Everest Base Camp Trek

Upcoming Trekking Dates

    April 2020

Klasie Wessels of Streetschool will be your guide for this expedition. He will assist the participants in mental preparation for the trip, as well as ongoing coaching for the duration of the expedition. Klasie is an experienced adventurer and has participated in numerous endurance events (Cape Epic, Iron Man) in South Africa, as well as numerous treks in the Himalayas. He has led several groups to Everest Base Camp and understands the physical and mental requirements. He understands that the nature of this expedition will be unlike any previous expedition the participants have completed and will help you maintain focus and mental stamina during the trek.

We will spend 4 nights in Thamel Eco Resort in Kathmandu. While we are trekking, we will be staying in lodges and teahouses along the way. These lodges are comfortable but rustic.

A detailed kit list will be supplied including pricing options for some of the more expensive items. Kathmandu has many shops selling/renting a wide variety of trekking and hiking equipment and although it may be advisable to get certain items (like shoes) in SA, everything you require can also be obtained in Kathmandu. The equipment will be discussed in detail at the group sessions we will have before departure.

By April 2019 you should be able to walk comfortably for 6 hours a day, carrying a day-pack of about 5kg. Daily distances range between 7 and 12 km and we walk at a slow pace to allow for proper acclimatisation (we also take many tea-breaks!). You won’t have to carry anything and the porters will transport most of your luggage. We will help you with your training programme and discuss this in more detail at our pre-trek briefings.