Day 1 | Everest Base Camp Trek | Terrifying Lukla Flight 

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i would say the pilot *buttered* that landing! a short runway, tough terrains. mad respect.

You are so kind. Most of people does not appreciate the people who carrying their bags.

The face of the lady behind you on the plane said it all!

Watched this series when it first came out and I was 18. Everest has become my addiction ever since. I am planning a trek with my sister and I to EBC in the fall of 2023. Thank you guys for this. 🙌🏼

I wonder if the guy who was going up to the top successfully did it & returned. It's always scary to think that the people you meet going up to Everest might be dead now....

Rewatching this series again in November of 2023 and I’m going OMG, Kara and Nate are soooooooooooooooo young! When this series came out it was such an inspirational series for me. Helped me realize I didn’t have to be afraid to travel to new places!!! Also, your videos today have improved so much, but these were fabulous too!

5:07! The first appearance of Charlie! I'm re-watching your old episodes the way I re-watch Parks and Rec. Picking a favorite while I eat lunch. Everything about your vlogs has become more professional since 2016, and Nate definitely talks faster now than he used to.

I love how your future friends Charlie and Gel are sitting right by you on the plane.

We've done that flight to Lukla a dozen times, one of our alltime favourite places!

This might be the 10th time am watching this Everest series and getting more and more inspired to do the base camp trek .. thanks Kara and Nate for the inspiration.

Lukla airport is world no 1 dangerous airport.Got to admit Nepali Pilots are brave ...and loved this vlog

I'm a 27 year old small business Construction Company owner in California. I love watching your guys's videos I don't get to travel as much as I would like because I'm so busy you guys remind me you need to get out and live life. I love how positive and upbeat you two are, I also like that you guys reply to your viewers comments you seem like amazing people in a world full of negativity and political bullshit your channel is so refreshing.

Sunam seems like such a gentle friendly soul! It's been over 6 years now I wonder what he's up to

Oh my gosh you guys have gotten so much better at the filming and editing! Great to see how much you have grown 😁

Nepal is a magical country. I would love to go back again!

This video was randomly on my recommended and brings back so many memories. I trekked the Everest Base Camp almost exactly as the same time as you guys, so we might have even crossed paths. God bless, both of you and best of luck for the future. Thanks for this video.

Danybhad (nepali for 'thanks') guys for this video. This is my first comment on your various trips. Have been to Nepal three times but towards the tarai area (lowlands). My back condition prevents me from making treks. I am looking at all that you've seen here with teary eyes. I love Nepal and the people also. I watched this with much excitement and looking forward to your other videos on your trip to basecamp. Take care and enjoy every moment. These will be in your hearts for many, many years. - Tennessee

This is my favorite series. Watched these several times. I still cant believe you were reaching 100k subscribers last year... Happy for you both!! Please have more of this type content!

LOL the face of that woman in the back seat

I am so glad I found your channel, it’s Saturday night and I’m binging your videos and totally living vicariously through your travels!

Who else is here after watching the Colorado trail vlogumentary?

Love this video! I have probably watched it 10 times! lol! I just returned from the EBC trek! I met Sonam (your guide) while staying in Lobuche the day before I went to base camp. He and I ended up bumping into each other at base camp, Namche, etc. Great video!

The plane you flew on (9N-AET) sadly crashed on May 29th 2022, killing all 22 people on board.. May they rest in peace.

bruh, u look like cristiano ronaldo

My partner and I are doing this trek in March 2020. So looking forward to it. Can't wait.

I’m Rewatching the series for the second time! First sighting of Charlie!! ❤️

Just a few days ago a Tara Air flight crashed with all 22 passengers on board...feels scary now that I am watching this video.

Please tell me you didn't go all the way to basecamp wearing sandals.

Flying into and out of this airport is a shared dream of my father and me. We both love flying. You are so lucky to have gotten to do this.

I'm so glad you showed all the flying part. It was the part I was worried about most for you. I told you it was one of the worst but didn't want to scare you. Now I can tell you, you prob heard, it's number one in danger in the world and there have been many crashes there!! The runway is a ski slope runway. On approach there is no go around basically and because of the cliff at the end, planes have slammed into the cliff. That's why the winds are so tricky and they cancel flights because of it! So glad you guys are safe and had a great time. Can't wait to see all the vlogs!

One of my favorite series. We have re watched your vlogs many times. I miss the old school vlogging.

I’m going to rewatch all of your Everest vlogs this week! They are some of my favorites!

Kara genuinely looked so terrified of the turbulence! I feel you, girl! Poor thing! Love you, both!

I almost died in this Aircraft.. Not even Terrifying! My favorite Airport in Asia

I watched these videos like 4 years ago, and I couldn't find them again until now! Nostalgia trip for me:)

So nice to see you back safe and sound , missed you the last couple weeks. Great vlog as usual, can't wait to see the rest of your trek to base camp.

Rumour has it this plane is actually safer than a Boeing 737 Max

u gotta trust our pilots dude

I'm binge watching your old videos. That lady sitting behind you on the plane was terrified. The look on her face was one of sheer terror.

I love Kara's personality! You guys are awesome!

Would you guys ever do this again with your more experienced style of filming and editing?

Thanks for visiting Nepal ❤❤ love from Nepal guys 😍😍

Kara wasn't the only one who was scared. The lady in the white shirt was scared to. And of all the travelvlogs this is my favorite series you have made

u guys look so gud together....such a gud chemistry. ....kara is so so so so beautifull.....

I’ve been watching your past vlogs in January 2020 and in the time I started (started oldest to newest), you all have gained 2000 subscribers! So cool to watch this and see that I’m not the only one enjoying these!

You nailed the porter thing on the head - it's all part of the tourism infrastructure which Nepal relies on so much, and it brings employment. A super video.

2.1 million... Nicely done! I'm current on the channel and decided to go back and watch some classic episodes. Its amazing to see all that's changed and is differences! I wish you guys the best of luck moving forward.

AH! its the first time seeing Charlie!

I miss videos like this guys. I know you’re working so hard with faredrop but I Love the real ness of this.

welcome back! better than everything on TV !

Just recently stumbled upon Kara and Nates channel and I’ve been binge watching their videos chronologically every night… keeping myself awake wayyyy too late. They’re such experienced travelers! So much fun to watch & live vicariously through.

Great vlog great to have you back! The faces on Kara and the woman in white were hilarious! The scenery looks fantastic I'm eagerly awaiting the rest.

The most dangerous airport in the world "Lukla airport". Kudos to the bravest and skilled pilots. Thanks for the adventurous blog. Keep posting more blogs!

The best video series (15 in all) of the Everest Base Camp trek on RU-vid. thanks for sharing your amazing trip.

I just got back from this trip. That plane ride was the scariest 30 minutes of my life.. there are moments when the plane feels completely out of control if you hit the right turbulence.

I've only watched one of these and I'm already like, these videos are great!

I am off school with the flu 🤧 and I am watching you guys do this amazing journey and you are making me feel 50% better 👍🏼

I love the sounds of the birds in this trip

Wow looking at this video thinking about how much you guys have accomplished makes me so happy. I have been watching you from day 1. You guys are the best! Love ya both so much! Sincerely Your biggest fan.

The girl beside Kara was crying. Is it really that scary? Aren't you glad the pilots didn't pray before the flight?

Man I can't believe you guys went to Everest. That's so cool!

Omg i never knew nepal is soooo beautiful MASHALLAH....sooooo much love and respect from Pakistan

These mountains are exactly like the ones in northern Pakistan, same mountain range , amazed by the beauty of land ,

This was very enjoyable to watch. I love the way it was filmed.

Lulka is one of the hailrious airport. Thumbs up for Pilot's 👍

The other girls face at 05:50 LOL

Currently rewatching this series!!! Such a joy every time

I wonder if he made it to the top of Mount Everest and back. Or at least just made it back alive...

Trust me, I love the way you guyz look at each other.. ❤️

So glad to see you are safe and sound , Missed you , cant wait to see al your new videos !!

I like watching Everest Summits on youtube and so your channel popped up on my recommendations this morning. It was the perfect day to stay home with the fireplace and do laundry because it was an ungodly cold and very windy day. I ended up bing watching your entire Everest Base Camp Trek today. Beautiful. It was so well done, it really gave the viewer a sense of what it's like to do it. And you two are both adorable. Thank you!

Nepal is an awesome place.....Nice people

I missed you guys so naturally I came back to where I found you and OH MAN. Nate’s accent is so strong here. You can barely hear it anymore.

Your vlogs are amazing, still don't understand why you guys haven't reached 1 Mil yet, you both do deserve it. By the way her reaction on the plane was priceless 😂

LUCKY! I’ve wanted to go to Lukla so bad! I’m an aviation nerd so while y’all would be scared I’d be the happiest person in the world.

Haha, I loved those faces on the plane! :D And we were sleeping in the same room in 2018 april, but on the way back!

What nice people. You just want them to be your friends. Great video. Thanks for showing actual fear. Too many people aren't authentic - kudos! :)

What an amazing life changing adventure. It's not for me but I'm so in awe of you doing it

thank you for showing me fascinating parts of the world I never planned to see, and know that I wouldn't go to. Your videos have gotten so good over time!

Browsing youtube at work and you're back! Had to take a mandatory to watch it.

Osprey Bags are the best! We bought 4 of them for our Ireland trip and have gotten so much use out of them since. Amazing packing ability, great for traveling (easy security check), and great durability. Keep up the great video guys! Everest Base Camp is a dream spot for me!

I loved flying into Lukla! I found you guys between a bunch of flight review videos, but I'll check you other vids out as well :-)

Just re watching this again. It was you guys that inspired us to both start our channel and trek to EBC. Just wanted to say thanks 🙏

Is this the first Charlie sighting on the blog? He's my favorite guest on your blogs.

There's nothing to worry about, flying is the safest form of travel

Love nepal.From India

These videos are like hallmark evergreen videos..always refreshing...

I'm doing this hike in 2020 but I'm excited to watch this series!

Awww your first video with Charlie and Gel.... only noticed them after watching the entire playlist 3 times hehe

Hi Nate, Kara. How much does it cost per person, to trek up to base camp?

I’ll never forget our flight into Lukla. It was awesome!

YAY so excited for many more vlogs to come!!

Loved your trip...I have been to Nepal in 1995... You both brought me good memories... Im from Brazil... I will keep following your adventures.. Good Luck... Hope this pandemia ends up soon.... God bless you two....

So excited for the vlogs to come!!

I had the fortune to live in Nepal from 2008 to 2010 and in 2009 in Oct, did the Everest Base Camp Trekk. Living in Kathmandu, I was somewhat acclimatized so altitude sickness wasn't an issue until the last stop before Base Camp. We chose to start taking Dymox (sp) at that point. A tip from our guide was to avoid any meat and to stick to a diet of rice, veggies, oatmeal, onion soup, and tea. We did carry small packets of chicken/tuna that we mixed with our rice. Other groups were not as careful and got food poisoning. We also used several water filters - a Sawyer, UV light and drops to purify our water. A reminder is most power is solar and 99% of the food you consume is carried in on the backs of porters or Yaks. Speaking of Yaks, when passing on a trail, assume the side away from the cliff. Yaks are known to bump hikers off the trails. Be sure to get medical / evacuation insurance (a rather costly adventure should you need to be air lifted off the trekk). Our guide suggested we employ three porters; we didn't have that much gear but knew what we ended up paying the porters helped them and their families during the winter. The US Embassy website had a list of medical supplies/items suggested for all hikers. You can purchase everything without prescriptions for around $10 a person. We used very little and gave our remaining supplies away once we started our return hike. Recommend trekking poles - we didn't think we would use them but after day one, they were in constant use. Finally, bring sun protection. While there are prettier trekks/routes, there is something about this one that draws the most tourists. I would also suggest not doing this in the Spring, as the guest houses and trails are full of expeditions trying to summit Everest. As mentioned, we did ours in early Fall and easily avoided the crowds. When I negotiated the fee with our guide, the cost per person included the round trip cost of air fare for him (we each paid ours separately) nights in a guest house (the standards vary) plus 2xmeals per day, porter fees, etc. Our porters were amazing; they would leave before us each day and our gear would be waiting for us at the guest house when we arrived. On our trip, there were two occasions when we stayed two nights at a location to allow for acclimatization. If I remember correctly, it took 8-days to reach Base Camp and 4-days to return. On the subject of Base Camp - we are talking the location of the original Hillary Base Camp. The glacier has receded so each year during the climbing season, the location for base camp changes due to the condition of the glacier. For us, we were asked NOT to visit the that year's base camp location so as not to disrupt a winter expedition's summit attempt.

You know that the plane ride was bad when everybody claps when it lands 😅

I can totally relate to your emotions in this vlog. Everest Base Camp is something else! I also went there with Orange Jacket Adventure team and they made it unforgettable for me. Planning for another EBC trip.

Hi Guys, hope you are both well! me and my friend are setting our sights on doing the base camp adventure and after watching your vlog for you trip we are super excited, which package did you guys choose as it looks amazing?

Rewatching this vlog! Amazed how Nate’s accent has changed so much!