Pre-Trek Preparations

 
EBC, May 24, 2017

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We hiked to Everest Base Camp, Kala Pathar, and Cho La Pass in Nepal from May 16th through the 30th. Here's the story with photos and videos. Enjoy!

Pre-Trek Preparations

The idea of going on the EBC trek took shape in end-2016. Having hiked and climbed a good deal in the Indian Himalayas in the 90s, I always wanted the kids to have the same experience. The summer of 2017 seemed to be the only time we could make it on this trip as a family so things got decided pretty quickly. Apparently, the Everest movie provided the catalyst ....

We would need to make all the arrangements, gather the gear and equipment, and most importantly, get in shape! Of course, the first thing I did was to get Lonely Planet's 'Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya' and read it cover-to-cover.

We tried to hike every two weeks, schedules permitting. We did Superstition Peak in Mesa (~8 hours, the last one without water!), Picket Post near Globe, and the popular Echo Canyon and Cholla Trails in the Camelback area in Phoenix.

A cold and wet hike up Carney Springs trail - Dec 2016

Camelback Mountain in Phoenix - Jan 2017

One of our favorites, Picket Post Mountain - Feb 2017

Superstition Peak in Mesa - Apr 2017

And of course, there were the lists ......



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