The ultimate Everest Base Camp equipment list
So, you’ve decided to take on the challenge of a lifetime, and trek to Everest Base Camp. But now you’re thinking about the reality behind it… the training, the...
5 Must-Have Items For Your Expedition First Aid Kit
There’s a reason we send a doctor on every one of our expeditions. Having a medical professional and an expedition first aid kit is hugely important. But while you...
How to find the best hiking boots
If you’re heading off on a bucket list expedition, one of the most important things you’ll need is a pair of the absolute best hiking boots. Choose correctly, and...
What to eat when you’re trekking
One of the best parts of a big expedition is all the food that you have to eat along the way. When you’re trekking for eight hours or more...
How to take electronics to Everest Base Camp
If we lived in an ideal world, we’d probably all love the chance to unplug completely, especially on an expedition as special as the one to Everest Base Camp....
Is climbing Island Peak more difficult than Everest Base Camp?
I recently lead an expedition for Earths Edge to climb Island Peak, ticking off Everest Base camp along the way. I was also asked to write about whether climbing...
Everest Base Camp Trip Report
This trip report was written by Orla Bowers, who has been on two Earth's Edge Expeditions. Her first trek was to the roof of Africa, and her second was...
The art of walking slowly
There are many secrets or tips to successfully reaching a high altitude goal such as standing atop of Africa or trekking through the Himalayas to view the mighty Mount Everest. These include staying hydrated,...
Everest Base Camp May 2017 Trip Report
A trip report written by highly experienced Earth’s Edge Guide, Louise Lawrence who led…
