Can you believe the loads that Sherpa carry on the trek to Everest base camp?
Photos from trekking Nepal via FB
u/ughyoujag — 12 hours ago
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What is Nepal like?
Im researching and looking into hiking to EBC. Im finding lots of information about the hikes and climbs themselves.. but less information about landing in or around Nepal initially and what to expect when you get there. Is it safe there? where did you land? where did you stay when you got there? do you have to worry about crime like other places of the world in terms of rebels or violent criminals (pardon my ignorance. I feel rude/stupid even asking but its a real worry some parts of the world) is there anyone who'd like to share their experiences before and after their climb and what they did, where they stayed, where else they visited, what its like.... etc? id appreciate it so much. Im interested in going in the busy/peak season someday. for now its still just a dream but id like to get familiar with everything there is to know to make it a realistic reality someday. thank you! Basically wondering about anything youd like to share about your experience OTHER THAN the climb itself. but ill happily listen to stories about that aswell! thank you for your time! from canada :)
u/motherearthangel — 2 days ago
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Lulls to base camp as a 17 year old
Hey! I’m from Germany and have always loved the mountains. There’s a teen travel group that will hike from lukla to the Everest base camp in around 16 days I think, it’s a 22 night trip with total of 4 planned non hike dedicated days (before and after).
Fact is, I’ve always been a little skinny but I’ve been playing tennis and skiing every winter for pretty much my entire life now. The only actually hike I have done was Festvagtind on the Lofoten which I’ve rushed so quickly (note during last years heat wave) that I ran out of water and had to cancel mid hike.
Last February I’ve been to the alps from 0-3600m in a day and 4000m on the next day in Zermatt and I didn’t really feel any problem with the oxygen at all. My father said that he did feel the height.
So my question is how difficult is the hike actually? Will I have enough CLEAN food and water on the way (Yes I would bring medication especially against stomach flu nonetheless)? Is there anything I should think about before doing the trip? It’d most certainly be on trip of a lifetime for me, and cool ofc.
Appreciate any advice!
u/kamdnfdnska — 3 days ago
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Dreams of Mount Everest
I am so excited for this climbing season in Mount Everest!! I think even attempting such a feat is THE most incredible thing a person could do.
This may sound kind of strange but I was wondering if anyone has reoccurring dreams of summiting/ climbing Mount Everest? I have really vivid dreams but I keep returning to this place that I have never been to. Mount Everest/ Snow /Mountains
Good luck to anyone climbing the mountain this season!
u/Objective-Gain7559 — 3 days ago
Sunset reveals which is really the tallest mountain in the range (and world)
u/Mia_Lemon1 — 7 days ago
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Flight from Ramechhap to Lukla - Is earlier better?
Wondering if the chance of on time flight and leaving on the day is going to be better on earlier flights. With 6am 7am 8am being the options, is 6am best?
u/qkrwogud — 4 days ago
The Icefall Doctors are hard at work securing passage through the notorious Khumbu Icefall weeks ahead of summit season
Their dedication, expertise, and bravery are the backbone of every successful Everest climb. 🙏
u/ughyoujag — 11 days ago
Higher number of climbers plan to summit Everest without Oxygen this season, including American trail runner Tyler Andrews
A significant number of climbers are planning to attempt Everest without oxygen this season. These include the two runners trying for a Fastest Known Time (FKT) and some alpinists willing to climb on their own and carry their own gear up the mountain.
American trail runner Tyler Andrews has just landed in Nepal, feeling “stronger than ever” and ready to achieve the fastest no-O2 Everest climb ever. His rival, Karl Egloff of Ecuador, will follow next week with the same objective.
The two athletes have trained intensively, combining hypoxic training and running at different altitudes, both at their homes and in South America’s Andes. They’ve also followed a strict nutritional regimen, and after their failed attempts in 2025, are familiar with the challenges and mentally prepared. This time feels like now or never for both of them.
Whole article: https://explorersweb.com/everest-runners-and-no-o2-climbers-reach-nepal/
u/ughyoujag — 10 days ago
Everest Base Camp at 5364 meters is already bustling
Photos from Ang Dorjee Chhuldim Sherpa of Adventure Consultants on Facebook
u/ughyoujag — 12 days ago
New fixed ropes, stricter garbage disposal, and tighter rules on Everest this season
Here is exactly how Everest is changing.
As the Spring 2026 season begins, the Government of Nepal is implementing updated regulations to streamline logistics and improve safety. This season marks a significant shift in expedition management, prioritizing accountability for every climber on the peak.
The 2026 Financial Breakdown:
Attempting Everest this spring involves several updated mandatory costs. The individual permit royalty has officially risen to $15,000 for foreign climbers. Beyond this, there are two specific fees required for essential route infrastructure:
• The $600 Icefall Fee: This fee supports the "Icefall Doctors" of the SPCC who maintain the ladders and ropes through the glacier. Operators must transfer these fees by the end of April.
• The $200 Rope-Fixing Fee: From Camp 2 to the summit, the Expedition Operators Association of Nepal (EOAN) has taken direct responsibility. This season, the EOAN provides its own specialized team of fixers with a service fee of approximately $200 per climber.
Stricter Garbage and Waste Mandates:
Waste management rules are now much more specific. While the 8kg trash return rule remains, at least 2kg of that waste must be collected specifically from areas above Camp 2. SPCC staff will be stationed at Camp 2 to verify and weigh these loads.
Additionally, personal bags for human waste are prohibited. Teams must use official, SPCC-issued WAG bags for all human waste above Base Camp. These bags contain gelling agents to solidify waste and contain odors. Every bag issued is recorded and must be accounted for upon return.
Mandatory Tracking Chip:
Provided by the government, every climber is now required to carry a mandatory Electronic tracking chip sewn into their gear. This provides precise coordinates for search and rescue operations. It is a vital safety tool ensuring teams can be located quickly during an emergency.
What do you think, is the 2kg high-altitude rule the right move to finally clean up the upper camps?
u/ughyoujag — 10 days ago
Questionnaire about high altitude climbing and its affects on the environment
Hi all. My names Raigan and I’m a college student. For one of my assignments I’ve been asked to do a question based on a topic of our choosing. For this I have chosen: if high altitude climbing has increased over the years and if that affects the environment. All answers will be confidential and you don’t have to answer if you don’t want to. Thank you!
u/magicghost6 — 7 days ago
First American to summit Mt. Everest dies at 97
Another of the 20th century’s greatest mountaineers has left us. Jim Whittaker, the first American to summit Mount Everest, died at his home in Port Townsend, Washington, on April 7 at the age of 97.
Jim Whittaker reached the summit of Everest on May 1, 1963, during the American Mount Everest Expedition, led by Norman Dyhrenfurth. He was the first American to reach the top of the world. Whittaker climbed alongside Nawang Gombu Sherpa.
It was exactly 10 years after Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay first climbed Everest.
Full article: https://explorersweb.com/jim-whittaker-the-first-american-to-summit-everest-dies-at-97/
u/ughyoujag — 11 days ago
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Jim Whittaker, the first American to climb Mount Everest, dies at 97
nbcnews.comu/StemCellPirate — 12 days ago