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 the
Everest Base Camp Day 13: Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Starting elevation: 11,290 ft / 3,440 m Ending elevation: 9,100 ft / 2,800 m Elevation change: -2,190 ft / -640 m m Starting oxygen: 67% of sea level Ending oxygen: 73% of sea level Distance covered: 11.12 mi / 17.9 km Time hiked: 6h 15m Today begins what will be the last day of my first
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
Starting elevation: 4,390 ft / 1,338 m Ending elevation: 9,100 ft / 2,800 m Distance covered: 84 mi / 135 km Time hiked: 0h 0m Many treks to Everest Base Camp begin with a half-hour flight from Kathmandu to the village of Lukla. Mine begins like any other. This flight is considered by