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Wanna go to Everest?



Mt. Everest BASE camp that is! 

As most of you know, I went to Mt. Kilimanjaro this year and Josh Church and his wife Amber did Everest Base camp. We are so pumped by the noise around these epic events that I'd like to extend an offer to the entire team. 

Through Embark Exploration Company we have put together a great deal! Quite a few of EN members have reached out to plan their own adventures with the company, so we thought.... why not see if we can form a group ourselves! 


Summary
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- 12 Days: March 2 to March 14, 2019
- 9 days of hiking / 1 layover day for acclimatization
- 75-mile trek
- Start at 9,000 ft, hike to 18,541

Overview:
Hike to the doorstep of the world’s highest mountain Everest in what is arguably the highlight of any journey to Mt Everest, trekking in Nepal. 
This Everest base camp trek takes even the most novice climber on a strenuous exploration of Nepal’s magical Khumbu region, allowing for close-up views of dozens of Himalayan Giants without the dangers and technical requirements of an actual summit. Sleeping mainly in tea houses along the path, ease into the vibrant Sherpa culture, pose alongside herds of yaks, breathe in the spring aromas of hedgerows and Rhododendrons bursting to life, and run your fingertips through the rush of glacial water as you approach that most illustrious of giants, Mt Everest.


Misc
If we can make these dates work, we can move forward. If the dates don't work, we can shoot for another time in 2020 but.... why put off tomorrow what you can brag about today! 

- Approximate cost would run around $3,000 - $3,500 --- depending on how many people go. That includes 2 domestic flights in Nepal. 
- It would be nice to get 10 trekkers; we can do as little as 5. Can take as many as 30 - 12 would be nice.
- $500 deposit, final payment due 90 days prior to the start of the trip


SOOOOOOOO Who wants to go on an adventure?????

https://endurancenation.wistia.com/medias/i575enf5la?embedType=iframe&seo=false&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=2



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  • @Dawn Cass
    Im calling you and hubby out here! 

  • Damn,  I'm going to start working on convincing my wife.  That's been a bucket list thing for a long time (don't want to go higher and die, but base camp would be awesome!).
  • Interested!!!!!! Dos of us 😃
  • edited May 18, 2018 12:48PM
    Can teenagers do this i.e 14 year old? if so there might be 4 of us

  • @Peter Carroll
    Happy to get on a call and chat if you want --- LETS DO THIS!!! 

    @Liz Hickox
     This would make me so happy, lets pull the trigger! 

    @Satish Punna
    Im checking on age limit for you right meow! 
  • @Satish Punna
    they said its up to us since its our group but that the youngest they are comfortable with is 13.... so does that work? 
  • Am I the worst person in the world that if kids go, I'm out?
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  • @Satish Punna - should be doable, my daughter climbed Kili which is higher at age 15. 

  • Wow! I’ve been fascinated with Everest my whole life! Definitely interested in deets! 
  • I have a friend who is there right now, with Kathy Loper group. She said it’s tougher than Kilimanjaro, that she’s done twice! Looks awesome though! 
  • edited June 6, 2018 4:20PM
    Ok friends ---- 

    Lets get on video with Embarq and discuss it .. be there or be square 


    WhenWed Jun 6, 2018 8:30pm – 9:30pm Eastern Time


     info below ^^^
  • @Barb Spitler
    i summited Kili in a freak blizzard.... i doubt its harder than that experience for me, but only one way to find out! 
  • Wow, @Mariah Bridges!  Impressive and scary!  I'll try to jump on that call on June 6th.  Interested in hearing about it.  I am partial to Kathy Loper, but will listen and learn.  Kathy's trip is not only hike to Base Camp, but a MARATHON once you get there!!!

  • Hey friends - dont forget the call is tomorrow - if you have friends/neighbors who want to join in, the more the merrier! 
  • @Mariah Bridges Is this likely to be a one-time opportunity, or will EN go again at some point in the future?  I would love to do this and doing it with EN people seems like the best possible way to go, but those dates don't work for me.
  • @Clark Mitchell
    Currently this is a one and done - this company has about 12 other treks and crazy adventures we might tackle before we repeat. Can you join the call anyway just in case?
  • We’ll likely miss the call ( trying to fit work/workouts in!) but we are interested. Will there be a recap?

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    @Clark Mitchell
    Currently this is a one and done - this company has about 12 other treks and crazy adventures we might tackle before we repeat. Can you join the call anyway just in case?
  • Mariah, I will be in a business meeting at 8:30. Doubt I can jump on. 🙁. I am interested in deets. If you can record the call for this group, that would be awesome. If not, then post the crux of the discussion. Thanks!
  • edited June 6, 2018 4:19PM
    Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. 
    https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/425721461 

    WhenWed Jun 6, 2018 8:30pm – 9:30pm Eastern Time

    You can also dial in using your phone. 
    United States: +1 (646) 749-3112 

    Access Code: 425-721-461 


    NEW CALL INFO --- I WILL BE RECORDING! 
  • @Mariah Bridges Sorry, I could not make the call yesterday.  I'll listen to the recorded version once it's posted.  I really want to do this, but right now it looks like the timing is impossible.  I'll keep you posted.  Oh and what are the 12 other crazy adventures?
  • Hi, thanks!!

    We do want to go,,,,BUT.
    (Sorry, always one😆)
    Cannot handle KIDS.
    Like, at all.
    Brian will hit the summit just to escape .

    Are kids going?
    (Anyone under 18 is a kid 😉)


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  • edited June 9, 2018 7:50PM
    Where do we locate the recording of the call? I’m very interested. However, I’m doing Antarctica and Chile in January/February, training for IMLOU, and building my business. Not sure I can do it. 
  • I'm really going to try to make it happen.  I would, personally, be happy to have Satish's kids along and will probably get shown up by them!

    Stephanie
  • @Mariah Bridges Where is the recorded version of the call?  I tried the goto meeting link above and it just said waiting on organizer...
  • @Clark Mitchell
    the original post its an embedded video :) 
  • @Barb Spitler
    its in the original post as an embedded video - let me know if you cant see it 
  • @Barb Spitler
    @Clark Mitchell
    @Satish Punna
    @Stephanie Stevens
    @Peter Carroll
    @Scott Alexander


    Email carrie@embarkexplorationco.com to place your $500 deposit -- final payment is not due until 90 days before. LETS DO THIS FRIENDS! 
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