Blog - Everest Base Camp
A Guide to Trekking to Everest Base Camp: Training and Preparing
Trekking to Everest Base Camp is high on many people’s wish lists. Whether to enjoy the breathtaking landscapes, savour the iconic history or simply say ‘I was there’, it remains one of the great objectives for every walking enthusiast.
However, it’s not without its challenges. The trek involves steep climbs, high altitudes, and long days of hiking. This makes training for Everest Base Camp essential to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Proper preparation, including physical and mental training, acclimatisation, and the right gear, can make all the difference.
So, if you’re thinking about going, but aren’t sure what it involves, this is part one of our comprehensive guide to the world’s greatest trek. Read on to discover how best to train and prepare, ensuring you’ll be well-equipped to tackle the challenges and fully enjoy the incredible adventure of reaching Everest Base Camp.... Read more
Guide to Trekking to Everest Base Camp - Part 2: On Trek
In Part 1 of our our Guide to Trekking to Everest Base Camp we looked at how to prepare for the trek before you fly out, in Part 2 we'll tell you all about the route, accommodation, food and drink, how to stay healthy and how to trek responsibly. In fact, everything you need to know to successfully complete one of the world's most iconic treks.... Read more
Everest Base Camp Trek by Mrs G.
There are not enough superlatives which can adequately describe the experiences that made up this adventure - a trek to Everest Base Camp. ... Read more
The Trek of a Lifetime
Few people will ever make it to the summit of the world’s highest mountain, but the sheer scale of Everest makes a trek to base camp an adventure in itself. There is something enthralling about Mount Everest that cannot be... Read more
The Conquest of Everest film
We'd just like to share a recommendation that was sent to us by one of our clients who travelled with us to the Everest region last year. Mr S described 'The Conquest of Everest' as... Read more
Everest Climbers clean up
The BBC have announced news that for the 2014 climbing season, starting in April, climbers will have to bring back 8kg of rubbish per person as they descend from the summit.... Read more
Life At Base Camp: What’s It Like?
For those who set out on an Everest Base Camp trekking adventure with Mountain Kingdoms, Base Camp is a fascinating destination at which to spend a day, or even, on some of our treks, stay the night. But how is it built?... Read more
Everest Base Camp Goes Hi-Tech
One question that sometimes comes up, for those planning to embark on an Everest Base Camp trekking adventure with Mountain Kingdoms, is: what level of technology is available at the 5,300 metre Base Camp?... Read more
Our Tips For Everest Base Camp Trek First-Timers
Taking part in an Everest Base Camp trek is a dream cherished by many an adventurous soul, and one that we at Mountain Kingdoms firmly believe is achievable with with the right attitude and preparation.... Read more
A Different Way To Everest Base Camp: Three High Passes
A trek to Everest Base Camp is an experience with no equal, whichever approach you take to the legendary campsite. The most popular route, followed by thousands every year, goes from Lukla to the colourful Sherpa village... Read more