Pt 2: “The Most Dangerous Airport in the World!” – Kathmandu to Lukla Airport on the Everest Base Camp Hike

Lukla Aiport runway is 527 meters long and ends at a cliff

Early Morning Coffee โ€“ the perfect treat before flying into the most dangerous airport in the world: Lukla Airport As I walked out of the alley from my temporary home with half of everything I owned strapped to my back, I breathed in the crisp Kathmandu, air which somehow felt cool yet filled with a … Read more

Why is the Lukla airport considered the most dangerous airport in the world?

Takeoff at Lukla Airport

Tenzing-Hilary Airport, commonly referred to as Lukla Airport, is considered one of the most dangerous airports in the world for two primary reasons: The overall design of the Lukla Airport runway including surrounding terrain features limits emergency options for pilots The history of accidents at Lukla Airport and surrounding publicity Lukla Airport’s runway design and … Read more

Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary: Lukla, Namche, Gorak Shep, and EBC

The road to Gorak Shep, through Pheriche, Dughla, and Lobuche

Here you will find an Everest Base Camp trek itinerary with all of the information which, lucky for us, a handful of intrepid travelers learned the hard way, leaving us a plan to safely enjoy our adventure through the Himalayas…to the tallest mountain on earth. Mount Everest. This overview will take you through arriving in … Read more

The Ultimate Everest Base Camp Packing List

The hike to Everest Base Camp is a very achievable and very worthwhile experience.  As long as you take it slow and steady, youโ€™ll make it to the top, and packing the appropriate clothing, gear, medications, and other essentials will ensure you are comfortable and safe for the duration of the Trek.  Our Everest Base … Read more

Pt 0: Why go to Everest? (Experiencing The Everest Base Camp Hike) โ€“ A Brother Abroad

Why do the Everest Base Camp Hike?ย  Answer: Because itโ€™s there. When Sir Edmund Hillary was asked why he climbed Everest, he simply replied โ€œโ€ฆbecause it was there.โ€ย  In a nutshell, this sums up the spirit of most adventurous travelersโ€ฆespecially those hell bent on completing the Everest Base Camp hike.ย  On the surface of this … Read more