Virtual Everest
For anyone curious and wanting to trek to EBC from the comfort of your couch, I've built out my Virtual Trek now to Basecamp. It goes a bit differently than normal, though. You'll start off in Kathmandu, fly to Tumlingtar, and then trek the Mundhum Trail to Silicho Peak for one of the best views in the region. Then on to Mahakulung, the three villages of Gudel, Bung, and Chheskam.
From there, up the new Mahakulung Muddhi-Kongmedingma Trail and eventually up and over the Amphu Laptsa pass to Chhukung and the Khumbu Valley. Once there, follow the normal EBC route to Gorak Shep, Kala Pattar, and EBC, with some extras along the route.
Anyway, it was a lot of work to put it all together, but a lot of fun (and frustration) too. I hope you'll enjoy it!
And, I'll soon be adding in the entire upper mountain - climbing the Southeast Ridge, Northeast Ridge, a bit from the West Ridge, and a visit to the Kangshung Face. This'll take more time - just like climbing the real hill - but hopefully not too long.
OK, enough blabbing; take a look if you're interested by visiting my blog post explaining it all, or just dive in starting at the beginning in Kathmandu.
Enjoy, and let me know if you run into any issues!