Trekking in
through the
awesome beauty of the world’s highest mountains
Deadline: Registration and deposit of $500 must be received
by
Experience the exhilaration and
grandeur of the Himalayas and the culture of the Sherpa peoples of Nepal. On
this unforgettable trek you will be hiking on trails beside stupendous river
gorges, enormous glaciers, high peaks, through rhododendron forests, alpine
tundra, remote villages, with views of some of the highest peaks and most
beautiful mountains in the world. We will be staying in Sherpa lodges each
evening with meals provided and only need to carry a daypack. This is a hike of
a lifetime!
Your leader
Requirements: Spirit of
adventure & excellent physical condition. Mountaineering skills are not
required (except for optional climb of Island Peak). Elevations start at
4500’ in Kathmandu, range from 8000’ (Lukla) to 17000’ (high
passes), and up to 19000’ on the (optional) hiking peaks. All hiking
peaks are non-technical and can be done in light hiking boots. [The optional
climb of Island Peak (20,000’) requires crampon & ice-axe
experience.] Each day involves 4-8 hours of hiking through some of the world’s
most gorgeous scenery.
This photo essay gives some
details of this incredible trip:
Day 1,2 Arrival in
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Day 3 flight
to Lukla – one of the world’s most spectacular airports-
with a runway that angles up at 20°,
then trekking up a gorgeous river valley over suspension
bridges, past spectacular water falls to Namche Bazar,
Day 4 Short
day-hike up to the
Sir Edmund Hillary school in Kumjung and the clinic in
Khunde,
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Day 6 Continue
up Bhote Koshi to beautiful & remote village of Lundgren, home of some of
the world’s most renowned Sherpas,
Day 7 On up a seldom traveled trail past gorgeous lakes to
Then down to
Day 8 Day
trips to the sacred lakes around Gokyo, including majestic views of Cho Oyu,
Everest, Lhotse, and an optional climb of Gokyo Ri (5366m, 17600’)
Day 9 Across
Ngozumpa glacier (perhaps the largest glacier in the world),
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over Cho La Pass (~5300m, 17400’), to Dzongla
Day 10 Up
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Pumori & Everest, and
Trek into Everest base camp at the base of the incredible
Khumbu icefall, then back to Gorakshep.
Day 12 Down
to Lobouche, over to Dukla, across the soul-searching moraine to
Dingboche, the town with the stone walls,
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Day 13,14 Up
to Chhukung
optional climbs of
Day 15 down
to the Tangboche monastery, one of the most famous in the world.
It also has spectacular views of Everest, Pumori, and Ama
Dablam
Day 16 Through
the Rhododendron forest
back to Namche with its Sherpa museum, busy market and
bustling Tibetan and Nepali tourist shops.
Day 17 Trek
out to Lukla,
Day 18,19 (reserved
for rest +/or bad weather days)
Day 20 Early
morning flight to Kathmandu, shopping, sightseeing + great food in Kathmandu
Day 21 Shopping,
sightseeing + great food in Kathmandu
Day 22 Depart
for home
Meals & lodging during trek will be in Sherpa Lodges.
Minimal gear needed (daypacks) and
there will be a porter for every 2 people to carry up to
10 kg per person extra)
This trip offers far more than anyone’s “Trek
to Everest Base Camp” trip.
Cost $2800 (conditional on no further devaluation of US dollar)
+ flight to Kathmandu. [~ 3 weeks in Nepal].
{$350 extra for permits &c. for optional climb of Island Peak}
Info:
e-mail tom.masterson@colorado.edu
Join us for this incredible trip!
Application Form
Back Country
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non-refundable deposit of US$500 is due by February 1, 2011
Checks may be sent to Back Country Tours, 250 31st Street, Boulder, Colorado USA 80305
Or made by bank transfer
to account number 440 15431
account name Back Country Tours
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rescue insurance (such as that available for no charge with membership in the American Alpine Club)
is required of all participants
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