In this motivational, full-color Travel Memoir, enjoy dozens of beautiful photographs while you journey along with the author on her trek to the ancient footpaths of the Khumbu region of Nepal.
Bound for Mount Everest Base Camp, where Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay first summited in 1953, this mentally and physically grueling trip required days of hiking, after months of preparation, to finally reach the foot of the behemoth mountain and stand at the Everest Base Camp in absolute awe.
Be transported by the sights and stories of pre and post trek Kathmandu and the High Himalayas in Nepal – a magical and unique destination due to its people, places and practices. Experience Base Camp at 17,600 feet and Kalapattar at 18,514 feet. Also witness the legendary Tengboche Monastery, countless Sherpa villages and the stunning sights of the richly varied ecosystems along the way.
Despite being armed with porters and yaks, the author would be deeply challenged by altitude and the difficulty of the hike, but forever changed by an experience that rests on the bucket lists of countless outdoor adventurers. Join her on this once in a lifetime trek into the Himalayas and be inspired to embark on the journey of your dreams, wherever that may take you.
Everest: Base Camp Bound will be sure to take its place as one of the top Travel Books on your bookshelf.
Bound for Mount Everest Base Camp, where Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay first summited in 1953, this mentally and physically grueling trip required days of hiking, after months of preparation, to finally reach the foot of the behemoth mountain and stand at the Everest Base Camp in absolute awe.
Be transported by the sights and stories of pre and post trek Kathmandu and the High Himalayas in Nepal – a magical and unique destination due to its people, places and practices. Experience Base Camp at 17,600 feet and Kalapattar at 18,514 feet. Also witness the legendary Tengboche Monastery, countless Sherpa villages and the stunning sights of the richly varied ecosystems along the way.
Despite being armed with porters and yaks, the author would be deeply challenged by altitude and the difficulty of the hike, but forever changed by an experience that rests on the bucket lists of countless outdoor adventurers. Join her on this once in a lifetime trek into the Himalayas and be inspired to embark on the journey of your dreams, wherever that may take you.
Everest: Base Camp Bound will be sure to take its place as one of the top Travel Books on your bookshelf.
