A trip of a lifetime that needs to be checked off your bucket list. Stand amongst the highest mountains in the world and be left in awe as you ascend into the rich culture of the Himalayas. You will return home with a sense of accomplishment and a desire to return to the thin air. 1. …
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A number of years ago, I started having a fascination with Mount Everest. Everything from the fact that it is the tallest mountain on earth to the sheer guts and determination it must take to even start a journey to the summit intrigued me. The mountain itself is a draw, but so is the rich culture and …
Our helicopter was due to arrive in the early morning hours so we were awake for breakfast and all packed to catch our ride down the mountain. Unfortunately, the weather was still bad in Lukla so we hunkered down for possibly another day at 16,942′ in Gorakshep. At this point, I was fairly well adjusted …
Today is the day! I’ve been dreaming about this adventure for years. It felt surreal that in just a few short hours I would be standing at the base of Mount Everest. This morning half of our group decided to make a push for Kala Patthar, which is known for its incredible view of Mount …
I woke up just as the sun was rising and when I looked out the window it was crystal clear outside. I immediately bundled up and woke everyone to go outside. The mountains that were covered by clouds yesterday were just as crisp as the morning air. Snowcapped peaks surrounded us including one of the …
As we climb higher, the nights are much colder. Luckily, the sleeping bags that were provided for us were nice and toasty. Immediately after opening my eyes, I threw open the curtains and gazed out the window for the most picturesque view of Mount Everest surrounded by the tallest peaks in the world. The view stayed clear, …
It was a rough night that was filled with constantly being jolted awake by dogs barking just outside our window. I also felt nauseous at points during the night and had a slight headache. I knew these were common symptoms associated with being at altitude so our lovely trekking mate, who happens to be in …
Breakfast this morning was amazing! I had a veggie omelet which serves as a way to consume some protein seeing as eating meat can be a bit sketchy in the mountains. Any meat served at the teahouses is brought in from Kathmandu meaning the higher up in elevation you climb, the longer the meat has …
The most dangerous airport in the world. The plane ride was relatively smooth and very clear once we got outside the city of Kathmandu. As we approached Lukla, snow-capped mountains lined the horizon. Make sure to sit on the left side of the plane for the best views! Descending into Lukla you could see the …
Arriving in Nepal I’m going to pick up my adventure when we arrive in Nepal. I typically enjoy long-haul flights because I tend to choose a seat towards the back of the plane where no one else seems to want to sit. I then usually have my pick of seats once the plane is at cruising altitude …