Readers of our blog should note that I’ve made a few changes to my last what-to-drink-on-the-trek post, dated August 23rd.
Regulations concerning the use of iodine are changing from the 1st October this year from which time you will no longer be able to buy iodine tablets for water purification. Chlorine-based products will be available instead. [...]

Hi all,
There was an interesting question recently asked by Jez in the comments to Rosanna’s “kit list for the everest base camp trek” post. I thought I would reply to it thoroughly and post the answer for all to see. Jez asked about how many iodine tablets he would need for the Everest Base Camp Trek, [...]

Rosanna will be back soon, having completed the Everest Base Camp Trek. She sent me her kit list a few days before her departure. It reads like equipment for an adventure - I hope it did the trick.
Kit so far:
3 pairs of walking socks
Thermals
An ice-breaker top
Walking trousers
Waterproof trousers
Walking boots
Wind proof/water proof jacket
2 beanies
2 medium layer [...]

We had a very early start, waking up at 4.30am to get the early morning flight to Lukla. When we got off the mini bus our luggage was carried off by unknown porters that were waiting around at the airport. They scrambled in and grabbed some of our luggage and even though we were perfectly capable of [...]

After a lie-in and a fantastic breakfast we went to meet the tour guides. We had a briefing which outlined exactly what we were going to do on the Everest Base Camp trek. After this, we went in to Kathmandu to explore and do some last minute essential shopping for the trek.

On the way in, [...]

I have to leave to get to the airport in 2 hours - I don’t quite know what to do with myself…should I sleep for two hours or just stay up? Is it worth sleeping?

I’ve had advice about altitude sickness from an expert in trekking holidays in the Everest region. For those thinking of an Everest Trek it’s good advice.

Kirsty at Mountain Kingdoms gave me advice related to the Everest Base Camp Trek:
we talked about the weather in Nepal, altitude sickness, kit, and food.

…it was great to go for a proper walk up and down the mountains, after all, that really is the best training you can do. It also gave me a chance to try out some of the new hiking clothes I’ve bought.

I’m getting quite excited about the prospect of tackling the massive mountain, but I’m also rather worried about my lack of climbing experience! This year, so far I’ve only climbed one mountain in the Lake District with Dave…it was an interesting experience.