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I agree: visit Sept-Nov rather than March-May due to air pollution. Air pollution is a serious issue here (I live in KTM and work on air pollution, nature based tourism, etc). One additional source of pollution comes from burning of agricultural fields in northern India each spring.

I have been going to Nepal for 40 years already and the weather/rain/haziness situation has been getting worse all the time. Monsoon has been lingering much longer lately, 30 years ago it usually just turned off in late September and no rains after that at all. If one wants to make sure the weather is clear, go in mid November to mid December. Yes, colder, but clear, and less trekkers also.

I did the same trek and faced all the same situations as you did. We are so thankful to our local guide company, Alpine Ramble Treks, and our guide. They were extremely helpful throughout the trek. We are glad that we chose them; their services at the tea houses were amazing and different from those of other tour providers. Overall, this trek is amazing, and I agree with you; it is a trip of a lifetime.

Loved the video. Brought back many great memories. We did the trip right after Nepal reopened from COVID. We thought the trip we had planned for over a year would be cancelled. Nepal reopened just a few days before our trek. Because of this, the tea houses were all essentially empty and the locals were very happy to see us. We got to base camp and were literally the only ones there! It was an amazing experience. In fact, I agree it beats most other treks (coming from someone who has done the Camino de Santiago, Patagonia O trek, the Inca trail,...all great in their own right, but not as breathtaking, pun intended, as EBC!). Thanks for letting us relive our experience.

Was in Nepal last year for a wedding and did my first trek ever to EBC after a week of partying. Did everything wrong, no training, over packed and started the trek with diarrhoea from the other bad food or water and at age 66. I did make it but only just. Would like to go back and do another trek there but prepare better this time.

Loved how you created this film with the trek at the start. New subscriber - love your work!

Great informative video. I did solo trek from 22- 31 May, 2024. I had also same problem as you in Gorakhshep.

Wonderful video. Great photography and super explanations. Loved to see the dining places, conditions of living rooms, washrooms etc. Thank you Sir.

Excellent presentation. Thank you

Wow what a calming video it's just like alive heaven in earth so beautiful place ❤

Did it this year as well and honestly: I was happy to be back home... Don't get me wrong, it was an amazing experience for sure. But I personally do enjoy hiking and alpinism in the European alps (or the Sierra Nevada which I visited a few weeks ago) way more.

Thanks for the great explanation Matt! Fantastic shots and advice

Hey Matt, another great video....i really like your content!! I'm planning my 4th Trip to Nepal in about 6 weeks. I've been up to Base Camp on all my previous trips, including 3 High Passes on my last trip. I'm planning the 3 High Passes again and then into the Langtang region. Anyways, on this trip I'm moving away from a heavy boot (Asolo / Salomon) which I've used for past trips...I've just picked up some Topo Pursuits which feel great right out of the Box ( Bought from a reputable store and fitted by a Pro), but I'm still a little anxious / nervous about their durability for 3 months in Nepal. I checked your gear list for your trek and I noticed you took the Ultraventure WP Boot. I was seriously considering that Boot as well, but the guy in the store convinced me to move away from a Boot and stay with the Pursuit. Interested in your comments on the Pursuit for the Khumbu region / 3 Passes etc. Yes, I take mircospikes and also pack a pair of showers pass waterproof socks as a backup. On a previous trip I took both leather Boots and a pair of La Sportiva Ultra Raptors which I used mainly below Namche. In one of your previous Videos you mentioned that you prefer a thinner wool sock.....I use a sock liner and then a pair of Darn Tough hiking socks which seems to work well. I like having the ability to just rinse out the liners at the end of each day and use the thicker wool sock for days without having to wash etc. Sorry for the Novel :) - but just really wanting to know your thoughts on the Pursuit for these upcoming Treks - Cheers Steve (New Zealand).

From the header, thought you were the first person in the world to trek all the way to the peak!!! Been there two times. Highly recommended. Can easily be done solo as long as one is physically able. logistics can be easily taken care of. One can take bus and walk to Lukla as well if one doesnt want to fly to Lukla..have done this in 2019. But yeah...always recommended to take a guide

Just happened upon your video & channel. Excellent cinematography…loved it. Great information too👍🏻👍🏻 Hope to see more videos like this one.

Awesome shots and best tips and info. Thanks a lot!

Awesome video presentation plus gear comments, letting the scenery do the talking is refreshing. Did some of this region in 1989 (so little has changed overall), 100% agree on using Trekking Company. I did not and the logistics issues became the biggest obstacle to the trip plus it felt like I was always on the edge of failure, which happened too many times. Staying healthy (especially guts/lungs/hydration) was the biggest deal for myself and most other Trekkers I met regardless of experience/age/fitness. Dehydration at altitude is exponential and doesn't always trigger a thirst sensation. Looking forward to more content on this level. Cheers from the WA Cascades.

Beautiful film Matt, really enjoyed experiencing your adventures! Pee bottle!

Thanks Matt! Excellent cinematography. I like the caption thing with environmental sounds and music. I'm headed to the Himalaya this fall/winter.

Love your vlog ❤

Super interesting to see the Platypus filter. I always use a Sawyer Squeeze for backpacking and have wondered about this type of filter for EBC. I was kind of under the impression that one needed a filter that could handle virus level sizes?

Great informative video Matt!

I was there in Nov/Dec 2023 and the air quality in Kathmandu was terrible. You couldn’t see more than a KM, brown haze. Clear in the mountains, but lots of smoke from yak dung at the higher elevations.

this video was brilliantly done....

Great job Matthew 👏🏼 Love the work

Epic! Man, storytelling at its finest.

You are braver than me. I fly small planes about 4 times per week and would never get on that plane. Deal breaker for me. Agree with The topo traverse and a pee bottle. They are my two favorite pieces of gear. Ps. I always “like” your vids. Excellent production and information.

Great video. Thanks for sharing!

Thank you for this video and this comprehensive list. I am not doing the EBC trek but I'm doing a part of the Annapurna Circuit. I have real questions about the shoes - my trekking company really recommends sturdy waterproof hiking boots and then I see so many KZfaqrs that recommend light trainers. I just tried to break in some new Goretex boots this weekend and my feet were destroyed so it's a bit of a process trying to figure this out. I'll be walking for over ten days at the end of October, beginning of November. Any thoughts out there would be appreciated!

About the trail footage: no video from "Kala Pattar" or Pumori ridge to be more exact. The South Col and Camp 4 can be seen from there. Did you not climb there?

great video and great info! a couple of questions: when did you start/stop taking Diamox? did you use tap water (purifying/filtering it) or did you have it boiled at the tea houses?

World class video, congratulations!

Great information, thank you.

Absolutely brilliant video, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Great tips regarding gear. Just a question about the Trail runners - if you go up to EBC around April time, would you recommend taking boots for further up the Trail or could you use Trail runners all the way? Also,What are your thoughts on rental sleeping bags? Would you recommend purchasing these before hand or are the rental bags good enough quality. Great tip about the larger bag! Thank you

Looks Amazing!

You made one major mistake: going up and down via Tengboche and not via Mong La - Phortse - Pangpoche High Scenic Trail. Look at the map at 9:26 . The Phortse high trail offers vastly more impressive views high across the valley, lots of wildlife and practically no other trekkers. Only come down via Tengboche. Guides are lazy and act like there was only one route available, also afraid to suggest anything out of the ordinary. Only a few innovative major trekking agencies, all western ones, offer the Phortse route to their clients and everybody loves it.

AWESOME!❤❤❤

I want to go there , any advice for me 😅

Its easier to do it with a trekking company, but whether or not it is better is subjective. You can't really compare trekking with a guide and doing it entirely on your own. It is easy to organise yourself, but it involves taking a bit more responsibilty

I went down the Everest rabbit hole a while back - could stop learning about all the gruesome deaths and horror stories and environmental disasters. Kind of sours my interest in ever going there.

Dal bhat not sherpa food its Nepalese food.

loved it man. i'm proud to be the first

Did you even know you were hiking to Everest Base Camp?

Viewers should be aware that this is just the short version...NOT the complete trek. Full EBC is much longer.

Did you go on your own, not with a guide? Never mind, if I would have watched more before asking the question I would have had my answer

Matt …your headliner is talking nonsense …

totally not about you personally. In 2024, I believe that going to or climbing mount everest is akin to traveling to North Korea. There is simply no pourose but morbid quriosity. Its disgusting puts everyones life in danger and supports a government that is corrupt. That one would wait in a line hundreds of people deep to do something special...how is it special. I think being in line at starbucks is nearly as bad (I make my own now) everything but walking is done for you. You wait for hours all the while dying inside for your turn after the other fools get off the spot. I can think of nothing less I'd like to do. almost garantee zero success or death. I love climbing to the top of a mountain...its perfect...with about three people. peace

Lmfao who care the care the trek, it's the view that people r flocking for its not u.a.e nor china what do you expect a pave road 😂😂 lol

Not if but when. Let’s go. 🏔️