Everest Basecamp 2024
posted 20th March 2024
Craig's Everest Base Camp Trek
Popin's MD, Craig, is undertaking the mighty Everest Basecamp Trek! Along with his fellow hikers, they will travel the distance of 127km over 12 days to reach their end destination. Whilst undergoing this challenge, the group will be raising money for 3 different charities all whilst taking in the beautiful views of the Himalayan peaks. They will be roughly 17,600 feet above sea level when they finally reach their end destination at the basecamp. Along the way, there will be multiple checkpoints such as teahouses, lodges, and medical facilities to support them on their journey.
The trek to Everest Base Camp is amongst the most dramatic and picturesque in the Himalayas with varied and spectacular scenery. Their trek is unique in that they have the privilege of spending some time at Everest Base Camp exploring the area and seeing the inner workings of expedition life all while meeting locals along the way.
Trekking Through the Sherpa Homeland
The walking route generally follows very well formed tracks through the Sherpa homeland. The Sherpa are of Tibetan origin, having travelled over the high Tibetan passes to settle in the Nepalese Highlands. They developed trade between the two countries, bringing gems, wool and salt from Tibet in exchange for the plentiful Nepalese products. The Sherpas brought their Buddhist religion with them, which they evolved to develop their own sect of the faith. They are very generous and spiritual people with a colourful lifestyle, and our trek allows us to spend time with them in their homeland and visit their monasteries.
The trekking days are moderately strenuous and involve walking between 4 and 6 hours in duration, with plenty of scenic places to stop along the way.
Please Show Your Support
You can also support the charities by donating to Craig's just Giving page on the button below and track the groups progress by following their page on Instagram: @everest.basecamp.2024
Please show your support by donating as little or as much as possible as every little helps.
