Trekking Everest Base Camp

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’s 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.