
How hard is Everest Base Camp?
The Everest Base Camp trek is a tough challenge. But it's also immensely doable. We break down the various things that make it hard – like high altitude, the cold and sparing amenities – to help you work out if this is the next challenge for you!
Our goal is not to put anyone off doing the trek, but rather help you identify if this is an investment suited to you physically as well as mentally.
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'Hard' in different ways

Trek distance and elevation


The start of your Everest Base Camp trek


Getting higher

Remote Himalaya


Break from the crowd

14-day trek itinerary

The oxygen level at Everest Base Camp is roughly half what it is at sea level, so every mile trekked here is a BIG effort!
Return via helicopter itinerary

What does the trail look like?

Training for Everest Base Camp
Training hikes
Cardio and strength training

Hiring a porter
I can't think of anything that excites a greater sense of childlike wonder than to be in a country where you are ignorant of almost everything. Suddenly you are five years old again.

Mental and health challenges
Delays at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu or Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla, usually because of uncooperative weather Not being able to trek for a day, or even days, as a result of poor weather conditions Suffering from headaches as a result of the extreme altitude Developing severe mountain sickness and having to descend without completing the trek Injuring yourself and having to abort the trek
Be prepared for the challenge mentally
Altitude sickness
Less oxygen

Very cold temperatures
Bright sunlight
Narrow suspension bridges


Cleanliness can be challenging

Limited food choices

Motivation
Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty.

Get prepared