what I wish I knew before doing mt everest base camp 

These periods were just what the local guides recommended were best times to go. I enjoyed going in September because it was quiet, but I think going at any other time of the year would still lead to an amazing experience.

I'm pretty sure it's also not the coldest.

The only tourist off season for Everest is Monsoon season. I've certainly not heard of local people evacuating - this is their homeland, the local people have literally evolved over thousands of years to live there.

We went in march. Still some snow from winter. Shoulder seasons are good. Coldest is dec jan. Its northern hemisphere not down under. But summer is Wettest (monsoon) june to aug. So sep is good but things should be okay mar to end of may.

@@davidrichards9898 what are the temperature ranges in March??

I know right!?

Thank you!!! I hope you have the best time over there it’s Such a special place 😊

You are so welcome!! I hope you make it there, it's such a magical place

You are so welcome! I'm hoping to take a group with me next year some time from all over the world to help out the guide that I had on that tour. But it will be doing the Annapurna trek. You're welcome to join if you want to step out of your comfort zone and meet new people and timelines line up haha

Have fun! I'm so jealous!! It's such an amazing place and experience that will change you forever!

Ohh awesome!! You’ll have the best time!

All the best, brother

Oh awesome!! Have the best time!

did you live

Have the best time!! It's such a magical place!

Ohh awesome!! I can't wait to go back and do Annapurna Base Camp. it's a special place!

glad you enjoyed it :)

I’m 65 and will be 66 when I do this in Sept. Go for it…

You should do it!!

@@jimhicksuk how did you go??

Glad you like them! 🙂

Thank you so much for the kind words! I hope you’re having a wonderful week 🤗

You are so welcome!!

you are so welcome! Glad you found it useful :)

Well it just means you can go again 🤣 I was there in September that year!!

How was the weather on december? Cold? Wet? Which operator did u go with?

Ohh that is so exciting and I'm so jealous!! I'm hoping to make it back there next year! Have the best time though :)

@@moniquemedved thank you so much Monique! I will most likely do a video on my channel to share the experience. 😁👍. Love your energy!!

Glad you found it useful 🙂

Never say never 😆 But I’m glad you found it fascinating 😊

Glad it was useful to you 🙏🏼🙂

I'm so glad! :)

Haha why thank you! Oh no way!! Have the best time!!

Same here mate

That is an incredible dream and I belive you’ll do it no doubt!!! I’d love to do it too! It skydive in the Himalayas, either one hahaha

Just don't forget that coming back down is the actually goal.

No thank you for watching!! 🤍

Glad I could help! And that’s awesome! You will have the best time! 😃

Glad you liked it!!

Oh good, I'm glad!! If you have any other questions, let me know :)

Have fun! You will love it! 😊

Hope you enjoy it! I'm hoping to go back too this year!!

Asif, did you manage to go ?

@@laffancyartgallery no, planning for April 2023

Oh I'm glad it was useful for you!

Ohh thank you so so much! Really appreciate the kind words and I hope you get to go if you haven't already! It's a special place!

You need to see it once in your lifetime! It's amazing!

Welcome aboard! And thank you so so much for the kind words :)

You’re so welcome! Glad you got something out of it ☺️

EBC is incredible and so worth the trek!

All fantastic tips!! Thanks for adding them :)

Thanx a lot

That's good

You should definatley do it, it's life changing!

I hope you get there this year!! I'm planning on getting back there at the end of this year!!!!

Thanks so much and likewise!

Oh thank you so much!! I can’t wait to go back in 2022 🤞🏼🤞🏼 The tour guide I had on that trek has now become a really good friend of mine so he will be guiding my next trip 😬

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Appreciate it 😁

ohh thank you very much for that!

Ohhhh thank you!! You have no idea how much I appreciate that 🤍

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It started snowing when we hit EBC so we weren't there for very long, but I think it's up to you and your guides on how long you want to stay. It's a cool experience, one you should defiantly try and get to!

@@moniquemedved Thanks. Yeah I would definitely want to hang out there a bit after hiking all that way! No plans to summit but just to get a feel for the place that has seen so many amazing climbers pass through. But all a pipe dream at the moment. It's brilliant you've done this and taken action. It makes me realise that it's an achievable dream.

I believe the climbers, trekkers & mountaineers depend on local streams derived from Khumbu Glacier melt for drinking and cooking. I also think they use the snow for those uses as well. Any good company or guide will supply filtered water, however, bottled water can be purchased at most tea houses and shops along the route. Because of the altitude it is recommended you drink in the region of 3-4 litres per day, although this can include, tea and soup.

Yes!! You can literally hide everything in Kathmandu! Jackets, bags, all of it. There are shops everywhere don Kathmandu But defiantly recommend buying your own hiking boots and pants

You are so welcome! Now you just need to book the trip! Hehe

Monique Medved Absolutely !!!!

Well I hope you get to go! I'm hoping to go at the end of next year too!

You're so welcome :) Hope you have a great trip when you go! I didnt have any issues with bedbugs at all

I didn't in 2019. I don't think they can handle the cold.... Also, you won't actually make contact with bed as you will sleep clothed and inside of your sleeping bag.

Glad it was helpful! HOW EXCITING!! I hope you have the best time, it's honestly one of my favourite places in the world for so many reasons!

You are welcome! Glad it helped! :)

Yes! Thank you!

So I wore standard hiking boots but my friend did it in Nike sneakers So it’s very doable in runners, the only thing I’d be cautious of is when it rains it’s very slippery, that’s where boots are probably better/safer But one guy on a trek did them in casual adidas shoes… so personal preference is what it comes down too haha

Getting hiking boots as its no fun and very risky when its snowed over

Whatever shoe you use, make sure it's waterproof.

That's so cool! Have fun! There was no rain when I was there at all, we had a tiny bit of snow when we hit Base Camp, but otherwise it was sunny for us until we started getting higher, but it wasn't crazy cold when I was there

Ohh thank you!! I'm glad you found it useful :)

thank you :)

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You're so welcome!!

If this has been soemthing that has been on your mind for years, then do it! You will not regret it. There are soooo many places you can do it through when you get to Kathmandu and even when you get to Lukla. I'm not 100% sure those cost of that if you were to pay for it when you arrive, but all up in AUD doing it through a tour company that was booked here in Aus not including flights, I believe it was $2500 and it covered most of our meals as well. When I plan on going again to do the Annapurna circuit, my guide that I did it through the travel company with is actually going to guide me solo. I can ask him what the rough estimated price would be to do it with a local. I think doing it with a local guide is a much more thorough experience. Where are you from?

@@moniquemedved pls do not do solo.

My pleasure! :)

SAME! I'm from victoria :)