, on my birthday. I must say that it was not an easy adventure but it took diligent research and hard training before i even attempted trekking to Mt. Everest base camp. There is no authorities can scan your body's abilities or measure your strength and test your mental health to handle hardships of fighting against altitude sickness even for the base camp not along the summit of any Himalaya mountains as 8 highest in the world located in the region of Nepal. I started my journey by starting to work out every other day for 2 to 3 hrs at the gym for 4 months. I also hiked some California mountain twice per month. I also researched method to prevent an altitude sickness. My training hike to Annapurna base camp to test myself to see even if I have ability to handle to hike at high altitude and cold temperatures. Yes, it was the best thing I ever did to prepare to reach my goal, Mt. Everest base camp. I learned more tips from other hikers by talking to them on the trails. "Drink 4 to 6 litters of water, eat 3 meals and plenty, snacks between meals, take baby steps at the high level even you feel you can go little faster, drink warm water, watch your body language such as headache or nauseated stomach even slightest, watch you are getting irritated more than normal, normal hike is no more than 600mtrs per day up (or down?)-heard one girl was coming down too fast from Annapurna base camp, got sick ended up on the helicopter and to the hospital. make sure acclimatize, take advice of "hike high and sleep low"." I took only 1/4 of Dia-Mox-n(meds) twice per day with foods(I had no side affects from it because of low dosages) only for 3 days at Dingboche, Luboche, Gorak shep. I saw young people suffering on my way up and heard unfortunate stories from people taken down by helicopters to the hospitals and some don't make it even from hiking to base camp. So, can you imagine what they have to do to survive climbing to the summit of Famous and the world's tallest Mt. Everest? "The altitude is something you don't fool with Mom!" Thanks to my son's advice paid off for me and made my best birthday I ever had on the Mt. Everest base camp.
Hi, I've been to Nepal on 5 previous occasions and these are a great list of tips, Igor, but maybe you can re-edit the video omitting the advice on bottled water? Disposing of plastic waste is a real problem in Nepal, as most of it goes to landfill and isn't recycled. I've always 2% Tincture of Iodine solution (a few drops per litre and then leave for 5 minutes), and I've never been ill. A small bottle weighing just a few ounces is enough to last for a month.
Use a filtered water bottle or carry purification tablets, the plastic waste problem in Nepal is already really bad - as guests there we shouldn't be adding to the problem. Also caffeine pills or supplements are not a good idea at high altitudes, electrolytes are what you need there, otherwise good video thanks.
Good tips for beginners and first time edc trekkers. Your tips are amazing for people who want to do EBC Out of their schedule or lifestyle. Like people who are working in business companies, employees of some sophisticated multi nationals. Thumbs up! These tips don’t imply for people who are tough, who know survival and who wish to enjoy nature and not just go Ebc for sightseeing and make their trek super comfy ! Cheers mate ! I hit the like button
Great stuff here, thank you, it's the first video about the EBC trek that I find really interesting and informative. I'm planning to do it sometime in october and I'm gathering as much info as I can before I go. I have one question, it may seem a little stupid, but it's a real issue for me. I want to do this trek with my wife and while she doesn't mind any of the other aspects, she's terrified of the bridges that we have to cross on our way (I saw a few of them on another video, those long steel bridges). For her, it's a real issue and she has this problem even on bridges that are a few meters above ground. So my question is, how long are the bridges and do they balance (when it's windy for example) ?
Great question and never be afraid to ask. Some of the bridges are quite long and also very high up. If you go to the pinned comment, you can watch my entire trek and see where I point the camera down to the bottom from the steel bridge. They are built safe but if she has a fear- this could be an issue because sometimes they do “jump” as you walk on them. They don’t sway like a jump rump more like bounce a bit. Best of luck man!
@@IgorTravelsTheWorld Thank you for your answer. If you don't mind, I have another one, regarding your last tip on this video. You're saying that it's possible to do the whole trip to ebc via helicopter, not only the return trip. Do you happen to know how much does that cost? I assume it's much more than the normal, on foot trek.
Yes it is but in this case I would contact a trek company and ask. They would act as middlemen and arrange everything or you could find the name of the helicopter companies that are actually based at the airport and ask them. You can probably find them through TripAdvisor. I’m going to try and find the name of one if I can find a picture I took of their banner. Just give me sometime to dig through all the pics. Ask away man. Also make sure to watch my video of the trek. I tried to cover everything about the trek in great detail.
@@IgorTravelsTheWorld Yes, I found a lot of offers for this on tripadvisor. It's quite expensive but undestandable. This is just in case the trek will be impossible for my wife, we'll just go there via helicopter and that's it. I'm a little worried about the fast ascent to that altitude without acclimatization, but I guess they would'nt offer these helicopter tours if it's too dangerous, right?
I think it won’t be a major issue because you’re not hiking up. You’re just flying in. This is the company I used (my trek company booked it) simrikair.com/ Good luck
I honestly get bemused by the amount of stuff people take on the trek that requires porters. Honestly I saw this really spoiled asian kid get a hair dryer from his rucksack. Okay so it is good to give porters employment and support the community but really not necessary, neither are guides or trekking companies. My tips would be 1. GPS map in phone that can work offline (maps.me) 2. Thermal flask (doubles up as a hot water bottle) 3. layers rather than a big jacket (I went with a fleece jacket, windbreaker and polyester layers) 3. water purification tabs 4. pegs to dry of your laundry in the sun (attach to your bag - I had 2 changes of clothes and what I had on) 5. real 100% UV protected and polarised sunglasses (if it snows then snow-blindness is a real problem and fake Oakleys won't protect you.... trust me!) 6. trail runners are fine instead of big heavy boots. 6. Buy all you need in Kathmandu apart from your sunnies, footwear and windbreaker. 7. long johns for night time 8. kindle 9. Go slow! It's not a race! I went pretty slowly to 5,600 meters and wasn't affected at all by the altitude. 10. If you only have enough energy for base camp OR Kala Patthar, choose Kala Patthar. I did and don't regret it.... but it is very, very tough.... although very possible, I'm not exactly in peak physical condition. ruclips.net/video/ISo8HhlVsAE/видео.html
Hello Barry thank you for your tips. Can you tell me is it possible just to go to nepal and organise the trek ourselves (not to climb the summit but around the base camp only)? Is this what you are saying in your comment? I am shocked by some costs just for the treks including the base camp.
A lot of good advice. The vitamin part is not however. It doesn’t stand up to scientific and medical scrutiny. The extra vitamin C does not protect against illness, your just paying to have coloured urine, and the energy pills most will tolerate but some don’t and can experience dangerous side effects. Otherwise good practical advice overall.
I see , you have been in Blue Horizon Hotel , in the newer block :)) The best supplement is Dal Bhat no chemicals from pharma . I survived 7 treks without down jacket - all on December - Nights up to minus 15 C . I ate meat in Khumbu , no shitting , no problem at all. Meat is carried - I agree , but is buffallo it means beef . It is matured meat , go to any expensive restaurant to buy 2 or 3 weeks matured beef steak stored in the same conditions . Yak sizzler or burger is top food , amazing experience. If food will be under cooked then for sure shitting . Do not eat rubbish like spagetti or pizza , is disgusting and does not even look like italian food. Flight companies allowed 15 kg luggage to bring to the plane , so porter will carry the same :) This is super light for them . Teenagers carry 40 kg of wood every day. Walk slow and drink plenty water , boiled is fine and cheaper , eat garlic -- you will be safe from AMS.
Dear Igor, thank you very much for sharing your EBC trekking experience with us. I did the ABC trek in Oct-18 and in Apr/May this year, I'll be doing the EBC trek. So, I'm looking forward to it very much and I'm sure that your tips will become very handy. Thanks again for making this very informative video.
I have wanted to make the trek to Base Camp, but I am really quite terrified and anxious about drop offs. While watching this video I noticed a lot of edges and drop offs. Has anyone climbed this journey and is afraid of drop offs?
The things you are afraid of tend to happen when you think about them too much. So if you are always stressing about slipping and falling, you’ll prob slip and fall to your death. Unlucky.
Good material. You only didn't say, that you absolutely don't need any trekking agency. This trek is very easy to do and everyone can complete it alone. If you need a porter, you can "hire" one in Lukla. Money - when you don't take any agency, Eu 20 a day (in rupee) is quite enough.
protect against khumbu cough, once you have it it cant be cured until you leave the altitude and dust,keep your back warm and insulated overnight, especially in the ply board bunks that are thin and allow freezing cold to seep up into your chest area,
Let me give an alternative view on wearing sneakers vs boots. The human body has an ankle joint just above the foot and it got there by way of millions of years of evolution. Stiffening it up by way of a boot is to harm the bio mechanics that nature has handed down to us. The human body also has joints at the elbow, knee etc but no one (in their right mind) suggests stiffening those up so why the ankle. Lets have a look at some people who cover really long distances - marathon runners. Have you ever seen a marathoner in boots ? If you have, I'll bet he was at the wrong end of the pack, cursing his mistake. Give up the boots folks, they are some hangover from the British Empire like pith helmets.
Can’t compare mountain terrain with jagged rocks to straight road marathons. Boots offer support when climbing on uneven surfaces and slippery surfaces that sneakers can’t do. You’re comment makes some sense but it’s clear you aren’t a climber. Neither am I.
Thanks for these tips! One question: when tipping the guide and the porter, do they prefer rupees, or would US cash be OK? I trekked once in Cameroon, and it was very difficult to exchange US dollars, especially larger denomination bills (even larger denomination Cameroonian money was difficult to spend...most people preferred small bills). Thx
Honestly I didn’t see that they cared one way or the other. I tipped USD. You can exchange in Kathmandu prior to your trek if you like. Tipping $4-$5 per day seemed well appreciated.
Some comments based on 35 year experience in EBC trekking: #4 Water: drinking a lot of water does NOT help with acclimatisation. Acclimatisation process makes you loose more water through urination, but drinking more than necessary to replace that extra amount does not effect the acclimatisation process at all. Just makes you uncomfortable. Two years ago I trekked 4 weeks in Khumbu, and drank about 2 liters from my Nalgene the whole time, less than a desiliter per day. Normal tea & beer at lodges was enough. #11 Footware: I have trekked to EBC 5 times and prefer trail runners or mid high trail shoes, not boots. Lighter, more nimble, no blisters. #12 Vitamins: just total BS. #14 Relying on the guide: It is a $20M annual business to make trekkers sick on EBC treks by "rescuing" them by helicopter to Kathmandu. Guide gets about $1000 per trekker as a kickback. Happens couple of thousands of times ever year. #16: Tipping: 15% is the proper amount, about $1.25 for a porter, $2 for the guide per day. Anything above that is excessive and the agency owner is likely not today their salary. In effect you are tipping the owner. #18: What is missing: there is a better more scenic and awesome route up to EBC via Mong La - Phortse - Pangpoche, but agencies are too lazy to take customers up that way, the unimaginative twice-through-Tengpoche is all they offer.
Thank you very much. So far this was the helpful video i have watched. I am planning to travel Nepal on December 2019 and go for EBC. Anyone can give me more detailed information about the weather condition?
Hi mate, I've done EBC with 3 passes twice and it was amazing. Headed back this year. Just curious which company you used and thoughts on them? Cheers, Mat
Hi Mat, I used the company below. Personally, it was good. It was recommended from a friend who had previously used them when he went about 2 years prior to me. I thought it was good, 3 meals were included plus a small drink, sleeping arrangements were very good considering location and even a few hot showers! Honestly, I was happy. Paras Khanal Travel Manager - Treks, Tours & Mountaineering *************************************** Treks & Expedition (P.) Ltd. Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal Tel: + 61 3 9015 4103 | 977 98510 53103 Skype: imperialnepal E-mail: sales@imperialnepaltreks.com Web Site:www.imperialnepaltreks.com Specializing in Trek and Tours, mountaineering & climbing courses in Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan & India Like us on Facebook | Recommended in TripAdvisor Imperial Nepal Treks & Expeditions P. Ltd. is Nepal Based Adventure & A Leading Travel Company; authorized by Nepal Government (Regd.No 115057/070/071), Licensed by Department of Tourism and Civil Aviation (License No 1674|070). Imperial Nepal is also affiliated with several prestigious regulating bodies in Nepal such as NMA (Nepal Mountaineering Association), TAAN (Trekking agency association of Nepal ), and KEEP (Kathmandu Educational Environment Project)
I understand you. It’s my preference but I always disposed of my bottles in the proper receptacles and I did ask my guide if they recycle, and he explained they did. I trust his word.
Thank you. Yes bottled water everywhere. I never had problems finding. Also some people had purifiers and used water from other sources. I didn’t. Snacks and food plentiful along the way. Don’t worry about going hungry or thirsty. Electricity, I’m fairly certain I had everywhere. I made sure to charge every device anytime I found a plug.
Don’t you think it’s irresponsible to tell people to only exchange $200 when everyone else is saying to bring 50k in rupee and a additional $500 usd cash for helicopter flights
No I don’t. For me that was fine, and my helicopter (1 flight in) and airplane (1 flight out) was included in the price of my trek. Actually the helicopter was a surprise because I thought we’d fly in by plane both times.
@@IgorTravelsTheWorld thanks for the response I am 54 and I have dreams of trekking Nepal and I also hope to travel around Nepal and 5k usd is my goal for a one month trek
Responsibility of guide! Guide! What really it means? Lots of people might not know what guide is but it's not a new word for those who are involved in tourism industries. in simple language guide is a person who leads travellers or tourist through unknown or unfamiliar locations. Not only that a guide is believed as a reprehensive of the company he works for and also an ambassador of the country. Anyone can be guide, but to be a good guide is the main part. To guide on an unknown or unfamiliar location is not only the features of a guide. A guide should have Moral character professional respect, responsibility & Habits behavior general knowledge of the field & skills to handle a team. But for me a guide is not just a guiding people, a guide is a caretaker or parents who shows the right path taught the journey and take cares their team members & whole staff like kids. As we everyone knows that parents never complaints to their children beside many problems, just like that guide also face lots of problems through the journey, he does his duty, shows respect to the guest and keeps smiling all the time and also take cares of all the team like family. I don't mean that entire guide is same but some of them are not doing their duty very well, as lots of time on journey we hear that the guide had left the guest on the half way, it's completely unprofessional and it affects our Tourism industry. A guide is the backbone of the tourism industry and Tourism is the 2nd backbone of our nation, I feel shy to say that lots of people are in these professions but only few people are professional and some of them are just running the image of the Tourism industry.. And lots of tourist they don't know what really guide means, some of the tourist they think that they have paid money to company and they have bought them. it's not right. The guide is there to show you the way, to point out the famous mountains, landmarks and of course dangers. They are there to keep you safe, to fascinate you with tales of local lore and wild adventures. They are there to make you comfort and ease your difficult situations & give best possible experience on your trek that's why they are always very polite and helpful. So I think guide should be treat with respect and acknowledge the experience and wisdom they possess. We all know that lots of tourist travel without guide have lost their friend & their life too & sometime couldn't complete the dream for which they have waited for a long time. I think the government should make rule to take guide compulsory or else they can't go certain region for trek just for their safety. in that case for sure tourist will understand as well and will follow the rule. Because when a tourist dies in our country the news spreads everywhere on social medias and people won't visit Nepal once they read such news. And if we have such rules many guides won't be jobless and the tourism industry will be systematic which will help to increase the economy of our nation. And at last once again I want to let everyone know that guiding people on journey is not only guide, he takes responsibility of the whole team, takes cares of the team members, arrange accommodation and bring you safely to fulfill your dream of the journey. And both guide and guest should have mutual understanding and respect 🙏 between each other. 🙏 And to all the readers and Friends who are in tourism industry, I heartily request please always be loyal and respect your professions. Thank you, Galden Sherpa!!!
I think I posted the company either in description or in comment section. Please look. I had 3 meals included and 1 hot drink. I really enjoyed my company.
Having also completed EBC via the gokyo ri, chola pass route,you gave some great advice not sure about buying the bottled water a great shout as that all has to carried up from Lukla by porters too tea houses you can buy everything you would ever need in thamel ( tourist area Kathmandu) good video and well presented 👍🏔🥾🥾🙏
Thanks for watching. The water bottles point seems to be a touchy topic. For me personally, I have a very sensitive stomach and didn’t want to risk anything ruining my trek. Each person has to make their own decision
i hiked annapurna basecamp solo with permits and lodging and taxi to and back to pokhara i think it cost 350 american people were paying 1500 american with tour companies such a rip off and the guides porters get ripped off by these companies. Id rather support the local ecomomy at the tea houses than give money to corrupt businesses. i tip well when i eat at places and never had any problems getting lost hiking along at my own pace i also lost 30 pounds hiking in nine days even tho ate a ton dal batt 24/7 yummm
I got it at the airport. It didn’t take too much time. You fill out a piece of paper there. Maybe now they have an online system but I did it in person.
It's treacherous to be in the mountains in winter snow ice lots of danger and much easier to lose the trail and get disoriented.... Plus less daylight and freezing temperatures really early....
I think I'll do this and a few other treks in Nepal this year... I think I'm go the guide and Porter way.. Although I won't really be carrying much so the porter will have a steady hike with me....
I am in a quandary. I am seventy-one years old. I hiked the entire Appalachian Trail (not at one time). I ran ten full marathons. So I do not fear the effort required. What I do fear is mountain sickness. I hate to spend the time and money only to find I am not able to do it. Do you have any thoughts and suggestions how I can tell if I am capable to do a long-time dream...Everest Base Camp. Thanks in advance.
Thanks for the comment, Michael. There’s nothing to fear before going especially if it’s a dream. The point is to take it slow. Find a guide to work on your timeline. Maybe add 1-2 extra days. I skipped 1 acclimatization day. Besides they have medicine to help. If you won’t try you won’t know.
Michael, even though Igor recommended against altitude pills, I think they're useful if you're planning on ascending above 14,000 feet elevation. I've climbed most of the mountains in the Pacific Northwest, including Mt Rainer in Washington state. I've had experience with altitude sickness. Things that may help: 1- train at as high an elevation that you can. If you can live and train in let's say Denver, you'll have an easier time in Nepal that if you only train at sea level 2- Good hydration is critical. 3- Proper choice of food. In all of my climbing experience, I found that I did best eating very fatty foods such as cheese and salami. That may not be the case with everyone. So it's important to understand what foods work best for you when you're at altitude. 4- As you know, taking the trek slow will allow you to acclimate to the altitude. 5- Get a prescription from your doctor for Diamox also known as Acetazolamide: It is used to prevent and reduce the symptoms of altitude sickness. This medication can decrease headache, tiredness, nausea, dizziness, and shortness of breath that can occur when you climb quickly to high altitudes (generally above 10,000 feet/3,048 meters). It is particularly useful in situations when you cannot make a slow ascent. The best ways to prevent altitude sickness are climbing slowly, stopping for 24 hours during the climb to allow the body to adjust to the new height, and taking it easy the first 1 to 2 days. www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-6753/diamox-oral/details Diamox/Acetazolamide was originally marketed as a diuretic. It works by making your kidneys excrete more of the bicarbonate ion from your blood. This has the effect of making your blood slightly more acidic. The lower pH of your blood makes your brain cause you to breath more to balance your blood pH. I know that's a lot of medical speak, but Diamox simply makes you breath deeper and faster which of course gets more oxygen to your cells and prevents altitude sickness. Of course it will make you pee more also which could contribute to dehydration if you don't commensurately increase your water intake. Most people who live near sea level but are planning a trip to a very high altitude will take Diamox with them. It's better than aborting your dream vacation because you got sick at altitude.
Totally agree with Rod Burke comments (below) to your question; first of all go slowly and if you get problem at high altitude - take Diamox. I did thus trek when I was 62. I took Diamox at 4 500 m and next morning awake like a new human being and went in the next two days to Khala Pattar. One year later I went through Thorong La ( 5416 m) starting taking Diamox at 4000 m. Older people are not more prone to mountain sickness, sometimes it is just opposite; one of the reason can be that young people tend going too fast.
Get a porter! It is so nice to not wear your backpack and just a daypack. Even if you are expirenced. In Iceland I used to carry up to 22kg on my back - trekking across the highland deserts. It feels so good when you have nothing but a light daypack on your back. So why don‘t you want a porter? The money? Come on - you have your latest 1500€ iphone with you, spent allmost 1000€ just to get to Nepal... and do not forget - to carry luggage is theire job and the tourist saison is not that long.
Beg for everything, i am sure you will get everything in free nepalese are generous to help. So then you dont need to spend even a penny for Everest Base Camp. In fact bring 3 kilo of breads as well as couple of kilo musli from your home so then you dont need to spend any money in kathamndu or during trek as well.
Here the email info@imperialnepaltreks.com And TripAdvisor link www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g293890-d5537045-Reviews-Imperial_Nepal_Private_Day_Tours-Kathmandu_Kathmandu_Valley_Bagmati_Zone_Central_.html
Each company costs differently. There’s also add one. I would say $1200-$1500. Yes, you can. Just be prepared physically and mentally for the challenges.
Around 60,000 - 70,000 Indian rupees... Suggest go for few treks in India before going for EBC.. there are many in north at HP, uttrakand, 7 sister states..
@@susmit9187 oic.. not an Indian but still invited for exciting trek here too 😉😉😉.. but more importantly do some trek in your country/ or any country to get a jist of mountains.. bit of experience will help u for EBC trek.. its better to not get caught off guard. Good luck with your trek..
I’d say anything is possible but at your own risk. If you are experienced mountain person, have the equipment and confidence go ahead. If you get into trouble- be prepared. No one on RUclips should answer this question for you. Please beware.
Why would you want to buy a SIM card? Part of the beauty of the EBC Trek for me was to be without technology the whole way. It’s rare to get peace from technology, EBC is one of those times. Bottled water?? Get water tablets, filters etc. Don’t use bottled water....save the plastic. Co,men sense, and a good trek leader, or recommended guide will give you all the advice you need.
You can use a SIM card while you’re in the city. I spent extra days in Kathmandu exploring. Bottled water for me was a safer route. I had water tablets but they don’t guarantee that you won’t get sick. Says so on the package. I have been sick before from dirty water before (parasites) and I lost roughly 40lbs in 2 months. Filters work- sure- but you must be aware of how to use them properly (keep them clean, flip to opposite direction if needed, etc.) If you get a guide, they should explain what they recommend to do. This is just my advice.
Here's the video of my actual trek to Everest Base Camp. It was hard, exciting and picturesque. Once in a lifetime experience!
bit.ly/2StoAMm
Wow, great job.
I went SOLO with only porter.
Just got back trekking Annapurna base camp 4160 mtrs, and Mt. Everest base camp 5364 mtrs, my main goal was be on the Mt. Everest base camp on my 72nd birthday.
Yes I made to the Mt. Everest base camp on May 1st, on my birthday.
I must say that it was not an easy adventure but it took diligent research and hard training before i even attempted trekking to Mt. Everest base camp.
There is no authorities can scan your body's abilities or measure your strength and test your mental health to handle hardships of fighting against altitude sickness even for the base camp not along the summit of any Himalaya mountains as 8 highest in the world located in the region of Nepal. I started my journey by starting to work out every other day for 2 to 3 hrs at the gym for 4 months. I also hiked some California mountain twice per month. I also researched method to prevent an altitude sickness. My training hike to Annapurna base camp to test myself to see even if I have ability to handle to hike at high altitude and cold temperatures. Yes, it was the best thing I ever did to prepare to reach my goal, Mt. Everest base camp.
I learned more tips from other hikers by talking to them on the trails.
"Drink 4 to 6 litters of water,
eat 3 meals and plenty,
snacks between meals,
take baby steps at the high level even you feel you can go little faster,
drink warm water,
watch your body language such as headache or nauseated stomach even slightest,
watch you are getting irritated more than normal,
normal hike is no more than 600mtrs per day up (or down?)-heard one girl was coming down too fast from Annapurna base camp, got sick ended up on the helicopter and to the hospital.
make sure acclimatize, take advice of "hike high and sleep low"."
I took only 1/4 of Dia-Mox-n(meds) twice per day with foods(I had no side affects from it because of low dosages) only for 3 days at Dingboche, Luboche, Gorak shep.
I saw young people suffering on my way up and heard unfortunate stories from people taken down by helicopters to the hospitals and some don't make it even from hiking to base camp.
So, can you imagine what they have to do to survive climbing to the summit of Famous and the world's tallest Mt. Everest?
"The altitude is something you don't fool with Mom!" Thanks to my son's advice paid off for me and made my best birthday I ever had on the Mt. Everest base camp.
Well done!!
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Thank you Igor, my trip begins in 6 weeks. Your advice is honest and to the point.
Good luck Michael. It will be tough but stay focused!
I hope you took all plastic bottles of water off the mountain with you! Because Everest is becoming dump. Buy a steripen.
I proceeded to dispose of them in accordance to my restaurants or guides instructions.
Excellent, good work!
Not a good idea! Did you know what they did with those 40-60 odd bottles you alone produced? What's the exit for waste? Isn't we should be more concerned using our earth's resources as I think you know it apparently we have one!!!
It is certainly best to use natural local water, especially since you don't know the actual origin of the bottled water. It has more minerals and a little bit of clean dirt never heart anybody. Bring a light and also efficient filtering pump with you.
Also, never buy your hiking boots on line, even brands you are very familiar with. They are rarely the same as the ones in the store are, plus it is best that you try them on to see exactly how they feel.
Great tips... I agree with them all. I was there two years ago, I have so many beautiful memories
Thanks Umberto. I tried to give everyone as much info as possible!
Lots of comments down here about not hiring a porter. Personally I think it's extremely silly and selfish not to. We are coming into their country, surely we can say thanks for sorting the trail out for us over the years by a hiring a porter? So what if you don't have too...i am sure if you got into trouble you would be screaming for one, also they would probably prevent you getting into trouble in the first place as they have experience in that region that you do not! I am a qualified and experienced mountain leader..I am hiring porters when i go in November. i am not that naive to believe I know it all and not that selfish to not give something back to the communities that made it possible in the first place.
Some people prefer to hike in the mountains on their own time and schedule without following or being followed by someone they don't know. I've done the Langtang, Annapurna Circuit and ABC treks all without a guide or porter, which were unnecessary. With a map and basic hiking knowledge you can easily do it by yourself. But if anyone has any doubts about their abilities they should definitely have a guide. There are other ways that a visitor can give back to the community and to Nepal. It's good that experienced guides and porters are available for those who prefer to have some help, but it shouldn't be an obligation for those who prefer to trek independently. Also it will depend on the trek, with some having an experienced guide may be necessary for the sake of safety. But the main trekking routes can be done by oneself or just with friends if that's preferred.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos I understand that..but they should also try and give something back. Thats my point really.
Sure, but this can be done in other ways. Simply trekking and staying at the lodges is contributing to the local economy and helping people who depend on tourism, or of course one could volunteer and help build a school or do other things. I just disagree that it's selfish, as you said, to want to trek independently. There's a big difference between trekking alone or with your friends vs. trekking with a stranger tagging along or being with a large group of people and being stuck on a fixed schedule. Personally I much prefer to do it on my own. But it's great of course that there are trekking agencies available for those who prefer to do it with a guide and with someone carrying their stuff for them. I just don't think anyone should feel obligated to pay for a guide or porter to contribute if that isn't actually how they want to explore the Himalayas. :)
I am a solo traveler, going to trekking in April and May to ABC, EBC AND Tibet tour at the end, for 45 days.
Your info gave me courage to hire just a porter for both base camp. I always like to take my own time and not much talking when I am in the nature.
I learned a lot from you, please keep up your inspiration for other travelers like me even though I am an old grandma only by age.
I like to take some gifts from USA to villagers I am going to visit, any reccomendations?
@@leiacha2482 Do visit Terai Region of Nepal
Good points - I would like to add that the tea houses serve mostly white food and carrying prunes or fruit will help your digestion. We went in late September/early October and our North Face Cats Meow +20 F sleeping bags worked well or us.
Gary, I have that same exact sleeping bag as you. I bought it at REI when I lived in Colorado. It's what I'll use when I finally get to do the Everest Basecamp trek. Did you need to use any kind of liner in your sleeping bag for extra warmth ?
@@guymorris6596 no - the tea houses are not insulated, but the do provide blankets that my wife placed over her sleeping bag on the colder nights at the higher elevations
Also a hot water bottle in the sleeping bag works really well.
I slept with two layers of thermal wear and socks and hat inside a liner and sleeping bag and some nights I was still cold 🥶
“White food’’. Do they not serve black people?
Nice to see people NOT climbing ever-rest. But bring business to the area. No Sherpa where hurt in making this film 👍 P.S. your cute
Thank you! Made me 😊. I became friends with my Guide and porter. We had a good time. I also tipped them very well at the end. What others do is on them.
That call Everest not ever-rest and call them Sherpa, not shurpa.
Spot on advice.
using caffeine pills at altitude is a really bad idea they will dehydrate you even more and probably why you were finding it so hard to keep hydrated, at altitude they will most defiantly work against your hydration balance thanks for your video
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@@incrediblehimalayansherpaa5067 Can you please remove your comments? It's spam. You shouldn't use the youtube comments section to advertise your company.
The place was sooooo dusty. Wear a very light balaclava over your mouth and nose as much as possible. Light so that air can still get in. Even then, u may have difficulty breathing. Otherwise get a filtered mask.
How about leaving your phone in Kathmandu.
Cool video, great job with the green screen. Did you hear about people trekking to EBC independently, without a guide or porter? I've done other treks in Nepal on my own and prefer to trek that way.
Thanks, Gabriel. Love your channel!
I met a guy just past Namche. He was solo, he had walked over 2 hours in the wrong direction. My guide gave him advice.
Later after I returned, I read an article about a Japanese guy who was lost for 45 days in the region before rescue.
I know it can be done, but I believe the risk can be high. Each person must evaluate for themselves.
Wow, 45 days!! That's intense. I wonder how much experience they had. I did the Langtang trek, Annapurna Circuit and the ABC trek twice, all without guides or porters. Maybe the EBC route is tougher? Or maybe those guys didn't have much hiking experience. Anyway I'll definitely look into it further before making up my mind. By the way, looks like you're in Israel now, or at least that's your latest video. Pretty cool, enjoy the travels. Cheers.
By the way I ended up watching this video because it came up as a suggested video. I wasn't searching for Nepal videos. But the EBC trek is in fact something I want to do, so I clicked on it. Just thought you'd like to know that your videos are in fact getting recommended. Good luck with the channel. Persistence is key.
Looks like this might be the story you're referring to, pretty crazy: www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/missing-hiker-nepal-himalayas-found-alive-47-days-later-liang-sheng-yueh-taiwan-kathmandu-a7705221.html
Thanks for the kind words Gabriel. I’ve been trying to grow the channel- it’s been going well. Can’t complain. I’m currently in Prague, tomorrow France to visit Mont St Michel on Saturday.
As for the trek- I’m sure there are people who can do anything but honestly I don’t want to be responsible for saying that’s possible and then someone getting hurt or worse.
Also, that is the correct link. That’s the guy I heard about. I also saw a few rescue copters taking people back. Explore the idea of rescue insurance.
Excellent advice. Boy things have changed since I did it
Thanks, very interesting. Just one thing : all that bottled water is SO bad for the environment: if you look behind the tea houses you can see the piles of empty plastic left by tourists/trekkers. Not an option surely ? If you’re going on a trek, please filter or use tablets. Nepal, and the Earth in general, will thank you.
Excellent - You answered lots of questions that I have had about this trekking journey.
Glad I could help!
Thank you it is very helpfull. I am going on trek in september to basecamp looking forward to it.
My pleasure and best of luck! Wear those boots in my friend and bring rain gear!
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ebc is not dificult.its hardly challenging
Fantastic thank you... Lots of good info...
Dang, now I wanna go trekking
Very detailed, and great tips. Thanks.
Thank you!
Everyone who is up at Everest regularly that I've ever seen mention it says it really breaks their heart seeing people pay to be flown up to base camp, because even at base camp the air is so thin that it's dangerous.
If God permits, I will go there someday, from Lukla to EBC. For now it's just only my dream....
The less clothes you wear inside your sleeping bag the warmer you will be. Less clothes allows the body’s radiant heat to warm your sleeping bag
Wow, great job.
I went SOLO with only porter.
Just got back trekking Annapurna base camp 4160 mtrs, and Mt. Everest base camp 5364 mtrs, my main goal was be on the Mt. Everest base camp on my 72nd birthday.
Yes I made to the Mt. Everest base camp on May 1st, on my birthday.
I must say that it was not an easy adventure but it took diligent research and hard training before i even attempted trekking to Mt. Everest base camp.
There is no authorities can scan your body's abilities or measure your strength and test your mental health to handle hardships of fighting against altitude sickness even for the base camp not along the summit of any Himalaya mountains as 8 highest in the world located in the region of Nepal. I started my journey by starting to work out every other day for 2 to 3 hrs at the gym for 4 months. I also hiked some California mountain twice per month. I also researched method to prevent an altitude sickness. My training hike to Annapurna base camp to test myself to see even if I have ability to handle to hike at high altitude and cold temperatures. Yes, it was the best thing I ever did to prepare to reach my goal, Mt. Everest base camp.
I learned more tips from other hikers by talking to them on the trails.
"Drink 4 to 6 litters of water,
eat 3 meals and plenty,
snacks between meals,
take baby steps at the high level even you feel you can go little faster,
drink warm water,
watch your body language such as headache or nauseated stomach even slightest,
watch you are getting irritated more than normal,
normal hike is no more than 600mtrs per day up (or down?)-heard one girl was coming down too fast from Annapurna base camp, got sick ended up on the helicopter and to the hospital.
make sure acclimatize, take advice of "hike high and sleep low"."
I took only 1/4 of Dia-Mox-n(meds) twice per day with foods(I had no side affects from it because of low dosages) only for 3 days at Dingboche, Luboche, Gorak shep.
I saw young people suffering on my way up and heard unfortunate stories from people taken down by helicopters to the hospitals and some don't make it even from hiking to base camp.
So, can you imagine what they have to do to survive climbing to the summit of Famous and the world's tallest Mt. Everest?
"The altitude is something you don't fool with Mom!" Thanks to my son's advice paid off for me and made my best birthday I ever had on the Mt. Everest base camp.
Leia Cha lately, i am very interested about the idea of EBC trekking. how much did it cost to hire a porter on your solo trekking to EBC?
Hi, I've been to Nepal on 5 previous occasions and these are a great list of tips, Igor, but maybe you can re-edit the video omitting the advice on bottled water? Disposing of plastic waste is a real problem in Nepal, as most of it goes to landfill and isn't recycled. I've always 2% Tincture of Iodine solution (a few drops per litre and then leave for 5 minutes), and I've never been ill. A small bottle weighing just a few ounces is enough to last for a month.
Great video!
Thank you!
Very useful, thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Great content! thanks heaps!
Thanks for watching!
Use a filtered water bottle or carry purification tablets, the plastic waste problem in Nepal is already really bad - as guests there we shouldn't be adding to the problem. Also caffeine pills or supplements are not a good idea at high altitudes, electrolytes are what you need there, otherwise good video thanks.
Good tips for beginners and first time edc trekkers. Your tips are amazing for people who want to do EBC Out of their schedule or lifestyle. Like people who are working in business companies, employees of some sophisticated multi nationals. Thumbs up!
These tips don’t imply for people who are tough, who know survival and who wish to enjoy nature and not just go Ebc for sightseeing and make their trek super comfy !
Cheers mate ! I hit the like button
So survivors walk in sneakers, drink from rivers and sleep under stars?
Great stuff here, thank you, it's the first video about the EBC trek that I find really interesting and informative. I'm planning to do it sometime in october and I'm gathering as much info as I can before I go. I have one question, it may seem a little stupid, but it's a real issue for me. I want to do this trek with my wife and while she doesn't mind any of the other aspects, she's terrified of the bridges that we have to cross on our way (I saw a few of them on another video, those long steel bridges). For her, it's a real issue and she has this problem even on bridges that are a few meters above ground. So my question is, how long are the bridges and do they balance (when it's windy for example) ?
Great question and never be afraid to ask. Some of the bridges are quite long and also very high up. If you go to the pinned comment, you can watch my entire trek and see where I point the camera down to the bottom from the steel bridge. They are built safe but if she has a fear- this could be an issue because sometimes they do “jump” as you walk on them. They don’t sway like a jump rump more like bounce a bit. Best of luck man!
@@IgorTravelsTheWorld Thank you for your answer. If you don't mind, I have another one, regarding your last tip on this video. You're saying that it's possible to do the whole trip to ebc via helicopter, not only the return trip. Do you happen to know how much does that cost? I assume it's much more than the normal, on foot trek.
Yes it is but in this case I would contact a trek company and ask. They would act as middlemen and arrange everything or you could find the name of the helicopter companies that are actually based at the airport and ask them. You can probably find them through TripAdvisor. I’m going to try and find the name of one if I can find a picture I took of their banner. Just give me sometime to dig through all the pics.
Ask away man.
Also make sure to watch my video of the trek. I tried to cover everything about the trek in great detail.
@@IgorTravelsTheWorld Yes, I found a lot of offers for this on tripadvisor. It's quite expensive but undestandable. This is just in case the trek will be impossible for my wife, we'll just go there via helicopter and that's it. I'm a little worried about the fast ascent to that altitude without acclimatization, but I guess they would'nt offer these helicopter tours if it's too dangerous, right?
I think it won’t be a major issue because you’re not hiking up. You’re just flying in. This is the company I used (my trek company booked it) simrikair.com/
Good luck
thanks very useful. I will be going in April 2020.
Welcome to Nepal.
Fantastic - Thanks for sharing
My pleasure!
Nice video sir
Sleep in your bag with boiled water in your bottles. By the morning the water is cold and you can drink it
Dont rely on a trekking company.......not necessary. The trail to EBC is clearly marked.
good.thanks for your brilliant advice sharing new guest those who want to come to visit NEPAL.
ive been to ebc too...true great tips
I honestly get bemused by the amount of stuff people take on the trek that requires porters. Honestly I saw this really spoiled asian kid get a hair dryer from his rucksack. Okay so it is good to give porters employment and support the community but really not necessary, neither are guides or trekking companies. My tips would be 1. GPS map in phone that can work offline (maps.me) 2. Thermal flask (doubles up as a hot water bottle) 3. layers rather than a big jacket (I went with a fleece jacket, windbreaker and polyester layers) 3. water purification tabs 4. pegs to dry of your laundry in the sun (attach to your bag - I had 2 changes of clothes and what I had on) 5. real 100% UV protected and polarised sunglasses (if it snows then snow-blindness is a real problem and fake Oakleys won't protect you.... trust me!) 6. trail runners are fine instead of big heavy boots. 6. Buy all you need in Kathmandu apart from your sunnies, footwear and windbreaker. 7. long johns for night time 8. kindle 9. Go slow! It's not a race! I went pretty slowly to 5,600 meters and wasn't affected at all by the altitude. 10. If you only have enough energy for base camp OR Kala Patthar, choose Kala Patthar. I did and don't regret it.... but it is very, very tough.... although very possible, I'm not exactly in peak physical condition. ruclips.net/video/ISo8HhlVsAE/видео.html
You are absolutely right.
Barry, you should do a video with all your tips too!
Hello Barry thank you for your tips. Can you tell me is it possible just to go to nepal and organise the trek ourselves (not to climb the summit but around the base camp only)? Is this what you are saying in your comment?
I am shocked by some costs just for the treks including the base camp.
yes of course, it's so easy to do by yourself. Just take the right stuff, don't overpack and go slowly for acclimatisation.
If you really need a porter or guide they can be hired in Nepal for 10-20 US per day.
A lot of good advice. The vitamin part is not however. It doesn’t stand up to scientific and medical scrutiny. The extra vitamin C does not protect against illness, your just paying to have coloured urine, and the energy pills most will tolerate but some don’t and can experience dangerous side effects. Otherwise good practical advice overall.
U guys pay tracking company to walk by ur self
No Nonsense.
Good Tips
🙏
I see , you have been in Blue Horizon Hotel , in the newer block :)) The best supplement is Dal Bhat no chemicals from pharma . I survived 7 treks without down jacket - all on December - Nights up to minus 15 C . I ate meat in Khumbu , no shitting , no problem at all. Meat is carried - I agree , but is buffallo it means beef . It is matured meat , go to any expensive restaurant to buy 2 or 3 weeks matured beef steak stored in the same conditions . Yak sizzler or burger is top food , amazing experience. If food will be under cooked then for sure shitting . Do not eat rubbish like spagetti or pizza , is disgusting and does not even look like italian food. Flight companies allowed 15 kg luggage to bring to the plane , so porter will carry the same :) This is super light for them . Teenagers carry 40 kg of wood every day. Walk slow and drink plenty water , boiled is fine and cheaper , eat garlic -- you will be safe from AMS.
Thanks for the tips, heading to those mountains on oct. 😊
Awesome, congrats and enjoy. Hope the weather is perfect for your trip!
@@IgorTravelsTheWorld hey thanks. Looking forward for it. ✌✌
Thanks for the info
Thanks for watching!
Hi what's your Trek Company?
Dear Igor, thank you very much for sharing your EBC trekking experience with us. I did the ABC trek in Oct-18 and in Apr/May this year, I'll be doing the EBC trek. So, I'm looking forward to it very much and I'm sure that your tips will become very handy. Thanks again for making this very informative video.
My pleasure. Good luck 🍀
I have wanted to make the trek to Base Camp, but I am really quite terrified and anxious about drop offs. While watching this video I noticed a lot of edges and drop offs. Has anyone climbed this journey and is afraid of drop offs?
I was walking along a flat path 2 feet wide along the side of 1,000 foot incline
and I said to my pal,"In the USA this would have handrails".
The things you are afraid of tend to happen when you think about them too much. So if you are always stressing about slipping and falling, you’ll prob slip and fall to your death. Unlucky.
I’m off in just over 3 weeks for my trek to ECB and I’ve just order my multi vitamins, thanks for that tip
Best of luck to you on your journey. Slow and steady completes the trek. Don’t rush. Rest when needed.
Very nice video I thoroughly enjoyed it very formative thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Good material. You only didn't say, that you absolutely don't need any trekking agency. This trek is very easy to do and everyone can complete it alone. If you need a porter, you can "hire" one in Lukla. Money - when you don't take any agency, Eu 20 a day (in rupee) is quite enough.
Sounds good Michal. Possible to send me some details ? Thanks
That's great to know, I was wondering if EBC could be done independently.
Thank you very much♥ it will help me , Yes iam a Nepali
Thanks for watching!
@@IgorTravelsTheWorld always welcome bro
protect against khumbu cough, once you have it it cant be cured until you leave the altitude and dust,keep your back warm and insulated overnight, especially in the ply board bunks that are thin and allow freezing cold to seep up into your chest area,
Excellent video and tips are spot on! What tour/guide company did you use and do you recommend?
This was really helpful! Thank you! What guild company did you use?
Let me give an alternative view on wearing sneakers vs boots. The human body has an ankle joint just above the foot and it got there by way of millions of years of evolution. Stiffening it up by way of a boot is to harm the bio mechanics that nature has handed down to us. The human body also has joints at the elbow, knee etc but no one (in their right mind) suggests stiffening those up so why the ankle. Lets have a look at some people who cover really long distances - marathon runners. Have you ever seen a marathoner in boots ? If you have, I'll bet he was at the wrong end of the pack, cursing his mistake. Give up the boots folks, they are some hangover from the British Empire like pith helmets.
Can’t compare mountain terrain with jagged rocks to straight road marathons. Boots offer support when climbing on uneven surfaces and slippery surfaces that sneakers can’t do. You’re comment makes some sense but it’s clear you aren’t a climber. Neither am I.
Thanks for these tips! One question: when tipping the guide and the porter, do they prefer rupees, or would US cash be OK? I trekked once in Cameroon, and it was very difficult to exchange US dollars, especially larger denomination bills (even larger denomination Cameroonian money was difficult to spend...most people preferred small bills). Thx
Honestly I didn’t see that they cared one way or the other. I tipped USD. You can exchange in Kathmandu prior to your trek if you like. Tipping $4-$5 per day seemed well appreciated.
Some comments based on 35 year experience in EBC trekking:
#4 Water: drinking a lot of water does NOT help with acclimatisation. Acclimatisation process makes you loose more water through urination, but drinking more than necessary to replace that extra amount does not effect the acclimatisation process at all. Just makes you uncomfortable. Two years ago I trekked 4 weeks in Khumbu, and drank about 2 liters from my Nalgene the whole time, less than a desiliter per day. Normal tea & beer at lodges was enough.
#11 Footware: I have trekked to EBC 5 times and prefer trail runners or mid high trail shoes, not boots. Lighter, more nimble, no blisters.
#12 Vitamins: just total BS.
#14 Relying on the guide: It is a $20M annual business to make trekkers sick on EBC treks by "rescuing" them by helicopter to Kathmandu. Guide gets about $1000 per trekker as a kickback. Happens couple of thousands of times ever year.
#16: Tipping: 15% is the proper amount, about $1.25 for a porter, $2 for the guide per day. Anything above that is excessive and the agency owner is likely not today their salary. In effect you are tipping the owner.
#18: What is missing: there is a better more scenic and awesome route up to EBC via Mong La - Phortse - Pangpoche, but agencies are too lazy to take customers up that way, the unimaginative twice-through-Tengpoche is all they offer.
Helping the local economy is why I go.
Great vid :-)
Thanks!
Thank you very much. So far this was the helpful video i have watched. I am planning to travel Nepal on December 2019 and go for EBC. Anyone can give me more detailed information about the weather condition?
Welcome to our beautiful land Sir #Alpinerambletreks
Zumrud Aliyeva Personally I think Oct-Nov would be best
Hi mate, I've done EBC with 3 passes twice and it was amazing. Headed back this year. Just curious which company you used and thoughts on them? Cheers, Mat
Hi Mat, I used the company below. Personally, it was good. It was recommended from a friend who had previously used them when he went about 2 years prior to me. I thought it was good, 3 meals were included plus a small drink, sleeping arrangements were very good considering location and even a few hot showers! Honestly, I was happy.
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Thanks mate :) I've used Nepal Eco Adventures and World Expeditions who were both good. Loved the videos also :)
What happens if you get caught short and need a number two before reaching toilets?
Never had an issue but find a rock and squat.
Nice video, although I don't believe epically using bottled water is the right choice.. I guess you have to do what's right for yourself.
I understand you. It’s my preference but I always disposed of my bottles in the proper receptacles and I did ask my guide if they recycle, and he explained they did. I trust his word.
Thanks for your suggestions! It will definitely help me soon on my EBC trek.
Good luck to you!
Nice video
Is there bottled water in all tea houses for sale during the trek??
And snacks ??
Also is there electricity ????
Thank you. Yes bottled water everywhere. I never had problems finding. Also some people had purifiers and used water from other sources. I didn’t. Snacks and food plentiful along the way. Don’t worry about going hungry or thirsty. Electricity, I’m fairly certain I had everywhere. I made sure to charge every device anytime I found a plug.
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Thanks a lot
Don’t you think it’s irresponsible to tell people to only exchange $200 when everyone else is saying to bring 50k in rupee and a additional $500 usd cash for helicopter flights
No I don’t. For me that was fine, and my helicopter (1 flight in) and airplane (1 flight out) was included in the price of my trek. Actually the helicopter was a surprise because I thought we’d fly in by plane both times.
@@IgorTravelsTheWorld thanks for the response I am 54 and I have dreams of trekking Nepal and I also hope to travel around Nepal and 5k usd is my goal for a one month trek
You can make it happen! 5k should be plenty. You can have a more lux time the more you spend so I think you can have a grand adventure. Best of luck!
Responsibility of guide!
Guide! What really it means? Lots of people might not know what guide is but it's not a new word for those who are involved in tourism industries. in simple language guide is a person who leads travellers or tourist through unknown or unfamiliar locations. Not only that a guide is believed as a reprehensive of the company he works for and also an ambassador of the country.
Anyone can be guide,
but to be a good guide is the main part. To guide on an unknown or unfamiliar location is not only the features of a guide. A guide should have Moral character professional respect, responsibility & Habits behavior general knowledge of the field & skills to handle a team. But for me a guide is not just a guiding people, a guide is a caretaker or parents who shows the right path taught the journey and take cares their team members & whole staff like kids. As we everyone knows that parents never complaints to their children beside many problems, just like that guide also face lots of problems through the journey, he does his duty, shows respect to the guest and keeps smiling all the time and also take cares of all the team like family. I don't mean that entire guide is same but some of them are not doing their duty very well, as lots of time on journey we hear that the guide had left the guest on the half way, it's completely unprofessional and it affects our Tourism industry. A guide is the backbone of the tourism industry and Tourism is the 2nd backbone of our nation, I feel shy to say that lots of people are in these professions but only few people are professional and some of them are just running the image of the Tourism industry.. And lots of tourist they don't know what really guide means, some of the tourist they think that they have paid money to company and they have bought them. it's not right. The guide is there to show you the way, to point out the famous mountains, landmarks and of course dangers.
They are there to keep you safe, to fascinate you with tales of local lore and wild adventures. They are there to make you comfort and ease your difficult situations & give best possible experience on your trek that's why they are always very polite and helpful. So I think guide should be treat with respect and acknowledge the experience and wisdom they possess. We all know that lots of tourist travel without guide have lost their friend & their life too & sometime couldn't complete the dream for which they have waited for a long time. I think the government should make rule to take guide compulsory or else they can't go certain region for trek just for their safety. in that case for sure tourist will understand as well and will follow the rule. Because when a tourist dies in our country the news spreads everywhere on social medias and people won't visit Nepal once they read such news. And if we have such rules many guides won't be jobless and the tourism industry will be systematic which will help to increase the economy of our nation. And at last once again I want to let everyone know that guiding people on journey is not only guide, he takes responsibility of the whole team, takes cares of the team members, arrange accommodation and bring you safely to fulfill your dream of the journey. And both guide and guest should have mutual understanding and respect 🙏 between each other. 🙏 And to all the readers and Friends who are in tourism industry, I heartily request please always be loyal and respect your professions. Thank you, Galden Sherpa!!!
Hi, what was your tour company ? most of them I see the food is not included.
I think I posted the company either in description or in comment section. Please look. I had 3 meals included and 1 hot drink. I really enjoyed my company.
Great video about cost one video had some people paying $300 for a yak
Never heard of anyone paying for a yak. Thanks for watching!
Having also completed EBC via the gokyo ri, chola pass route,you gave some great advice not sure about buying the bottled water a great shout as that all has to carried up from Lukla by porters too tea houses you can buy everything you would ever need in thamel ( tourist area Kathmandu) good video and well presented 👍🏔🥾🥾🙏
Thanks for watching. The water bottles point seems to be a touchy topic. For me personally, I have a very sensitive stomach and didn’t want to risk anything ruining my trek. Each person has to make their own decision
i hiked annapurna basecamp solo with permits and lodging and taxi to and back to pokhara i think it cost 350 american people were paying 1500 american with tour companies such a rip off and the guides porters get ripped off by these companies. Id rather support the local ecomomy at the tea houses than give money to corrupt businesses. i tip well when i eat at places and never had any problems getting lost hiking along at my own pace i also lost 30 pounds hiking in nine days even tho ate a ton dal batt 24/7 yummm
gotta go slow no way im risking alltitude sickness that high up
Guided groups staying at the lodges support local economy just as much.
Wow so nice 🎉
Good and useful advice
How to apply for visa to Nepal? Do you recommend to get it at the airport or apply it in advance to avoid a long queue?
I got it at the airport. It didn’t take too much time. You fill out a piece of paper there. Maybe now they have an online system but I did it in person.
Its good to tour on winter sir beacuse all mountain will be ❄ snow
Nope dude .... i am a nepali and i highly recommend not to be there in winter... and always hire a guide ..
It's treacherous to be in the mountains in winter snow ice lots of danger and much easier to lose the trail and get disoriented.... Plus less daylight and freezing temperatures really early....
I think I'll do this and a few other treks in Nepal this year... I think I'm go the guide and Porter way.. Although I won't really be carrying much so the porter will have a steady hike with me....
Thanks a lot for all the valuables tips Igor
Thanks for watching!
General pieces of information but really important during a trek. Thanks, alot brother.
Thanks for watching!
I am in a quandary. I am seventy-one years old. I hiked the entire Appalachian Trail (not at one time). I ran ten full marathons. So I do not fear the effort required. What I do fear is mountain sickness. I hate to spend the time and money only to find I am not able to do it. Do you have any thoughts and suggestions how I can tell if I am capable to do a long-time dream...Everest Base Camp. Thanks in advance.
Thanks for the comment, Michael. There’s nothing to fear before going especially if it’s a dream. The point is to take it slow. Find a guide to work on your timeline. Maybe add 1-2 extra days. I skipped 1 acclimatization day. Besides they have medicine to help. If you won’t try you won’t know.
Michael, even though Igor recommended against altitude pills, I think they're useful if you're planning on ascending above 14,000 feet elevation. I've climbed most of the mountains in the Pacific Northwest, including Mt Rainer in Washington state. I've had experience with altitude sickness.
Things that may help:
1- train at as high an elevation that you can. If you can live and train in let's say Denver, you'll have an easier time in Nepal that if you only train at sea level
2- Good hydration is critical.
3- Proper choice of food. In all of my climbing experience, I found that I did best eating very fatty foods such as cheese and salami. That may not be the case with everyone. So it's important to understand what foods work best for you when you're at altitude.
4- As you know, taking the trek slow will allow you to acclimate to the altitude.
5- Get a prescription from your doctor for Diamox also known as Acetazolamide: It is used to prevent and reduce the symptoms of altitude sickness. This medication can decrease headache, tiredness, nausea, dizziness, and shortness of breath that can occur when you climb quickly to high altitudes (generally above 10,000 feet/3,048 meters). It is particularly useful in situations when you cannot make a slow ascent. The best ways to prevent altitude sickness are climbing slowly, stopping for 24 hours during the climb to allow the body to adjust to the new height, and taking it easy the first 1 to 2 days.
www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-6753/diamox-oral/details
Diamox/Acetazolamide was originally marketed as a diuretic. It works by making your kidneys excrete more of the bicarbonate ion from your blood. This has the effect of making your blood slightly more acidic. The lower pH of your blood makes your brain cause you to breath more to balance your blood pH.
I know that's a lot of medical speak, but Diamox simply makes you breath deeper and faster which of course gets more oxygen to your cells and prevents altitude sickness. Of course it will make you pee more also which could contribute to dehydration if you don't commensurately increase your water intake.
Most people who live near sea level but are planning a trip to a very high altitude will take Diamox with them. It's better than aborting your dream vacation because you got sick at altitude.
Totally agree with Rod Burke comments (below) to your question; first of all go slowly and if you get problem at high altitude - take Diamox. I did thus trek when I was 62. I took Diamox at 4 500 m and next morning awake like a new human being and went in the next two days to Khala Pattar. One year later I went through Thorong La ( 5416 m) starting taking Diamox at 4000 m. Older people are not more prone to mountain sickness, sometimes it is just opposite; one of the reason can be that young people tend going too fast.
I was planning to go this year for everest camp.. but I am on budget and it doesn't apply there😅
I would love to go for some sort of easy hikes in Himalayas ... nice video
Thanks for watching. They have different levels of hiking but because it’s at altitude, it’s challenging.
I’m gonna climb it when I’m 18
Get a porter! It is so nice to not wear your backpack and just a daypack. Even if you are expirenced. In Iceland I used to carry up to 22kg on my back - trekking across the highland deserts.
It feels so good when you have nothing but a light daypack on your back. So why don‘t you want a porter? The money? Come on - you have your latest 1500€ iphone with you, spent allmost 1000€ just to get to Nepal... and do not forget - to carry luggage is theire job and the tourist saison is not that long.
You don’t need multivitamins. Just eat healthy
Have you seen the food there?
Beg for everything, i am sure you will get everything in free nepalese are generous to help. So then you dont need to spend even a penny for Everest Base Camp. In fact bring 3 kilo of breads as well as couple of kilo musli from your home so then you dont need to spend any money in kathamndu or during trek as well.
Hi which trekking company you went through.
Here the email
info@imperialnepaltreks.com
And TripAdvisor link
www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g293890-d5537045-Reviews-Imperial_Nepal_Private_Day_Tours-Kathmandu_Kathmandu_Valley_Bagmati_Zone_Central_.html
How much trekking company costs? can a normal girl like me who has never done anything like trekking can trek EBC?
Each company costs differently. There’s also add one. I would say $1200-$1500. Yes, you can. Just be prepared physically and mentally for the challenges.
Around 60,000 - 70,000 Indian rupees...
Suggest go for few treks in India before going for EBC.. there are many in north at HP, uttrakand, 7 sister states..
Satish A I'm not Indian
@@susmit9187 oic.. not an Indian but still invited for exciting trek here too 😉😉😉.. but more importantly do some trek in your country/ or any country to get a jist of mountains.. bit of experience will help u for EBC trek.. its better to not get caught off guard.
Good luck with your trek..
Very thoughtful tips, thank you
Thanks for watching hope it helps
I buy my vitamins at Whole Foods Market... I trust their brands.
Great tips! I leave on my EBC in three weeks 😊
Awesome. Best of luck to you!
Really great tips! thank you!
Thanks for watching!
That's a great bunch of tips, I'll make a good use of them soon!
Thank you, good luck to you!
Hi, I'm planning on the EBC trek. Do you think it is possible to do it without guide and without a company ?
I’d say anything is possible but at your own risk. If you are experienced mountain person, have the equipment and confidence go ahead. If you get into trouble- be prepared. No one on RUclips should answer this question for you. Please beware.
Hey Duval when exactly are you planning the trek..?? I want to do this trek too. Can I join?
always welcome sir #Alpinerambletreks
@@tjango8638 always welcome sir #Alpinerambletreks
Thank you for your tips Igor! Specially the last one.
My pleasure!
Why would you want to buy a SIM card? Part of the beauty of the EBC Trek for me was to be without technology the whole way. It’s rare to get peace from technology, EBC is one of those times. Bottled water?? Get water tablets, filters etc. Don’t use bottled water....save the plastic. Co,men sense, and a good trek leader, or recommended guide will give you all the advice you need.
You can use a SIM card while you’re in the city. I spent extra days in Kathmandu exploring.
Bottled water for me was a safer route. I had water tablets but they don’t guarantee that you won’t get sick. Says so on the package. I have been sick before from dirty water before (parasites) and I lost roughly 40lbs in 2 months. Filters work- sure- but you must be aware of how to use them properly (keep them clean, flip to opposite direction if needed, etc.)
If you get a guide, they should explain what they recommend to do.
This is just my advice.
what do you do for a Day job
I sell medical products when I’m not traveling.
who was your trekking company?
Please check the description and comments. It’s written here.
\bring pills in case of altitude sickness. It may save your life...
a porter???? that´s funny