Do you think I can make the hike to Everest Basecamp? I hear this question a lot from aspiring adventurers. Unfortunately it is rarely a yes or no answer; it is often complicated and individualized and I sometimes see the questioner’s eyes glaze over before I’m done answering.
If you’re thinking about making this amazing and adventurous trek it is obviously a question that you should ask and one that you should listen to the answer to. So perhaps I can turn it into a yes or no question after all…
Here is a list of some of the things you should be able to answer “yes” to:
- Have you ever been to high altitude before (above 10,000ft or 3000m)?
- Can you hike for 6 hours or more in one day?
- Do you think you can handle primitive bathroom facilities?
- Do you like adventure?
Here is another list that if you don’t answer “no” to, then you should ask more questions:
- Have you ever got sick from altitude (more than a headache)?
- Do you have a history of heart problems, strokes or breathing issues?
- Are you antisocial or mean?
Of course if you just want me to talk to you individually about this, then give me a call, unless you’re mean…..
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