I run treks to Everest Base Camp with an 85 percent completion rate. Here is exactly what can go wrong on the trail, the real numbers, and how we prevent it.
WiFi and Internet on the Everest Base Camp Trek (2026)
I have guided Everest Base Camp more than twenty times. Here is exactly where you get WiFi, what it costs, and where your phone actually works.
Lukla Airport: Flights, Weather Delays and Everything You Need to Know (2026)
I have coordinated Lukla flights every season for years. Here is exactly why delays happen, what the runway numbers actually mean, and how to plan around it.
Gokyo Lakes and Everest Base Camp Trek: Combined Route Guide (2026)
I have guided the combined Gokyo Lakes and Everest Base Camp route many times. Here is why crossing Cho La instead of retracing your steps changes everything.
Kala Patthar: Altitude, Views, and Complete Guide (2026)
Kala Patthar sits at 5,555m, higher than Everest Base Camp itself, and offers the single best unobstructed view of Everest’s summit on the entire EBC trek. Here is everything you need to know about the sunrise climb.
Travel Insurance for the Everest Base Camp Trek: Complete 2026 Guide
Every trekker joining our Everest Base Camp trek needs insurance covering helicopter evacuation up to 6,000m. Here is exactly what to check before you buy, and why it matters at Kala Patthar’s 5,555m.
Teahouses on the Everest Base Camp Trek: What to Expect (2026)
Teahouse comfort on the Everest Base Camp trek changes dramatically with altitude, from private ensuite rooms in Namche to basic thin walled lodges at Gorak Shep. Here is exactly what to expect at every stop.
Food on the Everest Base Camp Trek: Menu, Prices and Dietary Options (2026)
Dal bhat, thukpa, momos, garlic soup: what you actually eat on the Everest Base Camp trek, how the menu narrows above 4,000m, and why the food is better than most first timers expect.
Training for Everest Base Camp Trek: 12 Week Plan (2026)
A 12 week training plan for the Everest Base Camp trek: weekly long walks building to 6 to 7 hours, cardio, leg strength, and stair climbing to prepare for sustained altitude gain.
Everest Base Camp Trek Distance and Duration: Complete 2026 Guide
The Everest Base Camp trek covers approximately 130km round trip over 14 days. Full day by day distance and duration breakdown, from Lukla to Kala Patthar and back.
