The definitive guidebook for trekking in the Everest Region: essential reading for both guided and self-guided trekkers. This book really knocks the ball out of the park. It fully describes the Classic Everest Base Camp Trek, 3-Passes Trek, Gokyo Lakes & 7 other incredible treks.
It contains all the information you need to plan and execute your trek including: - How to organise a trek in the Everest region: booking a guided trip, independent trekking (which is still permitted around Everest), guides & porters. - Detailed advice on choice of trek: 29 different itineraries.
- Altitude acclimatisation: how to avoid altitude sickness (AMS). - Travel to the trail-heads: air travel & hiking into the Everest region. - What equipment you need to bring. - What to expect on the trail: accommodation, food & daily routine. The book is also packed full of information that you will not find in any other guide: - Orientation charts show exactly which peaks are visible from each significant viewpoint: it a trip of a lifetime so we want you to know exactly what you will see from each viewpoint.
- 1:40,000 scale mapping: the most detailed mapping available for the Everest region: all villages and accommodation locations are marked on the maps. - Detailed sections on Buddhist monuments and Sherpa culture. - Detailed information on Yetis.
| Format |
Häftad |
| Omfång |
238 sidor |
| Språk |
Engelska |
| Förlag |
Knife Edge Outdoor Limited |
| Utgivningsdatum |
2024-11-15 |
| ISBN |
9781912933198 |
