Today may very well be the final day of my Three Passes Trek. Before setting out on this adventure, the sometimes not-so-trusty internet indicated that I should budget approximately 19 days to complete this trip; the internet was wrong (shocking, I know). Honestly, if I was really motivated or
Three Passes Trek Day 1: Lukla to Monjo
After waiting around all day yesterday, it's time to return to Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport for a second attempt at boarding a plane to Lukla (where I hope to begin the Three Passes Trek). I took advantage of my extra afternoon in Kathmandu to get myself a TIMS Card from
Everest Base Camp Day 13: Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Today begins what will be the last day of my first Himalayan adventure. Once again, the hike I will be doing today took me multiple days on the way up to Base Camp. The way down is truly quicker. I wake up where I fell asleep (usually a good thing): on the cafe floor that Mr. Susan (the owner)
Everest Base Camp Day 1.5: Lukla to Phakding
Starting elevation: 9,100 ft / 2,800 m Ending elevation: 8,563 ft / 2,610 m Starting oxygen: 72% of sea level Ending oxygen: 74% of sea level Distance covered: 4.66 mi / 7.5 km Time hiked: 3h 00m For some reason I had the expectation that it would be cold mid-winter almost two miles (3.2
Everest Base Camp Day 1: Kathmandu to Lukla
Many treks to Everest Base Camp begin with a half-hour flight from Kathmandu to the village of Lukla. Mine begins like any other. Many consider this flight the most dangerous part of their journey (but then again, many people also think climate change is a hoax). Departing Kathmandu, you are