A team that has moved into Everest Base Camp for 6 – 8 weeks needs a constant supply of goods. We burn fuel, eat food and use up supplies. We also generate rubbish and solid human waste – all of which is removed from Base Camp under the supervision of the S.P.C.C. – the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Commission. In the Everest Region, no roads – just foot paths. So with no wheeled transport, we rely upon other forms of transportation to get our goods.

PORTERS

Porters are an important part of our supply chain and waste removal system. In the old days we had “Sherpa Mail Runners” who carried letters and dispatch messages by foot to and from Base Camp. These days we tend to rely more on the internet to communicate, but it is still possible to get items delivered from Kathmandu by Sherpa Runner in less than three days. The items are flown from Kathmandu to Lukla where they are picked up by a “runner” and carried to us.

One of our porters arrives at camp

A runner with goods

YAKS

Instead of using runners, we use yaks when possible. Yaks are constantly moving in and out of Base Camp. Long an important member of the Berg Adventures team in Nepal is Nim Phuti who has been delivering supplies to us at Base Camp for well over a decade. Often when we trek in Nepal, Nim Phuti accompanies us with her yaks. If you have ever been on a Berg Adventures trip in Nepal, you will most certainly recall Nim Phuti and her beautiful smile. She is an important member of our Everest Expeditions and she plays a very significant role in allowing us to maintain our high level of comfort at camp.

A Yak load arrives

Nim Phuti joins us at camp

Some of the yaks arriving at Base Camp wear earrings!!

HELICOPTERS

We have helicopters at Base Camp every day – even on our bad weather days. They are flying for all kinds of reasons, but it is not impossible to get a much needed item of communications equipment or medical supplies on one of the flights. We have two separate landing zones at Base Camp now, one in the lower sections of Base Camp and one high, right next to the icefall.

A helicopter flies in to camp

Unloading the helicopter

This spring marks both the 60th anniversary of the first ascent of Mount Everest, as well as the 50th anniversary of the first American ascent. It will be an exciting time in Everest’s Khumbu region and we welcome you to join us in the celebration!

In April 2013, Berg Adventures alumni will attempt to summit Mt. Everest for themselves. YOU have the opportunity to trek with the team to Everest Base Camp where you will spend two nights enjoying the camaraderie as the team prepares for their ascent to the top of the world. What else makes our Spring 2013 Everest Base Camp Trek so special?

Trekking with a Berg Adventures Mount Everest climbing team is not inherently different from our other Base Camp treks; we follow the same trails, see the same remarkable scenery, stay at the same welcoming tea lodges and eat the same delicious home-cooked meals. What makes this trip different is that you get to experience the trek through the eyes of an Everest climber.

The Boudanath Stupa in Kathmandu

From the moment you land at the Lukla Airport, you will feel the excitement of the season upon you. The air is palpable with the feeling of anticipation and all hopeful eyes are cast upon the summit of the great Chomolungma. You will see the signs of expedition preparation at every turn: endless trains of yaks carrying climbing gear and supplies, teams of climbers gathered around maps, lamas offering blessings and locals offering well wishes, and the transformation of Everest Base Camp from a pile of moraine into a bustling city of tents.

Mist descends upon the village of Namche Bazaar

Spending two nights camping at Everest Base Camp with the team will be an unforgettable experience that will give you one final glimpse into the life of an Everest climber. At camp you will get to see the challenges that the team faces as you stare up at the dramatic wall of the Khumbu Ice Fall, watch the snow blowing off of Mount Everest’s summit and feel the cool morning air before the sun reaches camp. With a bit of luck, you may find yourself at Base Camp for the traditional Buddhist ceremony called the pooja. Not until the pooja has been performed can the team proceed into the Khumbu Icefall.

Colorful tents reflect the vibrant atmosphere of Everest Base Camp

On this trip you will receive all of the benefits of a Berg Adventures trek – excellent guides and support staff, a private team cook serving three hot, fresh meals and at least one snack per day, cozy nights in welcoming lodges and a level of service that will make you wish that everyday could be a Berg Adventures Day!

Register for the Everest Expedition Support Trek today!

Questions? Contact our office: info@bergadventures.com

Trip Dates: March 22 to April 12, 2013