A Trekking Guide to Everest: Everest Base Camp, Gokyo Lakes, Thame Valley, Three High Passes, Classic Everest, Arun Valley (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798787862232)

This is the fourth edition of our popular guidebook to the highest mountain on earth, updated in December 2021 during the Covid pandemic. The magic of Everest (Sagarmatha or Chomolungma) grips the human soul; it's a mountain so magnetic that it casts an intoxicating spell. For so long off the map, its rocky ramparts, windblown bastions and soaring summit now constantly attract mountaineers and trekkers to witness its grandeur firsthand. The region is home to many enticing treasures; a myriad of beautiful peaks guard the flanks of Everest, towering above quaint villages, idyllic forests and mysterious canyons. The Sherpa people, who live in the shadow of Everest, have an amazing wealth of cultural attractions and centuries old traditions. Colourful monasteries adorn the slopes. Lower down are fabulous terraced hillsides and picturesque farms. Everest was made for dreams and dreamers, seeking the riches of adventure and challenge. The sparkling jewels of the Everest region will shine forever.

Author: Bob Gibbons
ISBN-10: 8787862239
ISBN-13: 9798787862232
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 01/01/2022
Pages: 260
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.55d