Wed, Jan 21 2009 - Trekking in Nepal & Everest Base Camp (View Original Event Details)

Event Coordinator(s): Barbara B.
Participants:Karl Kostiuk, Karen R, Michael B, Barbara B., Mark B, Laurie T, Swee L, Mohsen N, Tom M, Sonja S, wayne h, steve s, Rene M, Mark R, Christine B, Bonnie B, Andrew S, Diane I, Chad K, Emilia P

Write Up:
Thank you Ned for putting on a very informative presentation! We seem to have quite a few people in the COC who are serious about going, though we're currently split on fall 2009 vs. spring 2010. Rhododendrons in the spring, crisper skies in the fall, more action at base camp in the spring, maybe fitter people in the fall after spending all summer hiking ... Let the trip planning begin! Join the Facebook group "COC: Calgary to Everest Base Camp" for our latest discussion.

Here are some random notes from Ned's presentation at GAP this evening:
· Trip cost - $1000 for trek, $2700 airfare, $350 food
· Cost of 1L water ranged from 15 rupees in Kathmandu to 400 rupees at higher elevations along trek
· GAP group had 2 guides + 4 porters
· Breakfast generally at 7:30, trek start 8:30
· Average of 6 hours of trekking/day
· 12kg allowance for trek
· GAP provides duffel bag
· Can leave personal belongings at hotel in Kathmandu
· Coldest temperature was -10ºC at night
· Kathmandu was around 30ºC, Lukla 20ºC in October
· Base camp was around 5ºC to 10ºC
· 2 solar showers in 12 days (3 minutes each)
· Bring a buff or two; trail is very dusty in fall
· Lobuche - poor sleep due to altitude

Some key things to bring according to Ned:
· Throat lozenges, hard candy
· Antibiotic eyedrops
· Biodegradable soap that can be used for everything
· Diamox
· At least 2 rolls of toilet paper
· Hot pockets
· Down jacket
· Headlamp
· Scarf
· Generic antibiotic
· 1 protein bar/day
· First aid kit
· Wet naps - need 50/person
· MEC towel
· 4 pairs of underwear
· 4 pairs of socks
· 2 pants