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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.
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