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There’s perhaps no greater bucket list item than trekking to Everest Base Camp. The quest to make it to the infamous 5,350 metre plateau, at the foot of the world\u2019s tallest mountain, has inspired and intimidated hikers for years.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

And while we firmly believe that Everest Base Camp<\/a> is for everyone (at whatever age), there’s a couple of persuasive benefits to hitting the trail and conquering it before your 30th birthday.<\/p>\n

It’s a habit breaker (and maker)<\/h3>\n

Whether you\u2019re fresh out of high school or drawing unnervingly close to the big 3-0, it\u2019s more than likely you\u2019ve inherited a couple of life habits that you wouldn\u2019t mind giving the flick. Now, these don\u2019t have to be huge, terrible vices. Perhaps you\u2019d like to go easy on the sugar; maybe you\u2019ve promised yourself more time outdoors.<\/p>\n

Either way, the two weeks spent on the trails in Nepal<\/a>\u00a0away from your regular habits is the perfect opportunity to take stock and make any changes. Personally, I’ve never been a morning person. For almost 29 years, I\u2019ve envied (and been completely baffled by) humans with a morning routine. But after seeing the sunrise above Ama Dablam and hiking the frosty early morning trails out of Namche Bazaar, consider me an early morning convert.<\/p>\n

\"Group<\/a>

The adventure starts right here at the suspension bridges.<\/p><\/div>\n

RELATED: WHY HIKE TO EVEREST BASE CAMP, IN 18 INCREDIBLE PHOTOS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

For the social media detox<\/h3>\n

You know it, I know it\u00a0\u2013 we\u2019re all pretty addicted to social media. It doesn\u2019t matter what app is your downfall; it\u2019s undeniable that our phones rule our lives. And given the speed of technology today, it\u2019s becoming increasingly difficult to find Wi-Fi-free zones in parts of the world.<\/p>\n

But lucky for us millennials, the trail from Lukla to Gokyo Shep is almost devoid of roaming bars. So, I decided to disconnect entirely from social media for the two weeks of trekking. Sure, I was still using my phone to take a few pictures, but I wasn\u2019t stressing about which shots to use for Instagram or how to caption my next Facebook post. It took a few days to shake that sense of obligation to share my experience on the social channels, but after I let it go I was more relaxed and a hell of a lot more present.<\/p>\n

\"Person<\/a>

The views are seriously unbelievable.<\/p><\/div>\n

RELATED: WHAT TO PACK FOR A TREKKING TRIP TO NEPAL<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Because you\u2019re young, and fun and fit<\/h3>\n

Now, this is not to say that people over 30 can\u2019t, or shouldn\u2019t, be completing high altitude treks. No way. After all, I was overtaken by a 65-year-old German couple who could easily have been mistaken for a pair of mountain goats.<\/p>\n

No, all I am saying is that if you happen to fall into the ‘under 30’ age bracket, then you\u2019re more than likely going to be in pretty good physical condition. So why not embrace your youth (and your lack of lower back problems) and conquer the camp now.<\/p>\n

\"Three<\/a>

Conquering each step, one at a time is all it takes.<\/p><\/div>\n

VIEW OUR RANGE OF NEPAL TRIPS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

You\u2019re probably gonna be more tolerant to \u2018roughing it\u2019<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s not a crazy generalisation to say that as we get older, our expectations of comfort change. It\u2019s just a reality. To be fair, the tea houses en route to Base Camp are super comfortable. They\u2019re warm and cosy, and you can drink as much lemon tea as your heart desires.<\/p>\n

But let\u2019s remember what you\u2019re here for \u2013 you\u2019re hiking to Everest. The big guy. So expect to be cold, expect to be tired, and expect to feel less than 100 per cent health-wise (thank you altitude). But you\u2019re young, and you should be good at dealing with it.<\/p>\n

\"Group<\/a>

Celebrate your achievements with a group shot.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Your brain is still developing<\/h3>\n

Yep, that’s right. You may think you\u2019re perfect as you are, but science says that our brains continue to develop until well into our mid-20s. This means that opening yourself up to new customs and cultures is an essential part of gaining perspective and strengthening our emotional intelligence.<\/p>\n

And what better place to do so than Nepal? The trek to Base Camp will see you encounter Sherpa culture, and incredibly generous people living in the Khumbu region. Take the time to speak with locals, learn about their way of life and let your brain soak in all that Himalayan travel goodness.<\/p>\n

Ready to embark on the trek of a lifetime?\u00a0Check out Intrepid Travel\u2019s Everest Base Camp trip.<\/a>
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All photos by Tayla Gentle<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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