Wilderness Travel 2017 Catalog of Adventures

Trek to Everest Base Camp ONE OF THE GREAT MOUNTAIN HIKES OF THE WORLD

A trek to the base of Mt. Everest (29,035'), “Mother Goddess of the Snows,” is an incredible mountain adventure and the realization of a dream for many. Our perfectly paced trek brings us to the top of Kala Patar (18,365'), a hiker’s peak with sensational views of Everest’s Southwest Face, and to Everest Base Camp itself, by way of the great Khumbu Glacier. En route, we enjoy the delights of Sherpa culture and acclimatize with three special Exploration Days off the main Everest route for spectacular hikes to Ama Dablam Base Camp (15,400') and the Chukhung Valley. Sherpa lodges keep us comfortable as we experience this wondrous Himalayan realm.

Days 1-6 Kathmandu / Lukla / Namche / Tengboche We visit the temples and bazaars of Kathmandu, then fly to Lukla and trek to the Sherpa villages of Namche Bazaar, Khunde, and Khumjung. Trails through rhododendron forests lead us to beautiful ridgetop Tengboche Monastery, below the snow peaks of Kangtega and Thamserku. Overnights are in Sherpa lodges with private rooms and private or shared facilities. Days 7-11 Pangboche / Ama Dablam Base Camp / Chukhung Valley Our Exploration Days bring us to the wilds of Ama Dablam Base Camp and the high Chukhung Valley, with fantastic views of Lhotse, the fourth highest peak in the world, just south of Everest. Days 12-13 Kala Patar / Everest Base Camp Hike to the top of Kala Patar (18,365') for awesome views of Everest’s Southwest Face and the enormous faces of Lhotse and

Nuptse. The next day, enjoy the option to hike farther to Everest Base Camp (17,600'), below the Khumbu Icefall.

Days 14-20 Lukla / Kathmandu We descend back to Pangboche, with its ancient monastery and views of Ama Dablam, then into the Imja Khola Valley to the charming village of Phortse. Continue to Namche and on to Lukla, fly to Kathmandu on Day 18, and depart on Day 20. ON OUR WEBSITE ULTIMATE EVEREST Our comprehensive Everest trek explores spectacular Gokyo, with its stunning glacial lake and top-of-the world views from Gokyo Ri (17,500'). Nov 9-Dec 3, Nov 22-Dec 16, 2016; Mar 14-Apr 7, Oct 15-Nov 8, 2017; Mar 14-Apr 7, 2018. From $5495.

HIGHLIGHTS • Fantastic Exploration Days at Ama Dablam Base Camp and in the Chukhung Valley • Hike up to a spectacular viewpoint on Kala Patar • Paced for maximum acclimatization and led by the Khumbu’s most experienced guides • Overnights in family-owned Sherpa lodges—no camping! DETAILS • 20-day trip begins and ends in Kathmandu • 4 nights first-class hotel, 15 nights family-owned Sherpa lodges • All meals included except 3 lunches and 4 dinners DATES Oct 4-23, 2016 Nov 15-Dec 4 Mar 7-26, 2017 Oct 8-27 Oct 31-Nov 19 Mani Rimdu Festival Mar 20-Apr 8, 2018 TRIP COST $4895 (10-12 members) $5195 (6-9 members) Single supplement: $690 Internal airfare: $375 (subject to change) TRIP LEVEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 15-day trek on moderate to steep trails, 4-8 hours a day, altitudes between 9,000-18,365 feet

From the top of Kala Patar, panoramas of the world’s highest peak are absolutely stupendous. PHOTO: DAVE PORTER

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