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Trek Journal

Everything we tell first-time trekkers

Practical, specific guides written by our guiding team — on seasons, altitude, gear, and what the trail actually feels like.

Planning

Best Time to Trek Everest Base Camp

A season-by-season breakdown of weather, crowds, and mountain visibility on the EBC trail.

Health & Safety

Altitude Sickness: Symptoms and Prevention on the EBC Trail

What AMS actually feels like above 4,000m, and the acclimatization schedule that prevents it.

Packing

The Everest Base Camp Packing List

Everything to bring, what to layer, and what's cheaper to rent in Kathmandu than buy at home.

Training

How to Train for Everest Base Camp in 12 Weeks

A week-by-week cardio and strength plan for trekkers starting from an average fitness base.

Culture

Sherpa Culture and Monasteries of the Khumbu

The Buddhist villages, prayer flags, and mani walls you'll pass between Namche and Base Camp.

Logistics

Lukla Flights: Delays, Cancellations, and How to Plan Around Them

Why Lukla flights get grounded, and how our itineraries build in buffer days for it.