Everest base camp
Camping at the limits of physiologyīoth camps are pitched at about 17,500 feet for good reason. And to the south, the Nepal base camp is located on top of the rock-covered Khumbu Glacier. To the north, the Tibet base camp is located below the terminal moraine of the Rongok Glacier. The South Col route, meanwhile, is accessed through Nepal and typically requires a week of trekking to reach the foot of the mountain, though helicopters have taken a big bite out of the relative remoteness of this side of the mountain.īoth camps are pitched in two mighty glacial valleys. Many North side expeditions originate in Kathmandu, Nepal, and then drive across the border into China to reach the mountain. The North Ridge, on the Tibet side of the mountain, offers easier access: It’s possible to drive vehicles all the way to base camp. There are two principle routes to the summit of Everest-each with its own base camp and unique flavor of tent-dwelling experience. Those willing to pay the high fees can hire a helicopter to reduce travel times between villages. Heli-pad, north: Helicopter services are big business in Nepal, where aspiring climbers trek for a week to arrive at base camp. Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee Camp: This NGO established in 1991 by the people of the Khumbu region manages solid waste removal from camp and along the trekking trails. Big Dome Tent: The guide service Climbing the Seven Summits has a huge dome tent in the center of camp, which has clear panels for epic views of the surrounding peaks. As climbers move higher up the mountain, their bodies are increasingly at risk for a number of ailments, including pulmonary edema, cerebral edema, and blood embolisms. For more serious concerns, patients are evacuated to Kathmandu via helicopter. tent: The Himalayan Rescue Association’s “Everest ER” provides walk-in services for basic ailments.
Nepali-owned Everest Link sells the cards to both guided clients and locals. Everest Link: Climbers stay connected with the rest of the world through pre-paid high-speed broadband Internet cards. National Geographic Camp: For the 2019 climbing season, a National Geographic Society team is busy doing scientific research. In recent years, the use of helicopters has increased greatly in Nepal. Heli-pad, south: Helicopters help evacuate sick or injured clients for care in Kathmandu. Here is a look at some points of interest in the temporary, thin-air metropolis. Since commercial climbing trips began on Mount Everest in the 1990s, tourism to the peak has soared, creating a bustling city at 17,500 feet at the base of the Khumbu Glacier in Nepal.