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Trek  Mount Everest

We would love you to join us on a trek to Everest Base Camp in 2011. Your guides all haveMt. Everest base camp extensive knowledge of Everest and the Khumbu region and we all share a passion for climbing 8000 meter mountains.

Our colleague and friend Ang Nuru, is an experienced high altitude climber from the Khumbu, and is one of the many local people we'll be working with to ensure your safety, comfort and enjoyment throughout the trek. With an expedition doctor and a cardiac nurse Ang, experienced high altitude climber from Khumbuon the team, all experienced in dealing with altitude-related illness, we are also able to offer medical support that is second to none.

In the Khumbu you’ll stay in friendly, comfortable lodges and enjoy an unlimited supply of local food, bottled water and carbonated drinks*. We will also arrange accommodation in Kathmandu's famous Yak 'n' Yeti hotel, Kathmandu tour, internal Khumbu, lodges, local foodflights and a much needed massage on your return to Kathmandu!

We’ll give you the opportunity of meeting local people in a way that will make you feel like one of the family and your understanding of a gentle and welcoming culture will flourish.

Our aim is to get a fun group of people together who share our passion for adventure. We would welcome people travelling alone/couples/groups of all ages. Because we have the resources and guides to split in to smaller groups, you Hiking Mt. Everestdon't need to worry about being slower or faster than
other people.

In terms of a physical challenge, do not under estimate either the altitude or the physicality. However, anyone of reasonable fitness can safely complete this trek, so keep an open mind.

The views are ABSOLUTELY breathtaking, the mountains, the people and their way of life are just so inspiring. Come on —you'll love it!

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The Team
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Trek Leaders:

Rob Casserley, 33 (UK) 5 time Everest summiteer, expedition doctor and extensive knowledge of the Khumbu Valley.

Kevin Vann, 49 (USA) Specialist Cardiac Nurse & Everest summiteer. Trekking in Khumba since 1985.

Ang Nuru, Mt Everest climbing guide
Ang Nuru, Sherpa, 26 (Nepal). 3 time Everest summit summiteer.



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Speaking Schedule:

Synopsis:

Dr. Rob Casserley, family physician, 7 time Everest summiteer and guide & Atlantic Ocean rower, along with Kevin Vann, Cardiac specialist nurse, Everest summiteer and guide would like to introduce you to climbing at extreme elevations, to the top of Mt. Everest. Telling their story with breathtaking photographs and never-before seen video footage, they will take you on an amazing journey to the top of the world. Rob and Kevin are co-founders of Trek 8848, and have guided groups of people to Mt. Everest base camp since 2007, guiding 2 groups per year.

Recalling moments of pure elation, triumph, danger and disaster, they will inspire adventurists of all levels to follow their dreams and get out on the trail! Their stories will take you to places that will touch your heart, make you smile and encourage you to make plans to achieve your own personal goals. You will learn about climbing techniques, how to recognize, help prevent and treat elevation sickness and what type of gear is required for this long journey. If your aspirations include high elevations, or the casual day hike, you won't want to miss taking this virtual tour.

Using their dynamic and engaging speaking style along with their incredible footage from the mountain, they will keep you asking questions and wanting to hear more. Come and see what it's truly like to climb to the top of Everest and experience the joy of trekking to the world's most famous base camp. Life is short! Come take the amazing virtual journey with us today… You never know, a trip to Everest Base Camp may well be in your near future!