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Book Everest Base Camp and Beyond

    Book Details:
  • Author : The Boutique Adventurer
  • Publisher : Independently Published
  • Release : 2019-04-07
  • ISBN : 9781093103083
  • Pages : 66 pages

Download or read book Everest Base Camp and Beyond written by The Boutique Adventurer and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-04-07 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking to trek to Everest Base Camp but want to know what it is really like - and how to add some luxury to the trip? This is the ebook for you! The book covers the itinerary I developed for a 3 week trip to Nepal. This itinerary includes trekking to Everest Base Camp and then some serious boutique luxury at the end! After spending 3 weeks in Nepal and doing the trek there were quite a few things that I would have done differently! So after my 3 week itinerary I list exactly what I would have changed - with links to help - and what I would recommend you do differently for the best possible trip to Nepal.Next up is the all important Everest Base Camp Trek Packing Guide. This is a serious packing trip! I made an EXACT list of literally everything I took with me so I could share it with you. I have included clothing and toiletries as well as packing great like the backpack I took, boots, walking poles, all my electronics - from cameras to chargers.Next up is a day by day guide to the Everest Base Camp trek. The trek varies massively day by day in terms of difficulty level and accommodation. Hopefully, this guide will help you prepare and manage your expectations for what the trek will be like. Then it is on to everything you need to know about the Everest Tea Houses. When I was preparing for my trek I couldn't find any decent information on what it was actually like at the Tea Houses including facilities. So, again, I took detailed notes and lots of photos! I cover exactly what the food is like with photos. Importantly I include where there are showers, how they work, and how to best use or not use them. Then there are the rooms which are not exactly boutique hotel-esque! Most importantly I update you on the options available for charging devices! Once you get back to Kathmandu head to its best boutique hotel! A full review is included in the book. Then enjoy the more luxurious side of Kathmandu. Find out the best places to to go for good photos as well as some shopping tips. Finally, really relax with a visit to a spa retreat in the Himalayas! Enjoy unique treatments, great food, amazing views and a complete luxury recovery from your time in Nepal!

Book Climbing the Seven Summits

Download or read book Climbing the Seven Summits written by Mike Hamill and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2012-05-04 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CLICK HERE to download the first 50 pages from Climbing the Seven Summits * First and only guidebook to climbing all Seven Summits * Full color with 125 photographs and 24 maps including a map for each summit route * Essential information on primary climbing routes and travel logistics for mountaineers, with historical and cultural anecdotes for armchair readers Aconcagua. Denali. Elbrus. Everest. Kilimanjaro. Kosciuszko. Vinson. To a climber, these mountains are known as the Seven Summits* -- the highest peaks on each continent. If you've ever dreamed of climbing Denali or Everest, or joining the even more exclusive "Seven Summiters " club, then Climbing the Seven Summits is the guidebook you need to turn your dream into reality. With Mike Hamill as your guide, you will discover different approaches to tackling the list, as well as details on what you'll need to plan an expedition and what to expect from each climb. For each mountain you'll learn about documents and immunizations, expedition costs, training, guiding options, climbing styles, best seasons, essential gear, day-by-day itineraries, summit routes, maps showing approaches and camps, regional natural history, cultural notes, and even post-climb activities like going on safari in Africa or wine-touring in South America. Throughout you'll also find helpful and inspiring stories from the likes of Conrad Anker, Vern Tejas, Damien Gildea, Eric Simonson, and other famed climbers. Special insider tips from Hamill, based on his years of experience, as well as full-color photographs of each peak round out this collectible guidebook. And, because there remains some controversy about whether Kosciuszko in Australia or Carstenz Pyramid on the island of New Guinea is the "seventh summit," this guidebook to the Seven Summits actually covers eight mountains! *Within mountaineering circles there is debate over which peaks are considered the official Seven Summits. For the purposes of this guidebook, the Seven Summits are based on the continental model used in Western Europe, the United States, and Australia, also referred to as the 'Bass list.'

Book Everest Trekking with Kids

    Book Details:
  • Author : Neil Mundell
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2018-09-11
  • ISBN : 9781722267148
  • Pages : 150 pages

Download or read book Everest Trekking with Kids written by Neil Mundell and published by . This book was released on 2018-09-11 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an inspirational tale of one family's international achievement in the face of adversity.In 2014, the Mundell family embarked on a spectacular adventure. After introducing their children to the thrills of mountaineering, they ascended to the Mt. Everest Base Camp in Tibet. The children, aged 6 and 7, became the youngest in the world to make such a trek. But their adventure was just beginning... After a brutal earthquake decimates Nepal in 2015, the area's vital tourism industry collapses. The family is shocked and determined to help, and decide to promote trekking in the region. Following a year of intense planning and preparation, they set off on an another inspiring journey: an ascent to Everest's Nepal Base Camp and beyond... a trek even more challenging than their previous ascent. Trekking experts warn them the expedition is virtually impossible for children, but the family refuse to give up. They are determined to make the ascent together, as a family. Braving freezing temperatures, treacherous monsoons, and avoiding altitude sickness, they prove that anything is possible for a family that loves each other, and works together to make their dreams come true. The breath-taking beauty of Mt. Everest and the resilience of its people form the backdrop of this heart warming, real-life adventure. Readers of all ages will love this story of a record-breaking family who overcome adversity by sticking together, and rising above every challenge in their path. Read Everest Trekking with Kids, and join an adventure-seeking family on a spectacular mountaineering expedition today!

Book Mountain Madness

Download or read book Mountain Madness written by Robert Birkby and published by Citadel Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scott Fischer, world-class mountain climber, led one of the tragic Mount Everest expeditions documented in the NYT bestseller Into Thin Air. Fischer died during the climb, but little was said about the 40 years of his life that led up to those final dramatic days. Mountain Madness is the first and only biography of this internationally famous mountain climber, written by a close friend, Robert Birkby. Now available in paperback, Mountain Madness is the exciting, touching and largely untold story of one of the world's greatest mountain climbers.

Book Everest Trekking with Kids

    Book Details:
  • Author : Neil Mundell
  • Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Release : 2018-09-13
  • ISBN : 9781727348422
  • Pages : 150 pages

Download or read book Everest Trekking with Kids written by Neil Mundell and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-09-13 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an inspirational tale of one family's international achievement in the face of adversity. In 2014, the Mundell family embarked on a spectacular adventure. After introducing their children to the thrills of mountaineering, they ascended to the Mt. Everest Base Camp in Tibet. The children, aged 6 and 7, became the youngest in the world to make such a trek. But their adventure was just beginning... After a brutal earthquake decimates Nepal in 2015, the area's vital tourism industry collapses. The family is shocked and determined to help, and decide to promote trekking in the region. Following a year of intense planning and preparation, they set off on another inspiring journey: an ascent to Everest's Nepal Base Camp and beyond... a trek even more challenging than their previous ascent. Trekking experts warn them the expedition is virtually impossible for children, but the family refuse to give up. They are determined to make the ascent together, as a family. Braving freezing temperatures, treacherous monsoons, and avoiding altitude sickness, they prove that anything is possible for a family that loves each other, and works together to make their dreams come true. The breath-taking beauty of Mt. Everest and the resilience of its people form the backdrop of this heart warming, real-life adventure. Readers of all ages will love this story of a record-breaking family who overcome adversity by sticking together, and rising above every challenge in their path. Read Everest Trekking with Kids, and join an adventure-seeking family on a spectacular mountaineering expedition today!

Book The Envelope

    Book Details:
  • Author : Andrew Stevenson
  • Publisher : Robinson
  • Release : 2014-12-11
  • ISBN : 1472116127
  • Pages : 177 pages

Download or read book The Envelope written by Andrew Stevenson and published by Robinson. This book was released on 2014-12-11 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twelve years after his classic travel narrative Annapurna Circuit Andrew Stevenson returns alone once again to the Himalayas on a deeply personal quest, a journey both corporal and spiritual. Narrowly escaping paralysis after shattering his spine in a motorbike accident weeks after his younger brother's untimely death, Stevenson's hike up to Everest Base Camp is as much introspective passage of healing as intriguing depiction of his fellow backpackers and the Sherpa people. Lying in a hospital bed in a morphine-induced state of hallucination after his accident, Stevenson promises himself to go back to the Himalayas, to heal. Five months after his mishap, and against all the odds, this recuperative solitary climb into high mountain valleys provides a spectacular backdrop to an emotional acknowledgment and acceptance of a lost sibling. Interlaced with the hardships of pushing to the edge of personal physical endurance and beyond, The Envelope: Walking up to Everest Base Camp is a richly rewarding read on every level.

Book Trekking Beyond

    Book Details:
  • Author : Damian Hall
  • Publisher : Quarto Publishing Group USA
  • Release : 2018-10-02
  • ISBN : 1781318557
  • Pages : 227 pages

Download or read book Trekking Beyond written by Damian Hall and published by Quarto Publishing Group USA. This book was released on 2018-10-02 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the world’s most iconic walking destinations through stunning photographs and essays that capture the beauty and majesty of nature. Discover the epic drama of mountain trails, windswept coastal paths, dense forest walks and the immense canyons, glaciers and ocean vistas only your feet can take you to. Vivid essays introduce the world’s best trekking regions—from the Himalayas to the Andes, the wilds of the Scottish Highlands to the dusty Australian Outback—exploring the challenges of walking these paths, the history of their formation and the sense of exploration and wonder to be found along these distinctive routes. Each route is accompanied by stunning photography, showcasing the variety of terrains and their magnificent vistas. “An absolute ‘must’ for armchair travelers, aspiring mountaineers, and ambitious world travelers.” —Midwest Book Review

Book Bhumdi and Beyond

    Book Details:
  • Author : Roger Stubbs
  • Publisher : Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Pu
  • Release : 2006
  • ISBN : 9781843862505
  • Pages : 180 pages

Download or read book Bhumdi and Beyond written by Roger Stubbs and published by Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Pu. This book was released on 2006 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Tibet

    Book Details:
  • Author : Bradley Mayhew
  • Publisher : St. Martin's Press
  • Release : 2005
  • ISBN : 9781740595230
  • Pages : 372 pages

Download or read book Tibet written by Bradley Mayhew and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lonely Planet country guides offer down to earth accurate information for every budget. - The complete, practical country guide for independent travellers- Detailed Getting Started and Itineraries chapters for effortless planning- Inspirational full-colour Highlights sections showcase the country's must-see sights- Easy-to-use grid-referenced maps with cross references to the text- Insightful new History, Culture, Food and Environment chapters by specialist contributorsTibet- New Itineraries chapter details traditional routes as well as remote destinations for more adventurous travelers- Features an inspirational Trekking chapter compiled by a specialist writer- Includes new coverage of the Tibetan areas of Sichuan (China)- Tibet is a vital stop-off on the popular Nepal to China overland route

Book ONE DAY BEYOND THE TOP OF THE WORLD

Download or read book ONE DAY BEYOND THE TOP OF THE WORLD written by Anthony Caine and published by TAC Publishing. This book was released on 2023-03-12 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After leading successful hedge fund companies for twenty years, Anthony "Tac" Caine experienced the most extreme business catastrophe imaginable. Hedge fund companies managed by Tac Caine with a twenty-year successful track record collapsed in only two days, resulting in losses exceeding $1 billion. In the midst of managing an onslaught of legal and business challenges, Tac realized he needed more. He needed a big, positive goal, something to shoot for that would motivate him. And there's nothing bigger than Mt. Everest. With humility, humor and emotion in a page-turner story, One Day Beyond the Top of the World captures the full Mt. Everest experience. Come alongside for the entire seven-week Everest expedition from training, trekking, acclimatization, living above 17,000 feet at Everest Base Camp, the full cultural immersion of the Khumbu Valley, and finally climbing each step from Everest Base Camp to the highest point in the world. There are failures, successes, anxieties and elation on the journey, and you will discover how Mt. Everest can draw tears from even the strongest climbers. And, you will see how a Sherpa guide can evolve into a lifelong friend. Happy and successful people are driven by planning-then executing -their next big goal. We should always be metaphorically looking One Day Beyond the Top of the World to set the next meaningful goal. What is the Everest in your life? Let Tac Caine's adventure guide you to reach your own summit!

Book One Day Beyond the Top of the World  An Incredible Thirty Year Journey to Mt  Everest

Download or read book One Day Beyond the Top of the World An Incredible Thirty Year Journey to Mt Everest written by Anthony Tac Caine and published by MindStir Media. This book was released on 2021-11-09 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After leading successful hedge fund companies for twenty years, Anthony "Tac" Caine experienced the most extreme business catastrophe imaginable. Hedge fund companies managed by Tac Caine with a twenty-year successful track record collapsed in only two days, resulting in losses exceeding $1 Billion. In the midst of managing an onslaught of legal and business challenges, Tac realized he needed more. He needed a big, positive goal, something to shoot for that would motivate him. And there's nothing bigger than Mt. Everest. With humility, humor and emotion in a page-turner story, One Day Beyond the Top of the World captures the full Mt. Everest experience. Come alongside for the entire seven-week Everest expedition from training, trekking, acclimatization, living above 17,000 feet at Everest Base Camp, the full cultural immersion of the Khumbu Valley, and finally climbing each step from Everest Base Camp to the highest point in the world. There are failures, successes, anxieties and elation on the journey, and you will discover how Mt. Everest can draw tears from even the strongest climbers. And, you will see how a Sherpa guide can evolve into a lifelong friend. Happy and successful people are driven by planning - then executing - their next big goal. We should always be metaphorically looking One Day Beyond the Top of the World to set the next meaningful goal. What is the Everest in your life? Let Tac Caine's adventure guide you to reach your own summit!

Book Everest

    Book Details:
  • Author : Thomas F. Hornbein
  • Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
  • Release : 1998
  • ISBN : 9780898866162
  • Pages : 244 pages

Download or read book Everest written by Thomas F. Hornbein and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 1998 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Details the author and his partner Willi Unsoeld's ascent of Everest's West Ridge in 1963.

Book A Life on the Edge  Anniversary Edition

Download or read book A Life on the Edge Anniversary Edition written by Jim Whittaker and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2013-03-05 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "My father's greatest living heroes were John Glenn and Jim Whittaker—a physical giant with a huge heart, a decent soul, and inspirational courage. We can all be grateful that Whittaker has finally put his extraordinary life on paper. Whittaker's story is a riveting saga of high adventure by one of history's greatest climbers." —Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. * Special anniversary edition to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first American ascent of Mount Everest * New foreword by Ed Viesturs and a new afterword by the author * More than 100 photos, including several never-before-published images In May of 1963 Seattle mountaineer Jim Whittaker stepped into world history by becoming the first American to summit Mount Everest. Fifty years later, he is still regarded as a seminal figure in North American mountaineering, as well as an astute businessman who helped create the outdoor recreation industry. A Life on the Edge: Memoirs of Everest and Beyond is Jim's courageous, no-punches-pulled autobiography and a look at a peripatetic, sometimes difficult life. Beyond the glory of the Everest summit and his other extraordinary climbing feats, including the first American summit of K2, he openly describes his personal, "everyman" experience of social upheaval in the 1960s and 70s, an early divorce, family strife, a passionate new love later in life, near-bankruptcy, and business triumphs and losses. Jim tells it all with verve and honesty and, true to his nature, turns every setback into the stage for new adventure. This special 50th anniversary edition celebrates the story of Jim's life and features a new foreword by Ed Viesturs, as well as a new final chapter that brings readers up-to-date, including details of his trek to Everest Base Camp in 2012 and his son Leif's recent successful summits of Everest.

Book Beyond Possible

Download or read book Beyond Possible written by Nims Purja and published by Disney Electronic Content. This book was released on 2022-01-04 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nepali climber Nims Purja is the first man ever to summit all fourteen of the world's 8000 meter "Death Zone" peaks. He did so in less than seven months, breaking the previous record of seven years. In this spellbinding memoir , tied to the acclaimed Netflix documentary "14 Peaks," Purja reveals the man behind the climbs, explaining how his early life in Nepal and training as a soldier in Britain's elite Gurkha and SBS units allowed him to achieve a mountaineering mission few thought was attainable. Purja shows how leadership, integrity, and collaboration drive world's greatest climbing feats, including the first-ever winter ascent of Pakistan's K2—another mountaineering milestone that he achieved in January 2021. Both profound and inspiring, this intimate book reveals what it takes to go miles beyond the possible.

Book In the Shadow of the Mountain

Download or read book In the Shadow of the Mountain written by Silvia Vasquez-Lavado and published by Henry Holt and Company. This book was released on 2022-02-01 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “In climbing the Seven Summits, Silvia Vasquez-Lavado did nothing less than take back her own life—one brave step at a time. She will inspire untold numbers of souls with this story, for her victory is a win on behalf of all of us.”—Elizabeth Gilbert Endless ice. Thin air. The threat of dropping into nothingness thousands of feet below. This is the climb Silvia Vasquez-Lavado braves in her page-turning, pulse-raising memoir chronicling her journey to Mount Everest. A Latina hero in the elite macho tech world of Silicon Valley, privately, she was hanging by a thread. Deep in the throes of alcoholism, hiding her sexuality from her family, and repressing the abuse she’d suffered as a child, she started climbing. Something about the brute force required for the ascent—the risk and spirit and sheer size of the mountains and death’s close proximity—woke her up. She then took her biggest pain as a survivor to the biggest mountain: Everest. “The Mother of the World,” as it’s known in Nepal, allows few to reach her summit, but Silvia didn’t go alone. She gathered a group of young female survivors and led them to base camp alongside her. It was never easy. At times hair-raising, nerve-racking, and always challenging, Silvia remembers the acute anxiety of leading a group of novice climbers to Everest’s base, all the while coping with her own nerves of summiting. But, there were also moments of peace, joy, and healing with the strength of her fellow survivors and community propelling her forward. In the Shadow of the Mountain is a remarkable story of heroism, one which awakens in all of us a lust for adventure, an appetite for risk, and faith in our own resilience.

Book How to Summit Mount Everest

Download or read book How to Summit Mount Everest written by Veena Singh Chauhan and published by Veena Singh Chauhan. This book was released on 2024-02-01 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with "How to Summit Mount Everest: A Complete Travel and Tourist Guide" by Veena Singh Chauhan. This comprehensive guide is your ultimate companion for planning and executing a successful expedition to the world's highest peak. Whether you're an experienced mountaineer or a passionate adventurer dreaming of conquering Everest, this book provides everything you need to know to make your journey a reality. 🏔️ Discover the Allure of Everest Delve into the rich history and significance of Mount Everest, understanding what makes it one of the most sought-after summits in the world. From its majestic landscapes to the tales of legendary climbers, feel the magnetic pull of this iconic mountain. Prepare Physically and Mentally Learn about the crucial physical and mental preparations required for such an epic climb. This guide offers detailed training routines, endurance-building tips, and health considerations to ensure you're in peak condition to face the challenges ahead. Equip Yourself for Success Navigate the essential gear and equipment needed for the climb. From clothing and layering strategies to the latest in climbing technology and gadgets, ensure you have everything necessary for a safe and comfortable journey. Choose Your Route Get an in-depth comparison of the South Col route (Nepal) and the North Ridge route (Tibet). Understand the pros and cons of each path and make an informed decision on the best route for your expedition. Select the Right Guide and Team Find out why having a reliable guide and support team is crucial. Learn how to choose a reputable expedition company and understand the vital roles of Sherpas and other support staff in ensuring your climb is both safe and successful. Journey to Base Camp Plan the logistics of your trip with ease. This book covers travel arrangements, trekking routes, and the acclimatization process, providing a step-by-step guide to reaching Base Camp and beyond. Conquer the Climb Follow a detailed, stage-by-stage guide from Base Camp to the summit. Understand the unique challenges and hazards at each stage, including the physiological and psychological effects of the Death Zone, and gain practical tips for maintaining your health and motivation. Summit Day Strategies Prepare for the final push with expert advice on timing, strategy, and dealing with extreme conditions. Learn essential safety tips and emergency protocols to ensure a triumphant and safe ascent to the top. The Descent and Beyond Understand the importance of a safe descent, managing fatigue, and the return journey logistics. Post-climb considerations such as health check-ups, sharing your experiences, and ethical considerations are also covered. Additional Resources Benefit from a wealth of additional resources, including recommended reading, useful websites, and contacts for expedition companies and gear suppliers. Join the ranks of those who have dared to dream big and reach for the highest heights. "How to Summit Mount Everest: A Complete Travel and Tourist Guide" is your essential roadmap to achieving one of life's greatest adventures. Start your journey today and turn your Everest dream into a reality.

Book Beyond the Summit

    Book Details:
  • Author : Linda J. LeBlanc
  • Publisher : Linda LeBlanc
  • Release : 2006
  • ISBN : 9780978535308
  • Pages : 296 pages

Download or read book Beyond the Summit written by Linda J. LeBlanc and published by Linda LeBlanc. This book was released on 2006 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: