Mera is not the highest trekking peak, it is a misunderstanding stemming from the original list where details of Peak 41 were used for Mera instead of the correct ones. Mera is the third highest after Chulu Central and Singu Chuli. I hiked to the summit of Mera in 1985 from Mera La in only 4 hours flat, 2 hours down and 2 hours more to Thagnak. No expeditions, no services, no permit... Came over Amphu Labtsa from Dingpoche, only 7 days Dingpoche - Mera summit - Lukla. 42 day trek total Jiri - Gokyo - EBC - Mera - Jiri.
Could you please do a video on what you packed? Im going to Mera Peak soon and I'd love to get specific clothing reccomendations from someone in the uk
That's very kind of you to say friend. I would love to climb Island Peak, so hopefully I can make that happen in the future. Have you climbed Island Peak? Any advice?
@@KPCOWELL Hiya Mate, thanks so much. I looked at a few different insurance companies, but ended up going with TRUE TRAVELLER. Fantastic to hear you are off to Mera in October... I'm sure you'll have a great time!
This is an amazing video. I’m looking to climb this as my first big one. I’m not the most experienced but defo have some. Also gonna train in Scotland before lol
Interesting video, I notice you have so more in the series which I’ll check out. Ironically I realise I’ve watched some of your winter Scotland trips in the past too. What’s the name of the Nepalese company you ended up being guided by please. Do you have an email if they don’t have a website also please?
@@calumpaterson123 Thanks Calum. I’ve checked on their website the itinerary is 22 days. Is this what you did? I thought it was shorter tbh. Maximum I could get off work would be 3 weeks.
@@richardwaudby7338 We did the 22 day Itinerary, however, we actually completed the trek and climb quicker because we didn't take a rest day at Chola Kharka, opting to push on to Khote, saving 2 days. Then we skipped the Mera La Camp, saving another day. We also flew out to Lukla on Day 1, so in total we did it about 4 days quicker than the itinerary suggested. As a result we got 4 extra days in Kathmandu which was a real bonus. MAKALU can curate bespoke packages for you and I'm sure they could help you if you explained your situation. Gosh... I should be on commission HAHA!
Hi Calum I’ve booked with makalu adventures to do Mera in November. Got another question sorry. What boots did you and others in your group use please. I’ve heard everything between scarpa B2 mantas being ok and others saying you need scarpa phantom 6000’s
Nice One @@richardwaudby7338 I'm sure you'll have a great time! I used Boreal G1 Boots, which is a Double Mountaineering Boot. In all honesty, my feet were cold on summit night. At a minimum, I would suggest thinking of a Double Mountaineering Boot. Standard B2 Boots, in my opinion, would not be sufficient.
Hi there What company did you use for the insurance for this trek please...? Nobody I talk to covers over 6k except BMC & they're asking a LOT. Thank you.
I used TRUE TRAVELLER. They definitely did MERA in 2022, not sure I can say for certain if they still do. You could also look at GLOBAL RESCUE, but I think they might be on a par with the BMC in terms of the cost.
@@calumpaterson123 Hello mate...just to say a BIG thank you. They still do Mera & I'm just off the phone to them, gonna cost me over £200 less than BMC & yet same financial cover. Very much appreciated...!!! All the best. .Wish.
Mera is not the highest trekking peak, it is a misunderstanding stemming from the original list where details of Peak 41 were used for Mera instead of the correct ones. Mera is the third highest after Chulu Central and Singu Chuli.
I hiked to the summit of Mera in 1985 from Mera La in only 4 hours flat, 2 hours down and 2 hours more to Thagnak. No expeditions, no services, no permit... Came over Amphu Labtsa from Dingpoche, only 7 days Dingpoche - Mera summit - Lukla. 42 day trek total Jiri - Gokyo - EBC - Mera - Jiri.
Hey @@karipintakivi9153 thanks so much for this amazing information. Sounds like quite a journey you were on. All the best :)
I love how you said ! Im the example and you need to believe it that you can do it !
Thanks so much my friend. I really appreciate your kind words :)
Could you please do a video on what you packed? Im going to Mera Peak soon and I'd love to get specific clothing reccomendations from someone in the uk
You know Charlotte, making that video has been on my to-do list for AGES! When are you off to Nepal?
@@calumpaterson123 they are so helpful! I'm off in October! It's getting close 😅
love the way a scot speaks... well done mate
You are very kind. Thanks for watching and I hope it was helpful :)
Thanks Mate. Nice video. You should try Island Peak next.
That's very kind of you to say friend. I would love to climb Island Peak, so hopefully I can make that happen in the future. Have you climbed Island Peak? Any advice?
Hi Calum. Great video. I'm doing Mera in October. Who did you get your insurance through?
@@KPCOWELL Hiya Mate, thanks so much. I looked at a few different insurance companies, but ended up going with TRUE TRAVELLER. Fantastic to hear you are off to Mera in October... I'm sure you'll have a great time!
This is an amazing video. I’m looking to climb this as my first big one. I’m not the most experienced but defo have some. Also gonna train in Scotland before lol
Thanks so much pal. I hope you have an amazing time when you go to Nepal :)
@@calumpaterson123 god speed brother👍🏼
Interesting video, I notice you have so more in the series which I’ll check out. Ironically I realise I’ve watched some of your winter Scotland trips in the past too. What’s the name of the Nepalese company you ended up being guided by please. Do you have an email if they don’t have a website also please?
Thanks for your comment Richard. The company in Nepal is MAKALU ADVENTURE, and they do have a website. I'd definitely recommend checking them out :)
@@calumpaterson123 Thanks Calum. I’ve checked on their website the itinerary is 22 days. Is this what you did? I thought it was shorter tbh. Maximum I could get off work would be 3 weeks.
@@richardwaudby7338 We did the 22 day Itinerary, however, we actually completed the trek and climb quicker because we didn't take a rest day at Chola Kharka, opting to push on to Khote, saving 2 days. Then we skipped the Mera La Camp, saving another day. We also flew out to Lukla on Day 1, so in total we did it about 4 days quicker than the itinerary suggested. As a result we got 4 extra days in Kathmandu which was a real bonus. MAKALU can curate bespoke packages for you and I'm sure they could help you if you explained your situation. Gosh... I should be on commission HAHA!
Hi Calum I’ve booked with makalu adventures to do Mera in November. Got another question sorry. What boots did you and others in your group use please. I’ve heard everything between scarpa B2 mantas being ok and others saying you need scarpa phantom 6000’s
Nice One @@richardwaudby7338 I'm sure you'll have a great time! I used Boreal G1 Boots, which is a Double Mountaineering Boot. In all honesty, my feet were cold on summit night. At a minimum, I would suggest thinking of a Double Mountaineering Boot. Standard B2 Boots, in my opinion, would not be sufficient.
Hi there
What company did you use for the insurance for this trek please...?
Nobody I talk to covers over 6k except BMC & they're asking a LOT.
Thank you.
I used TRUE TRAVELLER. They definitely did MERA in 2022, not sure I can say for certain if they still do. You could also look at GLOBAL RESCUE, but I think they might be on a par with the BMC in terms of the cost.
@@calumpaterson123 Thank you for replying...very much appreciated.
@@calumpaterson123 Hello mate...just to say a BIG thank you. They still do Mera & I'm just off the phone to them, gonna cost me over £200 less than BMC & yet same financial cover. Very much appreciated...!!!
All the best.
.Wish.
@@wishdarkstalkaz4050 I hope you have a great trip pal :)
Im going to Mera in 100 days!
Fantastic!! Have a great time pal :)
Interesting that Adventure Peaks just seemed to have resold something else and pocketed more money?
That's definitely one way to look at it.