Overview
Nepal is home to eight of the world's top ten highest mountains including
majestic Mount Everest. Mountaineers, climbers and keen adventurers brave
the often harsh conditions in search of the ultimate physical and mental
challenge, that of conquering this massive mountain of some 29,035 feet
(8850 metres)
Earth Sea Sky's Everest Base Camp adventure promises our clients an unforgettable
trekking experience. The renowned mountaineer Paul Adler, who reached
the summit of Mount Everest in 2007, will lead trekkers to the base of Everest and back. Paul's climbing skills, his personal knowledge of Mount Everest
and the strong relationships he has formed with the local Nepalese people
promise ESS clients a unique and exhilarating climbing adventure.
The ESSential Difference
Why should you choose ESS Everest Base Camp?
As well as the exceptional features that ESS incorporates into all its adventures,
each venture also has its own unique experiences and services. Browse a
couple of the exclusive highlights that distinguishes ESS Everest Base Camp
from all others.- Our close collaboration with adventure specialist and trek leader Paul
Alder provides a unique & highly personalised trekking experience. - Access
to comprehensive knowledge and training, first hand accounts of his successful
Everest summit expedition in 2007 & his incredible enthusiasm and love for
the industry ensure an experience not easily replicated. Highly astute Paul
is able to quickly recognize the warning signs associated with mental and/or
physical fatigue & takes an active involvement in the health of all his
participants - maximizes client safety & therefore successful completion
of the adventure - sustaining an impressive record of satisfied clients.
- We use local climbers and experienced Sherpas from the Nepalese community.
Paul has a very strong bond with the community and as with our other treks we
encourage support of the local people - helping to maintain respect for different
cultures & communities and bridging the gap between us all.
- We have been granted the right to sleep/ stay at Everest Base Camp - which encourages networking and involvement with other climbers and adventures and an insight into the personal challenge associated with preparing to summit. - Important because camping overnight at BC is an experience usually reserved for summiteers & research groups.
- Earth Sea Sky also includes a helicopter flight from Pheriche that provides
not only stunning aerial views but also increases the length of time spent at
Base Camp. This makes a more relaxing conclusion to the adventure and minimizes
homeward travel time.
Click here If you want an exciting preview of the highlights of the trek including a brief outline of the daily itinerary.
Cost, Dates & Inclusions
Cost: $8,900.00 Inc GST (Ex Melbourne)
Domestic flights can be arranged on behalf of remotely trained participants.
Dates:
- EBC Spring - 25th March - 11th April 2009
(Training commences 27th Deecember 2008)
- EBC Autumn - 1st - 17th October 2009
(Training commences 29th June 2009)
(Departure dates and times are subject to change and are dependant on flight availability)
Inclusions provided by ESS
- ESS 12 week preparation training program
- International flights between Melbourne and Kathmandu
- All connecting flights and helicopter flight Periche to Kathmandu
- Domestic airport departures taxes and transfers
- Transfers between hotels and shopping precinct in Kathmandu
- All lodge and hotel accommodation and meals
- Local taxes, guide, staff and porters insurance
- National Park permit fees
- The services of Trek Leader Paul Adler and qualified Remote Medic and Base
Camp veteran, David Armstrong
- Tent accommodation and mess tent at Base Camp
- Services of Sirdar, Cook, Sherpa staff and porters while on trek
- PSolar EX heat exchanger mask (assists in the prevention of altitude sickness)
- Safety Equipment including Oxygen & a comprehensive medical kit, MIMS,
satellite phone and PDF
- Day Pack, water bottles and snacks
- Sleeping bag and liner, pillow
- Sunscreen & hand wash
- ESS Down Jacket and thermal long sleeved top for our clients to keep as a memento from the mountain.
Not Included: (To be provided by clients)
- Personal Travel Insurance (For more information on travel insurance click
here
- Boots, Socks, Beanies, Gloves etc.
- Trekking Poles (For those who prefer them)
- Thermals (except ESS thermal top)
- Head torch
- Non Polarised Sun Glasses
- Head torch
- Personal clothing, toiletries
- Prescribed medications. Please note: a valid prescription (and repeats if
necessary) may be needed for any medications.
- Alcohol (limited personal use).
Equipment
ESS staff will advise clients re appropriate clothing and equipment, clothing
early in the training program. Additionally, some clients may prefer the
extra comfort of using trekking poles and Thermarests (Self inflating
Mattress). The benefits of all these items will be discussed during training.
All equipment can be purchased through Earth Sea Sky.
Click here for information regarding equipment and ESS suppliers.
Training
The 12 week training and preparation program has been purposefully designed to prepare clients for the unique challenges of trekking Mount Everest. Developed by Wayne Rogers and ESS Principal David Armstrong, who brings his own experience of trekking and mountaineering in the Himalayas, this program will assist ESS clients to safely and comfortably complete this adventure.
Click here for more information regarding
the ESS training options.