Trekking Everest Base Camp: Classic Ebc, Three Passes & Gokyo Lakes (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781912933198)

The definitive guidebook for trekking in the Everest Region: essential reading for both guided and self-guided trekkers. This book really knocks the ball out of the park. It fully describes the Classic Everest Base Camp Trek, 3-Passes Trek, Gokyo Lakes & 7 other incredible treks. It contains all the information you need to plan and execute your trek including:

- How to organise a trek in the Everest region: booking a guided trip, independent trekking (which is still permitted around Everest), guides & porters.

- Detailed advice on choice of trek: 29 different itineraries.

- Altitude acclimatisation: how to avoid altitude sickness (AMS).

- Travel to the trail-heads: air travel & hiking into the Everest region.

- What equipment you need to bring.

- What to expect on the trail: accommodation, food & daily routine.

The book is also packed full of information that you will not find in any other guide:

- Orientation charts show exactly which peaks are visible from each significant viewpoint: it is a trip of a lifetime so we want you to know exactly what you will see from each viewpoint.

- 1:40,000 scale mapping: the most detailed mapping available for the Everest region: all villages and accommodation locations are marked on the maps.

- Detailed sections on Buddhist monuments and Sherpa culture.

- Detailed information on Yetis.

Author: Andrew McCluggage, Stuart Butler
ISBN-10: 1912933195
ISBN-13: 9781912933198
Publisher: Knife Edge Outdoor
Language: English
Published: 01/01/2025
Pages: 268
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.87lbs
Size: 8.25h x 4.75w x 0.75d