{"id":33859,"date":"2019-04-11T09:00:52","date_gmt":"2019-04-10T23:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/?p=33859"},"modified":"2024-09-18T16:32:32","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T06:32:32","slug":"5-things-to-know-about-base-camp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/5-things-to-know-about-base-camp\/","title":{"rendered":"5 things to know about Base Camp according to a local leader"},"content":{"rendered":"

If Jangbu Sherpa, our wiry Nepalese trekking guide, were to have a spirit animal then it would undoubtedly be a mountain goat. <\/b>There\u2019s really no other option for the man who has conquered the infamous Everest Base Camp<\/a> (EBC) in Nepal<\/a> over 200 times. <\/b><\/p>\n

With energy to spare, calves of steel and a local\u2019s knowledge of the Khumbu, Jangbu is exactly the person you want leading you up the mythical mountain pass.<\/p>\n

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Meet Jangbu<\/p><\/div>\n

These guys (and girls) like Jangbu \u2013 your leaders, assistant guides, porters \u2013 work\u00a0 hard. They work hard to keep everyone\u2019s spirits high even when the temperature is in the negatives and altitude sickness is beating you over the head. They monitor your water intake and your heart rate; keep an eye on your oxygen levels; and remind you to eat, sleep and change your socks (very necessary, trust me). They keep you from getting trampled by yaks; play game after game of teahouse cards; and maybe, if you\u2019re lucky, will fill your drink bottle with boiling water before bed. Basically, they\u2019re your mum, dad and best mate all rolled into one as you attempt the EBC challenge.<\/span><\/p>\n

We know that the idea of trekking from Lukla to the foothills of Mount Everest is intimidating. But it doesn\u2019t have to be, because that\u2019s where Jangbu comes in. We quizzed this Intrepid leader on all things Base Camp, and here\u2019s his top tips for conquering the camp.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cThere is no such thing as bad conditions, only bad clothing\u201d<\/b><\/h3>\n

According to Jangbu, the number one golden rule for anyone undertaking the trek is to make sure you have the correct equipment. That means looking at the monthly temperatures for the time you\u2019re trekking and packing enough of everything. Jangbu reckons he never leaves camp without a pair of gloves, a beanie and a decent pair of sunglasses. For the entirety of the trip you will have a 10kg duffel bag to store your gear which will be carried by your porter. So don\u2019t skimp on the essentials, you\u2019ll only regret leaving that windbreaker at home.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Multiple stops along the way are necessary to enjoy a break (and the views).<\/p><\/div>\n

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\u201cThe best day really is Base Camp day!\u201d<\/b><\/h3>\n

The trek boasts almost too many highlights. Arriving in Tengboche and listening to the chanting Buddhist monks was up there for me, as was sleeping in Dingboche beneath the mighty Ama Dablam peak. But for Jangbu, the best day is Base Camp Day. \u201cSure, it\u2019s an early morning but there is such a celebratory atmosphere in the air and watching people achieve their goal is such a good feeling for me,\u201d he says. We even snuck a bottle of Everest whisky up the mountain and really celebrated the epic experience in style.<\/span><\/p>\n

RELATED: THE WARNING NOBODY GIVES YOU WHEN TRAVELLING TO INDIA AND NEPAL<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s more about attitude not altitude\u201d<\/b><\/h3>\n

As far as Jangbu is concerned the hardest part of the trip for most people is simply dealing with the altitude. \u201cEveryone gets the \u2018boom booms\u2019 (headaches), that\u2019s very normal. But some find it harder than others,\u201d he explains. And that\u2019s because altitude holds no favourites and shows no bias \u2013 everyone experiences life at great height differently. That said, Jangbu is a stickler for positive thinking and unless you are showing signs of distress outside of the normal symptoms (headache, nausea, difficulty sleeping, loss of appetite) he reckons it\u2019s onward and upwards. <\/span>Literally.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Just a few of the friendly faces you’ll meet.<\/p><\/div>\n

RELATED: 5 MUST-DOS IN KATHMANDU, NEPAL\u2019S CAPTIVATING CAPITAL<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cEBC can be achieved by anyone and everyone\u201d<\/b><\/h3>\n

Leaders see an incredibly diverse range of trekkers conquer the camp every year. In fact, the oldest person Jangbu has led up the mountain was a 75-year-old man from the Netherlands who Base Camp\u2019d like a pro. So if you\u2019re sitting there wondering if you\u2019re fit enough, the answer is more than likely \u2018yes\u2019. \u201cIt definitely helps to be active and to have a little bit of training, but you don\u2019t need to be superman fit,\u201d says Jangbu.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The views are the ultimate reward.<\/p><\/div>\n

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\u201cMeeting Chomolunga is so special\u201d<\/b><\/h3>\n

Mount Everest is not Mount Everest to everyone. In local cultures, the mountain also goes by the names Sagarmatha and Chomolunga. \u201cThis is very, very special for me because in my Sherpa culture the mountain is regarded as a Tibetan Buddhist goddess named Chomolunga\u201d. En route to Base Camp there are many opportunities to offer your prayers and respects to the mighty Chomolunga, and leaders like Jangbu will show you how.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ready for the adventure? Take a look at Intrepid’s range of Nepal tours here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

All photos by Tayla Gentle.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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