Know before you go
Trekking guides.
Everything we get asked before a trip, written down properly. No affiliate links, no gear we're paid to recommend — just what fourteen years of walking these trails has taught us.
Health · 7 min read
Altitude and acclimatisation
Altitude is the single biggest reason people don't reach Base Camp — and almost all of it is manageable if you go slowly and pay attention.
Preparation · 9 min read
What to actually pack
A working kit list for a Nepal teahouse trek, what you can hire in Kathmandu, and the things people carry for two weeks and never use.
Planning · 6 min read
The best time to trek in Nepal
Two main seasons, two shoulder seasons, and one region that works when everywhere else is under cloud.
Money · 8 min read
Permits, fees and what a trek really costs
Which permits you need for each region, what they cost, and where the money actually goes on a guided trek.
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Walk Everest Base Camp.
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