I’m assuming you don’t mean summitting Everest? Isn’t that in the $30-$60k range? We paid around $1500 all-inclusive, porters, food, lodging, park fees, etc. Definitely not cheap, but an incredible package and experience.

@@welchre1 (1) I was referring to EBC - very few people actually summit Everest. (2) The tour companies have made Everest a "summer vacation" now. Entire families (husbands, wives, children) go because there are teams of porters to guide the hike, carry the bags, cook the food, provide oxygen tanks, hotels etc. etc. I'm an experienced backpacker and trek Nepal about once every two years. For people who backpack regularly Nepal is cheap! We live in the dorms provided by the community - most are free, only requiring you to pay for your food (dinner and breakfast) and that's no more than $10 per night (you're eating mostly soup and rice (called dhal bhat) with some local vegetables), navigate our own way and carry our own backpacks (no duffel bags required???). Your permits come to about $50 and that allows you to spend as much time on a trek as you'd like. 2 years ago a friend and I went to the Annapurna region we did the circuit, Tilicho Peak, Poon Hill and ABC in 3 weeks. In Uganda, the Wildlife Authority charges you $25/day just to be in the reserve. That's $525 compared to $50 just for permits. UWA is ripping us off!

@Richard Welch That's lovely feedback, thank you. What was the toilet and waste situation? Also, any tips on gear?

No. We had a group of 4 and I was the only one with rock climbing experience. The rest of the group was all very inexperienced, albeit in good physical condition as it’s quite rigorous.

Thanks for the quick reply and good to hear! 😊

It was such a gift. It’s been over 3 years, but I’m still not over it.

Bro, what are you smoking.

It's Uganda boss

@@connectronald4720 rwenzori mountains are also in the DRC

Did you eventually climb?

We hiked June 28th - July 5th. It was a late rainy season most other places in Uganda but we were just so blessed with the weather. We had 2 hours of rain one night while we slept. Otherwise it was dry the entire time! Beyond our wildest expectations.

@@welchre1 beautiful