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EVEREST BASE CAMP EXPEDITION

31 October - 21 November 2009

EVEREST BASE CAMP EXPEDITION

Our ultimate trekking challenge follows in the footsteps of Hillary and Tenzing Norgay to the base camp of Everest, the world's highest mountain. Supported by Across the Divide's famous standards for safety and group management, the challenge provides aonce-in-a-lifetime opportunity for participants. The trek follows the main route up to Base Camp and passes through some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. Everest becomes visible from just above Namche Bazaar and as we move through an ever changing environment and leave the tree line behind, the views of the mountains become more pronounced.

The mountains are spectacular, with Ama Dablam dominating the early trekking days. The four 8000m peaks of Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse and Makalu will be visible (weather permitting) at some time during the trek and the route will also take us to Chukhung where there are breathtaking views of Island Peak, as well as the tremendous Lhotse and Ama Dablam glaciers. The panoramas at this altitude are awesome and constantly change as we move slowly towards base camp itself.

WHAT IS IT LIKE?
  • Difficulty level: Extreme, altitude adds to the challenge.
  • Terrain: Steep ascents, mountain tracks, icy in places.
  • Accommodation: Hotels 2 nights, guest houses 16 nights.
  • Trekking Time: 3-9 hours per day.
  • Altitude: 2623-5545m

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ITINERARY

  • Day 1- Fly to Kathmandu.
  • Day 2 - We arrive in Kathmandu and meet the expedition leader who will give a full briefing of the trip.
  • Day 3 - Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla. We will then trek to the village of Phakding. This is a gentle day to start the trip.
  • Day 4 - 10 - We have a couple of relatively easy days' trekking, although the altitude can make it slow going. We will be stop at Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, and Dingboche, for acclimatisation days during this time.
  • Day 11 - A steep ascent out of Dingboche is then rewarded by a relatively flat trek to Khumba Glacier.
  • Day 12 - Another steep ascent to begin with, crossing the snow line, and then we trek on to Lobuche.
  • Day 13 - 14 - From Lobuche we make the trek to Everest Base Camp. Depending on the conditons we will either go all the way or stop at Kala Patthar and carry on the next day.
  • Day 15 - 18 - We make our way back down to Lukla.
  • Day 19 - 20 - Fly back to Kathmandu, where we have a chance to relax and celebrate our success, followed by a free day in Kathmandu.
  • Day 21 - Kathmandu to UK

PRICES:

2009  
Option 1
(self-Funding)		 Option 2
(minimum sponsorship)
   
Registration fee: £350 Registration fee: £350
Tour cost (exc reg fee): £1985 Minimum Sponsorship: £3900
Insurance: TBC Insurance: TBC
   

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TESTIMONIALS:

"I had an absolutely amazing time! It's been such a fantastic experience, that's going to be hard to top." Keri, Everest Base Camp trekker

"I shall never forget the friendship, camaraderie and views." Jane, Open Everest trekker

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