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Trekking in
Apr. 21 – May 10, 2013 (tentative
dates)
through
the awesome beauty of the world’s highest mountains
Experience the exhilaration and
grandeur of the
Your leader is
Requirements: Spirit of
adventure & excellent physical condition. Mountaineering skills are not
required (except for optional climb of
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 hike
up to the Sir Edmund Hillary school in Kumjung and the clinic in Khunde,
then up the spectacular 
Day 5 to
Thame monastery
Day 6 Continue
up Bhote 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,
Day 9 Across
Ngozumpa glacier (perhaps the largest glaciers in the world),
over Cho La (Pass, ~5300m),
to Dzongla
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Day 10 Up
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Day 11 Optional
climb of
Pumori & Everest, and
Trek into Everest base camp at the base of the incredible
Khumbu icefall, then back to Gorakshep.
Day 12 back
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
or Day 13,14 {optional
climb of Island Peak 6118m(20,072ft)- this is the only peak on this tour that
requires any snow/glacier experience; all others can be done in light hiking
boots!},
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 then
through the Rhododendron forest
back to Namche with its
Sherpa museum, busy market and bustling 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)
Cost ~$2990 + flight to
Fees and permit for optional climb of
This is one incredible trip!
Contact
Application Form
Back Country
April 21-
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non-refundable deposit of US$500 is
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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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