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Everest Base Camp Trekking in Nepal
By: David Stevens
Mount Everest is the highest mountain
on Earth as measured by the height of its summit above sea
level. The mountain, which is part of the Himalaya range in
Asia is located on the border between Nepal and Tibet,
China. There had been 3,050 ascents to the summit by 2,062
individuals.
Climbers range from experienced
mountaineers to relative novices who count on their paid
guides to get them to the top. This means climbers are a
significant source of tourist revenue for Nepal.
There are great trekking tours
available which is available to anyone who can walk for a
few hours per day. These tours start in Nepal in Kathmandu
and are very popular.
Mt Everest has an undeniable ability to
seduce Explorers, Travelers’ and Climbers alike. With its
breathtaking views and fascinating Sherpa people there is
something for everyone to guarantee the experience of a
lifetime.
Mt. Everest, so called after the first
person to record its height, Sir George Everest, translates
in Nepalese and Tibetan as Goddess in the Sky and Mother
Goddess of the Universe, demonstrating the immense respect
and reverence that the locals have for this awesome
mountain. It is 29,029 feet high but it rises a few
centimeters each year due to the huge geological forces
acting on it.
The weather you will experience on
Everest is extreme and rather unpredictable so it is best to
be prepared for all eventualities. Spring is the high season
for trekking, but warmer weather can mean there is a larger
cloud cover, which obscures many of the fantastic views that
are part of this once in a lifetime trek. For those willing
to brave the colder temperatures of autumn and winter this
is not such a problem.
A large problem on Everest is that as
you reach higher altitudes the oxygen content of the air
dramatically decreases. At 20,000 feet there is only half as
much oxygen in the air as you are used to and by the summit
oxygen is reduced to only a one third.
There are two times of year when
conditions are most favorable for a trek to Everest Base
Camp, either in the pre-monsoon springtime or the post
monsoon autumn. Although, it is possible to join Treks that
run almost all year round.
The main problem experienced on Everest
is altitude Sickness, this is definitely something to take
seriously and to take precautions against. There is no way
of telling how it will affect you until you are at high
altitude.
The easiest and most effective way to
limit the effects of altitude sickness is by ascending the
mountain slowly and giving your body time to acclimatize to
the height. Above 10,000 feet (Base camp is at 17,500) you
should aim not climb more than 1000 feet per day.
You also need to stay warm and conserve
as much energy as possible, drink water and above all listen
to what your body is telling you, if you don not feel right
don not push yourself to hard because you may push yourself
out of the trek altogether.
Make sure you pick the right trip for
you, make sure you give yourself time to acclimatize to the
altitude even if that means flying out a few days before
your trek starts.
The Sherpa people are invaluable in
making any expedition to Everest whether it be to Base camp
or even Summit. They will carry your gear, food, tents and
it is important that they are respected. They take great
pride in their Mountain Climbing Heritage and without them
you will not finish the trek
Whether you join a trekking tour or
climb all the way to the top, it will be an experience to
treasure for a long time!
Author
Resource:- For more info click her
Trekking Tour Nepal Mount Everest
or
Trekking Tours in Nepal to Everest
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