17 Things to Know Before EBC Trek Nepal
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These are my 17 tips to know before doing the Everest Base Camp trek. Of course, these are only my opinions and things may change by the time you see this.
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Here's the video of my actual trek to Everest Base Camp. It was hard, exciting and picturesque. Once in a lifetime experience!
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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!!
Mks dnnI AA
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Excellent - You answered lots of questions that I have had about this trekking journey.
Glad I could help!
Thanks for your suggestions! It will definitely help me soon on my EBC trek.
Good luck to you!
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!
One of the most informative videos on youtube on this subject. Thank you so much for posting.
Thank you for watching!
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 🍀
Excellent advice. Thanks for taking the time to do the video.
Thank you for watching!
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Thanks a lot for all the valuables tips Igor
Thanks for watching!
good.thanks for your brilliant advice sharing new guest those who want to come to visit NEPAL.
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!
That's a great bunch of tips, I'll make a good use of them soon!
Thank you, good luck to you!
General pieces of information but really important during a trek. Thanks, alot brother.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for your tips Igor! Specially the last one.
My pleasure!
Very effective suggestions.
Highly appreciate this.
Thank you for watching!
Very nice video I thoroughly enjoyed it very formative thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you. Great tips.Much appreciated. I will be heading there in 4 weeks
Wonderful, it’s my absolute pleasure. Good luck to you! Hope you have the best with possible!
Hi Nad, let me know if you need any help. Regards from Nepal. www.tourandtrek.com Email: info@tourandtrek.com
Very detailed, and great tips. Thanks.
Thank you!
Thanks for these helpful information.
THank you so much for this great information!!!
Really great tips! thank you!
Thanks for watching!
ive been to ebc too...true great tips
Very thoughtful tips, thank you
Thanks for watching hope it helps
Excellent advice. Boy things have changed since I did it
Really helpful this thx. Cant wait till i go.
Thanks a lot and glad you enjoyed!
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
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?
Very very interesting tips. Thank you so much.
Thanks for watching.
Great tip-video, thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Very useful. Thanks for the video.
My pleasure. Thanks for watching!
thanks for the tips Igor
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the very useful and concise info
Thanks for watching.
Fantastic thank you... Lots of good info...
thanks very useful. I will be going in April 2020.
Welcome to Nepal.
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
Very good advice...thank you so much.
Thank you for watching!
Spot on advice.
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.
Thanks! Great tips!
My pleasure!
Great piece of useful advice. Thanks a lot, Igor. EBC is s one of my planned destinations. Hope to do the trek soon. ;-)
Good luck! It’s 90% mental. Stay strong and good luck!
always welcome sir #Alpinerambletreks
Fantastic - Thanks for sharing
My pleasure!
Great content! thanks heaps!
Thanks for watching!
Very informative! Thank you!!
Thanks for watching!
Good and useful advice
Very useful, thanks.
Thanks for watching!
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?
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. ✌✌
Well Done.., thank you for the info
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching!
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
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.
Excellent video and tips are spot on! What tour/guide company did you use and do you recommend?
Great tips! I leave on my EBC in three weeks 😊
Awesome. Best of luck to you!
Such a great instructional video man. Thx for that!
Thanks for watching!
Great video!
Thank you!
Thanks for the info
Thanks for watching!
Nice video sir, Keep it up
My bucket list and also priority mount to hike after Annapurna
Good luck to you!
Awesome info
Thanks for watching!
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....
Nice video sir
This was really helpful! Thank you! What guild company did you use?
Dang, now I wanna go trekking
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.
Cheers good points there, comments also handy:)
Thanks for watching!
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.
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.
I hear placing a triple antibiotic ointment on a q-tip and swabbing the inside of your nose helps keep you fly and cold free also.
NOPE! Colds and flu are caused by viruses. Antibiotic ointment has no effect against viruses, only bacteria.
Warm welcomed thankyou
Great vid :-)
Thanks!
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.
Valid points.
thank you so much
Thanks for watching!
How about leaving your phone in Kathmandu.
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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Yes
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!
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.
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.
Hi Igor
Thanks for this video, highly informative.
Can you share the trekking company whose services u hired ans how good they were? Would u reccomend them ?
Hi. I used a very good company. Check the description for their name and link or in the comments. I posted it before. I recommend them. They took care of me and even gave me a helicopter ride to Lukla!
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,
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
Nice ones.
Thanks!
Thank you very much♥ it will help me , Yes iam a Nepali
Thanks for watching!
@@IgorTravelsTheWorld always welcome bro
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.
Thank you for info. Would you recommend to join group tour or private?
Thanks for watching. Difficult question to answer. If you like people - group tour is ok. If you are more of a loner- introvert then private.
The important part is you complete your goal and make the trip!
Good luck!
No Nonsense.
Good Tips
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If God permits, I will go there someday, from Lukla to EBC. For now it's just only my dream....
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
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.
I buy my vitamins at Whole Foods Market... I trust their brands.
Hi what's your Trek Company?
I was planning to go this year for everest camp.. but I am on budget and it doesn't apply there😅
Hey Igor. I was your leader in you clan in COC for a few years. I’m looking to do the base camp trek and found you on CZcams. Hope your good 👍
Hey Andrew. Alright man. Which clan? I still play. I’m well thanks. If you need additional info pls send me email on my business email which is under the about tab. I’ll answer all your questions asap
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Oh Kibbs. Right on man. Holler at me for more info if you need it
I will. If you want to visit my clan it’s #9UGQOGL. I’m “Andrew” now.
Hi Great Video .
How much did your trekking company charge? and what did that include roughly?
Hi, the trek cost me about $1,500 USD and included 3 meals a day plus small drink, comfortable sleeping arrangements, even a few hot showers and that cool helicopter ride which was a delightful surprise. I think most times they offer a plane but I got the helicopter ride. They also rented a puffy jacket for me free of charge and a sleeping bag.
Hi Altaaf , if you are looking for the Everest trek feel free to ping me up. I am a guide and a tour operator from Nepal. Email: info@tourandtrek.com, Reagrds
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....
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.
@@IgorTravelsTheWorld
Thanks a lot
Sleep in your bag with boiled water in your bottles. By the morning the water is cold and you can drink it
I just drank local water that I had boiled in the kitchen then dropped in iodine to kill any left over bacteria
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 :)