Everest: A Trekker's Guide - Radek Kucharski

As close as it comes to a pilgrimage for mountaineers and hikers alike, the trek to Everest Base Camp is on many people's bucket list for obvious reasons. For some people that experience lights something inside, and they find themselves returning to the region again to trek further and climb higher than they ever  imagined they could.

From the publisher: 

Stand in the shadow of the world’s highest mountain and experience the drama, culture and high-altitude beauty of the Everest region in Nepal and Tibet. The trek to Base Camp on Mount Everest is one of the world’s most iconic walking adventures, with spectacular viewpoints from Kala Patthar and Gokyo Ri revealing breathtaking Himalayan panoramas across the Khumbu region.

Covering the full range of trekking routes in Nepal and Tibet, this comprehensive Everest guidebook is the essential companion for exploring the region’s classic and lesser-known routes with confidence. Designed for experienced hikers, the treks range from 19 to 91km (12–56 miles) and can be completed in 2–16 days, combining demanding high-altitude terrain with the need for careful preparation and planning.

• Detailed route descriptions for the classic Everest Base Camp trek from Lukla via Namche Bazaar and Gorak Shep, including an ascent of Kala Patthar for iconic views of Everest
• Coverage of alternative and extended routes, including the trek from Jiri to Lukla taken by Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary, a trek north to Gokyo and the challenging Three Passes Trek linking the region’s major passes and valleys
• Includes the option to approach Everest from Tibet, from Kharta to the Kangshung Face, offering a different perspective on the mountain and its remote eastern approaches
• Clear mapping and stage-by-stage guidance with distances, ascent, descent and altitude information to support careful acclimatisation
• Practical advice on travel logistics, permits, accommodation and food in the Everest region to simplify planning
• Cultural and historical insight into the Khumbu region, enriching your understanding of the landscape and the Sherpa people

Whether you are planning the classic Everest Base Camp trek, seeking the challenge of the Three Passes, or looking to approach Everest from Tibet, this guidebook provides authoritative support for high-altitude trekking in Nepal. Prepare thoroughly, embrace the challenge and experience the scale, history and achievement of trekking in the shadow of the world’s highest peak.