18 things I WISH I'd known before the Everest Base Camp trek

Planning your Everest Base Camp trek? This video is packed with essential tips for a successful EBC hike.

Discover why hiring a guide is crucial, where to find trekking gear in Kathmandu, and how to train for high altitude.

Get expert advice on packing, staying healthy, and navigating the Everest Base Camp trail.

Learn about the best places to see along the EBC trek, the importance of having proper insurance, and how to cope with altitude sickness. We’ll also share tips on what to pack for Everest Base Camp.

If you're hiking Everest Base Camp, these trekking tips will guide you through the preparation and planning stages of your trek!

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[benakansara]

Your video was really useful Claire! Thank you very much. I’m hoping to do this trek next year! I can’t wait 😊

[chrisselley-kv]

Great information, lots of tips and questions answered.
Thanks

[JP-lhvz]

lovely work Claire. your advise is much appreciated. Cheers. :)

[jimhicksuk]

Nice informative vlog TY. Good tips for this old Brit fart living in US and off to EBC in mid Sept. Going solo but with Guide.

[FTAAdventures]

Very helpful video, thanks for putting this together. I have a question, what is considered a good tip for the guide? Thanks!

[motohobo]

Worried about acclimatisation? Then don't fly in to Lukla. Start the trek from Jiri where all the original treks started. Lukla airport was built to make it easier and quicker for expeditions to get supplies in. Easier and quicker. Lukla is like a tourist airport for people with limited time and want a base camp quick fix. So do the trek from Jiri, it's more challenging and by the time you've trekked to Lukla you'll be acclimatised to continue.

[reformed_attempt_]

Such nice video, thank you. I had a dream about Kathmandu so now I'm here 😂

[juliesullivan]

Very helpful. I'm considering signing up next year. I'm not great when it's cold. How did you keep warm at night, honestly was it cold? X

[AlexIndus]

Useful video ! Were you concerned about bathroom situation, as in finding a place to pee along the whole trek ? Especially if you drink a lot of water, to stay hydrated. Thanks

[wesleyverzosa]

Great video ! How many weeks in advance do you need to book with the trekking company ?

[karlshaq]

Anyone wants to do Everest three passes trek without guide or portor?? Kind of solo. Or we can also hire guide from lukla or namche.

[aminparvizi]

Thnaks for the amazing video :) I was wondering how did you find the tour guide? from UK or in Nepal?

[anthonymagee]

How much cash di you realistically need for the trail including allowance for tips and assuming some shopping in Namche

[scottloveday]

Thanks so much for the video Clare! 😄 Absolutely brilliant and very clear advise.

As a general figure / just approximates - may I ask how much the trip cost in total?

[saimonnieroda]

With one insurance did u buy ? Can you say please ? Are you from Uk ? 😊

[EmmaWen-cp]

Because drinking a lot of water, is it easy to find the toilet on the trail? Thanks

[JeniaFabisuk]

Great tips! It’s funny how you pronounce these Nepali villages, as if these are French towns 😅

[aq.sumaya]

Just a dumb question, where do you pee during the trek?

[chiantibiker]

Hi, great video. Im ging in October with g adventures (another YouTuber recommend them) could you clarify what vaccines are needed to enter nepal please? And do they ask for proof?

[HIP]

What about Annapurna trek do you need a guide for that one.